Data processing: artificial intelligence – Neural network
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Davis, George (Department: 2121)
Data processing: artificial intelligence
Neural network
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
A physical neural network based on nanotechnology, including methods thereof. Such a physical neural network generally includes one or more neuron-like nodes, which are formed from a plurality of interconnected nanoconnections formed from nanoconductors. Each neuron-like node sums one or more input signals and generates one or more output signals based on a threshold associated with the input signal. The physical neural network also includes a connection network formed from the interconnected nanoconnections, such that the interconnected nanoconnections used thereof by one or more of the neuron-like nodes are strengthened or weakened according to an application of an electric field.
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