Author :
Clarkson, T. ; Gorse, D. ; Taylor, J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., King´´s Coll., London, UK
Abstract :
The probabilistic random access memory (pRAM) is a device with neuron-like behaviour. It differs from the conventional model of a neuron in that it may implement nonlinear functions and is stochastic in operation. A features of this device is that it is hardware-realisable and VLSI devices have been made of a four-input version, the 4-pRAM. The basic pRAM device can have a learning function added to it and one such learning task is presented. pRAM arrays have applications in computer imaging and their incorporation into a modular image processing system is described
Keywords :
computerised picture processing; deterministic automata; learning systems; random-access storage; stochastic automata; VLSI; cellular automata; computerised picture processing; learning function; modular image processing system; pRAM; probabilistic random access memory; Automata; Computer science; Context modeling; Educational institutions; Equations; Hardware; Neurons; Phase change random access memory; Stochastic processes; Very large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
Cellular Neural Networks and their Applications, 1990. CNNA-90 Proceedings., 1990 IEEE International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Budapest
DOI :
10.1109/CNNA.1990.207528
