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Received: from BUACCA by BUACCA.BU.EDU (Mailer R2.08 PTF009) with BSMTP id 4508; Fri, 29 Jul 94 00:45:41 EDT Received: from noc4.dccs.upenn.edu by BUACCA.BU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP R1.2.1) with TCP; Fri, 29 Jul 94 00:45:37 EDT Received: from CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU by noc4.dccs.upenn.edu id AA14649; Fri, 29 Jul 94 00:33:01 -0400 Return-Path: <marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Received: by cattell.psych.upenn.edu id AA23342; Thu, 28 Jul 94 22:51:58 EDT Posted-Date: Thu, 28 Jul 1994 22:49:24 EDT From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> To: Neuron-Distribution:; Subject: Neuron Digest V13 #41 (discussion, info, queries, jobs) Reply-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> X-Errors-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> Organization: University of Pennsylvania Date: Thu, 28 Jul 1994 22:49:24 EDT Message-Id: <23291.775450164@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Sender: marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu Neuron Digest Thursday, 28 Jul 1994 Volume 13 : Issue 41 Today's Topics: SUMMARY: NN for Information Retrieval BP Source Code for Unix in C Requiring opinions, experiences, and references. CMU Artificial Intelligence Repository Neural Nets as they relate to Econ/Fin email address search Request for Info on Silicon Retina and Cochlea AUTOPOIESIS New neurofuzzy book Neural Network Vacancy - Melbourne Australia german job offer Research Position - Dublin, Ireland Newgroup Request For Discussion Send submissions, questions, address maintenance, and requests for old issues to "neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu". The ftp archives are available from psych.upenn.edu (130.91.68.31) in pub/Neuron-Digest or by sending a message to "archive-server@psych.upenn.edu". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: SUMMARY: NN for Information Retrieval From: agate!msuinfo!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au (Robert Alexander Bustos) Organization: Dept of Comp Sci & Eng, Uni Of NSW, Oz Date: 06 Jul 1994 02:24:27 +0000 SUMMARY: Neural Networks for Information Retrieval On 21 April 1994 I wrote: >I am seeking references on the use of neural networks for >information retrieval. Specifically, though not exclusively >in litigation support and other legal applications. > >Also, does anyone have any further info on the SCALIR project? >Rose, D. E., and Belew, R.K. "A connectionist and symbolic hybrid for >improving legal research", Int. Journal of Man-Machine Studies, >(1991) at 1. >Please email me, and I will post a summary. >EMail: robertb@cse.unsw.edu.au I received a reply from: Dieter Merkl University of Vienna (dieter@ifs.univie.ac.at) Institute of Applied Computer Science and Information Systems Department of Information Engineering Proceedings of the 5th Int'l Conference on Database and Expert Systems Applications (DEXA'94)", Athens, Greece, Sept 7-9, 1994. Many thanks for this information. ______________________________________________ Below follows a few papers on the subject that I have found by other means, for those who may be interested. REFERENCES [Belew 1987] Belew, Richard K. (1987) "A Connectionist approach to conceptual information retrieval", Proc. First International Con ference on Artificial Intelligence and Law p116-125. [Crestani 1993] Crestani, Fabio. "Learning Strategies for an Adaptive Information Retrieval System using Neural Networks", VOL 1, Pr oceedings IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks, San Francisco, CA , March 28- April 1. [Doszkocs 1990] Doszkocs, T. E., Reggia, J. & Lin, X. (1990) "Connectionist models and information retrieval" . Annual Review of Inf ormation Science and Technology, 25. [Gedeon 1991] Gedeon and Mital (1991) "An Adaptive learning network for information retrieval in a litigation support application", Proc AMSE International Conference on Neural Networks, San Diego. [Gersho 1990] Gersho M.and Reiter, R. (1990) "Information retrieval using hybrid multi-layer neural networks", Proc International Jo int Conference on Neural Networks II 111-117. [Kwok 1990] Kwok, K.L.(1990) "Application of Neural Network to Information Retrieval", Proceedings, IJCNN-90, Jan 15-19, Washing ton D.C., Vol II at 623. [Rose 1991] Rose and Belew "A connectionist and symbolic hybrid for improving legal research", International Journal of Man Mach ine Studies, 35 1-33.(1991) Any further suggestions would be welcome. Regards Robert A. Bustos robertb@cse.unsw.edu.au . ------------------------------ Subject: BP Source Code for Unix in C From: ai@hpmoeott.canada.hp.com Date: Fri, 15 Jul 1994 12:50:00 -0400 [[ Editor's Note: Thanks to Winslow for this generous offer. Perhaps someone (me?) should put it on some central server so the code can be accessed automatically? -PM ]] Hi, I have source for a "freeware" BP simulator written in C for Unix systems (stdin/stdout). I'll be happy to email the source and README to anyone who is interested (the file is 35k and must be unwrapped using /bin/sh). Regards, Winslow ------------------------------ Subject: Requiring opinions, experiences, and references. From: HWANG01@HARPO.TNSTATE.EDU Date: Tue, 19 Jul 1994 01:05:07 -0600 Dear netts: I am working on a Neural-Observer(NO) and neural-controller(NC) design in aircraft dynamic control systems. So far I have finished neural-observer training using the training data from the traditional observer design which can get a good recurrent NO. Next step, I am going to design a NC trying by the reinforcement learning. Because the training date is not easily to get, training with a critic other than a teacher is the best way. However I still do not completely understand what is the training with a critic. Can someone give me experiences, opinions or references ...? Please reply directly to me. Thank you in Advances. Wen-Ruey Hwang hwang01@harpo.tnstate.edu ------------------------------ Subject: CMU Artificial Intelligence Repository From: Mark Kantrowitz <Mark_Kantrowitz@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU> Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 15:41:56 -0400 ** ANNOUNCING ** ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + CMU Artificial Intelligence Repository + + and + + Prime Time Freeware for AI + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ July 1994 The CMU Artificial Intelligence Repository was established by Carnegie Mellon University to contain public domain and freely distributable software, publications, and other materials of interest to AI researchers, educators, students, and practitioners. The AI Repository currently contains more than a gigabyte of material and is growing steadily. The AI Repository is accessible for free by anonymous FTP, AFS, and WWW. A selection of materials from the AI Repository is also being published on CD-ROM by Prime Time Freeware and should be available for purchase at AAAI-94 or direct by mail or fax from Prime Time Freeware (see below). - ----------------------------- Accessing the AI Repository: - ----------------------------- To access the AI Repository by anonymous FTP, ftp to: ftp.cs.cmu.edu [128.2.206.173] and cd to the directory: /user/ai/ Use username "anonymous" (without the quotes) and type your email address (in the form "user@host") as the password. 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For further information on Prime Time Freeware for AI and other Prime Time Freeware products, please contact: Prime Time Freeware 370 Altair Way, Suite 150 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA Tel: +1 408-433-9662 Fax: +1 408-433-0727 E-mail: ptf@cfcl.com - ------------------------ Repository Maintainer: - ------------------------ The AI Repository was established by Mark Kantrowitz in 1993 as an outgrowth of the Lisp Utilities Repository (established 1990) and his work on the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) postings for the AI, Lisp, Scheme, and Prolog newsgroups. The Lisp Utilities Repository has been merged into the AI Repository. Bug reports, comments, questions and suggestions concerning the repository should be sent to Mark Kantrowitz <AI.Repository@cs.cmu.edu>. Bug reports, comments, questions and suggestions concerning a particular software package should be sent to the address indicated by the author. ------------------------------ Subject: Neural Nets as they relate to Econ/Fin From: FYLYPOWYCZ <FYLYPOWYCZ@am.medcolpa.edu> Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 18:59:33 -0400 [[ Editor's Note: Peter Raeth recently sent me a huge file of Internet resources of Economics (e.g., databases). It is too large to include in the Neuron Digest, but I am trying to find an email pointer to the same information. Meanwhile, where would be a good place for this fellow to start? -PM ]] I'm not sure if this is the place to get the information that I'm looking for, but perhaps someone can point me in the right direction. I'm working on my MBA and am interested in doing a research elective as one of my courses. My interest is in Neural Nets as they relate to the fields of econ/finance (specifically, porfolio mgmt.) Any help, clues, ideas will be greatly appreciated. TIA, Joe Fylypowycz@ccc.medcolpa.edu (P.S. No, I'm not getting my MBA at the Medical College of PA as my e-mail address suggests;) ------------------------------ Subject: email address search From: Christian Anger <100350.2517@compuserve.com> Date: 23 Jul 1994 12:04:21 -0400 [[ Editor's Note: As many of you readers know, I do not generally give out the addresses of subscribers. In this case, however, I do not even know the basic address for U. Queensland. Can some kind reader help out here? -PM ]] Hello Peter, greatings from Germany, I have a question: 1. How can I find the INTERNET - adress from Wiles, Janet or Stevens, C. (Depts of Computer Science and Psychology, University of Queensland) or do you have a another adress from this university ? PS. The authors I have found in the list of Third Neural Computation and Psychology Workshop, which you have send tom me.. Thanks... Christian Anger <100350.2517@compuserve.com> Germany Erfurt ------------------------------ Subject: Request for Info on Silicon Retina and Cochlea From: FOO@EVAX11.ENG.FSU.EDU Date: Mon, 25 Jul 1994 15:43:21 -0400 [[ Editor's Note: I would suggest contacting Carver Mead directly at CalTech. He has email, but I don't know it. Again, could some kind reader help out? -PM ]] I am interested in obtaining the "magic" (IC layout) files and documentation on the silicon retina and cochlea designed and built by Misha Mahowald and Carver Mead of Caltech. Is there anyone else out there doing similar things? Can anyone tell me the email address of Mahowald? I really appreciate your kind assistance. Simon Foo Assistant Professor Electrical Engineering Florida A&M and Florida State Universities ------------------------------ Subject: AUTOPOIESIS From: Bill Warriner <warriner@leroy.cc.uregina.ca> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 1994 13:59:49 -0600 [[ Editor's Note: I would like to be enlightened as to what autopoiesis is in the first place. I am unfamiliar with the cited work and cannot even find a definition in my dictionaries. How might it inform the referenced fields of investigation? -PM ]] I have tried to follow recent developments in the areas of Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Life, the nature on consciousness, genetic algorithems, emergent systems, chaos, complexity, etc. However, after reading a significant number of books and articles, I realise that have never seen a referance to AUTOPOIESIS and the work of Humberto Maturana and Franscisco Varela - "Autopoiesis and Cognition" or "Tree of Knowledge:the Biological Roots of Human Understanding". I don't understand this. I must be looking in the wrong places. Is anyone in the field of AL, ANN or emergent systems using the concept of autopoiesis? Bill Warriner warriner@leroy.cc.uregina.ca ------------------------------ Subject: New neurofuzzy book From: Martin Brown <mbrown@aeronautics.southampton.ac.uk> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 1994 09:06:34 -0000 Could you please post this announcement about our following book which may be of interest to workers in the neurofuzzy area. NEUROFUZZY ADAPTIVE MODELLING AND CONTROL, Martin Brown and Chris Harris (University of Southampton, UK), Prentice Hall, Hemel Hempstead, UK, 1994. 13-134453-6 Price: 29.95 UK pounds or 49.95 US dollars (Hardback). This book provides a unified description of several adaptive neural and fuzzy networks and introduces the associative memory class of systems - which describe the similarities and differences existing between fuzzy and neural algorithms. Three networks are described in detail - the Albus CMAC, the B-spline network and a class of fuzzy systems - and then analysed, their desirable features (local learning, linearly dependent on the parameter set, fuzzy interpretation) are emphasised and the algorithms are all evaluated on a common time series problem and applied to a common ship control benchmark. Contents: 1 An Introduction to Learning Modelling and Control 1.1 Preliminaries 1.2 Intelligent Control 1.3 Learning Modelling and Control 1.4 Artificial Neural Networks 1.5 Fuzzy Control Systems 1.6 Book Description 2 Neural Networks for Modelling and Control 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Neuromodelling and Control Architectures 2.3 Neural Network Structure 2.4 Training Algorithms 2.5 Validation of a Neural Model 2.6 Discussion 3 Associative Memory Networks 3.1 Introduction 3.2 A Common Description 3.3 Five Associative Memory Networks 3.4 Summary 4 Adaptive Linear Modelling 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Linear Models 4.3 Performance of the Model 4.4 Gradient Descent 4.5 Multi-Layer Perceptrons and Back Propagation 4.6 Network Stability 4.7 Conclusion 5 Instantaneous Learning Algorithms 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Instantaneous Learning Rules 5.3 Parameter Convergence 5.4 The Effects of Instantaneous Estimates 5.5 Learning Interference in Associative Memory Networks 5.6 Higher Order Learning Rules 5.7 Discussion 6 The CMAC Algorithm 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Basic Algorithm 6.3 Adaptation Strategies 6.4 Higher Order Basis Functions 6.5 Computational Requirements 6.6 Nonlinear Time Series Modelling 6.7 Modelling and Control Applications 6.8 Conclusions 7 The Modelling Capabilities of the Binary CMAC 7.1 Modelling and Generalisation in the Binary CMAC 7.2 Measuring the Flexibility of the Binary CMAC 7.3 Consistency Equations 7.4 Orthogonal Functions 7.5 Bounding the Modelling Error 7.6 Investigating the CMAC's Coarse Coding Map 7.7 Conclusion 8 Adaptive B-spline Networks 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Basic Algorithm 8.3 B-spline Learning Rules 8.4 B-spline Time Series Modelling 8.5 Model Adaptation Rules 8.6 ASMOD Time Series Modelling 8.7 Discussion 9 B-spline Guidance Algorithms 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Autonomous Docking 9.3 Constrained Trajectory Generation 9.4 B-spline Interpolants 9.5 Boundary and Kinematic Constraints 9.6 Example: A Quadratic Velocity Interpolant 9.7 Discussion 10 The Representation of Fuzzy Algorithms 10.1 Introduction: How Fuzzy is a Fuzzy Model? 