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Closed-loop Neuro-robotic Experiments to Test Computational Properties of Neuronal Networks
Published on: March 2, 2015
Neural network control of communications systems.
1IBM Almaden Res. Center, San Jose, CA.
IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Neural networks enhance communication systems by improving call admission control and switch control. This adaptive technology optimizes network performance and packet switching speeds for better traffic management.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
Background:
- Communication systems face challenges in managing diverse call classes and optimizing packet switching.
- Traditional methods for admission control and switch control can be limited by speed and adaptability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply neural networks to communication system control problems, specifically admission control and switch control.
- To leverage the adaptivity and high-speed processing capabilities of neural networks.
Main Methods:
- For admission control: Observing network performance with various call combinations and using a neural network to learn relationships, enabling interpolation and adaptation.
- For switch control: Analyzing throughput-maximizing algorithms and proposing a sub-microsecond optimization scheme for implementation.
Main Results:
- Neural networks can effectively learn complex relationships for adaptive admission control, interpolating and extrapolating results.
- A novel scheme is proposed for sub-microsecond switch control optimization, addressing limitations of software implementations.
Conclusions:
- Neural networks offer a powerful solution for enhancing communication system control through adaptivity and speed.
- The proposed methods promise improved network performance and efficiency in packet switching.
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