IP Library Granted Patent US 12706938
Granted Patent B1
US 12706938 · App. 19/225,368 · Granted Aug 11, 2026

Latent space fusion system for cross-domain threat detection and strategic deterrence

Inventors: Adam Estrada (Reston, VA); Matt Flure (Barboursville, VA); Dave Rabrun (Rockville, MD); Terry Hurlburt (Aurora, CO); Kristen E. Mistysyn (Erie, CO); Nicholas Stephens (Thornton, CO); Michael Ludlam (Tampa, FL); Aaron Tirrell (Avinger, TX); Jacob Young (Woodbridge, VA); Tina Agarwal (Ashburn, VA)
Assignee: GRVTY, INC.
H04L63/1425G06F18/25H04L63/1433H04L63/1441
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Patent No.
US 12706938
App. No.
19/225,368
Granted
Aug 11, 2026
Kind
B1
Abstract

A system is disclosed for generating a common intelligence picture through latent space fusion and threat forecasting. Priority intelligence requirements are processed using language and machine learning models to generate structured tasking and prioritize multi-modal sensor collection. Data from geospatial, cyber, radio frequency, and behavioral sources is embedded into domain-specific representations and fused into a unified latent space. The system models behavioral trajectories, detects anomalies, and maintains digital twins of entities and regions. Deviations from expected behavior may trigger alerts, causal inference, attribution hypotheses, and deterrence simulations. Adversary behavior is forecast in latent space, enabling evaluation of intervention strategies with impact and timing assessments. Visualizations, alerts, and reports are generated based on latent divergence and simulation outputs. The architecture supports multi-phase operations—tasking, processing, analysis, and feedback—while remaining compatible with ISR systems and command-level interfaces.

Claims (39)

1 . A computing system for generating a common intelligence picture using latent space fusion and threat forecasting, the computing system comprising:

one or more processors configured to:

process Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) using a language model and machine learning models to derive operational objectives, generate structured tasking instructions, and prioritize multi-modal sensor collection;

execute multi-phase intelligence operations including tasking, data ingestion, processing, analysis, dissemination, and feedback based on PIR-derived objectives;

encode intelligence data from geospatial, cyber, radio frequency, and behavioral sources using modality-specific encoders to generate domain embeddings;

fuse the domain embeddings into a unified latent space using contrastive learning or manifold optimization techniques;

construct latent trajectories over time and detect cross-domain anomalies based on deviations from expected geodesics, cross-modal inconsistencies, or latent displacement, thereby generating latent anomaly data;

maintain digital twin models for entities or regions selected for monitoring, track divergence from learned behavioral baselines, and compute deviation scores;

simulate adversary behavior within the unified latent space to forecast potential escalation or activity paths, and evaluate candidate deterrence actions, and generate deterrence simulation results;

recommend intervention options including timing, messaging, or posture changes based on latent divergence and projected outcomes; and

generate and update intelligence visualizations, alerts, and reports based on latent anomalies, digital twin divergence, and deterrence simulation results.

2 . The computing system of claim 1 , wherein each modality-specific encoder transforms data into domain-specific embeddings using neural network architectures optimized for one or more input modality characteristics.

3 . The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the unified latent space is constructed using a contrastive learning framework that aligns multi-modal embeddings by maximizing similarity for temporally and spatially co-occurring inputs while preserving temporal coherence.

4 . The computing system of claim 1 , wherein constructing latent trajectories over time comprises generating time-sequenced behavioral paths within the unified latent space, and wherein detecting cross-domain anomalies comprises detecting deviations of the time-sequenced behavioral paths from expected geodesic movement within the unified latent space.

5 . The computing system of claim 1 , wherein each digital twin model is initialized with a latent behavioral baseline and a set of learned activity templates, and is configured to compute a divergence score when real-time entity behavior exceeds configured confidence thresholds.