10.2 Fuzzy Algorithms 10.3 Fuzzy Sets 10.4 Logical Operators 10.5 Compositional Rule of Inference 10.6 Defuzzification 10.7 Conclusions 11 Adaptive Fuzzy Modelling and Control 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Learning Algorithms 11.3 Plant Modelling 11.4 Indirect Fuzzy Control 11.5 Direct Fuzzy Control References Appendix A Modified Error Correction Rule Appendix B Improved CMAC Displacement Tables Appendix C Associative Memory Network Software Structure C.1 Data Structures C.2 Interface Functions C.3 Sample C Code Appendix D Fuzzy Intersection Appendix E Weight to Rule Confidence Vector Map For further information about this book (mailing/shipping costs etc.) and other neurofuzzy titles in the Prentice Hall series please contact: Liz Dickinson, Prentice Hall, Paramount Publishing International, Campus 400, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7EZ, United Kingdom. Tel: 0442 881900 Fax: 0442 257115 ------------------------------ Subject: Neural Network Vacancy - Melbourne Australia From: agate!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!munnari.oz.au!tmxmelb!twzone!simonc@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU (Simon Crase) Date: 14 Jul 1994 07:52:25 +0000 Neuronics Pty Limited has a vacancy for an experienced Neural Networks software engineer or researcher to provide technical leadership on a number of projects involving character & other object recognition & tracking. Neuronics specialises in Artificial Intelligence & designs advanced systems to meet client needs. We specialise in Neural networks that can use pattern recognition to identify characters & other objects. Neuronics is a member of the Laser Holdings Group of companies & interfaces with other members of the Group in a number of high technology ventures. Our product range includes: tracking systems for vehicles, people, shipping containers; imaging processing - especiaaly optical character recognition; automation & control systems. Neuronics' offices are located in Melbourne Australia, overlooking the beautiful Albert Park Lake. We welcome applicants interested in relocating to Australia, as well as those already resident here. We will negotiate a salary package, including share options, which will attract the best people. Previous applicants will be considered for this position & need not reapply. Enquiries to: Simon A. Crase - scrase@ppit.com.au, fax ++61-3-699-2577. ------------------------------ Subject: german job offer From: korus@Mathematik.UNi-Marburg.DE (Dieter Korus) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 1994 11:29:06 +0200 [[ Editor's Note: In general, I prefer English-only submissions. However, I am willing to be generous with my editorial delete key in the case of employment opportunities. I wonder if Berlitz will suffice... -PM ]] The following research job is available at University of Marburg in Germany in the area of Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence. It's only for researchers who are capable to speak fluent german. The job is financed by the BMFT - the german ministry of research and technology. The first project - WiNA (Knowledge processing in neural architecture) - ends this year and is about the extraction of symbolic knowledge out of subsymbolic knowledge in neural networks. With high probability there will be a second project - NELA (Neural supported expert system for liquor analytik) - during 1995, which is about a medical application of a neural network classifier combined with a special machine learning algorithm for the extraction of symbolic knowledge. This is the official german job offer of the president of the university of marburg: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PHILIPPS-UNIVERSITAET MARBURG DER PRAESIDENT Marburg, den 22. Juli 1994 S T E L L E N A U S S C H E I B U N G Am Fachbereich Mathematik - Fachgebiet Informatik - der Philipps-Universitaet Marburg ist im Rahmen eines BMFT-Forschungsprojektes ("WINA") vom 01.10.1994 bis 31.12.1994 die Stelle fuer eine[n] Wissenschaftliche[n] Mitarbeiter[in] zu besetzen. Eine Verlaengerung bis zum 31.12.1995 ist, vorbehaltlich der Bewilligung durch das BMFT fuer das Forschungsprojekt "NELA", moeglich. Verguetung erfolgt nach BAT IIa. Es handelt sich um eine im Rahmen eines befristeten BMFT-Forschungsprogamms zu besetzende Stelle. Es moechten sich nur Bewerber melden, die an einer befristeten Einstellung interessiert sind. Aufgabengebiet: Mitarbeit in einem interdisziplinaeren BMFT-Forschungsprojekt zum Thema: "Wissensverarbeitung in Neuronaler Architektur" (WINA). Schwerpunkt des Projektes ist die Extraktion von symbolischem Wissen aus subsymbolischem Wissen in Neuronalen Netzen bzw. Mitarbeit in einem interdisziplinaeren BMFT-Forschungsprojekt zum Thema: "Neuronal unterstuetztes Expertensystem zur Liquoranalytik" (NELA). Schwerpunkt des Projektes ist die medizinische Anwendung im Bereich der Liquoranalytik eines aus einem Kuenstlichen Neuronalen Netz bestehenden Klassifikators in Kombination mit einem speziellen maschinellen Mechanismus zur Extraktion von symbolischem Wissen. Voraussetzungen: Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium in Informatik, Mathematik, Physik oder vergleichbares Diplom. Sehr gute Kenntnisse ueber Expertensysteme und in der Theorie und Anwendung Selbstorganisierender Neuronaler Netze. Unabdinglich sind Kenntnisse in UNIX und C++. Bewerbungen mit den ueblichen Unterlagen sind bis zum 02.09.1994 an Prof. Dr. A. Ultsch, Fachbereich Mathematik, Fachgebiet Informatik, der Philipps-Universitaet Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Strasse, Lahnberge, 35032 Marburg, zu senden. Zur Erhoehung des Frauenanteils ist die Philipps-Universitaet bemueht, verstaerkt Frauen einzustellen. Qualifizierte Frauen sind ausdruecklich zur Bewerbung aufgefordert. Schwerbehinderte Bewerber[innen] werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt. - --------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Dipl.-Math. Dieter Korus _/ Philipps Universitaet Marburg _/ Neuroinformatik und KI _/ FG Informatik, FB 12 _/ Hans-Meerwein Strasse _/ 35032 Marburg/Lahn _/ Germany _/ Tel:(Germany)-6421-28-5643 _/ Fax:(Germany)-6421-28-8902 _/ e-mail:korus@Informatik.Uni-Marburg.DE _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ ------------------------------ Subject: Research Position - Dublin, Ireland From: Ronan Reilly <rreilly@nova.ucd.ie> Date: Fri, 22 Jul 1994 11:49:41 +0100 RESEARCH POSITION IN CONNECTIONIST AI Applications are invited for a two-year research position in the Computer Science Department of University College Dublin in the area of connectionist and symbolic knowledge representation with particular application to the construction of expert systems. The position is funded under ESPRIT Project 8162: Quality Assessment of Living with Information Technology (QUALIT). The ideal candidate will have a good honours degree in computer science or related discipline and will have research experience in the area of hybrid connectionist/symbolic expert systems. Salary will be in the range IR15,000-18,000 depending on experience. Applications should be sent to: Dr Ronan Reilly Department of Computer Science University College Dublin Belfield Dublin 4 IRELAND or by e-mail to: rreilly@nova.ucd.ie Closing date for applications is 19 August, 1994. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ronan Reilly, PhD e-mail: rreilly@nova.ucd.ie Dept. of Computer Science Tel.: +353-1-706 2475 University College Dublin Fax: +353-1-269 7262 Belfield, Dublin 4 IRELAND - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Subject: Newgroup Request For Discussion From: "Lic. Luis Antonio Araiza Gaytan" <laraiza@campus.mty.itesm.mx> Date: Fri, 15 Jul 1994 11:05:49 -0600 Expert Systems in Developing Countries News Group Creation Proposal Currently existing news groups in the area of Artificial Intelligence provide very interesting materials regarding fundamentals of AI, research tools, bibliography, etc. (e.g. comp.ai of Usenet). This proposed group will focus on practical issues concerning the expert system development, providing basic information to scientists from other disciplines who are beginning to use expert system technology in their research and development projects. This news group will have the following objectives: - Support for direct communication between research groups. - Identification of individuals and research institutions developing expert systems. - Identification of similar projects and areas of application. - Providing information and exchanging experience about expert system tools and development methodologies. - Supporting communication of joint projects. The group will be in accordance to Internet/Usenet rules and the proposed name is: comp.ai.expsys It will also be a moderated group. This means that not all contributions will be posted but only those which help to achieve the objectives already mentioned. The moderators will be Luis Araiza <laraiza@campus.mty.itesm.mx>, and Horacio Martinez <hmartine@campus.mty.itesm.mx> The Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) in Monterrey, Mexico will host and moderate the group under a grant by the International Development Research Centre from Canada. If you have any comments about this proposal, please post to the corresponding news group and also to the following email address: expsys@alfa.mty.itesm.mx Thanks. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ------------------------------ End of Neuron Digest [Volume 13 Issue 41] ***************************************** Received: from BUACCA by BUACCA.BU.EDU (Mailer R2.08 PTF009) with BSMTP id 8623; Sat, 13 Aug 94 15:57:58 EDT Received: from noc4.dccs.upenn.edu by BUACCA.BU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP R1.2.1) with TCP; Sat, 13 Aug 94 15:57:55 EDT Received: from CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU by noc4.dccs.upenn.edu id AA24438; Sat, 13 Aug 94 15:40:57 -0400 Return-Path: <marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Received: by cattell.psych.upenn.edu id AA13180; Sat, 13 Aug 94 14:05:35 EDT Posted-Date: Sat, 13 Aug 1994 14:04:24 EDT From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> To: Neuron-Distribution:; Subject: Neuron Digest V13 #42 (interesting misc) Reply-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> X-Errors-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> Organization: University of Pennsylvania Date: Sat, 13 Aug 1994 14:04:24 EDT Message-Id: <13166.776801064@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Sender: marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu Neuron Digest Thursday, 11 Aug 1994 Volume 13 : Issue 42 Today's Topics: Administrivia Neuron Digest V13 #41 (discussion, info, queries, jobs) ADDRESS FOR EDELMAN Technical Report Series in Neural and Computational Learning Post Doc job in Cambridge AUTOPOIESIS Lectureships in Neural Computing Position in Bochum Compiling "genesis" on solaris 2.3 ALife IV Conference Report, Hugo de Garis, ATR Send submissions, questions, address maintenance, and requests for old issues to "neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu". The ftp archives are available from psych.upenn.edu (130.91.68.31) in pub/Neuron-Digest or by sending a message to "archive-server@psych.upenn.edu". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Administrivia From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator, Peter Marvit" <neuron@psych.upenn.edu> Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 23:54:34 -0400 The Digest has not been sent for almost two week, as some of you may have noticed. In fact,early on August 1, our first child was born and has been keeping us quite busy since then. Seeing this new human being, I was reminded how far we are in trying to truly model the human mind and understand its mechanisms. Our little girl seems like a curious combination of tabula rasa, somewhat passively taking in most of the external environment (apart from active nutrition-seeking behaviour), and a well-structured and somewhat idiosyncratic underlying template or architecture. I am reminded of the multitude of appraoches the neural net community has attempted, all of which pale in comparison to me "real thing." Indeed, I am humbled in my scientific pursuits with yet another example of the first axiom of science: For all X, X is complicated. I look forward to seeing how this new member of my family is even more complicated than I can imagine. -Peter : Peter Marvit, Neuron Digest Moderator <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> : : Courtesy of the Psychology Department, University of Pennsylvania : : 3815 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 w:215/898-6274 h:215/387-6433 : ------------------------------ Subject: Neuron Digest V13 #41 (discussion, info, queries, jobs) From: Leon@lfheller.demon.co.uk (Leon Heller) Organization: None Date: Sun, 31 Jul 1994 08:10:40 +0000 Bill Warriner (warriner@leroy.cc.uregina.ca) asks where he can get stuff about *autopoiesis*. I haven't a clue what it is either, but I came across it in New Riders' Official Internat Yellow Pages. An edited newsletter published twice monthly is available via listserv@cs.umu.se. Put SUB the observer YourFirstName YourLastName in the E-mail message. It appears to be something to do with systems theory. Leon - -- Leon Heller E-mail: leon@lfheller.demon.