Data processing: artificial intelligence – Neural network – Structure
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-16
2008-09-16
Hirl, Joseph P (Department: 2129)
Data processing: artificial intelligence
Neural network
Structure
C706S015000, C706S025000, C706S033000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10735934
ABSTRACT:
A physical neural network is disclosed, which includes a connection network comprising a plurality of molecular conducting connections suspended within a connection gap formed between one or more input electrodes and one or more output electrodes. One or more molecular connections of the molecular conducting connections can be strengthened or weakened according to an application of an electric field across said connection gap. Thus, a plurality of physical neurons can be formed from said molecular conducting connections of said connection network. Additionally, a gate can be located adjacent said connection gap and which comes into contact with said connection network. The gate can be connected to logic circuitry which can activate or deactivate individual physical neurons among said plurality of physical neurons.
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