Generator of neuron transfer function and its derivative
US6429699B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06N3/048
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to an artificial neural network (ANN), particularly to a neuron circuit and its activation function including the derivative. The neuron circuit capable of generating an adjustable sigmoid-like function and a good approximation of its derivative, comprises: a current generator for generating a current; a current-controlled transistor for changing an output voltage according to the current from the current generator; and at least one differential pair of transistors for generating the adjustable sigmoid-like function output and the good approximation of its derivative by the changed output voltage.
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