1 Introduction
1.1 Development of Artificial Intelligence
1.2 Characteristics of Artificial Intelligent System
1.3 Computational Intelligence
1.3.1 Fuzzy Computing
1.3.2 Neural Computing
1.3.3 Evolutionary Computing
1.3.4 Combination of the Three Branches
1.4 Process Neural Networks
References
2 Artificial Neural Networks
2.1 Biological Neuron
2.2 Mathematical Model of a Neuron
2.3 Feedforward/Feedback Neural Networks
2.3.1 Feedforward/Feedback Neural Network Model
2.3.2 Function Approximation Capability of Feedforward Neural
Networks
2.3.3 Computing Capability of Feedforward Neural Networks
2.3.4 Learning Algorithm for Feedforward Neural Networks
2.3.5 Generalization Problem for Feedforward Neural Networks
2.3.6 Applications of Feedforward Neural Networks
2.4 Fuzzy Neural Networks
2.4.1 Fuzzy Neurons
2.4.2 Fuzzy Neural Networks
2.5 Nonlinear Aggregation Artificial Neural Networks
2.5.1 Structural Formula Aggregation Artificial Neural
Networks
2.5.2 Maximum (or Minimum) Aggregation Artificial Neural
Networks
2.5.3 Other Nonlinear Aggregation Artificial Neural Networks
2.6 Spatio-temporal Aggregation and Process Neural Networks
2.7 Classification of Artificial Neural Networks
References
3 Process Neurons
3.1 Revelation of Biological Neurons
3.2 Definition of Process Neurons
3.3 Process Neurons and Functionals
3.4 Fuzzy Process Neurons
3.4.1 Process Neuron Fuzziness
3.4.2 Fuzzy Process Neurons Constructed using Fuzzy Weighted
Reasoning Rule
3.5 Process Neurons and Compound Functions
References
4 Feedforward Process Neural Networks
4.1 Simple Model of a Feedforward Process Neural Network
4.2 A General Model of a Feedforward Process Neural Network
4.3 A Process Neural Network Model Based on Weight Function
Basis Expansion
4.4 Basic Theorems of Feedforward Process Neural Networks
4.4.1 Existence of Solutions
4.4.2 Continuity
4.4.3 Functional Approximation Property
4.4.4 Computing Capability
4.5 Structural Formula Feedforward Process Neural Networks
4.5.1 Structural Formula Process Neurons
4.5.2 Structural Formula Process Neural Network Model
4.6 Process Neural Networks with Time-varying Functions as
Inputs and Outputs
4.6.1 Network Structure
4.6.2 Continuity and Approximation Capability of the Model
4.7 Continuous Process Neural Networks
4.7.1 Continuous Process Neurons
4.7.2 Continuous Process Neural Network Model
4.7.3 Continuity, Approximation Capability, and Computing
Capability of the Model
4.8 Functional Neural Network
4.8.1 Functional Neuron
4.8.2 Feedforward Functional Neural Network Model
4.9 Epilogue
References
5 Learning Algorithms for Process Neural Networks
5.1 Learning Algorithms Based on the Gradient Descent Method and
Newton Descent Method
5.1.1 A General Learning Algorithm Based on Gradient Descent
5.1.2 Learning Algorithm Based on Gradient-Newton Combination
5.1.3 Learning Algorithm Based on the Newton Descent Method
5.2 Learning Algorithm Based on Orthogonal Basis Expansion
5.2.1 Orthogonal Basis Expansion of Input Functions
5.2.2 Learning Algorithm Derivation
5.2.3 Algorithm Description and Complexity Analysis
5.3 Learning Algorithm Based on the Fourier Function
Transformation
5.3.1 Fourier Orthogonal Basis Expansion of the function in
L2[0,2π]
5.3.2 Learning Algorithm Derivation
5.4 Learning Algorithm Based on the Walsh Function
Transformation
5.4.1 Learning Algorithm Based on Discrete Walsh Function
Transformation
5.4.2 Learning Algorithm Based on Continuous Walsh Function
Transformation
5.5 Learning Algorithm Based on Spline Function Fitting
5.5.1 Spline Function
5.5.2 Learning Algorithm Derivation
5.5.3 Analysis of the Adaptability and Complexity of a Learning
Algorithm
5.6 Learning Algorithm Based on Rational Square Approximation
and Optimal Piecewise Approximation
5.6.1 Learning Algorithm Based on Rational Square
Approximation
5.6.2 Learning Algorithm Based on Optimal Piecewise
Approximation
5.7 Epilogue
References
6 Feedback Process Neural Networks
6.1 A Three-Layer Feedback Process Neural Network
6.1.1 Network Structure
6.1.2 Learning Algorithm
6.1.3 Stability Analysis
6.2 Other Feedback Process Neural Networks
6.2.1 Feedback Process Neural Network with Time-varying Functions
as Inputs and Outputs
6.2.2 Feedback Process Neural Network for Pattern
Classification
6.2.3 Feedback Process Neural Network for Associative Memory
Storage
6.3 Application Examples
References
7 Multi-aggregation Process Neural Networks
7.1 Multi-aggregation Process Neuron
7.2 Multi-aggregation Process Neural Network Model
7.2.1 A General Model of Multi-aggregation Process Neural
Network
7.2.2 Multi-aggregation Process Neural Network Model with
Multivariate Process Functions as Inputs and Outputs
7.3 Learning Algorithm
7.3.1 Learning Algorithm of General Models of Multi-aggregation
Process Neural Networks
7.3.2 Learning Algorithm of Multi-aggregation Process Neural
Networks with Multivariate Functions as Inputs and Outputs
7.4 Application Examples
7.5 Epilogue
References
8 Design and Construction of Process Neural Networks
8.1 Process Neural Networks with Double Hidden Layers
8.1.1 Network Structure
8.1.2 Learning Algorithm
8.1.3 Application Examples
8.2 Discrete Process Neural Network
8.2.1 Discrete Process Neuron
8.2.2 Discrete Process Neural Network
8.2.3 Learning Algorithm
8.2.4 Application Examples
8.3 Cascade Process Neural Network
8.3.1 Network Structure
8.3.2 Learning Algorithm
8.3.3 Application Examples
8.4 Self-organizing Process Neural Network
8.4.1 Network Structure
8.4.2 Learning Algorithm
8.4.3 Application Examples
8.5 Counter Propagation Process Neural Network
8.5.1 Network Structure
8.5.2 Learning Algorithm
8.5.3 Determination of the Number of Pattern Classifications
8.5.4 Application Examples
8.6 Radial-Basis Function Process Neural Network
8.6.1 Radial-Basis Process Neuron
8.6.2 Network Structure
8.6.3 Learning Algorithm
8.6.4 Application Examples
8.7 Epilogue
References
9 Application of Process Neural Networks
9.1 Application in Process Modeling
9.2 Application in Nonlinear System Identification
9.2.1 The Principle of Nonlinear System Identification
9.2.2 The Process Neural Network for System Identification
9.2.3 Nonlinear System Identification Process
9.3 Application in Process Control
9.3.1 Process Control of Nonlinear System
9.3.2 Design and Solving of Process Controller
9.3.3 Simulation Experiment
9.4 Application in Clustering and Classification
9.5 Application in Process Optimization
9.6 Application in Forecast and Prediction
9.7 Application in Evaluation and Decision
9.8 Application in Macro Control
9.9 Other Applications
References
Postscript
Index