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Leveraging Generative AI for Extracting Process Models from Multimodal Documents

Software Engineering 2024-06-10 v1

Abstract

This paper presents an investigation of the capabilities of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) to auto-generate graphical process models from multi-modal (i.e., text- and image-based) inputs. More precisely, we first introduce a small dataset as well as a set of evaluation metrics that allow for a ground truth-based evaluation of multi-modal process model generation capabilities. We then conduct an initial evaluation of commercial GPT capabilities using zero-, one-, and few-shot prompting strategies. Our results indicate that GPTs can be useful tools for semi-automated process modeling based on multi-modal inputs. More importantly, the dataset and evaluation metrics as well as the open-source evaluation code provide a structured framework for continued systematic evaluations moving forward.

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@article{arxiv.2406.04959,
  title  = {Leveraging Generative AI for Extracting Process Models from Multimodal Documents},
  author = {Marvin Voelter and Raheleh Hadian and Timotheus Kampik and Marius Breitmayer and Manfred Reichert},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2406.04959},
  year   = {2024}
}
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