Probabilistic framework for determining device associations

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for determining device associations are described. Some database systems may store information related to device characteristics. Each of these devices may be operated by one or more users, and each user may operate one or more devices. In some cases, information about users may be more valuable than information about devices. As such, a system may determine probable associations between devices, where an association can correspond to operation by a same user. To determine device associations, the system may perform a machine-learning process (e.g., using probabilistic soft logic (PSL) and a hinge-loss Markov Random Field (HL-MRF) model) on input device characteristics and connection information to generate a probability density function. The probability density function may indicate associations between devices within the system. Based on one or more thresholds, the system may determine sets of associated devices and may transmit this association information for analysis or display.