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Method and apparatus for input classification using a neural network

US5974404A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1997
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/19173
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a classification method and apparatus for classifying an input into one of a plurality of possible outputs. The invention is also a method and apparatus for adjusting a neuron encompassing a plurality of feature vectors. The invention characterizes the spatial distribution of the feature vectors. The invention then spatially adjusts the neuron in accordance with that characterization.

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