Methods and apparatus for modulating the training of a neural device
US9542644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06N3/0985
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for training a neural device having an artificial nervous system by modulating at least one training parameter during the training. One example method for training a neural device having an artificial nervous system generally includes observing the neural device in a training environment and modulating at least one training parameter based at least in part on the observing. For example, the training apparatus described herein may modify the neural device's internal learning mechanisms (e.g., spike rate, learning rate, neuromodulators, sensor sensitivity, etc.) and/or the training environment's stimuli (e.g., move a flame closer to the device, make the scene darker, etc.). In this manner, the speed with which the neural device is trained (i.e., the training rate) may be significantly increased compared to conventional neural device training systems.
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