Title :
A hierarchical decision module based on multiple neural networks
Author :
Sönmez, Murat ; Sun, Mingui ; Li, Ching-Chung ; Sclabassi, Robert J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Pittsburgh Univ., PA, USA
Abstract :
A new approach to source localization in the human brain, an important problem of neuroscience, is presented. A multiple neural network-based hierarchical decision-making system is developed. Each network is assigned to an independent model, and the output is evaluated in the higher level of the decision-making system. Utility functions are designed in the framework of decision-making. The network with the highest utility value is selected as the best network, representing the best model in EEG based inverse mapping. Simulation results show that the multiple neural network based decision-making system has successfully produced preferred decisions in source localization
Keywords :
brain models; decision support systems; decision theory; electroencephalography; inverse problems; medical signal processing; neural nets; neurophysiology; EEG based inverse mapping; hierarchical decision module; human brain; multiple neural network-based hierarchical decision-making system; neuroscience; preferred decisions; source localization; utility functions; Artificial neural networks; Biological neural networks; Brain modeling; Decision making; Electroencephalography; Humans; Magnetoencephalography; Neural networks; Neuroscience; Surgery;
Conference_Titel :
Neural Networks,1997., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Houston, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4122-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICNN.1997.611671