Title :
Self-learning neural M-ary tree classifier
Author :
Wang, Zhicheng ; Hanson, John
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Waterloo Univ., Ont., Canada
Abstract :
A novel version of a multilayer neural network, called the self-learning neural model (SLNM), is presented. The different level structures, dynamics, and learning strategies of the SLNM are investigated. This neural model can be used as adaptive nonparametric neural-net classifiers or clusters, which can be trained by unlabeled data. An M-ary decision tree structured classifier with the building blocks of this type of neural networks is developed. The M -ary tree classifiers are systems of loosely coupled hybrid neural networks and adaptive nonparametric neural-net classifiers. Two types of the M-ary tree classifiers are discussed. Their preliminary simulations have shown very encouraging results
Keywords :
decision theory; learning systems; neural nets; pattern recognition; trees (mathematics); M-ary decision tree; adaptive nonparametric classifiers; clusters; multilayer neural network; self-learning neural model; Adaptive systems; Artificial neural networks; Classification tree analysis; Decision trees; Entropy; Feedforward neural networks; Multi-layer neural network; Neural networks; Neurons; Supervised learning;
Conference_Titel :
Neural Networks, 1991. 1991 IEEE International Joint Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0227-3
DOI :
10.1109/IJCNN.1991.170359