A new method assigns anomaly scores to features for better interpretation.
problem Interpreting anomaly scores from feature attributions.
method Proposes a characteristic function to attribute anomaly scores using Shapley value.
result Demonstrates the potential utility of the proposed attribution methods.
ReGEN-TAD detects anomalies in financial time series with interpretable models.
problem Detecting anomalies in complex financial time series with high-dimensional data.
method Integrates machine learning with econometric diagnostics in a refined convolutional--transformer architecture.
result Unified anomaly score without labeled data, robust to structured deviations.
A new method for detecting anomalies in large, high-dimensional data streams using probabilistic forest models.
problem Challenges in detecting anomalies in large, high-dimensional data.
method Probabilistic Mondrian Pólya Forests for summarizing data and estimating underlying probability density.
result State-of-the-art performance with interpretable anomaly scores.
Proposes methods to improve interpretability of Isolation Forest for anomaly detection.
problem Lack of interpretability in Isolation Forest.
method Defines feature importance scores and unsupervised feature selection methods.
result Improves interpretability of Isolation Forest for anomaly detection.
TAMA uses LMMs to detect and interpret anomalies in time series data with few labels.
problem Challenges in manual feature engineering and extensive labeled training data for TSAD.
method Leverages LMMs to convert time series into visual formats for few-shot in-context learning.
result Consistently outperforms state-of-the-art methods in TSAD tasks.
Paper tackles anomaly detection and RCA in dynamical systems using ICODE Networks.
problem Anomalies in dynamical systems impact performance and reliability.
method Proposes ICODE Networks for anomaly detection, RCA, and type classification.
result Demonstrates the ability to accurately detect anomalies, classify types, and pinpoint origins.
Improves interpretability of anomaly scores in GBRBM-based detection.
problem Difficulty in setting a proper threshold for anomaly scores.
method Proposes a measure based on cumulative distribution and uses simulated annealing for evaluation.
result Established a guideline for setting the threshold using the interpretable measure.
Survey of deep learning methods for medical anomaly detection.
problem Medical anomaly detection using machine learning.
method Thorough review of deep learning techniques across various medical domains.
result Comparison and contrast of deep learning models and their limitations.
A new method combines generative and feature-based approaches for unsupervised anomaly detection.
problem Identifying subtle anomalies in test samples compared to a normative distribution.
method A generative cold-diffusion pipeline trained to restore synthetically-corrupted images, combined with a novel synthetic anomaly generation procedure and ensembling restorations.
result Surpasses prior state-of-the-art for unsupervised anomaly detection in three Brain MRI datasets.
Novel framework for contextual anomaly detection models uncertainty.
problem Identifying anomalies in target variables influenced by contextual variables.
method Normalcy score (NS) framework using heteroscedastic Gaussian process regression.
result NS outperforms state-of-the-art methods in detection accuracy and interpretability.
Anomaly detection has numerous applications and has been studied vastly. We consider a complementary problem that has a much sparser literature: anomaly description. Interpretation of anomalies is crucial for practitioners for sense-making, troubleshooting, and planning actions. To this end, we present a new approach c…
A new method for anomaly detection using random subspaces and Gaussian mixture models.
problem Anomaly detection in high-dimensional data.
method Statistical estimation of probability density using random subspaces combined with geometric averaging.
result The method achieves competitive AUC scores and is interpretable.
MEMGAN uses memory to improve anomaly detection by isolating abnormal data.
problem Weak guarantees for detecting anomalous data in classical algorithms.
method Memory-augmented Generative Adversarial Networks (MEMGAN) with a memory module.
result MEMGAN provides strong guarantees for anomaly detection with improved reconstruction.
We analyze global anomalies for elementary Type II strings in the presence of D-branes. Global anomaly cancellation gives a restriction on the D-brane topology. This restriction makes possible the interpretation of D-brane charge as an element of K-theory.
Detecting early signs of failures (anomalies) in complex systems is one of the main goal of preventive maintenance. It allows in particular to avoid actual failures by (re)scheduling maintenance operations in a way that optimizes maintenance costs. Aircraft engine health monitoring is one representative example of a fi…
Enhanced Extended Isolation Forest (EIF+) improves anomaly detection and provides interpretable explanations.
problem Detecting anomalies in complex datasets and explaining model predictions.
method Extended Isolation Forest (EIF) and Extended Isolation Forest Feature Importance (ExIFFI) methods.
result EIF+ outperforms EIF in detecting unseen anomalies and provides better generalization.
