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Neural network apparatus and method for pattern recognition

  • US 5,058,180 A
  • Filed: 04/30/1990
  • Issued: 10/15/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An improved self-organizing neural network coupled to perform adaptive pattern recognition in accordance with adaptive resonance theory, said neural network comprising a plurality of input neurons coupled to accept input pattern data representing a pattern, a plurality of output neurons, a bottom-up adaptive weight matrix coupling said input neurons to said output neurons, a top-down adaptive weight matrix coupling said output neurons to said input neurons, and vigilance parameter computing means for computing a plurality of vigilance parameters based substantially upon said input pattern data, said improvement comprising:

  • memory means for storing said plurality of computed vigilance parameters; and

    pattern classification means for classifying said pattern according to the maximum computed vigilance parameter among said plurality of computed vigilance parameters.

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