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Precision constrained stochastic resonance in a feedforward neural network.

Nhamoinesu Mtetwa1, Leslie S Smith

  • 1Department of Computing Science, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK. nmt@cs.stir.ac.uk

IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks
|March 1, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Stochastic resonance (SR) optimizes weak signal detection in sensory neurons using noise. This study shows SR is achievable in digital hardware, enhancing signal detection beyond single neurons.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Signal Processing
  • Bio-inspired Computing

Background:

  • Stochastic resonance (SR) enhances weak signal detection in nonlinear systems via noise.
  • Leaky integrate-and-fire (LIF) neuron models capture essential neuronal firing dynamics.
  • Previous work quantified SR using signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate sensory neurons can utilize SR for improved weak stimulus detection and transmission.
  • To compare Fisher information with SNR for quantifying SR.
  • To investigate SR performance in both floating-point and integer-based hardware models.

Main Methods:

  • Modeled a network of LIF neurons to simulate neuronal firing dynamics.
  • Applied both signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and Fisher information to quantify stochastic resonance.

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  • Compared SR performance in a Java-based floating-point model and an FPGA-based integer model.

    • Main Results:

    • Stochastic resonance is achievable in both single LIF neurons and networks on low-resolution integer hardware.
    • SR is not limited to high-precision floating-point implementations.
    • Networks of LIF neurons demonstrated improved SNR and Fisher information compared to single neurons.

    Conclusions:

    • Stochastic resonance can be implemented on digital hardware, broadening its applicability in sensory processing.
    • Fisher information provides a viable alternative to SNR for quantifying SR.
    • Network architectures enhance the benefits of SR for signal detection and transmission.