A REGULARIZATION TERM TO AVOID THE SATURATION OF THE SIGMOIDS IN MULTILAYER NEURAL NETWORKS

1996 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 257-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
LLUIS GARRIDO ◽  
SERGIO GÓMEZ ◽  
VICENS GAITÁN ◽  
MIQUEL SERRA-RICART

In this paper we propose a new method to prevent the saturation of any set of hidden units of a multilayer neural network. This method is implemented by adding a regularization term to the standard quadratic error function, which is based on a repulsive action between pairs of patterns.

Symmetry ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habtamu Alemu ◽  
Wei Wu ◽  
Junhong Zhao

In this paper, we propose a group Lasso regularization term as a hidden layer regularization method for feedforward neural networks. Adding a group Lasso regularization term into the standard error function as a hidden layer regularization term is a fruitful approach to eliminate the redundant or unnecessary hidden layer neurons from the feedforward neural network structure. As a comparison, a popular Lasso regularization method is introduced into standard error function of the network. Our novel hidden layer regularization method can force a group of outgoing weights to become smaller during the training process and can eventually be removed after the training process. This means it can simplify the neural network structure and it minimizes the computational cost. Numerical simulations are provided by using K-fold cross-validation method with K = 5 to avoid overtraining and to select the best learning parameters. The numerical results show that our proposed hidden layer regularization method prunes more redundant hidden layer neurons consistently for each benchmark dataset without loss of accuracy. In contrast, the existing Lasso regularization method prunes only the redundant weights of the network, but it cannot prune any redundant hidden layer neurons.


1996 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 939-949 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Dündar ◽  
F-C. Hsu ◽  
K. Rose

The problems arising from the use of nonlinear multipliers in multilayer neural network synapse structures are discussed. The errors arising from the neglect of nonlinearities are shown and the effect of training in eliminating these errors is discussed. A method for predicting the final errors resulting from nonlinearities is described. Our approximate results are compared with the results from circuit simulations of an actual multiplier circuit.


2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Piotr Więcek ◽  
Dominik Sankowski

The article presents a new algorithm for increasing the resolution of thermal images. For this purpose, the residual network was integrated with the Kernel-Sharing Atrous Convolution (KSAC) image sub-sampling module. A significant reduction in the algorithm’s complexity and shortening the execution time while maintaining high accuracy were achieved. The neural network has been implemented in the PyTorch environment. The results of the proposed new method of increasing the resolution of thermal images with sizes 32 × 24, 160 × 120 and 640 × 480 for scales up to 6 are presented.


2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-188
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Hou ◽  
Lei Huang ◽  
Xuefei Li

Abstract The evaluation of the scientific research projects is an important procedure before the scientific research projects are approved. The BP neural network and linear neural network are adopted to evaluate the scientific research projects in this paper. The evaluation index system with 12 indexes is set up. The basic principle of the neural network is analyzed and then the BP neural network and linear neural network models are constructed and the output error function of the neural networks is introduced. The Matlab software is applied to set the parameters and calculate the neural networks. By computing a real-world example, the evaluation results of the scientific research projects are obtained and the results of the BP neural network, linear neural network and linear regression forecasting are compared. The analysis shows that the BP neural network has higher efficiency than the linear neural network and linear regression forecasting in the evaluation of the scientific research projects problem. The method proposed in this paper is an effective method to evaluate the scientific research projects.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1221-1225
Author(s):  
Rashad A. Al-Jawfi

In this paper, we introduce a new method for fractal interpolation, herein called Neural Network Algorithm (NNA), which is based on Iterated Functions Systems (IFS); proposed to self-affine signals interpolation with error of expected interpolation. Experiments on theoretical data show that the proposed interpolation schemes can obtain the expected point value and work with great precision in rebuilding the specified data profile, which leads to a significant advantage over other interpolation methods.