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)734 266679 ------------------------------ Subject: ADDRESS FOR EDELMAN From: snicks@vax.ox.ac.uk Date: Tue, 02 Aug 1994 15:08:22 +0100 Can someone please give me the e-mail address for Gerald Edelman's institute of neuroscience in California. Thanks - ------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------ Jonathan Snicker jonathan.snicker@sjc.ox.ac.uk snicks@ox.vax.ac.uk ------------------------------ Subject: Technical Report Series in Neural and Computational Learning From: john@dcs.rhbnc.ac.uk Date: Tue, 02 Aug 1994 16:12:04 +0100 The European Community ESPRIT Working Group in Neural and Computational Learning Theory (NeuroCOLT): - --------------------------------------- NeuroCOLT Technical Report NC-TR-94-5: - --------------------------------------- A Weak Version of the Blum, Shub \& Smale Model by Pascal Koiran Abstract: We propose a weak version of the Blum-Shub-Smale model of computation over the real numbers. In this weak model only a ``moderate" usage of multiplications and divisions is allowed. The class of boolean languages recognizable in polynomial time is shown to be the complexity class P/poly. The main tool is a result on the existence of small rational points in semi-algebraic sets which is of independent interest. As an application, we generalize recent results of Siegelmann \& Sontag on recurrent neural networks, and of Maass on feedforward nets. A preliminary version of this paper was presented at the 1993 IEEE Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science. Additional results include: \begin{itemize} \item an efficient simulation of order-free real Turing machines by probabilistic Turing machines in the full Blum-Shub-Smale model; \item an efficient simulation of arithmetic circuits over the integers by boolean circuits; \item the strict inclusion of the real polynomial hierarchy in weak exponential time. \end{itemize} - ------------------------ The Report NC-TR-94-5 can be accessed and printed as follows % ftp cscx.cs.rhbnc.ac.uk (134.219.200.45) Name: anonymous password: your full email address ftp> cd pub/neurocolt/tech_reports ftp> binary ftp> get nc-tr-94-5.ps.Z ftp> bye % zcat nc-tr-94-5.ps.Z | lpr -l Uncompressed versions of the postscript files have also been left for anyone not having an uncompress facility. Best wishes John Shawe-Taylor ------------------------------ Subject: Post Doc job in Cambridge From: niranjan@eng.cam.ac.uk Date: Wed, 03 Aug 1994 15:07:20 -0000 - ---------------------- JOB JOB JOB JOB ------------------------- University Of Cambridge, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Post-Doctoral Research Assistant Neural Networks in the Quality Assurance in Maternity Care (QAMC) Under the terms of a grant recently awarded to the QAMC project by the Commission of the European Communities (CEC), we expect that we will soon be able to offer a Post Doctoral Research Position in Cambridge for the above investigation. >From the obstetrics point of view, the principal focus of the project is the use of patient specific measurements of an epidemiological nature (such as maternal age, past obstetrical history etc) in the forecasting of a number of specific Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes. >From the neural networks point of view, the project involves the design of pattern processing and classification systems which can be trained to forecast problems in pregnancy. These systems will be designed to accept a variety of data formats from project partners throughout the EC, and will be tuned to provide optimum performance for the particular medical task. In neural net terms, such obstetrical problems are similar to financial problems of credit risk prediction. Many leading European obstetrical centers are involved in this project and close collaboration with a number of these will be an essential component of the post offered. The CEC grant to QAMC is likely to be for three years. The post offered would therefore be for one year in the first instance, with the likelihood of renewal up to a maximum of three years, subject to satisfactory performance. The person appointed will work principally in Cambridge and should have already had considerable experience with Neural Networks, ideally up to PhD level. A medical qualification would be desirable, but this is by no means essential. The gross salary will depend on age but the present scale (subject to review) lies within the range of 12828 - 18855 UKP per year. Interviews are likely to be held in Cambridge on 31 August 1994. Closing date for applications is 18 August 94. Further particulars may be obtained from and application forms should be sent to: Dr Kevin Dalton PhD FRCOG OR Dr Richard Prager Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dept of Engineering Rosie Maternity Hospital Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 2SW Cambridge CB2 1PZ UK UK Phone 44 223 410250 44 223 332771 FaX 44 223 336873 44 223 332662 Email kjd5@phx.cam.ac.uk rwp@eng.cam.ac.uk - ---------------------- JOB JOB JOB JOB ------------------------- ------------------------------ Subject: AUTOPOIESIS From: Bill Warriner <warriner@leroy.cc.uregina.ca> Date: Wed, 03 Aug 1994 22:15:42 -0600 Following my recent inquiry regarding the use of the concept of Autopoiesis in work on Artificial Neural Networks, Virtual Life, Genetic Algorithems, Self Emergent Systems, etc., I received several comments and questions. The main question was: what is Autopoiesis? The term "Autopoiesis" was coined by Humberto Maturana in about 1960. Maturana and Francisco Varela use the term to refer to the fundamental process of living systems. Autopoiesis is essentially the mechanism by which living systems continually produce themselves as autonomous unities. Maturana and Varela: "When we speak of living beings, we presuppose something in common between them...Our proposition is that living beings are characterized in that, literally, they are continually self-producing. We indicate this process when we call the organization that defines them an autopoietic system." And "The most striking feature of an autopoietic system is that it pulls itself up by its own bootstraps and becomes distinct from its environment through its own dynamics, in such a way that both things are inseparable." And "By realizing what characterizes living beings in their autopoietic organization, we can unify a whole lot of empirical data about their biochemistry and cellular functioning. The concept of autopoiesis...explicitly proposes that such data be interpreted from a specific point of view which stresses that living beings are autonomous unities." I suppose that the theory of Autopoiesis can be accused of structural determinism and/or philosophical idealism but I think these charges can be countered and that Autopoiesis constitutes a completely different paradigm in the understanding of life and cognition. In any event I believe that the intelectual approach offered by this concept has something to offer to ANN, AL, etc. There was also a request for references: H.R. Maturana, "The Biology of Cognition"mBCL Report no. 9.0, 1970; H. Maturana and F Varela, "Autopoiesis and Cognition: the Realization of the Living" (Boston: D. Reidel, 1980); H.R. Maturana and F. J. Varela, "The Tree of Knowledge: the Biological Roots of Human Understanding" (Boston: Shambhala, 1992) F. Varela, "The Embodied Mind: Cognitive Science and Human Experience" (MIT Press, 1991) One Reply identified an internet mailing list on Autopoiesis through thinknet@world.std.com (Subscribe Autopoiesis YourFullName UserId@Internet.Address) Topics discussed include: What are the philosophical foundations of Autopoiesis? What are the applications of this theory? and Is this theory a paradigm change for General Systems Theory? I have also discovered that the term "Autopoiesis" is used in biochemestry and Psychology. However, I still have not heard from anyone who is using the concept and approach of Autopoiesis in ANN, AL etc. Thanks all for your response. Regards Bill Warriner warriner@leroy.cc.uregina.ca ------------------------------ Subject: Lectureships in Neural Computing From: bishopc <bishopc@helios.aston.ac.uk> Date: Mon, 08 Aug 1994 14:26:53 -0000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Aston University Neural Computing Research Group Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics LECTURESHIPS IN NEURAL COMPUTING -------------------------------- Applications are invited for two lectureships commencing in the next academic year. Candidates are expected to have excellent academic qualifications and a proven record of research. The appointments will be for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of subsequent renewal or transfer to a continuing appointment. Successful candidates will be expected to make a substantial contribution to the research activities of the Department in the area of neural computing. They will also be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes in computer science. The Neural Computing Research Group currently comprises three professors, two lecturers, three postdoctoral research fellows and ten postgraduate research students. Current research activity focusses on principled approaches to neural computing, and spans a broad spectrum from theoretical foundations to industrial and commercial applications. These new appointments will further strengthen the research activity of this group. Salaries will be within the lecturer A and B range 14,756 to 25,735, and exceptionally up to 28,756 (UK pounds). If you wish to be considered for one of these positions, please send a CV and publications list, together with the names of 3 referees, to: Professor Chris Bishop Neural Computing Research Group Aston University Birmingham B4 7ET, U.K. Tel: 021 359 3611 ext. 4270 Fax: 021 333 6215 e-mail: c.m.bishop@aston.ac.uk ------------------------------ Subject: Position in Bochum From: Jean-Marc Fellous <fellous@selforg.usc.edu> Date: Tue, 09 Aug 1994 16:05:48 -0700 Please post the following Job announcement: - ----------------------- The following announcement is related to a C3 assistant professor at the University of Bochum (Germany) in the field of neuro-computation. It is intentionally kept in its original German form, since knowledge of German is prefered but not required (However, non-German speaking applicants are expected to eventually learn German ...). Ruhr-Universit"at Bochum Am Institut f"ur Neuroinformatik ist eine C3-Professur "Neuroinformatik" zu besetzen. Das Institut ist eine zentrale wissenschaftliche Einrichtung der Universit"at mit den Abteilungen Systembiophysik und Theoretische Biologie. Arbeitsschwerpunkte sind Prinzipien der Selbst-organisation und Informationsverarbeitung in neuronaler Architektur. Die Position schlie{\ss}t die Mitwirkung der kollegialen Leitung des Instituts ein. Zu den Lehraufgaben geh"oren Vorlesungen "uber Neuronale Netze sowie "uber technisch nutzbare Organisationsprinzipien biologischer neuronaler Systeme. Es wird erwartet, da{\ss} die zu berufende Pers"onlichkeit mindestens in einem der folgenden Gebiete wissenschaftlich ausgewiesen ist: - Analyse und Anwendung biologischer neuronaler Organisationsprinzipien - K"unstliche Neuronale Netze - Entwurf von Systemen in neuronaler Architektur - Probleme der Selbstorganisation Neben Erfahrungen im theoretischen Bereich (Systemtheorie, nicht-lineare Dynamik) wird Interesse an anwendungsorientierten Problemen vorausgesetzt. Eine Kooperation mit dem Zentrum f"ur Neuroinformatik in Bochum, das bevorzugt anwendungsorientierte Probleme bearbeitet, ist m"oglich. Die Ruhr-Universit"at Bochum bem"uht sich um die F"orderung von Frauen in Forschung und Lehre. Schwerbehinderte werden bei gleicher Qualifikation bevorzugt. Ihre schriftliche Bewerbung mit den "ublichen Unterlagen richten Sie bitte an den Rektor der Ruhr-Universit"at Bochum, 44780 Bochum, Germany. - ----- End Included Message ----- ------------------------------ Subject: Compiling "genesis" on solaris 2.3 From: "Akhila D. Aiyer" <aaiyer@unix.cc.emory.edu> Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 14:08:03 -0400 Hello, I am trying to compile a neural-net simulator program "genesis" on solaris 2.3. Would anybody know what changes need to be made? I obtained the program form ftp site: genesis.cns.caltech.edu ------------------------------ Subject: ALife IV Conference Report, Hugo de Garis, ATR From: Hugo de Garis <degaris@hip.atr.co.jp> Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 15:46:26 +0200 ALife IV Conference Report, Hugo de Garis, ATR The 4th Artificial Life conference was held at MIT in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, July 6th to 8th, 1994, organised by Rod Brooks and Pattie Maes. About 500 people turned up, to hear roughly 60 talks spread over plenaries and dual split sessions. There were over 50 posters. A book containing only the oral talks will be published within a few weeks by MIT Press. The best talks were set for the morning of the 6th. The kickoff speech was by (of course) Chris Langton, father of and labeller of the field "Artificial Life". Chris spoke of the dream of ALife to build artificial biologies, so that the universal properties of all forms of life whether biological or artificial can be understood. He emphasized the role of evolution much more strongly than he did at the previous conference at Santa Fe in 1992. In an hour long talk he systematically covered the steps in ALife research towards greater autonomy in the evolutionary process of production and selection, ranging over the work of Dawkins, Hillis, Lindgren, to Ray's fully autonomous "Tierra". I was struck at this apparent "about face" of Chris's attitude towards the importance and relevance of evolutionary approaches to ALife. I remember him saying to me at the 1992 conference that he was rather bored by GAs. Chris talked about his concept of "collectionism" or micro-macro dynamics, which is both top-down and bottom-up, where the macro behavior emerges in a bottom up way from the micro local rules of simple agents, yet the macro emergent effects feed back in a top-down way on the behavior of the agents. He spoke of biological hierarchies, from prokaryotes to eukaryotes to multicells to societies. He said the future of life is in humanity's hands. It was an inspiring and fun talk, even if it did run over