Fundamental of Neural Networks

by Laurene V. Fausett

PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Why Neural Networks, and Why Now? 1
1.2 What Is a Neural Net? 3
1.2.1 Artificial Neural Networks, 3
1.2.2 Biological Neural Networks, 5
1.3 Where Are Neural Nets Being Used? 7
1.3.1 Signal Processing, 7
1.3.2 Control, 8
1.3.3 Pattern Recognition, 8
1.3.4 Medicine, 9
1.3.5 Speech Production, 9
1.3.6 Speech Recognition, 10
1.3.7 Business, 11
1.4 How Are Neural Networks Used? 11
1.4.1 Typical Architectures, 12
1.4.2 Setting the Weights, 15
1.4.3 Common Activation Functions, 17
1.4.4 Summary of Notation, 20


Providing detailed examples of simple applications, this new book introduces the use of neural networks. It covers simple neural nets for pattern classification; pattern association; neural networks based on competition; adaptive-resonance theory; and more. For professionals working with neural networks.

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