Neural network-based hardware classifier using CORDIC algorithm

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (15) ◽  
pp. 2050161
Author(s):  
Vipin Tiwari ◽  
Ashish Mishra

This paper designs a novel classification hardware framework based on neural network (NN). It utilizes COordinate Rotation DIgital Computer (CORDIC) algorithm to implement the activation function of NNs. The training was performed through software using an error back-propagation algorithm (EBPA) implemented in C++, then the final weights were loaded to the implemented hardware framework to perform classification. The hardware framework is developed in Xilinx 9.2i environment using VHDL as programming languages. Classification tests are performed on benchmark datasets obtained from UCI machine learning data repository. The results are compared with competitive classification approaches by considering the same datasets. Extensive analysis reveals that the proposed hardware framework provides more efficient results as compared to the existing classifiers.

Author(s):  
Maria Sivak ◽  
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Vladimir Timofeev ◽  

The paper considers the problem of building robust neural networks using different robust loss functions. Applying such neural networks is reasonably when working with noisy data, and it can serve as an alternative to data preprocessing and to making neural network architecture more complex. In order to work adequately, the error back-propagation algorithm requires a loss function to be continuously or two-times differentiable. According to this requirement, two five robust loss functions were chosen (Andrews, Welsch, Huber, Ramsey and Fair). Using the above-mentioned functions in the error back-propagation algorithm instead of the quadratic one allows obtaining an entirely new class of neural networks. For investigating the properties of the built networks a number of computational experiments were carried out. Different values of outliers’ fraction and various numbers of epochs were considered. The first step included adjusting the obtained neural networks, which lead to choosing such values of internal loss function parameters that resulted in achieving the highest accuracy of a neural network. To determine the ranges of parameter values, a preliminary study was pursued. The results of the first stage allowed giving recommendations on choosing the best parameter values for each of the loss functions under study. The second stage dealt with comparing the investigated robust networks with each other and with the classical one. The analysis of the results shows that using the robust technique leads to a significant increase in neural network accuracy and in a learning rate.


Author(s):  
KAZUKUNI KOBARA ◽  
TAIHO KANAOKA ◽  
YOSHIHIKO HAMAMOTO ◽  
SHINGO TOMITA ◽  
KOUKICHI MUNECHIKA

Distortion invariant pattern recognition is an interesting problem from the biological and technological point of view. However, it has not yet been solved by neural networks in satisfactory way. This paper investigates an associative neural network system to improve the recalling accuracy for distortion patterns. On a perception type of neural network with feedback, error back-propagation algorithm and energy function are used for a learning process and a recalling process, respectively. By using gradated patterns as learning and unknown patterns, it is shown that the recalling accuracy becomes higher than using original pattern themselves.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yajiao Tang ◽  
Junkai Ji ◽  
Shangce Gao ◽  
Hongwei Dai ◽  
Yang Yu ◽  
...  

Nowadays, credit classification models are widely applied because they can help financial decision-makers to handle credit classification issues. Among them, artificial neural networks (ANNs) have been widely accepted as the convincing methods in the credit industry. In this paper, we propose a pruning neural network (PNN) and apply it to solve credit classification problem by adopting the well-known Australian and Japanese credit datasets. The model is inspired by synaptic nonlinearity of a dendritic tree in a biological neural model. And it is trained by an error back-propagation algorithm. The model is capable of realizing a neuronal pruning function by removing the superfluous synapses and useless dendrites and forms a tidy dendritic morphology at the end of learning. Furthermore, we utilize logic circuits (LCs) to simulate the dendritic structures successfully which makes PNN be implemented on the hardware effectively. The statistical results of our experiments have verified that PNN obtains superior performance in comparison with other classical algorithms in terms of accuracy and computational efficiency.


Image captured in darker region increases complexities in processing and extracting vital information. Enhancement of such images helps us to retrieve important data and various tools are available for the same. Proposed system uses multi layer feed forward artificial neural network. Error Back Propagation algorithm is used in training process. Desired data is obtained using log transformation method. The proposed model is trained to enhance only shadow part of an image. The results shows enhancement in the darker region and is expected to improve more by changing different parameters in the above methodology.


Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 626
Author(s):  
Svajone Bekesiene ◽  
Rasa Smaliukiene ◽  
Ramute Vaicaitiene

The present study aims to elucidate the main variables that increase the level of stress at the beginning of military conscription service using an artificial neural network (ANN)-based prediction model. Random sample data were obtained from one battalion of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, and a survey was conducted to generate data for the training and testing of the ANN models. Using nonlinearity in stress research, numerous ANN structures were constructed and verified to limit the optimal number of neurons, hidden layers, and transfer functions. The highest accuracy was obtained by the multilayer perceptron neural network (MLPNN) with a 6-2-2 partition. A standardized rescaling method was used for covariates. For the activation function, the hyperbolic tangent was used with 20 units in one hidden layer as well as the back-propagation algorithm. The best ANN model was determined as the model that showed the smallest cross-entropy error, the correct classification rate, and the area under the ROC curve. These findings show, with high precision, that cohesion in a team and adaptation to military routines are two critical elements that have the greatest impact on the stress level of conscripts.


2011 ◽  
Vol 268-270 ◽  
pp. 336-339
Author(s):  
Guo Lin Jing ◽  
Wen Ting Du ◽  
Quan Zhou ◽  
Song Tao Li

Fuzzy system is known to predict model in the electrodialysis process. This paper aimed to study fitting effect by ANFIS in a laboratory scale ED cell. Separation percent of NaCl solution is mainly as a function of concentration, temperature, flow rate and voltage. Besides, ANFIS(Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System) based on Sugeno fuzzy model, its structure was similar to neural network and could generate fuzzy rules automatically, using the error back propagation algorithm and least square method to adjust the parameters of fuzzy inference system. We obtained fitted values of separation percent by ANFIS. Separation percent from experiments compared with the fitted values of separation percent. The result is shown that the correlation coefficient is 0.988. Therefore, it is verified as a good performance in the electrodialysis process.


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