Title :
Visualization tool for a Self-Splitting modular Neural Network
Author :
Gordon, V. Scott ; Daniels, Michael ; Boheman, James, II ; Watstein, Marcus ; Goering, Derek ; Urban, Brandon
Author_Institution :
Comput. Sci. Dept., California State Univ., Sacramento, CA, USA
Abstract :
We describe and implement a visualization tool for a self-splitting neural network (SSNN). The SSNN is a modular neural network that partitions the input domain during training through the identification of solved chunks and a divide-and-conquer strategy. The visualization tool shows a 2D projection of the input domain as partitioning proceeds, highlighting the boundaries of trained regions. Greyscale can be used to contrast the ranges of outputs so that generalization can be visually assessed. The tool is useful for illustrating how the SSNN works and for comparing different learning and splitting strategies.
Keywords :
divide and conquer methods; neural nets; 2D projection; divide-and-conquer strategy; self-splitting modular neural network; visualization tool; Computer science; Electronic mail; Neural networks; Partitioning algorithms; Testing; Vehicles; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Neural Networks, 2009. IJCNN 2009. International Joint Conference on
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3548-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1098-7576
DOI :
10.1109/IJCNN.2009.5178673