SDA: Software-defined accelerator for large-scale deep learning system

Author(s):  
Jian Ouyang
2020 ◽  
pp. bjophthalmol-2020-317825
Author(s):  
Yonghao Li ◽  
Weibo Feng ◽  
Xiujuan Zhao ◽  
Bingqian Liu ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
...  

Background/aimsTo apply deep learning technology to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can identify vision-threatening conditions in high myopia patients based on optical coherence tomography (OCT) macular images.MethodsIn this cross-sectional, prospective study, a total of 5505 qualified OCT macular images obtained from 1048 high myopia patients admitted to Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre (ZOC) from 2012 to 2017 were selected for the development of the AI system. The independent test dataset included 412 images obtained from 91 high myopia patients recruited at ZOC from January 2019 to May 2019. We adopted the InceptionResnetV2 architecture to train four independent convolutional neural network (CNN) models to identify the following four vision-threatening conditions in high myopia: retinoschisis, macular hole, retinal detachment and pathological myopic choroidal neovascularisation. Focal Loss was used to address class imbalance, and optimal operating thresholds were determined according to the Youden Index.ResultsIn the independent test dataset, the areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves were high for all conditions (0.961 to 0.999). Our AI system achieved sensitivities equal to or even better than those of retina specialists as well as high specificities (greater than 90%). Moreover, our AI system provided a transparent and interpretable diagnosis with heatmaps.ConclusionsWe used OCT macular images for the development of CNN models to identify vision-threatening conditions in high myopia patients. Our models achieved reliable sensitivities and high specificities, comparable to those of retina specialists and may be applied for large-scale high myopia screening and patient follow-up.


Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (14) ◽  
pp. 3876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiantian Zhu ◽  
Zhengqiu Weng ◽  
Guolang Chen ◽  
Lei Fu

With the popularity of smartphones and the development of hardware, mobile devices are widely used by people. To ensure availability and security, how to protect private data in mobile devices without disturbing users has become a key issue. Mobile user authentication methods based on motion sensors have been proposed by many works, but the existing methods have a series of problems such as poor de-noising ability, insufficient availability, and low coverage of feature extraction. Based on the shortcomings of existing methods, this paper proposes a hybrid deep learning system for complex real-world mobile authentication. The system includes: (1) a variational mode decomposition (VMD) based de-noising method to enhance the singular value of sensors, such as discontinuities and mutations, and increase the extraction range of the feature; (2) semi-supervised collaborative training (Tri-Training) methods to effectively deal with mislabeling problems in complex real-world situations; and (3) a combined convolutional neural network (CNN) and support vector machine (SVM) model for effective hybrid feature extraction and training. The training results under large-scale, real-world data show that the proposed system can achieve 95.01% authentication accuracy, and the effect is better than the existing frontier methods.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongwen Li ◽  
Chong Guo ◽  
Danyao Nie ◽  
Duoru Lin ◽  
Yi Zhu ◽  
...  

AbstractRetinal detachment can lead to severe visual loss if not treated timely. The early diagnosis of retinal detachment can improve the rate of successful reattachment and the visual results, especially before macular involvement. Manual retinal detachment screening is time-consuming and labour-intensive, which is difficult for large-scale clinical applications. In this study, we developed a cascaded deep learning system based on the ultra-widefield fundus images for automated retinal detachment detection and macula-on/off retinal detachment discerning. The performance of this system is reliable and comparable to an experienced ophthalmologist. In addition, this system can automatically provide guidance to patients regarding appropriate preoperative posturing to reduce retinal detachment progression and the urgency of retinal detachment repair. The implementation of this system on a global scale may drastically reduce the extent of vision impairment resulting from retinal detachment by providing timely identification and referral.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Lijing Diao ◽  
Ping Hu

On the basis of convolution neural network, deep learning algorithm can make the convolution layer convolute the input image to complete the hierarchical expression of feature information, which makes pattern recognition more simple and accurate. Now, in the theory of multimodal discourse analysis, the nonverbal features in communication are studied as a symbol system similar to language. In this paper, the author analyzes the deep learning complexity and multimodal target recognition application in English education system. Multimodal teaching gradually has its practical significance in the process of rich teaching resources. The large-scale application of multimedia technology in college English classroom is conducive to the construction of a real language environment. The simulation results show that the multi-layer and one-dimensional convolution structure of the product neural network can effectively complete many natural language problems, including the tagging of lexical and semantic roles, and thus effectively improve the accuracy of natural language processing. Multimodal teaching mode helps to memorize vocabulary images more deeply. 84% of students think that multi-modal teaching mode is closer to life. Meanwhile, multimedia teaching display is more acceptable. College English teachers should renew their teaching concepts and adapt themselves to the new teaching mode.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongli Xu ◽  
Man Hu ◽  
Hanruo Liu ◽  
Hao Yang ◽  
Huaizhou Wang ◽  
...  

AbstractThe application of deep learning algorithms for medical diagnosis in the real world faces challenges with transparency and interpretability. The labeling of large-scale samples leads to costly investment in developing deep learning algorithms. The application of human prior knowledge is an effective way to solve these problems. Previously, we developed a deep learning system for glaucoma diagnosis based on a large number of samples that had high sensitivity and specificity. However, it is a black box and the specific analytic methods cannot be elucidated. Here, we establish a hierarchical deep learning system based on a small number of samples that comprehensively simulates the diagnostic thinking of human experts. This system can extract the anatomical characteristics of the fundus images, including the optic disc, optic cup, and appearance of the retinal nerve fiber layer to realize automatic diagnosis of glaucoma. In addition, this system is transparent and interpretable, and the intermediate process of prediction can be visualized. Applying this system to three validation datasets of fundus images, we demonstrate performance comparable to that of human experts in diagnosing glaucoma. Moreover, it markedly improves the diagnostic accuracy of ophthalmologists. This system may expedite the screening and diagnosis of glaucoma, resulting in improved clinical outcomes.


Author(s):  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
Ashiq Anjum ◽  
M. Usman Yaseen ◽  
A. Reza Zamani ◽  
Daniel Balouek-Thomert ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anusha Ampavathi ◽  
Vijaya Saradhi T

UNSTRUCTURED Big data and its approaches are generally helpful for healthcare and biomedical sectors for predicting the disease. For trivial symptoms, the difficulty is to meet the doctors at any time in the hospital. Thus, big data provides essential data regarding the diseases on the basis of the patient’s symptoms. For several medical organizations, disease prediction is important for making the best feasible health care decisions. Conversely, the conventional medical care model offers input as structured that requires more accurate and consistent prediction. This paper is planned to develop the multi-disease prediction using the improvised deep learning concept. Here, the different datasets pertain to “Diabetes, Hepatitis, lung cancer, liver tumor, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease”, from the benchmark UCI repository is gathered for conducting the experiment. The proposed model involves three phases (a) Data normalization (b) Weighted normalized feature extraction, and (c) prediction. Initially, the dataset is normalized in order to make the attribute's range at a certain level. Further, weighted feature extraction is performed, in which a weight function is multiplied with each attribute value for making large scale deviation. Here, the weight function is optimized using the combination of two meta-heuristic algorithms termed as Jaya Algorithm-based Multi-Verse Optimization algorithm (JA-MVO). The optimally extracted features are subjected to the hybrid deep learning algorithms like “Deep Belief Network (DBN) and Recurrent Neural Network (RNN)”. As a modification to hybrid deep learning architecture, the weight of both DBN and RNN is optimized using the same hybrid optimization algorithm. Further, the comparative evaluation of the proposed prediction over the existing models certifies its effectiveness through various performance measures.


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