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48 results for state-space modeling

Empirical mode modeling improves state-space analysis of noisy data.

problem Analyzing nonlinear systems with noisy data.
method Combining empirical mode decomposition with empirical dynamic modeling.
result Empirical mode modeling enhances state-space representations in noisy data.

Divides state space into regions with identical term structure shapes.

problem Classifying term structure shapes in the two-factor Vasicek model.
method Using envelopes and winding numbers to divide and classify the state space.
result Nearly complete classification of parameter space regarding term structure shapes.

The paper analyzes variational autoencoders for state space models with risk bounds.

problem Analyzing the risk associated with variational autoencoders for state space models.
method Backward factorization of variational distributions to analyze excess risk, providing oracle inequalities and upper bounds.
result Explicit upper bounds on variational estimation error for state space models under strong mixing assumptions.

A new method learns state and proposal dynamics in state-space models using neural networks.

problem Inference in non-linear state-space models.
method StateMixNN method using neural networks for proposal and transition distributions.
result Significantly improved recovery of hidden state, especially in highly non-linear scenarios.

The paper develops a state-space approach to deep Gaussian processes for efficient state estimation.

problem Efficient regression and state estimation for deep Gaussian processes.
method Hierarchical transformed Gaussian process priors, state-space representation, linear stochastic differential equations, sequential methods.
result The state-space approach enables efficient state estimation and regression for deep Gaussian processes.

In this paper we investigate a link between state- space models and Gaussian Processes (GP) for time series modeling and forecasting. In particular, several widely used state- space models are transformed into continuous time form and corresponding Gaussian Process kernels are derived. Experimen- tal results demonstrat…

2016-10-25abs ↗pdf ↗

We provide a comprehensive overview and tooling for GP modeling with non-Gaussian likelihoods using state space methods. The state space formulation allows for solving one-dimensional GP models in O(n)\mathcal{O}(n) time and memory complexity. While existing literature has focused on the connection between GP regression …

2018-02-13abs ↗pdf ↗

Robust state-space radio interferometric imaging using Stochastic Approximation Expectation Maximization

problem Improving state-space radio interferometric imaging in the presence of heavy-tailed noise
method Stochastic Approximation Expectation Maximization
result Significant improvement in reconstruction fidelity and robustness to radio-frequency interference

State-space systems generate probabilistic dependencies between inputs and outputs.

problem Understanding probabilistic dependencies in state-space systems.
method Introducing a probabilistic framework and proving sufficient conditions for output existence and uniqueness.
result State-space systems can generate probabilistic dependencies, even without functional relations.

New model for insurance states using Markov jump processes with non-countable state space.

problem Modeling insurance states with non-countable state spaces.
method Developed a new Thiele's differential equation for continuous time rehabilitation rates.
result Allows for consistent calculation of reserves in disability insurance.

Generalizes bits back coding for time-series models with latent Markov structures.

problem Efficiently compressing time-series data with latent Markov structures.
method Extends bits back coding to time-series models with latent Markov structures, including HMMs and LGSSMs.
result Effective for small scale models, promising for larger scale settings like video compression.

D-LinOSS models learn to dissipate energy, improving performance on long-range tasks.

problem Representational limitations of LinOSS models in long-range reasoning.
method Introducing Damped Linear Oscillatory State-Space models (D-LinOSS) that learn to dissipate latent state energy on arbitrary time scales.
result D-LinOSS consistently outperforms previous LinOSS methods on long-range learning tasks, achieving faster convergence and reducing hyperparameter search space.

Adversarial attacks on probabilistic state-space models affect latent state and policy decisions.

problem Robust reinforcement learning under adversarial observability.
method Analyzing adversarial attacks on linear probabilistic state-space models.
result Demonstrating the influence of adversarial observations on latent state and policy decisions.

Unified deep sequential and state-space models for robust option pricing with uncertainty.

problem Combining robustness to noise and uncertainty measurement in option pricing models.
method Unscattered reservoir smoother (URS) integrating deep sequential and state-space models.
result URS achieves competitive forecasting accuracy and uncertainty measurement in noisy datasets.

New model preserves symmetry in multivariate time series, improving performance.

problem Implicit ordering in MTS models violates inherent exchangeability.
method Permutation-equivariant 2D state space model with canonical architecture.
result Eliminates sequential dependency chains and simplifies stability analysis.

State-space models win a forecasting competition for unstable data.

problem Forecasting electricity demand during the post-covid period.
method Adapting state-space models to balance time-series adaptability and machine learning complexity.
result State-space models provide a better compromise between adaptability and accuracy for non-stationary data.

We solve 6-DoF localisation and 3D reconstruction using deep state-space models.

problem 6-DoF localisation and dense 3D reconstruction in spatial environments.
method Approximate Bayesian inference in a deep state-space model combining learning and domain knowledge.
result Near state-of-the-art performance on UAV flight data.