Automatic anomaly detection is a major issue in various areas. Beyond mere detection, the identification of the source of the problem that produced the anomaly is also essential. This is particularly the case in aircraft engine health monitoring where detecting early signs of failure (anomalies) and helping the engine …
FuBIF enhances AD by using real-valued functions for more flexible anomaly detection.
problem Limitations of the Isolation Forest in adaptability and bias.
method Introduces FuBIF, a generalization of IF using real-valued functions for branching in evaluation trees.
result FuBIF significantly improves flexibility and evaluation tree construction.
We give a new interpretation of the Faddeev-Mickelsson anomaly in certain Yang-Mills theories in terms of S^1-central extensions of Lie groupoids.
Automated anomaly detection is essential for managing information and communications technology (ICT) systems to maintain reliable services with minimum burden on operators. For detecting varying and continually emerging anomalies as differences from normal states, learning normal relationships inherent among cross-dom…
OracleAD detects multivariate time series anomalies without labels.
problem Rare and unlabeled multivariate time series anomalies.
method OracleAD encodes past sequences into causal embeddings, projects them into a latent space, and identifies anomalies based on deviations from a stable latent structure.
result OracleAD achieves state-of-the-art results and is interpretable.
TimeInf estimates data contribution in time series data, improving model performance and anomaly detection.
problem Estimating data contribution in time series datasets with temporal dependencies.
method Model-agnostic data contribution estimation method using influence scores.
result TimeInf effectively detects time series anomalies and outperforms existing methods.
Proposes manifold-based unsupervised anomaly detection for visual data.
problem Rare anomalies in unlabeled data.
method Constant curvature manifolds, hyperspherical Variational Auto-Encoders (VAE) with gyroplane layer.
result State-of-the-art results on visual anomaly benchmarks and histopathology.
New method finds local anomalies in time series by considering context information.
problem Finding anomalous subsequence in long time series is difficult.
method Introduces semantic discord, an approach that incorporates context information.
result Significantly outperforms state-of-the-art methods in locating anomalies.
Detects domain shifts in datasets using interpretable feature subspaces.
problem Detecting subtle differences in dataset probability distributions.
method Localised density anomaly detection in high-dimensional feature spaces.
result Extracts interpretable feature subspaces for domain shifts.
Simplifies VAE for anomaly detection using rate-distortion theory.
problem Anomaly detection in unsupervised learning systems.
method Revisit VAE from information theory, incorporate model uncertainty.
result Competitive performance on benchmark datasets.
The main new result here is the cancellation of global anomalies in the Type I superstring, with and without D-branes. Our argument here depends on a precise interpretation of the 2-form abelian gauge field using KO-theory; then the anomaly cancellation follows from a geometric form of the full Atiyah-Singer index theo…
LLMs excel at summarizing and repairing complex models without needing full models.
problem Understanding and repairing complex models like GAMs.
method Hierarchical reasoning and extensive background knowledge.
result LLMs can detect anomalies, describe reasons, and suggest repairs.
Novel method improves load estimation in power grids using anomaly and change point detection.
problem Improving load estimation in power grid systems.
method Combining unsupervised anomaly and change point detection methods for automatic filtering.
result Automatic load estimation is accurate with 90% estimates within a 10% error margin.
Anomaly detection using dimensionality reduction has been an essential technique for monitoring multidimensional data. Although deep learning-based methods have been well studied for their remarkable detection performance, their interpretability is still a problem. In this paper, we propose a novel algorithm for estima…
Methods for unsupervised anomaly detection suffer from the fact that the data is unlabeled, making it difficult to assess the optimality of detection algorithms. Ensemble learning has shown exceptional results in classification and clustering problems, but has not seen as much research in the context of outlier detecti…
PPC detects anomalies in high-dimensional data efficiently.
problem Scalability issues and reduced performance with high-dimensional data.
method Probabilistic Predictive Coding (PPC) learns latent representations and predicts uncertainties.
result PPC achieves linear time complexity and high adaptability.
