Title :
Various spike-trains from a digital spiking neuron: analysis of inter-spike intervals and their modulation
Author :
Torikai, Hiroyuki ; Shimizu, Yoshiaki ; Saito, Toshimichi
Author_Institution :
Hosei Univ., Tokyo
Abstract :
A digital spiking neuron can generate spike-trains having various inter-spike intervals (ISIs). Using an ISI-based modulation method, the spike-train can be symbolized by a digital code. We propose fast and rigorous analysis methods for the dynamics of the ISI and characteristics of the modulation. Then we can show that the DSN can encode a given input information into the output spike-train efficiently in a parameter case. Using an FPGA board, generation of a typical spike-train and its modulation can be confirmed in the laboratory.
Keywords :
field programmable gate arrays; neural nets; FPGA board; digital code; digital spiking neuron; inter-spike intervals; modulation method; spike-trains; Biological system modeling; Digital modulation; Field programmable gate arrays; Intersymbol interference; Laboratories; Modulation coding; Neurons; Personal communication networks; Shift registers; Wiring;
Conference_Titel :
Neural Networks, 2006. IJCNN '06. International Joint Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9490-9
DOI :
10.1109/IJCNN.2006.246882