time, thus testing the patience of Rod who was session chair. (Every 5 minutes over time, Rod would advance a bit, to Chris's "Uh oh!"). The following two talks by Demetri Terzopoulos et al, and Karl Sims were the highlights of the conference in my book. Both effectively built (simulated) artificial organisms. Terzopoulos et al simulated artificial fish using springs and differential equantions to provide the fish with lifelike motions. The scope of their work can be seen from the section titles in their paper, e.g. physics-based fish model and locomotion, mechanics, swimming using muscles and hydrodynamics, motor controllers, pectoral fins, learning muscle based locomotion, learning strategy, low level learning, abstraction of high level controllers, sensory perception, vision sensor, behavioral modeling, habits and mental state, intention generator, behavior routines, artificial fish types, predators, pacifists. It was an extraordinary piece of work and will probably be highly influential in the next year or so. Karl Sims paper combined his genius at computer graphics with some solid research ability. He evolved 3D rectangloid shaped "creatures" AND their neural network controllers and had these creatures fight it out in pairs in a co-evolutionary competition to get as close as possible to a target cube. I had the eery feeling watching the video of these creatures that I was witnessing the birth of a new field, namely "brain building", where the focus is on constructing increasingly elaborate artificial nervous systems. I will say more about this later. The remaining talks of the first morning were by Dave Ackley (on "Altruism in the Evolution of Communication"), Hiroaki Kitano (on "Evolution of Metabolism for Morphogenesis" - which made a solid contribution to the nascient field of artificial embryology), and Craig Reynolds (of "Boid" fame) (on "Competition, Coevolution and the Game of Tag", a coevolution of an alternating cat and mouse game). In the afternoon of the 6th, in a plenary talk, my boss Shimohara, spoke of ALife work at our Evolutionary Systems Department at ATR labs, Kyoto, Japan. (By the way, the next conference, i.e. ALife V, 1996, will be organized by Chris Langton, with local assistance from Shimohara san, and will probably be held in Kyoto or Nara, Japan's favorite tourist cities), around mid May. He introduced the researchers and the work of his group, e.g. software evolution (Tom Ray's "Tierra" and its multicell extension), my "CAM-Brain" (which hopes to evolve billion neuron brains at electronic speeds inside cellular automata machines, Hemmi and Mizoguchi's "Evolvable Hardware", (which uses Koza's Genetic Programming to evolve tree structured HDLs (hardware description languages) to evolve electronic circuit descriptions), and other members of our group. He then briefly showed how extensive ALife research has become in Japan. Shimohara stunned his audience by stating that the long term aim of the group, i.e. by the year 2001, is to build an artificial brain. A string of people came up to me after his talk with the comment "Is he serious?" "Yep", I said. After that, the conference split into dual sessions, so I missed half the talks. To get an overview of the best talks in the dual sessions I asked some of the organizers and "senior attendants" whom they felt gave the best or the most interesting or promising talks. As usual, in these ALife reports of mine, there is a strong dose of subjective judgement and bias. Some highlights were :- Jeffrey Kephart's "A Biologically Inspired Immune System for Computers", introduced the notion of "computer immune systems" to counter computer viruses. He is from IBM, so he was woolly on details, but he said that the millions of dollars spent on viral protection made a computer immune system essential. He also stated that a running system would be ready at IBM within a year. Such a system could be the first multimillion dollar ALife based application. Hosokawa et al's talk "Dynamics of Self Assembling Systems - Analogy with Chemical Kinetics", I did not see at the conference, but had seen already at a seminar they presented at ATR. They shake cardboard triangles with internal magnets so that they self assemble into multicelled systems. They then analyse the probabilities of forming various self assembling shapes. Beckers et al's talk "From Local Actions to Global Tasks : Stigmergy and Collective Robotics" I did not see either. It took a foraging behavioral principle of termites (stigmergy) and applied it to minirobots. Nolfi et al's "How to Evolve Autonomous Robots : Different Approaches in Evolutionary Robotics" discussed the rival approaches to evolving neural controllers for robots, i.e. simulation or real world fitness measurements. (i.e. fast and simple, vs. slow and complex). A good overview paper of a complex and important issue. etc etc The other plenary talks were :- Jill Tarter and Paul Horowitz on "Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence". This promised to be a fun talk, but Tarter is too nuts-and-bolts a personality and was too preoccupied by a recent funding cut to relate well to her audience. Horowitz was more fun, with a definite sense of humor matching his competence. However, what was lacking was a link between SETI and ALife. These two speakers were simply parachuted in from outside, without instructions to connect SETI to ALife. An opportunity for synergy between SETI and ALife was missed. Questions such as "what types of life should SETI expect to find, would their biochemistry necessarily be similar to ours, etc", were not even addressed. Pity. Jack Szostak spoke on "Towards the In Vitro Evolution of an RNA Replicase". This talk I found rivetting. I believe that the blossoming field of molecular evolution is the hottest and most significant branch of ALife around today. It will revolutionize the fields of genetic engineering, the drug industry, and may even play a role in the long term construction of artificial cells. This field is about GAs applied to real molecules, evolving them in a cycle of test, select, amplify. Nobels will flow from this field. Already recognition of Gerald Joyce's pioneering work in this field has come in the form of prizes. Stay tuned. Tom Ray paced up and down the stage introducing his concept of "A Proposal to Create a Network-Wide Biodiversity Reserve for Digitial Organisms", i.e. putting Tierra on thousands of computers on the Internet. Tom wowed his audience with statements like ".. the digital organisms will migrate around the globe on a daily basis, staying on the dark side of the planet, because they will have discovered that there is more CPU time available at night, while users sleep". Ray dreams of "digital farming", i.e. tapping spontaneously evolved digital organisms and using them for useful purposes. He prefers spontaneous evolution to directed evolution ("autonomism" vs. "directivism"). Stefan Helmreich, an anthropologist, reported on his studies of ALifers and their work. Chris Langton introduced him saying that he (i.e. Chris) felt like a bug being examined by Helmreich. I had a rather antsy feeling listening to him, because he sounded rather like a psycho-analyst or a theologian, in the sense of not feeling compelled to put his conjectures to the test. It was most edifying to learn that most ALifers are upper middle class, straight, atheist WASPs, etc. The talk had a definite ideological axe-to-grind edge to it. He also read his speech, a real no-no in computer land, and spoke at machine gun pace, totally losing his non native English speaker audience. While the bullets were flying, I couldnt help thinking that surveys had shown that on average the theoretical physicists and mathematicians are the smartest groups at universities, and the anthropologists are the dumbest. Helmreich was certainly not dumb, but some of his assertions sure were antsy. The afternoon of the second day was taken up with posters and tours of MIT's Media Lab and the AI Lab. I went to the AI Lab and snapped lots of photos of the team members of "COG", Brook's latest attempt at AI. It was production line research, with a PERT chart over 3 years with more than 30 arrows, each arrow being a PhD or masters thesis. I met over a dozen young researchers working on COG, an upper torso robot with vision, hearing, hand and finger control and hopefully COGnitive abilities. This is a very ambitious project. Brooks will need all the luck he can get. At a recent Tokyo workshop, Brooks said that he launched COG, because he felt he had only one 10 year project left in him, and he wanted to have a shot at making an AI human rather than some artificial cockroach or something equally unsexy. Good luck Rod, and a long life! The morning of the third day, Luc Steels gave a plenary talk on "Emergent functionality of robot behavior through on-line evolution". Unfortunately, I skipped the third day, to meet another engagement, so I cant give an opinion. General Comments To those researchers in the field of evolutionary computation, I think you can congratulate yourselves. EC played a significant, if not dominant role at ALife IV. Chris Langton stated in his editorial of the first issue of the new MIT Press journal "Artificial Life" that he did not want to see any more "YANNs" (i.e. yet another (evolved) neural net). This shows how powerful a tool EC has become. A journalist writing on evolvable hardware in the magazine "The Economist" in 1993, described evolution as the computational theme of the 90s. It looks that way more and more. I asked over a dozen people what they thought of the conference in general. An assortment of comments were :- The field of ALife has matured. The mathematicians are starting to move in, time to move out. There was little new, just more of the same. A good solid conference, solid work, respectable. Boring, all the fringey stuff was weeded out. I must say, that the last comment hit home for me. ALife IV felt like "just another conference", to me, whereas ALife III had real zing. Apart from a few papers on evolvable hardware, a paper on computer immunity, and a few others, there was little I could describe as being qualitatively new. It looks as though the field has matured, as evidenced by the fact that there is now an MIT Press ALife journal, and that 500 or so people turned up to ALife IV. Chris Langton's three ALife conferences were characterised by a mix of creative fun and solid competence. I felt the ALife IV conference lacked the fun element. This can be dangerous because the "creative-crazies" who pioneer a field are a fickle lot, and can very easily move on to the next hot topic. I remember a conversation with Chris Langton, wondering what the next hot topic will be. We didnt know. Well, now I think I know what it will be. I had premonitions of it listening to Terzopolous's and Sims's talks. My feeling is that enough people are now playing around with building artificial nervous systems, (e.g. the "3 musketeers" at Sussex, UK; Beer and Arbib in the US; our group at ATR, Japan; Nolfi et al in Italy; etc) that the time is ripe for the birth of a new field, which I call simply "Brain Building". I'm sticking my neck out here, but I feel fairly confident this will happen. I'm predicting that the field of ALife will give birth to this new field. I'm curious to see how other people feel about this prediction. ALife V in Japan (probably Kyoto or Nara), 1996. Finally, if you have been promising yourself a trip to Japan before you get too old, here is your chance. ALife V, will be held in 1996 in Japan, probably in May, in Kyoto or Nara, Japan's favorite tourist cities, with "a temple on every corner". Maybe you can combine the conference with a week or two of touristing. I live here and I still havent exhausted what there is to see. If I'm not too busy talking with my million neuron brain in 1996, see you there (i.e. here). MIT Press will publish the oral papers in a book due out within a matter of weeks I'm told. Cheers, Hugo de Garis Dr. Hugo de Garis, Brain Builder Group, Evolutionary Systems Department, ATR Human Information Processing Research Laboratories, 2-2 Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto-fu, Kansai Science City, 619-02, Japan. tel. + 81 7749 5 1079, fax. + 81 7749 5 1008, email. degaris@hip.atr.co.jp ------------------------------ End of Neuron Digest [Volume 13 Issue 42] ***************************************** Received: from BUACCA by BUACCA.BU.EDU (Mailer R2.08 PTF009) with BSMTP id 5996; Thu, 25 Aug 94 12:48:39 EDT Received: from noc4.dccs.upenn.edu by BUACCA.BU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP R1.2.1) with TCP; Thu, 25 Aug 94 12:48:36 EDT Received: from CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU by noc4.dccs.upenn.edu id AA00563; Thu, 25 Aug 94 12:22:38 -0400 Return-Path: <marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Received: by cattell.psych.upenn.edu id AA24300; Thu, 25 Aug 94 11:22:03 EDT Posted-Date: Thu, 25 Aug 1994 11:20:48 EDT From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> To: Neuron-Distribution:; Subject: Neuron Digest V13 #43 (Conferences, LIFO) Reply-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> X-Errors-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> Organization: University of Pennsylvania Date: Thu, 25 Aug 1994 11:20:48 EDT Message-Id: <24286.777828048@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Sender: marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu Neuron Digest Thursday, 25 Aug 1994 Volume 13 : Issue 43 Today's Topics: TECOM AI Technology Symposium Invitation 1995 Goddard Conference on Space Applications of AI/IT Final Call for Papers - IWANNT*95 Send submissions, questions, address maintenance, and requests for old issues to "neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu". The ftp archives are available from psych.upenn.edu (130.91.68.31) in pub/Neuron-Digest or by sending a message to "archive-server@psych.upenn.edu". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: TECOM AI Technology Symposium Invitation From: "LTC William H. Cleckner" <wcleckne@almc-lee.army.mil> Date: Tue, 09 Aug 1994 09:52:13 -0400 Attached has the agenda for the conference. ************************************************************************ Invitation to Attend TECOM Artificial Intelligence Technology Symposium Theme: "AI Technology from the Laboratory into the Workplace" Holiday Inn/Howard Johnson Conference Center, Aberdeen, Maryland September 13 - 16, 1994 Sponsored by: U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland In Cooperation with: International Neural Network Society Greater Washington Chapter ********************************************************************* * Please Note: The location for the TECOM Artificial Intelligence * * Symposium has been changed From the Edgewood Conference Center at * * Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to the Holiday Inn/Howard Johnson * * Conference Center in Aberdeen, Maryland. * ********************************************************************* Critical Dates and Deadlines Symposium Dates: September 13-16, 1994 Pre-Registration: August 30, 1994 Hotel Reservations: August 20, 1994 An Invitation . . . The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (TECOM) is pleased to issue this invitation to attend the TECOM Artificial Intelligence Technology Symposium (TAITS), to be held at the Holiday Inn/Howard Johnson Conference Center in Aberdeen, Maryland. TECOM is sponsoring TAITS in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity (USACSTA) and in cooperation with the International Neural Network Society (INNS) Greater Washington D.C. Chapter. The theme of the symposium is "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology from the Laboratory into the Workplace." The symposium is UNCLASSIFIED. Attendees include government (military and civilian), academia, industry representatives, and foreign nationals from all phases of AI technology development, management, application, testing, and utilization. Invited government and industry experts provide informative presentations on requirements, testing, utilization, and operational considerations. TECOM provides technical direction and support for the symposium. TRI-S Incorporated is providing technical and administrative support. Goals The major goals of the TECOM AI Technology Symposium include the following: Provide a forum for the interchange of information concerning emerging AI technology, challenges, and concepts, with the intent to leverage the spread of AI technology. Identify and encourage joint research efforts, applications, and technology transfer. Identify issues related to testing AI systems. Conference Details Pre-registration The pre-registration deadline is August 30, 1994. Early pre-registration is important for the preparation of attendance lists, and to assure that adequate materials are prepared for all attendees. Tutorials without adequate pre-registration will be canceled. If you cannot register by the pre-registration date, please register as early as possible. Fees There is no registration fee. Food and hotel costs are described in the following paragraphs. Symposium Services Early Symposium Registration Symposium check-in for pre-registrants who arrive early will be held on Monday, September 12, 1994 in the lobby of the Holiday Inn from 4 to 6 p.m. Symposium materials including badges, banquet tickets and programs will be available at that time. For those not attending Tuesday's tutorials, early registration will be held Tuesday, September 13, 1994 from 4 to 6 p.m. Symposium Registration Registration for the Symposium will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 1994. For those not attending Tuesday's tutorials, registration will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 1994, and subsequently each day of the symposium. Symposium Message Center An Information Center, staffed by TRI-S Incorporated will be located in the hotel. Incoming messages will be taken at (410) 272-8100 for the Symposium attendees and posted on the message board adjacent to the Howard Johnson's Blacksmith Ballroom. Conference Facilities The Holiday Inn Chesapeake House and Howard Johnson Inn are collocated facilities just off I-95 at Exit 85 in Aberdeen, Maryland. All registrations will be in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Chesapeake House. All tutorials will be held in the Holiday Inn with the exception of Genetic Algorithms and Fuzzy Logic, which will be held in the Blacksmith Room of the Howard Johnson. The bus for the USACSTA tour will leave from the front of the Holiday Inn Chesapeake House at 8 a.m. on September 13, 1994. The symposium sessions for September 14, 1994 through September 16, 1994 will be held in the Blacksmith Ballroom in the Howard Johnson Inn. The banquet will also be held in the Blacksmith Ballroom on Wednesday, September 14, 1994. Symposium Hotel Accommodations Rooms at the Holiday Inn Chesapeake House have been reserved at the rate of $75. Attendees must identify themselves as TAITS participants. Confirmed reservations should be made by August 20, 1994. The hotel may be reached by calling (410) 272-8100. The Holiday Inn Chesapeake House is just off I-95 at Exit 85 in Aberdeen, Maryland at 1007 Beards Hill Road. It is conveniently located approximately five miles northwest of Aberdeen Proving Ground. Conference participants may eat meals in the hotel's own Wild Goose Restaurant, or at numerous eateries within one-half mile of the hotel. The hotel features an indoor pool, cable TV with HBO and in-room movies. 24-hour complimentary coffee is available in the lobby. The Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) maximum per diem rate for Harford County is $116.00 ($78 for lodging and $38 for meals and incidentals). Symposium registrants desiring accommodations must make their own reservations directly with the hotel. Ample parking is available at the Holiday Inn/Howard Johnson Conference Center. Meals, Breaks, and Special Events Breaks During the symposium, morning and afternoon breaks have been arranged. Refreshments during scheduled breaks are provided with the compliments of the Holiday Inn/Howard Johnson Conference Center. Lunch Lunch for the symposium is a la carte. Symposium participants may eat lunch in the hotel's own Wild Goose Restaurant, or at numerous eateries within one-half mile of the hotel. Banquet A banquet will be held Wednesday, September 14, 1994 in the Blacksmith Ballroom at the Howard Johnson. The banquet will be preceded by a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the banquet at $18 may be purchased beginning at early registration Monday evening and are limited in number. Please indicate on the registration form if you are planning to attend the banquet. Adjournment The symposium will adjourn at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 1994. Directions from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Hotel & Conference Site Take I-95 North approximately 38 miles to Exit 85 Aberdeen. Take a right off the exit ramp and you will see Holiday Inn/Howard Johnson signs. Use of Government Quarters Government personnel with Travel Orders designating Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD as the TDY site must investigate the availability of government quarters with the APG Billeting Office (410) 278-5148. The responsibility for obtaining Certificates of Non-Availability rests with the individual traveler. Directions to the APG Billeting Office Take I-95 to Exit 85. Make the second right off the ramp onto Maryland Route 22. Proceed 3.2 miles to the Aberdeen Proving Ground gate (no need to stop during daylight hours). At the third stoplight from the gate (.8 miles) turn right. Turn left at the next traffic light, and proceed to the third traffic light (.5 miles) and turn left on Belair Street. Go one block to the billeting office parking lot on the left. The billeting office is in Building Number 2207. Tours and Demonstrations The U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity (USACSTA) has scheduled a comprehensive tour of their facilities including several demonstrations which will be of interest to symposium participants. The USACSTA tour will include briefings and demonstrations at the following major facilities: Moving Target Simulator Firing Impulse Simulator Live Fire Evasive Tracking System SUPERBOX SUPERPOND The 3-hour tour is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, September 13, 1994. A bus will depart from the Holiday Inn, Chesapeake House at 8 a.m. *********************************************************************** * Foreign nationals participating in the tour must submit a visit * * request through their respective embassy to the Commander, U.S. * * Army Combat Systems Test Activity, ATTN: STECS-SE, Aberdeen Proving * * Ground, MD 21005-5059. * * Questions concerning visit requests should be addressed to Ms. * * Bobbi S. Jackson (410) 278-8527. * *********************************************************************** Tentative Agenda Wednesday, September 14, 1994 Keynote Speaker Dr. Paul Werbos, National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia Feature Presentations The U.S. Navy Artificial Intelligence Program Dr. Alan Meyrowitz, Director NCARAI, Naval Research Laboratories, Washington, D.C. U.S. Air Force Initiatives in Artificial Intelligence Tonette Pettinato, Knowledge Engineering Branch, Rome Laboratory, Griffiss Air Force Base U.S. Army Artificial Intelligence Perspective LTC Dward S. Woffinden, USAAIC Pentagon, Washington D.C. Session A. Artificial Neural Networks Session Chairperson Mr. Jeff Murter, U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland Model-Free Control of Complex Dynamic Systems by Neural Networks John A. Cristion, The Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland Automated Battlefield Simulation Command and Control Using Artificial Neural Networks Sheila L. Jaszlics, Pathfinder Systems, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado Lunch Applying Backprogation and General Regression Neural Networks to Forecast Commodity Prices for The Defense National Stockpile Center Cheri L. Homaee, Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Using Neural Nets to Identify Patients At-Risk for Heart Attack or Death During Surgery Jean Lette, MD, Montreal Heart Institute and Maisonneuve Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Artificial Neural Network Applications for Predicting Radiation Effects on Optical Systems Joy Focht, Kaman Sciences Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado Applying Neural Networks in the Modeling and Simulation of Environments David Rodvold, Kaman Sciences Corporation, Alexandria, Virginia Neural Network Model of the Rail Impact Test Ford Cook, Military Traffic Management Command, Transportation Engineering Agency, Newport News, Virginia Multi-Source Data Deinterleaving with Neural Networks Behrooz Kamgar-Parsi, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Develop Automated Diagnostic Systems Patrick J. Sincebaugh, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Materials Directorate, Watertown, Massachusetts An Approach to Processing Software Metrics Using a Neural Network James R. Gattiker, Dept of EE/AAAI Lab, SUNY, Binghamton, New York Social & Banquet (Featured speaker on Hubble Space Telescope) Thursday, September 15, 1994 Session B. Expert/Knowledge-Based Systems Session Chairperson Mr. Robert Bell, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland Turbine Engine Diagnostics (TED)- An AI-Diagnostic System for the Abrams Tank Timothy Hanratty, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland Automatic Interactive Targets for Submarine Training Philip S. Anton, The MITRE Corporation, McLean, Virginia Isolation of Malfunctioning Components in Complex Systems John L. Maryak, The Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland ALPS: An Adaptive Learning and Planning System Randall J. Calistri-Yeh, ORA, Ithaca, New York Expert System Target Classification Based on Markov Chain Methodology Edwin L. Post, Martin Marietta Corporation, Syracuse, New York Integrated Weather Effects Decision Aid (IWEDA) Andrew R. Spillane, Science and Technology Corporation, Hampton, Virginia The Consolidate Model-Based Diagnostic Reasoning System Scott C. Bublin, Applied Reasoning Systems Corporation, Lafayette, Indiana Lunch An SPN Knowledge Representation Scheme James R. Gattiker, Dept EE/AAAI Lab, SUNY, Binghamton, New York Automatic Fault Diagnosis of Pressure Transducer Installation Using Neural Networks Gary C. Fleming, GKA Associates, Bowie, Maryland Expert Process Planning for Rapid Functional Prototyping: The Quick Turnaround Cell John F. Montgomery, U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama A Multiple Pattern Model for Problem Bank Classification Frank McFadden, Department of Computer Science, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland A Model-Based Expert System for Troubleshooting a Large Environmental Chamber Pamela N. Costianes, U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland Some Applications of AI Methods to the Australian Over-The-Horizon Radar Project D.J. Kewley, Department of Defence, HF Radar Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Salisbury, Australia Friday, September 16, 1994 Session C Hybrid Systems/Fuzzy Logic Systems Session Chairman Mr. Gary Fleming, GKA Associates, Bowie, MD Recommended Buy Decision Support System Nandakumar Balwally, Operations Research Office (DESC-EIR), Defense Electronics Supply Center, Dayton, Ohio Artificial Cognition Richard Keene, Sun Microsystem Computer Corporation, Denver Region, Englewood, Colorado Application of Hybrid AI to Identification of Chemical Compounds Theodore A. Metzler, LB&M Associates, Inc., Lawton, Oklahoma An Intelligent Hybrid System for Pattern Recognition Yufeng F. Chen, Army Center of Excellence in Information Sciences, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia Combining Class and Gradient Based Segmentation Techniques for Elimination of Redundant Processing Martin J.J. Scott, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England New Directions in Semi-Automated Forces (SAFOR) Russell Vane, Research Development Corporation, Herndon, Virginia Annual Materials Plan Analysis Tool (AMPAT) Major Bruce Colletti, HQ USAF, Directorate of Programs and Evaluation, Washington, DC Lunch Fusion Methodologies for Targeting Accuracy Improvement Belur V. Dasarathy, Dynetics, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama A Fuzzy Logic Application to Text Management Donald B. McGonigle, Battelle/CBIAC, Edgewood, Maryland Genetic Algorithms Applied to Image Processing for Face Identification S. Jeffrey