6 . The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the computing system is further configured to perform causal path inference by identifying candidate latent trajectories that precede a detected anomaly, thereby enabling reverse attribution of precursor activities.

7 . The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the computing system evaluates potential deterrence actions by simulating their effect on projected adversary behavior within latent space and by adjusting future trajectory forecasts based on modeled intervention outcomes.

8 . The computing system of claim 1 , wherein each deterrence simulation result comprises a calculation of intervention impact based on changes to forecasted latent behavior, digital twin stability, and projected threat likelihood.

9 . The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the unified latent space is implemented as a graph structure comprising nodes representing entities and edges representing observed or inferred relationships, and wherein anomaly detection comprises identifying anomalous subgraphs, edge patterns, or node centrality shifts indicative of adversary activity.

10 . The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the computing system comprises a geospatially contextualized operational dashboard that presents the latent trajectories, detected anomalies, and forecasted escalation.

11 . A computer-implemented method for generating a common intelligence picture using latent space fusion and threat forecasting, the method comprising:

processing Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) using a language model and machine learning models to derive operational objectives, generate structured tasking instructions and prioritize multi-modal sensor collection;

executing multi-phase intelligence operations including tasking, data ingestion, processing, analysis, dissemination, and feedback based on PR-derived objectives;

encoding intelligence data from geospatial, cyber, radio frequency, and behavioral sources using modality-specific encoders to generate domain embeddings;

fusing the domain embeddings into a unified latent space using contrastive learning or manifold optimization techniques;

constructing latent trajectories over time and detecting cross-domain anomalies based on deviations from expected geodesics, cross-modal inconsistencies, or latent displacement, thereby generating latent anomaly data;

maintaining digital twin models for entities or regions selected for monitoring, tracking divergence from learned behavioral baselines, and computing deviation scores;

simulating adversary behavior within the unified latent space to forecast potential escalation or activity paths, evaluating candidate deterrence actions, and generating deterrence simulation results;

recommending intervention options including timing, messaging, or posture changes based on latent divergence and projected outcomes; and

generating and updating intelligence visualizations, alerts, and reports based on latent anomalies, digital twin divergence, and deterrence simulation results.

12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein encoding the intelligence data comprises transforming data into domain-specific embeddings using neural network architectures optimized for the one or more input modality characteristics.

13 . The method of claim 11 , wherein fusing the domain embeddings comprises constructing the unified latent space using a contrastive learning framework that aligns multi-modal embeddings by maximizing similarity for temporally and spatially co-occurring inputs while preserving temporal coherence.

14 . The method of claim 11 , wherein constructing latent trajectories comprises generating time-sequenced behavioral paths, and wherein detecting cross-domain anomalies comprises detecting observed divergence from expected movement through the unified latent space.

15 . The method of claim 11 , wherein maintaining digital twin models comprises initializing each digital twin model with a latent behavioral baseline and a set of learned activity templates, and computing a divergence score when real-time entity behavior exceeds configured confidence thresholds.

16 . The method of claim 11 , further comprising performing causal path inference by identifying candidate latent trajectories that precede a detected anomaly, thereby enabling reverse attribution of precursor activities.

17 . The method of claim 11 , wherein evaluating candidate deterrence actions comprises simulating their effect on projected adversary behavior within latent space and adjusting future trajectory forecasts based on modeled intervention outcomes.

18 . The method of claim 11 , wherein simulating adversary behavior comprises calculating intervention impact based on changes to forecasted latent behavior, digital twin stability, and projected threat likelihood.

19 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the unified latent space is implemented as a graph structure comprising nodes representing entities and edges representing observed or inferred relationships, and wherein detecting cross-domain anomalies comprises identifying anomalous subgraphs, edge patterns, or node centrality shifts indicative of adversary activity.

20 . The method of claim 11 , further comprising presenting the constructed latent trajectories, detected anomalies, and forecasted escalation within a geospatially contextualized operational dashboard through a visualization interface.