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By studying the FEDformer method, we opened the door to the frequency domain of time series representation. In this new article, we will continue the topic we started. We will consider a method with which we can not only conduct an analysis, but also predict subsequent states in a particular area.

In the previous articles, we discussed the FEDformer method that uses the frequency domain to find patterns in a time series. However, the Transformer used in that method can hardly be referred to as a lightweight model. Instead of complex models that require large computational costs, the paper "FITS: Modeling Time Series with 10k Parameters" proposes a method for the frequency interpolation of time series (Frequency Interpolation Time Series - FITS). It is a compact and efficient solution for time series analysis and forecasting. FITS uses frequency domain interpolation to expand the window of the analyzed time segment, thus enabling the efficient extraction of temporal features without significant computational overhead.

The authors of the FITS methof highlight the following advantages of their method:

  • FITS is a lightweight model with a small number of parameters, making it an ideal choice for use on devices with limited resources.
  • FITS uses a complex neural network to collect information about the amplitude and phase of the signal, which improves the efficiency of time series data analysis.


Author: Dmitriy Gizlyk