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Spatiotemporal coding in the cortex: information flow-based learning in spiking neural networks.

G Deco1, B Schürmann

  • 1Corporate Technology, Siemens AG / ZT IK 4, Otto-Hahn-Ring 6, 81739 Munich, Germany. Gustavo.Deco@mchp.siemens.de

Neural Computation
|May 5, 1999
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This study introduces a novel learning paradigm for spiking neural networks using an information-theoretic approach. It explains how synchronous neural firing aids in feature binding and spatiotemporal coding for efficient sensory processing.

Area of Science:

  • Computational neuroscience
  • Information theory
  • Neural networks

Background:

  • Cortical neurons exhibit stimulus-dependent synchronous firing.
  • Understanding the principles of neural coding is crucial for brain function.
  • Spiking neural networks offer a biologically plausible model for neural computation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a learning paradigm for integrate-and-fire spiking neural networks.
  • To explain synchronous neural firing as a mechanism for feature binding and spatiotemporal coding.
  • To provide a first-principle, information-theoretic basis for observed neural phenomena.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an information-theoretic learning criterion for spiking neural networks.
  • Utilized a nonparametric reconstruction method as an optimization objective.

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  • Focused on maximizing discrimination ability between sensory inputs in minimal time.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed criterion explains stimulus-dependent synchronous firing in cortical neurons.
    • Demonstrated how functional connectivity can be learned to achieve this.
    • Established synchronous firing as a mechanism for binding features and spatiotemporal coding.

    Conclusions:

    • The information-theoretic approach provides a fundamental explanation for neural synchrony.
    • This paradigm offers insights into efficient sensory processing and neural computation.
    • The model supports the role of synchronous firing in feature integration and coding.