State-space models have been successfully used for more than fifty years in different areas of science and engineering. We present a procedure for efficient variational Bayesian learning of nonlinear state-space models based on sparse Gaussian processes. The result of learning is a tractable posterior over nonlinear dy…

2014-06-18abs ↗pdf ↗

This study bridges discrete and continuous state spaces using the Ehrenfest process and diffusion models.

problem Understanding the relationship between discrete and continuous state spaces in stochastic processes.
method Investigates time-continuous Markov jump processes on discrete state spaces and their correspondence to state-continuous diffusion processes.
result The time-reversal of the Ehrenfest process converges to the time-reversed Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process, bridging discrete and continuous state spaces.

Cohort effects are important factors in determining the evolution of human mortality for certain countries. Extensions of dynamic mortality models with cohort features have been proposed in the literature to account for these factors under the generalised linear modelling framework. In this paper we approach the proble…

2017-03-24abs ↗pdf ↗

State-space models (SSMs) provide a flexible framework for modelling time-series data. Consequently, SSMs are ubiquitously applied in areas such as engineering, econometrics and epidemiology. In this paper we provide a fast approach for approximate Bayesian inference in SSMs using the tools of deep learning and variati…

2018-11-20abs ↗pdf ↗

Study provides convergence guarantees for discrete diffusion models on finite and infinite state spaces.

problem Challenges in understanding discrete diffusion models on combinatorial state spaces.
method Established convergence bounds for three discrete diffusion models using Euler approximations.
result Optimal non-asymptotic convergence guarantees for discrete diffusion models without boundedness assumptions.

A novel multi-resolution Gaussian process model for efficient time traversal.

problem Inference for long sequences with fast and slow transitions is difficult.
method A novel Gaussian process state-space architecture composed of multiple components, each trained on a different resolution.
result The combined model allows efficient inference for arbitrarily long sequences with complex dynamics.

A new active learning method for Gaussian process models.

problem Efficiently exploring unbounded state spaces for accurate models.
method Maximizes mutual information with respect to a bounded region using model predictive control.
result Our method yields a better model within the region of interest than entropy-based methods.

A new method learns complex dynamical systems from data efficiently.

problem Learning complex dynamical systems from large-scale data efficiently.
method Low-rank structured variational autoencoding framework for nonlinear Gaussian state-space models.
result Consistently demonstrates better predictive capabilities compared to other models.

This work studies learning dynamics in SSMs, linking them to deep linear networks.

problem Lack of theoretical understanding of SSMs, especially in deep state spaces.
method Analyzes learning dynamics of linear SSMs, focusing on frequency domain, and establishes links to deep linear networks.
result Analytical solutions for SSM learning dynamics under mild assumptions, linking to deep linear networks.

Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) is one of the most powerful sequence models. Despite the strong performance, however, it lacks the nice interpretability as in state space models. In this paper, we present a way to combine the best of both worlds by introducing State Space LSTM (SSL) models that generalizes the earlier wo…

2017-11-30abs ↗pdf ↗

A method for robust reinforcement learning in large state spaces.

problem Challenges in RL with large state spaces, costly data, and real-world dynamics deviation.
method Distributionally robust Markov decision processes with Gaussian Processes and maximum variance reduction.
result Efficient learning of multi-output nominal transition dynamics with statistical sample complexity bounds.

State-space models are used in a wide range of time series analysis formulations. Kalman filtering and smoothing are work-horse algorithms in these settings. While classic algorithms assume Gaussian errors to simplify estimation, recent advances use a broader range of optimization formulations to allow outlier-robust e…

2018-03-07abs ↗pdf ↗

Stanza models complex time series with balance between traditional and deep learning approaches.

problem Capturing long-term structure in non-stationary time series.
method Nonlinear, non-stationary state space model.
result Achieves forecasting accuracy competitive with deep LSTMs, especially for multi-step ahead forecasting.

A new framework for time series analysis using state-space learning.

problem Ineffectiveness of traditional Kalman filtering in handling big data and multiple explanatory variables.
method State Space Learning (SSL) framework using statistical learning for high-dimensional regression.
result SSL outperforms traditional methods in subset selection and forecasting accuracy.

Generative Bayesian Filtering improves inference in complex models without explicit density evaluations.

problem Performing posterior inference in complex nonlinear and non-Gaussian state-space models.
method Generative Bayesian Filtering (GBF) extends GBC to dynamic settings using deep neural networks for recursive posterior inference. Generative-Gibbs sampler bypasses density evaluations for parameter learning.
result GBF significantly outperforms likelihood-free approaches in accuracy and robustness for intractable state-space models.

New IRL algorithm for continuous state spaces with formal guarantees.

problem Finding a reward function for expert behavior in continuous state spaces.
method Modeling the system using orthonormal functions and providing correctness proofs.
result Proof of correctness and formal guarantees on sample and time complexity.

The method approximates stationary distributions of Markov models by truncating irrelevant states.

problem Computing the stationary distribution of complex Markov models is computationally challenging.
method A state-space lumping scheme that aggregates states in a grid structure, iteratively refining the state-space.
result The method provides a well-justified finite-state projection tailored to the stationary behavior of Markov models.