An Investigation of the Syncoder as a Pulse-Interval Processing Device

摘要

An investigation of a neural model called the syncoder is performed in which syncoder design, operation, and interconnected networks are reviewed. A regular rectangular-wave pulse train is used as a simulated neural pulse train, and a syncoder network capable of discriminating between temporally adjacent pulses is presented. This temporal discrimination device is then modified to create an interpulse interval recognition network capable of identifying rectangular wave interpulse intervals in the range 0.002 to 0.040 seconds. A syncoder network capable of detecting a simple pulse sequence defined by both spatial and temporal aspects of pulse occurrence is also developed. Finally, a conjectural scheme is suggested by which such interpulse interval and sequence detection devices might be combined to perform elementary neural information processing. (Author)