New method detects anomalies without labeled data.
problem Detecting anomalies in unsupervised settings.
method Nonlinear manifold learning using LMGP or AE.
result Superior performance compared to existing methods.
The paper proposes a method to generate diverse counterfactual explanations for anomaly detection in time series data.
problem Lack of helpful explanations for anomaly detection models in time series data.
method Model-agnostic algorithm that generates diverse counterfactual examples for anomaly detection models.
result The method produces counterfactual examples that are not considered anomalous by the detection model and satisfy validity, plausibility, and closeness criteria.
Ensuring secure and reliable operations of the power grid is a primary concern of system operators. Phasor measurement units (PMUs) are rapidly being deployed in the grid to provide fast-sampled operational data that should enable quicker decision-making. This work presents a general interpretable framework for analyzi…
RAID algorithm detects anomalies in real-time IoT systems.
problem Anomaly detection limitations in multivariate dynamic processes.
method Adapts to non-stationary effects and handles data drift.
result Improved detection accuracy and root cause isolation.
FCDD explains deep anomaly detection by mapping anomalies away and providing heatmap explanations.
problem Deep one-class classification's non-linear transformation makes it hard to interpret.
method FCDD learns a mapping that concentrates nominal samples, maps anomalies away, and provides heatmap explanations.
result FCDD sets a new state of the art in unsupervised anomaly detection on MVTec-AD.
We initiate the study of a new nonlinear parabolic equation on a Riemann surface. The evolution equation arises as a reduction of the Anomaly flow on a fibration. We obtain a criterion for long-time existence for this flow, and give a range of initial data where a singularity forms in finite time, as well as a range of…
Python package 'nonconform' simplifies conformal anomaly detection.
problem Heuristic thresholding in anomaly detection systems.
method 'nonconform' package converts anomaly scores into calibrated p-values.
result Statistically principled anomaly detection is made accessible.
Unified geometric description of Kepler flow across all energies.
problem Understanding the Kepler flow across different energy levels.
method Revisiting Ligon--Schaaf regularization and identifying geometric origins of anomalies.
result Unified geometric description of Kepler flow for all energies.
New index improves anomaly detection in correlated time series data.
problem Challenges in evaluating cluster quality for anomaly detection.
method Introduced Synchronized Anomaly Agreement Index (SAAI) to assess cluster quality.
result Maximizing SAAI improves anomaly detection accuracy by 0.23 compared to SSC and by 0.32 compared to X-Means.
Enhances anomaly detection in financial markets using AI agents.
problem Manual verification of financial market anomalies is time-consuming and error-prone.
method A multi-agent LLM framework for automated anomaly detection.
result Framework reduces human intervention and improves efficiency and accuracy.
The study formalizes temporal precision and recall for anomaly detection in sequences.
problem Insufficient understanding of precision and recall in sequential anomaly detection.
method Formalized temporal precision and recall measures, developed time-tolerant confusion matrices, and demonstrated statistical significance.
result Precision and recall may overestimate performance with temporal tolerance.
Anomalies (unusual patterns) in time-series data give essential, and often actionable information in critical situations. Examples can be found in such fields as healthcare, intrusion detection, finance, security and flight safety. In this paper we propose new conformalized density- and distance-based anomaly detection…
To ensure undisrupted business, large Internet companies need to closely monitor various KPIs (e.g., Page Views, number of online users, and number of orders) of its Web applications, to accurately detect anomalies and trigger timely troubleshooting/mitigation. However, anomaly detection for these seasonal KPIs with va…
New model explains low-volatility anomaly using adaptive multi-factor approach.
problem Explaining the low-volatility anomaly in stock markets.
method Used Adaptive Multi-Factor (AMF) model with GIBS algorithm to identify significant risk factors.
result Low-volatility portfolios perform better due to loaded risk factors, not just low volatility.
ProtoX-AD: A self-explainable time series anomaly detection framework
problem Lack of explainability in self-supervised time series anomaly detection
method Learning transformation-aware latent representations and interpretable prototypes
result Achieves detection performance comparable to black-box methods while offering more consistent and semantically meaningful explanations
Deep approaches to anomaly detection have recently shown promising results over shallow methods on large and complex datasets. Typically anomaly detection is treated as an unsupervised learning problem. In practice however, one may have---in addition to a large set of unlabeled samples---access to a small pool of label…