scholarly journals Fertility Detection of Hatching Eggs Based on a Convolutional Neural Network

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Geng ◽  
Yuzhou Hu ◽  
Zhitao Xiao ◽  
Jiangtao Xi
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Classification Performance ◽  
Test Set ◽  
Residual Structure ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Invasive Method ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Hatching Eggs ◽  
Living Tissues

In order to achieve the goal of detecting the fertility of hatching eggs which are divided into fertile eggs and dead eggs more accurately and effectively, a novel method combining a convolution neural network (CNN) and a heartbeat signal of the hatching eggs is proposed in this paper. Firstly, we collected heartbeat signals of 9-day-later hatching eggs by the method of PhotoPlethysmoGraphy(PPG), which is a non-invasive method to detect the change of blood volume in living tissues by photoelectric means. Secondly, a sequential convolutional neural network E-CNN, which was used to analyze heartbeat sequence of hatching eggs, was designed. Thirdly, an end-to-end trainable convolutional neural network SR-CNN, which was used to process heartbeat waveform images of hatching eggs, was designed to improve the classification performance in this paper. Key to improving the classification performance of SR-CNN is the SE-Res module, which combines the channel weighting unit “Squeeze-and-Excitation” (SE) block and the residual structure. The experimental results show that two models trained on our dataset, with E-CNN and SR-CNN, are able to achieve the fertility detection of the hatching eggs with superior identification accuarcy, up to 99.50% and 99.62% respectively, on our test set. It is demonstrated that the proposed method is feasible for identifying and classifying the survival of hatching eggs accurately and effectively.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of augmented datasets performances of age invariant face recognition models

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1356-1367
Author(s):  
Kennedy Okokpujie ◽  
Etinosa Noma-Osaghae ◽  
Samuel Ndueso John ◽  
Charles Ndujiuba ◽  
Imhade Princess Okokpujie
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Face Recognition ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Data Augmentation ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Deep Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Invasive Method

The popularity of face recognition systems has increased due to their non-invasive method of image acquisition, thus boasting the widespread applications. Face ageing is one major factor that influences the performance of face recognition algorithms. In this study, the authors present a comparative study of the two most accepted and experimented face ageing datasets (FG-Net and morph II). These datasets were used to simulate age invariant face recognition (AIFR) models. Four types of noises were added to the two face ageing datasets at the preprocessing stage. The addition of noise at the preprocessing stage served as a data augmentation technique that increased the number of sample images available for deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) experimentation, improved the proposed AIFR model and the trait aging features extraction process. The proposed AIFR models are developed with the pre-trained Inception-ResNet-v2 deep convolutional neural network architecture. On testing and comparing the models, the results revealed that FG-Net is more efficient over Morph with an accuracy of 0.15%, loss function of 71%, mean square error (MSE) of 39% and mean absolute error (MAE) of -0.63%.

scholarly journals Cashmere and wool identification based on convolutional neural network

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 155892502110050
Author(s):  
Junli Luo ◽  
Kai Lu ◽  
Yueqi Zhong ◽  
Boping Zhang ◽  
Huizhu Lv
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Identification Accuracy ◽  
Test Set ◽  
Image Preprocessing ◽  
Softmax Regression ◽  
Wool Fibers ◽  
Chinese White ◽  
Multi Classification

Wool fiber and cashmere fiber are similar in physical and morphological characteristics. Thus, the identification of these two fibers has always been a challenging proposition. This study identifies five kinds of cashmere and wool fibers using a convolutional neural network model. To this end, image preprocessing was first performed. Then, following the VGGNet model, a convolutional neural network with 13 weight layers was established. A dataset with 50,000 fiber images was prepared for training and testing this newly established model. In the classification layer of the model, softmax regression was used to calculate the probability value of the input fiber image for each category, and the category with the highest probability value was selected as the prediction category of the fiber. In this experiment, the total identification accuracy of samples in the test set is close to 93%. Among these five fibers, Mongolian brown cashmere has the highest identification accuracy, reaching 99.7%. The identification accuracy of Chinese white cashmere is the lowest at 86.4%. Experimental results show that our model is an effective approach to the identification of multi-classification fiber.

scholarly journals Validating Deep Neural Networks for Online Decoding of Motor Imagery Movements from EEG Signals

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zied Tayeb ◽  
Juri Fedjaev ◽  
Nejla Ghaboosi ◽  
Christoph Richter ◽  
Lukas Everding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Motor Imagery ◽  
Classification Performance ◽  
Feature Engineering ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Eeg Signals ◽  
Learning Methods

Non-invasive, electroencephalography (EEG)-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) on motor imagery movements translate the subject’s motor intention into control signals through classifying the EEG patterns caused by different imagination tasks, e.g., hand movements. This type of BCI has been widely studied and used as an alternative mode of communication and environmental control for disabled patients, such as those suffering from a brainstem stroke or a spinal cord injury (SCI). Notwithstanding the success of traditional machine learning methods in classifying EEG signals, these methods still rely on hand-crafted features. The extraction of such features is a difficult task due to the high non-stationarity of EEG signals, which is a major cause by the stagnating progress in classification performance. Remarkable advances in deep learning methods allow end-to-end learning without any feature engineering, which could benefit BCI motor imagery applications. We developed three deep learning models: (1) A long short-term memory (LSTM); (2) a spectrogram-based convolutional neural network model (CNN); and (3) a recurrent convolutional neural network (RCNN), for decoding motor imagery movements directly from raw EEG signals without (any manual) feature engineering. Results were evaluated on our own publicly available, EEG data collected from 20 subjects and on an existing dataset known as 2b EEG dataset from “BCI Competition IV”. Overall, better classification performance was achieved with deep learning models compared to state-of-the art machine learning techniques, which could chart a route ahead for developing new robust techniques for EEG signal decoding. We underpin this point by demonstrating the successful real-time control of a robotic arm using our CNN based BCI.

