paper at neuroprose: Neural Networks as Components

[guy@minster.york.ac.uk]

A paper "Neural Networks as Components", which is to be presented at the
SPIE Conference on the Science of Artificial Neural Networks in Orlando,
Florida in April, is available in the neuroprose archive as
"smith.components.ps.Z".

The paper discusses the use of neural networks as system components, and
suggests research has concentrated too much on algorithms in isolation. The
desirable properties of good components are listed: uniform interface, wide
range of functionality and performance, and robustness. The benefits of
viewing networks as plug compatible components are shown in a design
example.  Directions for research are suggested.

The neuroprose archive is at internet address "128.146.8.52" in directory
"pub/neuroprose". Limited numbers of hard copies may be available. The paper
will be in conference proceedings. 

Happy reading, 
Guy Smith.