2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. D. Tilakaratne ◽  
M. A. Mammadov ◽  
S. A. Morris

The aim of this paper is to present modified neural network algorithms to predict whether it is best to buy, hold, or sell shares (trading signals) of stock market indices. Most commonly used classification techniques are not successful in predicting trading signals when the distribution of the actual trading signals, among these three classes, is imbalanced. The modified network algorithms are based on the structure of feedforward neural networks and a modified Ordinary Least Squares (OLSs) error function. An adjustment relating to the contribution from the historical data used for training the networks and penalisation of incorrectly classified trading signals were accounted for, when modifying the OLS function. A global optimization algorithm was employed to train these networks. These algorithms were employed to predict the trading signals of the Australian All Ordinary Index. The algorithms with the modified error functions introduced by this study produced better predictions.


10.29007/m89x ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Hyun Lee ◽  
Hyun Sil Kim ◽  
In Soo Lee

This paper presents a battery monitoring system using a multilayer neural network (MNN) for state of charge (SOC) estimation and state of health (SOH) diagnosis. In this system, the MNN utilizes experimental discharge voltage data from lithium battery operation to estimate SOH and uses present and previous voltages for SOC estimation. From experimental results, we know that the proposed battery monitoring system performs SOC estimation and SOH diagnosis well.


2014 ◽  
pp. 50-57
Author(s):  
Khalid Saeed ◽  
Marek Tabedzki

A new method for object recognition and classification is presented in this paper. It merges two well-known and tested methods: neural networks and method of minimal eigenvalues. Each of these methods answers for a different part of recognition process. Method of minimal eigenvalues makes preparatory stage of analysis – of coordinates of characteristic points we get the vector describing given image. Next, it is recognized and classified with neural network. Gathering of characteristic points we perform with our view-based algorithm, but other methods should also do. In this work, method was applied for words in Latin alphabet – handwritten and machine-printed. The obtained results are promising.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-176
Author(s):  
Zoltan Tamas Kocsis

This paper presents a possible new method for supporting a specific spinal surgical procedure by artificial neural networks. The method should be based on the surgical demands and protocols used by surgeons in order to carry out successful operations. Considering these requirements, a plan for an algorithm that will be able to support surgeons in the preparation and the conduction of an operation is outlined. The aim is not to substitute the surgeon but to assist him. Furthermore, this paper demonstrates how the neural network to be designed can significantly reduce the possible surgical risks, thereby increasing surgery effectiveness.


Digital Twin ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Hao Li ◽  
Gen Liu ◽  
Haoqi Wang ◽  
Xiaoyu Wen ◽  
Guizhong Xie ◽  
...  

Background: Digital twin requires virtual reality mapping and optimization iteration between physical devices and virtual models. The mechanical movement data collection of physical equipment is essential for the implementation of accurate virtual and physical synchronization in a digital twin environment. However, the traditional approach relying on PLC (programmable logic control) fails to collect various mechanical motion state data. Additionally, few investigations have used machine visions for the virtual and physical synchronization of equipment. Thus, this paper presents a mechanical movement data acquisition method based on multilayer neural networks and machine vision. Methods: Firstly, various visual marks with different colors and shapes are designed for marking physical devices. Secondly, a recognition method based on the Hough transform and histogram feature is proposed to realize the recognition of shape and color features respectively. Then, the multilayer neural network model is introduced in the visual mark location. The neural network is trained by the dropout algorithm to realize the tracking and location of the visual mark. To test the proposed method, 1000 samples were selected. Results: The experiment results shows that when the size of the visual mark is larger than 6mm, the recognition success rate of the recognition algorithm can reach more than 95%. In the actual operation environment with multiple cameras, the identification points can be located more accurately. Moreover, the camera calibration process of binocular and multi-eye vision can be simplified by the multilayer neural networks. Conclusions: This study proposes an effective method in the collection of mechanical motion data of physical equipment in a digital twin environment. Further studies are needed to perceive posture and shape data of physical entities under the multi-camera redundant shooting.


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