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US 5,212,377 AGranted
Thin-film neuron network with optical programming
AssigneeSiemens Aktiengesellschaft
InventorKarlheinz Rosan
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Abstract
A synapse matrix and a device for optical programming are contained integrated in thin-film technology in a common substrate (1). The synapses consist of photoelectric elements. The device for optical programming consists, for example, of a liquid crystal screen or an arrangement of electroluminescent diodes. It is within the scope of the invention that neurons in thin-film technology, contained in the neuron network, are also integrated on the substrate. The neuron network can be used especially for pattern recognition.
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A neuron network with optical programming, comprising:
- a) substrate having integrated thereon a synapse matrix and a means for optical programming,
- b) the means for optical programming having photoelectric elements which can be triggered individually and are permanently assigned to respective synapses,
- c) the synapses having photoelectric elements which can be individually illuminated by the means for optical programming,
- d) the synapses having different electrical resistances which can be substantially continuously adjusted by illumination by the means for optical programming,
- e) a plurality of neurons connected to one another via the synapses, and
- f) at least the synapse matrix and the means for optical programming being implemented in thin-film technology.
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