Neuro Solutions
Neuro Solutions
Neuro Solutions
NeuralBuilder
The NeuralBuilder centers the design specifications on the specific neural network architecture the user
wishes to build. Some of the most common architectures include:
Once the neural network architecture is selected, the user can customize parameters such as the number of
hidden layers, the number of processing elements and the learning algorithm. A genetic algorithm can also
be used to automatically optimize the settings.
NeuralExpert
The NeuralExpert centers the design specifications around the type of problem the user would like the
neural network to solve (Classification, Prediction, Function approximation or Clustering). Given this
problem type and the size of the user's data set, the NeuralExpert automatically selects the neural network
size and architecture that will likely produce a good solution. There is also an optional beginner setting that
hides some of the more advanced operations such as cross validation and genetic optimization.
NeuroSolutions is based on the concept that neural networks can be broken down into a fundamental set of
neural components. Individually these components are relatively simplistic, but several components
connected together can result in networks capable of solving very complex problems. The network
construction wizards will connect these components based on the user's specifications. However, once the
network is built the interconnections can be arbitrarily changed and components can be added or removed.
NeuroSolutions will also allow you to integrate your own algorithms through dynamic link libraries (DLL).
Every NeuroSolutions component implements a function conforming to a simple protocol in C. To add a
new component, you can modify the template function for the base component and then compile the code
into a DLL.
Code generation
NeuroSolutions can automatically generate C++ source code for a neural network designed within its
graphical user interface. This provides the flexibility to customize the neural network code for the particular
application. Since the generated code is ANSI-compliant, the user can deploy the neural network solution
to other platforms such as UNIX.
DLL generation
The Custom Solution Wizard is an optional add-on product that will take a neural network designed within
NeuroSolutions and encapsulate it into a dynamic link library (DLL) that conforms to a simple protocol.
The DLL can then be embedded into the users own C++, Visual Basic, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access
or Internet (ASP) application, without requiring advanced programming skills.
OLE automation
This technology provides the ability to programmatically control NeuroSolutions from any external
application that supports Automation, such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and applications
developed with Visual Basic or Visual C++. In the simplest case, the application developer could send
NeuroSolutions the data to process, tell it to begin processing, and then retrieve the results back into the
application. However, with its extensive protocol, NeuroSolutions can also do more complex tasks.
See also
Artificial neural network
Machine learning
Neural network software
NeuroDimension