scholarly journals Text Classification of Public Feedbacks using Convolutional Neural Network Based on Differential Evolution Algorithm

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuai Zhang ◽  
Yong Chen ◽  
Xiaoling Huang ◽  
Yishuai Cai
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Differential Evolution ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Text Classification ◽  
Differential Evolution Algorithm ◽  
Classification Performance ◽  
Classification Model ◽  
Evolution Algorithm ◽  
Classification Prediction

Online feedback is an effective way of communication between government departments and citizens. However, the daily high number of public feedbacks has increased the burden on government administrators. The deep learning method is good at automatically analyzing and extracting deep features of data, and then improving the accuracy of classification prediction. In this study, we aim to use the text classification model to achieve the automatic classification of public feedbacks to reduce the work pressure of administrator. In particular, a convolutional neural network model combined with word embedding and optimized by differential evolution algorithm is adopted. At the same time, we compared it with seven common text classification models, and the results show that the model we explored has good classification performance under different evaluation metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score.

scholarly journals Rapid identification of wood species using XRF and neural network machine learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron N. Shugar ◽  
B. Lee Drake ◽  
Greg Kelley
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Rapid Identification ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Cost Effective Alternative

AbstractAn innovative approach for the rapid identification of wood species is presented. By combining X-ray fluorescence spectrometry with convolutional neural network machine learning, 48 different wood specimens were clearly differentiated and identified with a 99% accuracy. Wood species identification is imperative to assess illegally logged and transported lumber. Alternative options for identification can be time consuming and require some level of sampling. This non-invasive technique offers a viable, cost-effective alternative to rapidly and accurately identify timber in efforts to support environmental protection laws and regulations.

scholarly journals Label Rectification Learning through Kernel Extreme Learning Machine

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Qiang Cai ◽  
Fenghai Li ◽  
Yifan Chen ◽  
Haisheng Li ◽  
Jian Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Image Classification ◽  
Extreme Learning Machine ◽  
Classification Performance ◽  
Considerable Progress ◽  
Strong Representation ◽  
Kernel Extreme Learning Machine ◽  
Classification Tasks ◽  
Learning Machine

Along with the strong representation of the convolutional neural network (CNN), image classification tasks have achieved considerable progress. However, majority of works focus on designing complicated and redundant architectures for extracting informative features to improve classification performance. In this study, we concentrate on rectifying the incomplete outputs of CNN. To be concrete, we propose an innovative image classification method based on Label Rectification Learning (LRL) through kernel extreme learning machine (KELM). It mainly consists of two steps: (1) preclassification, extracting incomplete labels through a pretrained CNN, and (2) label rectification, rectifying the generated incomplete labels by the KELM to obtain the rectified labels. Experiments conducted on publicly available datasets demonstrate the effectiveness of our method. Notably, our method is extensible which can be easily integrated with off-the-shelf networks for improving performance.

Automated detection of pneumonia cases using deep transfer learning with paediatric chest X-ray images

2021 ◽  
pp. 20201263
Author(s):  
Mohammad Salehi ◽  
Reza Mohammadi ◽  
Hamed Ghaffari ◽  
Nahid Sadighi ◽  
Reza Reiazi
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Transfer Learning ◽  
Area Under Curve ◽  
Binary Classification ◽  
Classification Performance ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Insufficient Data ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chest X Ray

Objective: Pneumonia is a lung infection and causes the inflammation of the small air sacs (Alveoli) in one or both lungs. Proper and faster diagnosis of pneumonia at an early stage is imperative for optimal patient care. Currently, chest X-ray is considered as the best imaging modality for diagnosing pneumonia. However, the interpretation of chest X-ray images is challenging. To this end, we aimed to use an automated convolutional neural network-based transfer-learning approach to detect pneumonia in paediatric chest radiographs. Methods: Herein, an automated convolutional neural network-based transfer-learning approach using four different pre-trained models (i.e. VGG19, DenseNet121, Xception, and ResNet50) was applied to detect pneumonia in children (1–5 years) chest X-ray images. The performance of different proposed models for testing data set was evaluated using five performances metrics, including accuracy, sensitivity/recall, Precision, area under curve, and F1 score. Results: All proposed models provide accuracy greater than 83.0% for binary classification. The pre-trained DenseNet121 model provides the highest classification performance of automated pneumonia classification with 86.8% accuracy, followed by Xception model with an accuracy of 86.0%. The sensitivity of the proposed models was greater than 91.0%. The Xception and DenseNet121 models achieve the highest classification performance with F1-score greater than 89.0%. The plotted area under curve of receiver operating characteristics of VGG19, Xception, ResNet50, and DenseNet121 models are 0.78, 0.81, 0.81, and 0.86, respectively. Conclusion: Our data showed that the proposed models achieve a high accuracy for binary classification. Transfer learning was used to accelerate training of the proposed models and resolve the problem associated with insufficient data. We hope that these proposed models can help radiologists for a quick diagnosis of pneumonia at radiology departments. Moreover, our proposed models may be useful to detect other chest-related diseases such as novel Coronavirus 2019. Advances in knowledge: Herein, we used transfer learning as a machine learning approach to accelerate training of the proposed models and resolve the problem associated with insufficient data. Our proposed models achieved accuracy greater than 83.0% for binary classification.

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