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A stochastic self-organizing map for proximity data

T Graepel1, K Obermayer

  • 1FR2-1, Informatik, Technische Universitaet Berlin, Franklinstrasse 28/29, Berlin 10587, Germany.

Neural Computation
|February 9, 1999
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We developed an efficient algorithm for topographic mapping of proximity data (TMP), extending self-organizing maps to various distance measures. This method aids in understanding complex data structures, like brain connectivity.

Area of Science:

  • Computational neuroscience
  • Machine learning
  • Data visualization

Background:

  • Kohonen's self-organizing map (SOM) is a popular technique for visualizing high-dimensional data.
  • Existing SOMs are limited to specific distance metrics, restricting their applicability.
  • There is a need for flexible topographic mapping methods that accommodate diverse data dissimilarities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive an efficient algorithm for topographic mapping of proximity data (TMP).
  • To extend the capabilities of self-organizing maps to handle arbitrary distance measures.
  • To apply the developed algorithm for mapping neural connections in the cerebral cortex.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a TMP cost function within a Bayesian framework using folded Markov chains.

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  • Incorporated data dissimilarities (matrix D) and topographic neighborhood probabilities (matrix H).
  • Utilized maximum entropy to derive a Gibbs distribution, approximated via mean-field methods for expectation-maximization (EM) algorithm.
  • Introduced a computationally efficient approximation and an annealing scheme to prevent local minima.

    • Main Results:

    • Derived an efficient expectation-maximization algorithm for TMP.
    • Demonstrated the algorithm's effectiveness through numerical simulations, confirming analytical predictions.
    • Successfully generated a connection map of the cat's cerebral cortex using the TMP algorithm.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed TMP algorithm offers an efficient and flexible extension to self-organizing maps.
    • The method effectively handles arbitrary distance measures and complex data structures.
    • TMP provides a valuable tool for analyzing and visualizing high-dimensional data, with demonstrated application in neuroscience.