Patton, The Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland Genetic Algorithms for Optimal Level-of-Repair Code Assignment Gary C. Fleming, GKA Associates, Bowie, Maryland Adjourn For Additional Information TRI-S Incorporated is providing technical and administrative support services for the TECOM Artificial Intelligence Technology Symposium. For additional information about the symposium, please contact: Mr. Edward V. Somody - Technical Director Ms. Paula Kueberth - Administrative Support Phone: (410) 273-9414 Fax: (410) 272-5295 TRI-S Incorporated 1003 Old Philadelphia Road, Suite 101 Aberdeen, Maryland 21001 Questions regarding technical issues may be addressed to the co-sponsoring organizations, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (TECOM), Technology Development Division or U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity, as follows: Mr. Fred Mabanta - Symposium Chairman Mr. Robert Bell - Technical Coordinator Phone: (410) 278-1484 DSN: 298-1484 EMAIL: amstectt@apg-9.apg.army.mil Commander U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command AMSTE-CT-T Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5055 or Mr. Jeffrey S. Murter - Technical Coordinator Phone: (410) 278-8733 DSN: 298-8733 Fax: (410) 278-4116 EMAIL: jmurter@apg-9.apg.army.mil Commander U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity Attn: STECS-AC-I Bldg. 350 Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5059 Registration Form TECOM Artificial Intelligence Technology Symposium Holiday Inn/Howard Johnson, Aberdeen, Maryland, September 13-16, 1994 Name: Position/Title: Organization: Address: Mail Stop/Attention Line: City/State/Zip: Telephone: ___U.S. Citizen ___Foreign National/Country Please indicate if you will attend the banquet Wednesday, September 14 ($18 at door): ___Yes ___No Please mark your choice of tutorials. For both morning and afternoon, please put a "1" next to your first choice and a "2" next to your second choice. Tutorials without sufficient pre-registration will be canceled. Tuesday morning _____Artificial Intelligence Executive Overview _____Expert Systems Tutorial _____Neural Nets Tutorial _____Genetic Algorithms _____USACSTA Tour Tuesday afternoon _____Modeling & Simulation Executive Overview _____Hybrid Systems Tutorial _____Fuzzy Logic Tutorial _____Neural Nets "Hands-on" TRI-S Incorporated 1003 Old Philadelphia Rd., Suite 101 Aberdeen, Maryland 21001 Phone: (410) 273-9414 Fax: (410) 272-5295 No acknowledgment will be sent. If you wish receipt to be confirmed please include self-addressed stamped envelope. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: LTC William H. Cleckner email: wcleckne@almc-lee.army.mil Chairman, Dept of Information Sciences phone: (DSN) 539-4736 Army Logistics Management College (804) 765-4736 ------------------------------ Subject: 1995 Goddard Conference on Space Applications of AI/IT From: jim@class.gsfc.nasa.gov (Jim Rash) Date: Mon, 01 Aug 1994 11:27:05 -0500 Call for Papers 1995 Goddard Conference on Space Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Information Technologies May, 1995 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Maryland The Tenth Annual Goddard Conference on Space Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Information Technologies will focus on AI and IT research and applications relevant to space systems, space operations, and space science. Topics will include, but are not limited to: o Neural networks, genetic algorithms & fuzzy systems o On-orbit process control, monitoring, and analysis o Knowledge-based spacecraft command & control o High-Performance Computing & Communications o Expert system management & methodologies o Distributed knowledge-based systems o Fault-tolerant/autonomous systems o Intelligent database management o Robotics & telerobotics o Planning & scheduling o Knowledge acquisition o Virtual reality o Image analysis Original, unpublished papers are now being solicited for the conference. Abstracts should be 300-500 words in length, and must describe work with clear AI or IT content and applicability to space-related problems. Two copies of the abstract should be submitted by September 2, 1994, along with the author's name, affiliation, address, email address (if available), and telephone number. Notification of tentative acceptance will be given by September 19, 1994. Papers should be no longer than 15 pages and must be submitted in camera-ready form for final acceptance by November 25, 1994. Accepted papers will be presented formally or as poster presentations, which may include demonstrations. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings as an official NASA document, which will be distributed at the time of the conference. There will be a conference award for Best Paper. No commercial presentations will be accepted. Send abstracts to: Walt Truszkowski NASA/GSFC Code 522.3 Greenbelt, MD 20771 truszkowski@kong.gsfc.nasa.gov FAX: 301-286-1768 Please FAX abstracts, or send via email, if possible. Important dates: Abstracts due: Sept. 2, 1994 Papers due Nov. 25, 1994 The conference call for papers, announcements, and other information can be accessed via World Wide Web at http://ddwilson.gsfc.nasa.gov. For further information, call (301) 286-3150. This conference is sponsored by the Mission Operations and Data Systems Directorate, Code 500, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Please forward and/or print and post copies of this call for papers. Jim Rash/NASA/GSFC jim@class.gsfc.nasa.gov 301-286-3595 (voice) 301-286-1724 (fax) ------------------------------ Subject: Final Call for Papers - IWANNT*95 From: giles@research.nj.nec.com (Lee Giles) Date: Fri, 19 Aug 1994 17:47:47 -0400 PLEASE POST FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS International Workshop on Applications of Neural Networks to Telecommunications (IWANNT*95) Stockholm, Sweden May 22-24, 1995 You are invited to submit a paper to an international workshop on applications of neural networks and other intelligent systems to problems in telecommunications and information networking. This is the second workshop in a series that began in Princeton, New Jersey on October, 18-20 1993. This conference will take place in the center of Stockholm at a time of the year when the beautiful city is at its best. A tour in the famous archipelago adds to the attraction. This workshop will bring together active researchers in neural networks and related intelligent systems with potential users in the telecommunications industries. Today, telecommunications also means data transmission, cable TV, wireless, and entertainment industries. We expect the workshop to be a forum for discussion of applications issues relevant to the enlarged circle of telecommunications industries. It is sponsored by IEEE, INNS, SNNS (Swedish Neuronet Society), Bellcore and Ericsson. Suggested Topics: Application of Neural Networks and other Intelligent Systems in: Network Management Congestion Control Adaptive Equalization Speech Recognition Security Verification Language ID/Translation Information Filtering Dynamic Routing Software Reliability Fraud Detection Financial and Market Prediction Adaptive User Interfaces Fault Identification and Prediction Character Recognition Adaptive Control Data Compression Please submit 6 copies of both a 50 word abstract and a 1000 word summary of your paper to arrive in New Jersey, USA by September 16, 1994. Mail papers to the conference administrator: Betty Greer, IWANNT*95 Bellcore, MRE 2P-295 445 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 (201) 829-4993 (fax) 829-5888 bg1@faline.bellcore.com Abstract and Summary Due: September 16, 1994 Author Notification of Acceptance: November 1, 1994 Camera-Ready Copy of Paper Due: February 10, 1995 Organizing Committee: General Chair Josh Alspector Bellcore, MRE 2P-396 445 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960-6438 (201) 829-4342 josh@bellcore.com Program Chair Rod Goodman Caltech 116-81 Pasadena, CA 91125 (818) 356-3677 rogo@micro.caltech.edu Publications Chair Timothy X Brown Bellcore, MRE 2E-378 445 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960-6438 (201) 829-4314 timxb@faline.bellcore.com Treasurer Anthony Jayakumar, Bellcore Publicity Atul Chhabra, NYNEX Lee Giles, NEC Local Arrangements Miklos Boda, Ellemtel Bengt Asker, Ericsson Program Committee Harald Brandt, Ellemtel Tzi-Dar Chiueh, National Taiwan University Francoise Fogelman, SLIGOS Michael Gell, British Telecom Larry Jackel, AT&T Bell Laboratories Thomas John, Southwestern Bell Adam Kowalczyk, Telecom Australia S Y Kung, Princeton University Tadashi Sone, NTT Bernard Widrow, Stanford University Conference Administrator Betty Greer Bellcore, MRE 2P-295 445 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 (201) 829-4993 (fax) 829-5888 bg1@faline.bellcore.com - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- International Workshop on Applications of Neural Networks to Telecommunications (IWANNT*95) Stockholm, Sweden May 22-24, 1995 Registration Form Name: _____________________________________________________________ Institution: __________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________ Fax: ____________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________________________ I will attend | | Send more information | | Paper enclosed | | Registration Fee Enclosed | | ($400; $500 after Apr. 15, 1995; $200 students;) Please make sure your name is on the check (made out to IWANNT*95) Registration includes lunch, a boat tour of the Stockholm archipelago, and proceedings available at the conference. Mail to: Betty Greer, IWANNT*95 Bellcore, MRE 2P-295 445 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 (201) 829-4993 (fax) 829-5888 bg1@faline.bellcore.com Deadline for submissions: September 16, 1994 Author Notification of Acceptance: November 1, 1994 Camera-Ready Copy of Paper Due: February 10, 1995 - -- C. Lee Giles / NEC Research Institute / 4 Independence Way Princeton, NJ 08540 / 609-951-2642 / Fax 2482 == ------------------------------ End of Neuron Digest [Volume 13 Issue 43] ***************************************** Received: from BUACCA by BUACCA.BU.EDU (Mailer R2.08 PTF009) with BSMTP id 4108; Wed, 31 Aug 94 00:30:38 EDT Received: from noc4.dccs.upenn.edu by BUACCA.BU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP R1.2.1) with TCP; Wed, 31 Aug 94 00:30:33 EDT Received: from CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU by noc4.dccs.upenn.edu id AA03348; Wed, 31 Aug 94 00:24:13 -0400 Return-Path: <marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Received: by cattell.psych.upenn.edu id AA08586; Tue, 30 Aug 94 22:59:04 EDT Posted-Date: Tue, 30 Aug 1994 22:57:54 EDT From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> To: Neuron-Distribution:; Subject: Neuron Digest V13 #44 (course, commentary, queries, images) Reply-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> X-Errors-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> Organization: University of Pennsylvania Date: Tue, 30 Aug 1994 22:57:54 EDT Message-Id: <8546.778301874@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Sender: marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu Neuron Digest Tuesday, 30 Aug 1994 Volume 13 : Issue 44 Today's Topics: Short course at UCLA on Wavelet analysis Motor Control (Feldman): BBS Call for Commentators Organizational development models in ANN Risk management in financial systems? 3D Imaging Resources:internet/usenet/www Announcement: Public Domain OCR Neural Computation 6:5 Validation vs. Weight Elimination? address for the newsletter phyche Send submissions, questions, address maintenance, and requests for old issues to "neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu". The ftp archives are available from psych.upenn.edu (130.91.68.31) in pub/Neuron-Digest or by sending a message to "archive-server@psych.upenn.edu". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Short course at UCLA on Wavelet analysis From: "Hennessy, Marcus" <MHenness@UNEX.UCLA.EDU> Date: Thu, 04 Aug 1994 17:01:00 -0700 FROM: Marcus Hennessy, UCLA Extension Engineering Short Course Program Please post this information in Neuron Digest... Wavelet Transform: Techniques and Applications September 12-16 For many years, the Fourier Transform (FT) has been used in a wide variety of application areas, including multimedia compression of wideband ISDN for telecommunications; lossless transform for fingerprint storage, identification, and retrieval; an increased S/N ratio for target discrimination in oil prospect seismic imaging; in-scale and rotation-invariant pattern recognition in automatic target recognition; and in-heart, tumor, and biomedical research. This course describes a new technique, the Wavelet Transform (WT), that is replacing the windowed FT in the applications mentioned above. The WT uses appropriately matched bandpass kernels, called mother wavelets, thereby enabling improved representation and analysis of wideband, transient, and noisy signals. The principal advantages of the WT are 1) its localized nature which accepts less noise and enhances the SNR, and 2) the new problem-solving paradigm it offers in the treatment of nonlinear problems. The course covers WT principles as well as adaptive techniques, describing how WTs mimic human ears and eyes by tuning up "best mothers" to spawn "daughter" wavelets that catch multi-resolution components to be fed the expansion coefficient through an artificial neural network, called a wavenet. This in turn provides the useful automation required in multiple application areas, a powerful tool when the inputs are constrained by real time sparse data (for example, the "cocktail party" effect where you perceive a desired message from the cacophony of a noisy party). Another advancement discussed in the course is the theory and experiment for solving nonlinear dynamics for information processing; e.g., the environmental simulation as a non-real-time virtual reality. In other words, real-time virtual reality can be achieved by the wavelet compression technique, followed by an optical flow technique to acquire those wavelet transform coefficients, then applying the inverse WT to retrieve the virtual reality dynamical evolution. (For example, an ocean wave is analyzed by soliton envelope wavelets.) Finally, implementation techniques in optics