Multistability and associative memory of neural networks with Morita-like activation functions.

Journal: Neural networks : the official journal of the International Neural Network Society
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Abstract

This paper presents the multistability analysis and associative memory of neural networks (NNs) with Morita-like activation functions. In order to seek larger memory capacity, this paper proposes Morita-like activation functions. In a weakened condition, this paper shows that the NNs with n-neurons have (2m+1) equilibrium points (Eps) and (m+1) of them are locally exponentially stable, where the parameter m depends on the Morita-like activation functions, called Morita parameter. Also the attraction basins are estimated based on the state space partition. Moreover, this paper applies these NNs into associative memories (AMs). Compared with the previous related works, the number of Eps and AM's memory capacity are extensively increased. The simulation results are illustrated and some reliable associative memories examples are shown at the end of this paper.

Authors

  • Yuanchu Shen
    School of Mathematics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China. Electronic address: Y.Shen@cumt.edu.cn.
  • Song Zhu
    College of Sciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China. Electronic address: songzhu82@gmail.com.
  • Xiaoyang Liu
    School of Computer Science & Technology, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China. Electronic address: liuxiaoyang1979@gmail.com.
  • Shiping Wen