Neuron circuit

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1995-06-07

1997-04-15

Downs, Robert W.

395 27, G06F 1518

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056218630

ABSTRACT:
In a neural network comprised of a plurality of neuron circuits, an improved neuron circuit that generates local result signals, e.g. of the fire type, and a local output signal of the distance or category type. The neuron circuit which is connected to buses that transport input data (e.g. the input category) and control signals. A multi-norm distance evaluation circuit calculates the distance D between the input vector and a prototype vector stored in a R/W memory circuit. A distance compare circuit compares this distance D with either the stored prototype vector's actual influence field or the lower limit thereof to generate first and second comparison signals. An identification circuit processes the comparison signals, the input category signal, the local category signal and a feedback signal to generate local result signals that represent the neuron circuit's response to the input vector. A minimum distance determination circuit determines the minimum distance Dmin among all the calculated distances from all of the neuron circuits of the neural network and generates a local output signal of the distance type. The circuit may be used to search and sort categories. The feed-back signal is collectively generated by all the neuron circuits by ORing all the local distances/categories. A daisy chain circuit is serially connected to corresponding daisy chain circuits of two adjacent neuron circuits to chain the neurons together. The daisy chain circuit also determines the neuron circuit state as free or engaged. Finally, a context circuitry enables or inhibits neuron participation with other neuron circuits in generation of the feedback signal.

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