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Genetic algorithm based selection of neural network ensemble for processing well logging data

US7280987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2004
Grant dateOct 9, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N3/086
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for generating a neural network ensemble. Conventional algorithms are used to train a number of neural networks having error diversity, for example by having a different number of hidden nodes in each network. A genetic algorithm having a multi-objective fitness function is used to select one or more ensembles. The fitness function includes a negative error correlation objective to insure diversity among the ensemble members. A genetic algorithm may be used to select weighting factors for the multi-objective function. In one application, a trained model may be used to produce synthetic open hole logs in response to inputs of cased hole log data.

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