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Vector computation unit in a neural network processor

US10074051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2016
Grant dateSep 11, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N5/04
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit for performing neural network computations for a neural network comprising a plurality of layers, the circuit comprising: activation circuitry configured to receive a vector of accumulated values and configured to apply a function to each accumulated value to generate a vector of activation values; and normalization circuitry coupled to the activation circuitry and configured to generate a respective normalized value from each activation value.

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