Combining Artificial Neural Nets: Ensemble and Modular Multi-Net Systems (Perspectives in Neural Computing) - Softcover

 
9781852330040: Combining Artificial Neural Nets: Ensemble and Modular Multi-Net Systems (Perspectives in Neural Computing)

Synopsis

The past decade could be seen as the heyday of neurocomputing: in which the capabilities of monolithic nets have been well explored and exploited. The question then is where do we go from here? A logical next step is to examine the potential offered by combinations of artificial neural nets, and it is that step that the chapters in this volume represent. Intuitively, it makes sense to look at combining ANNs. Clearly complex biological systems and brains rely on modularity. Similarly the principles of modularity, and of reliability through redundancy, can be found in many disparate areas, from the idea of decision by jury, through to hardware re­ dundancy in aeroplanes, and the advantages of modular design and reuse advocated by object-oriented programmers. And it is not surprising to find that the same principles can be usefully applied in the field of neurocomput­ ing as well, although finding the best way of adapting them is a subject of on-going research.

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Synopsis

The chapters in this volume consist of articles written by leading researchers in the field of Combining Artificial Neural Nets, and as such provide a unique coverage of the area. The techniques that are presented include ensemble-based, and modular approaches. The presentation of techniques is accompanied by analysis and evaluation of their relative effectiveness, and by reports of ther application to a variety of problems. The chapters make clear the effectiveness of combining in increasing performance, and the limitations of using a simple unitary net. For this reason this volume should be required reading for all those concerned with any applications of artificial neural nets where good generalisation performance is important.

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