An algebra for recognition of spatio-temporal forms

摘要

In the new model presented here, post-synaptic potentials are considered as punctual numerical elements on which neurons perform operations. Modelled in this manner, a neural network appears like a calculating machine with an asynchronous internal architecture. To formalize the functioning of such a calculator we propose an algebra of impulses based on the capacities in sequence recognition of a neuron (W. Rail's biological model). The aimed applicative domain is the realisation of perceptive systems which exploit signal dynamics.