and digital electronics are presented, including optical wavelet transforms and wavelet chips. COURSE MATERIALS Course notes and relevant software are distributed on the first day of the course. The notes are for participants only, and are not for sale. COORDINATOR AND LECTURER Harold Szu, PhD Research Physicist, Washington, D.C. Dr. Szu's current research involves wavelet transforms, character recognition, and constrained optimization implemen table on a superconducting optical neuralE h) 0*0*0 * E network computer. He is also involved with the design of a sixth-generation computer based on the confluence of neural networks and optical data base machines. Dr. Szu is also a technical representative to DARPA and consultant to ONR on neural networks and related research, and has been engaged in plasma physics and optical engineering research for the past 16 years. He holds five patents, has published about 100 technical papers, plus two textbooks. Dr. Szu is an editor for the journal Neural Networks and currently serves as the President of the International Neural Network Society. LECTURER AND UCLA FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE John D. Villasenor, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, UCLA. Dr. Villasenor has been instrumental in the development of a number of efficient algorithms for a wide range of signal and image processing tasks. His con tributions include application-specific optimal compression techniques for tomographic medical images, temporal change measures using synthetic aperture radar, and motion estimation and image modeling for angio gram video compression. Prior to joining UCLA, Dr. Villasenor was with the Radar Science and Engineering section of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory where he applied synthetic aperture radar to interferometric mapping, classification, and temporal change measurement. He has also studied parallelization of spectral analysis algorithms and multidimensional data visualization strategies. Dr. Villasenor s research activities at UCLA include still-frame and video medical image compression, processing and interpretation of satellite remote sensing images, development of fast algorithms for one- and two-dimensional spectral analysis, and studies of JPEG-based hybrid video coding techniques. DAILY SCHEDULE Monday (Szu) Introduction to Wavelet Transform (WT) Formulation of small group projects using WT Theory, signal, image, sound, etc. Review of WT Historical: Haar 1910, Gabor 1942, Morlet 1985 Definition of WT Applications: Principles by Dimensionality, Functionality Signal processing: oil exploration, heart diagnosis Image processing: lossless compression, finger print Telecommunication: multi-medium wide-band ISDN Discrete and Continuous Mathematics of WT Example: Haar WT and Daubechies WT Complexity Pyramid Theorem: Holy Grail: order (N) complexity for discrete WT Connection with continuous WT Inverse CWT, Completeness Theorem WT normalizations, causality conditions Tuesday Morning (Villasenor) Discrete Wavelet TransformsE h) 0*0*0* Ei Background: motivation, m ultiresolution analysis, Laplacian pyramid coding Brief review of relevant digital signal processing concepts/notation Discrete wavelet transforms in one dimension: conceptual background, QMF filter banks, regularity, examples Tuesday Afternoon (Villasenor and Szu) Computer Laboratory Demonstration Sound compression Adaptive speech wavelet code Image transforms using wavelets Wednesday (Szu) Adaptive Wavelet Transform Practical examples: ears, eyes Mathematics of optimization Applications: cocktail party effect, hyperacuity paradox Examples: Superposition Mother Wavelets For phonemes For speaker ID For mine field Nonlinear WT Applications: Soliton WT Kernel Practical examples: ocean waves, cauchy sea states Paradigms for solving nonlinear dynamics FT paradigm: FT first & mode-mode coupling WT paradigm: NL solution as mother wavelet that "enjoys" linear superposition Thursday (Villasenor) Discrete Wavelet Transforms II Wavelet filter design: ensuring regularity, tradeoffs in filter length, filter evaluation criteria 2D wavelet transforms and applications: extension of wavelets to two dimensions, computational and practical considerations Image compression: techniques for coding of wavelet transforms, comparison with JPEG, extension to video coding Future trends in image processing using wavelets Friday (Szu) Comparison Quadrature mirror filter vs. perfect inverse image filter Regularity Decimation Sampling theorem WT Implementation Issues Optical WT Real time image compression and transmission WT chips WT butterfly Advanced Applications in WT Virtual reality Environmental representation: surveillance planning Real time techniquesE h) 0*0*0* Ei Wavelet compression Optical flow of WT coefficients Inverse WT Problem-Solving Methodology Four principles for creative research Research Project Presentations Signal processing groups Image processing groups Implementation groups For more information call the Short Course Program Office at (310) 825-3344; FAX (310) 206-2815. Dates: September 12-16 (Monday through Friday) Time: 8 am-5 pm (subject to adjustment after the first class meeting), plus optional evening sessions, times to be determined. Location: Room G-33 West, UCLA Extension Building, 10995 Le Conte Avenue (adjacent to the UCLA campus), Los Angeles, California Course No. Engineering 867.121 3.0 CEU (30 hours of instruction) Fee: $1495, includes course materials ------------------------------ Subject: Motor Control (Feldman): BBS Call for Commentators From: Stevan Harnad <harnad@Princeton.EDU> Date: Fri, 05 Aug 1994 20:25:42 -0400 Below is the abstract of a forthcoming target article by: A.G. Feldman & M.F. Levin on: POSITIONAL FRAMES OF REFERENCE IN MOTOR CONTROL This article has been accepted for publication in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS), an international, interdisciplinary journal providing Open Peer Commentary on important and controversial current research in the biobehavioral and cognitive sciences. Commentators must be current BBS Associates or nominated by a current BBS Associate. To be considered as a commentator for this article, to suggest other appropriate commentators, or for information about how to become a BBS Associate, please send email to: harnad@clarity.princeton.edu or harnad@pucc.bitnet or write to: BBS, 20 Nassau Street, #240, Princeton NJ 08542 [tel: 609-921-7771] To help us put together a balanced list of commentators, please give some indication of the aspects of the topic on which you would bring your areas of expertise to bear if you were selected as a commentator. An electronic draft of the full text is available for inspection by anonymous ftp according to the instructions that follow after the abstract. ____________________________________________________________________ POSITIONAL FRAMES OF REFERENCE IN MOTOR CONTROL: ORIGIN AND USE Anatol G. Feldman (1,2,4) & Mindy F. Levin (2,3,4) Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Montreal (1) Research Centre, Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal, H3S 2J4 (2) School of Rehabilitation, University of Montreal (3) Centre for Research in Neurological Sciences, University of Montreal (4) EMAIL:Feldman@ere.umontreal.ca KEYWORDS: motor control, frames of reference, motoneurons, control variables, proprioception, kinaesthesis, equilibrium points, multi-muscle systems, pointing, synergy, redundancy problem. ABSTRACT: A hypothesis about sensorimotor integration (the lambda model) is described and applied to movement control and kinesthesia. The nervous system organizes positional frames of reference for the sensorimotor apparatus and produces active movements by shifting frames in terms of spatial coordinates. Kinematic and electromyographic patterns are not programmed but emerge from the dynamic interaction of the system's components, including external forces, within the designated frame of reference. Motoneuronal threshold properties and proprioceptive inputs to motoneurons may be important components in the physiological mechanism which produces positional frames of reference. The hypothesis that intentional movements are produced by shifting the frame of reference is extended to multi-muscle and multi-degrees of freedom systems by providing a solution for the redundancy problem the allows the control of a joint alone or in combination with other joints to produce any desired limb configuration and movement trajectory. For each motor behavior, the nervous system uses a strategy which minimizes the number of changeable control variables and keep sthe parameters of these changes invariant. This is illustrated by examples of simulated kinematic and electromyographic signals from single- and multi-joint arm movements produced by patterns of control variables. Empirical support is provided and additional tests are suggested. The model is contrasted with others based on the ideas of programming of motoneuronal activity, muscle forces, stiffness or movement kinematics. - -------------------------------------------------------------- To help you decide whether you would be an appropriate commentator for this article, an electronic draft is retrievable by anonymous ftp from princeton.edu according to the instructions below (the filename is bbs.feldman). Please do not prepare a commentary on this draft. Just let us know, after having inspected it, what relevant expertise you feel you would bring to bear on what aspect of the article. 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To one or the other of them, send the following one line message: help for instructions (which will be similar to the above, but will be in the form of a series of lines in an email message that ftpmail or bitftp will then execute for you). JANET users without ftp can instead utilise the file transfer facilities at sites uk.ac.ft-relay or uk.ac.nsf.sun. Full details are available on request. - ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Subject: Organizational development models in ANN From: Rick Fenton <FENTON@IHIS.CMH.ON.CA> Date: Mon, 15 Aug 1994 09:33:12 -0500 Subject: Organizational Behaviour & Neural Networks We are utilizing neural networks to predict the response of people to organizational change. The idea is based upon the analogy between certain NN architectures (multi-layer perceptrons etc) and those of organizational structures (hierarchical, teams, etc). Analogies also exist in the learning algorithms (back propagation as compared with top down management, etc) so that learning dynamics can also be studied. Our review of the literature so far has been rather disappointing. We would be grateful for any comments or suggestions on the notion; as well, any references on the topic would be most helpful. We shall be happy to share the responses to this request, together with our results and experiences. - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Rick Fenton fenton@ihis.cmh.on.ca Chedoke-McMaster Hospitals 905-521-2100 ext 6695 1200 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario CANADA L8N 3Z5 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Subject: Risk management in financial systems? From: M93 <riversa@cs.man.ac.uk> Date: Mon, 15 Aug 1994 18:15:56 -0000 Hi Peter, I meant to ask If you had any ideas or suggestions on getting information, papers etc. on the 'Application of neural networks to risk management in finacial systems'. At present I am not very confident about using the network ... I always seem to be running into problems - though it is getting better! Thanks in anticipation. Andrew Rivers ------------------------------ Subject: 3D Imaging Resources:internet/usenet/www From: Marc Brande <brande@sdsc.edu> Date: Mon, 15 Aug 1994 16:07:44 -0700 What other resources are available on the internet/usenet/www for discussion/access to tools concerning 3D imaging. Responses will be compiled for re-broadcast to the sd3d imaging list (see below). Thanks in advance for all help. Marc C. Brande, M.S. SD3D Email Discussion List: All aspects of 3D Imaging San Diego 3D Imaging Group To subscribe/unsubscribe, send request to: 3840 Camino Lindo sd3d-request@sdsc.edu San Diego, CA 92122 To post a message to list,send message to: Email: BRANDE@SDSC.EDU sd3d@mailserver.sdsc.edu Voice: (619) 587-4830 Keywords: Live 3D Visualization/Brain Cell Biology ------------------------------ Subject: Announcement: Public Domain OCR From: Mike Garris x2928 <mdg@magi.ncsl.nist.gov> Organization: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD Date: Tue, 16 Aug 1994 11:58:28 -0400 ANNOUNCEMENT - PUBLIC DOMAIN OCR NIST FORM-BASED HANDPRINT RECOGNITION SYSTEM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael D. Garris (mdg@magi.ncsl.nist.gov) James L. Blue, Gerald T. Candela, Darrin L. Dimmick, Jon Geist, Patrick J. Grother, Stanley A. Janet, and Charles L. Wilson National Institute of Standards and Technology, Building 225, Room A216 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899 Phone: (301)975-2928 FAX: (301)840-1357 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a standard reference form-based handprint recognition system for evaluating optical character recognition (OCR). NIST is making this recognition system freely available to the general public on an ISO-9660 format CD-ROM. The recognition system processes the Handwriting Sample Forms distributed with NIST Special Database 1 and NIST Special Database 3. The system reads handprinted fields containing digits, lower case letters, upper case letters, and reads a text paragraph containing the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. This is a source code distribution written primarily in C and is organized into 11 libraries. There are approximately 19,000 lines of code supporting more than 550 subroutines. Source code is provided for form registration, form removal, field isolation, field segmentation, character normalization, feature extraction, character classification, and dictionary-based post- processing. A host of data structures and low-level utilities are also provided. These utilities include the application of CCITT Group 4 decompres- sion, IHead file manipulation, spatial histograms, Least-Squares fitting, spatial zooming, connected components, Karhunen Loeve (KL) feature extraction, optimized Probabilistic Neural Network classification, multiple-key sorting, Levenstein distance dynamic string alignment, and dictionary-based post- processing. Two supporting programs are provided that compute eigenvectors and KL feature vectors for training classifiers. Unlike the recognition system (which is written entirely in C), these two programs contain FORTRAN subroutines. To support these programs, a training set of 168,365 segmented and labeled character images is provided. About 1000 writers contributed to this training set. The NIST standard reference recognition system is designed to run on UNIX workstations and has been successfully compiled and tested on a Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Alpha, Hewlett Packard (HP) Model 712/80, IBM RS6000, Silicon Graphics Incorporated (SGI) Indigo 2, SGI Onyx, SGI Challenge, Sun Microsystems (Sun) IPC, Sun SPARCstation 2, Sun 4/470, and a Sun SPARC- station 10.