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Neural network structure having lateral interconnections

  • US 5,581,660 A
  • Filed: 03/10/1994
  • Issued: 12/03/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A lateral neural network structure comprising:

  • a layer having a plurality of neurons, each of said plurality of neurons having at least two physically separate optical sub-units, one constructed for broadcasting lateral inhibitory signals and one constructed for broadcasting lateral excitatory signals; and

    means for optically coupling said sub-units in a bi-directional manner for broadcasting both inhibitory and excitatory lateral signals;

    wherein sub-units constructed for broadcasting lateral inhibitory signals are located for reception of lateral excitatory signals and reception of external inhibitory inputs; and

    sub-units constructed for broadcasting lateral excitatory are located for reception of lateral inhibitory signals and reception of external excitatory inputs.

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