** Scripts for installation and compilation on these architectures are provided with this distribution. A CD-ROM distribution of this standard reference system can be obtained free of charge by sending a letter of request to Michael D. Garris at the address above. The letter, preferably on company letterhead, should identify the requesting organization or individuals. This system or any portion of this system may be used without restrictions. However, redistribution of this standard reference recognition system is strongly discouraged as any subsequent corrections or updates will be sent to registered recipients only. This software was produced by NIST, an agency of the U.S. government, and by statute is not subject to copyright in the United States. Recipients of this software assume all responsibilities associated with its operation, modification, and maintenance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ** Specific hardware and software products identified were used in order to adequately support the development of this technology. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, nor does it imply that the equipment identified is necessarily the best available for the purpose. ------------------------------ Subject: Neural Computation 6:5 From: Terry Sejnowski <terry@salk.edu> Date: Tue, 16 Aug 1994 17:12:13 -0700 NEURAL COMPUTATION September 1994 Volume 6 Number 5 Articles: A Bayesian Analysis of Self-Organizing Maps Stephen P. Luttrell Network Amplification of Local Fluctuations Causes High Spike Rate Variability, Fractal Firing Patterns and Oscillatory Local Field Potentials Marius Usher, Martin Stemmler, Christof Koch and Zeev Olami Note: Statistical Analysis of an Autoassociative Memory Network A. M. N. Fu Letters: Loading Deep Networks is Hard Jiri Sima Measuring the VC-dimension of a Learning Machine Vladimir Vapnik, Esther Levin and Yann Le Cun Neural Nets with Superlinear VC-Dimension Wolfgang Maass A Novel Design Method for Multilayer Feedforward Neural Networks Jihong Lee An Internal Mechanism for Detecting Parasite Attractors in a Hopfield Network Jean-Dominique Gascuel, Bahram Moobed and Michel Weinfeld On Langevin Updating in Multilayer Perceptrons Thorsteinn Rognvaldsson Probabilistic Winner-Take-All Learning Algorithm for Radial-Basis-Function Neural Classifiers Hossam Osman and Moustafa M. Fahmy Realization of the "Weak Rod" by a Double Layer Parallel Network T. Matsumoto and K. Kondo Learning in Neural Networks with Material synapses Daniel J. Amit and Stefano Fusi Model Based on Extracellular Potassium for Spontaneous Synchronous Activity in Developing Retinas Pierre-Yves Burgi and Norberto M. Grzywacz Bayesian Modeling and Classification of Neural Signals Michael S. Lewicki - ----- SUBSCRIPTIONS - 1994 - VOLUME 6 - BIMONTHLY (6 issues) ______ $40 Student and Retired ______ $65 Individual ______ $166 Institution Add $22 for postage and handling outside USA (+7% GST for Canada). (Back issues from Volumes 1-5 are regularly available for $28 each to institutions and $14 each for individuals Add $5 for postage per issue outside USA (+7% GST for Canada) MIT Press Journals, 55 Hayward Street, Cambridge, MA 02142. Tel: (617) 253-2889 FAX: (617) 258-6779 e-mail: hiscox@mitvma.mit.edu - ----- ------------------------------ Subject: Validation vs. Weight Elimination? From: "danial (d.j.c.) murray" <sbench@bnr.ca> Date: Wed, 17 Aug 1994 14:07:00 -0400 Hello, I found this review in Neuron Digest in which a method called "validation" (see original Neuron Digest article below) is used in order to determine when to stop the training process. I have been using weight elimination but I wonder if anyone has had more/less success with validation. It sounds like a simple technique but it seems to imply that you end up with less training data (due to the fact that some must be reserved for the validation process). I have a suspicion that weight-elimination is better for this reason. Any comments? Dan Neuron Digest Thursday, 9 Dec 1993 Volume 12 : Issue 24 Subject: Book Review From: ai@hpmoeott.canada.hp.com Date: Tue, 07 Dec 93 15:17:01 -0500 Review of "Forecasting with Neural Networks" (a technical report) I recently obtained a copy of a technical report called "Forecasting with Neural Networks" through a mail-order advertisement in PC AI magazine. I thought I would share my observations of this report. Here goes ... (1) Target Audience The report notes that it is intended for those with some exposure to calculus, linear algebra and computer programming. I would add here that some knowledge of statistics and time series analysis would also be appropriate. (2) Introduction The report presents an overview of neuron physiology (basic but adequate) followed by a brief history of the field of neural networks. (3) Theory Neural Networks The author starts essentially from scratch (tedious for those of us who are familiar with neural networks already) and ends up deriving the backprop and counterprop models. These are to be used later on in forecasting. The math is all there for those who like to see it. Lots of diagrams as well. Forecasting Forecasting is re-cast as an attempt to predict the short-term behavior of a chaotic time series. The crux of the matter is that since chaotic behavior is nonlinear, a neural network with a nonlinear transfer function is well suited to this problem (eg. backprop with a sigmoid transfer function). (4) Practice The report describes an application area (predicting stock prices) and goes through the steps involved in setting up a neural network to do the job. The interesting bit here is the treatment of each of the network parameters (learning rate, momentum factor, number of hidden neurons, etc.). The most useful information is a technique called "validation". In this methodology, the training set is split into two subsets of input/output pairs. The first subset is used to train the network in the normal fashion. The second subset is used every so often in order to test to see how well the network is performing. The network weights are never adjusted after presenting an input/output pair from the second subset. The idea behind this is that the network will start off by learning important features in the data. During this time, the performance on both subsets of data will improve. Eventually, however, the network will exhaust the main features and begin to model the noise in the data. At this point, performance on the first subset will continue to improve but performance on the second subset will actually deteriorate. That's when you stop training. (5) References The most useful reference is to a papaer called "Predicing the Future: A Connectionist Approach" by Weigend et al (International Journal of Neural Systems, 1990). I dug it up and found a detailed analysis of using neural networks to predict sunspot activity (another popular times series). (6) Summary Overall, I would have liked to see ... - a bit more detail in the history section (I like history) - a more sophisticated model like cascade correlation (7) Source I obtained the report from an ad in the May-June issue of PC AI magazine from a company called "Bellwood Research". ------------------------------ Subject: address for the newsletter phyche From: rp@rdm.ch (Paulo Rios) Date: Thu, 18 Aug 1994 09:23:13 Can someone please give-me the e-mail address of the Australia based electronic newsletter psyche? Thanks Paulo Rios KMS Lab Switzerland e-mail: rp@rdm.ch ------------------------------ End of Neuron Digest [Volume 13 Issue 44] ***************************************** Received: from BUACCA by BUACCA.BU.EDU (Mailer R2.08 PTF009) with BSMTP id 5964; Thu, 01 Sep 94 08:49:39 EDT Received: from noc4.dccs.upenn.edu by BUACCA.BU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP R1.2.1) with TCP; Thu, 01 Sep 94 08:49:37 EDT Received: from CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU by noc4.dccs.upenn.edu id AA21221; Thu, 1 Sep 94 08:29:11 -0400 Return-Path: <marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Received: by cattell.psych.upenn.edu id AA08133; Thu, 1 Sep 94 01:01:05 EDT Posted-Date: Thu, 01 Sep 1994 00:59:53 EDT From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> To: Neuron-Distribution:; Subject: Neuron Digest V13 #45 (jobs, jobs, jobs) Reply-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> X-Errors-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> Organization: University of Pennsylvania Date: Thu, 01 Sep 1994 00:59:53 EDT Message-Id: <8089.778395593@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Sender: marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu Neuron Digest Thursday, 1 Sep 1994 Volume 13 : Issue 45 Today's Topics: graduate student positions Research Associate - Software Support PhD/Master Scholarship available Software Engineer/Developer (N.Y.) [Neural Networks] Wanted postdoctoral position available in computational neuroscience Postdoc position postdoc job POSTDOC JOB (Neural net models of learning) positions in financial research (corrected e-mail) Send submissions, questions, address maintenance, and requests for old issues to "neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu". The ftp archives are available from psych.upenn.edu (130.91.68.31) in pub/Neuron-Digest or by sending a message to "archive-server@psych.upenn.edu". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: graduate student positions From: Stephen Coggeshall <svc@demos.lanl.gov> Date: Tue, 16 Aug 1994 13:22:10 -0600 At Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico we have a small research effort using adaptive computational models for a variety of projects. At this time there may be the possibility of a few graduate student positions available specifically for pattern recognition/data base mining with application to financial problems. We are interested in highly motivated, self-directed students with strong backgrounds in programming, math, neural net applications. Interested parties can contact Steve (svc@lanl.gov). Please describe briefly your past work and current interests, as well as your availability. ------------------------------ Subject: Research Associate - Software Support From: bishopc <bishopc@helios.aston.ac.uk> Date: Fri, 19 Aug 1994 13:33:57 -0000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Aston University Neural Computing Research Group RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE SUPPORT ------------------------------------------------- Applications are invited for a position as a Research Associate within the Neural Computing Research Group both to provide support for the Group's local network of Sun workstations and to undertake software development and research in support of projects within the Group. The Neural Computing Research Group currently comprises three professors, two lecturers, three postdoctoral research fellows and ten postgraduate research students. In addition, two further Lecturerships have recently been advertised. Current research activity focusses on principled approaches to neural computing, and spans a broad spectrum from theoretical foundations to industrial and commercial applications. The ideal candidate will have significant experience of the UNIX operating system and system maintenance, experience of software engineering in C++, and an understanding of neural networks. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be as follows: (1) To provide system support for the Group's LAN of Sun UNIX workstations and associated peripherals, ensurimg that an efficient working environment is maintained. (2) To support the development, testing and documentation of the NetLib C++ library of neural network software. (3) To assist with numerical experiments in support of research projects, including industrial contracts. This aspect of the work may provide opportunities for joint publication in academic journals. (4) To provide such other software support as may be required, such as the maintenance of LaTeX, provision of WWW pages for the Group, etc. Salaries will be 13,941 UK pounds or above, depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant. If you wish to apply for this position, please send a CV, together with the names and addresses of 3 referees, to: Professor Chris Bishop Neural Computing Research Group Aston University Birmingham B4 7ET, U.K. Tel: 021 359 3611 ext. 4270 Fax: 021 333 6215 e-mail: c.m.bishop@aston.ac.uk closing date: 9 September 1994 ------------------------------ Subject: PhD/Master Scholarship available From: "Nikola Kasabov" <NKASABOV@commerce.otago.ac.nz> Date: Mon, 22 Aug 1994 13:35:16 +1200 University of Otago, New Zealand Department of Information Science PhD/MSc Scholarship available Topic: "Methods and Tools for Building Adaptable Speech Interfaces to Conventional and Fuzzy Databases" A graduate from Information Science, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is sought to work on a PhD or a Master dissertation as part of a research project in the Department of Information Science. The project aims at developing a methodology and a software environment which include neural networks and fuzzy rule-based systems for building adaptable speech interfaces to existing standard or fuzzy databases. Neural networks will be used for low-level speech recognition. Fuzzy rule-based systems will be used for language understanding and for querying a database. Desirable is knowledge on information processing and contemporary information methods and techniques, including neural networks and fuzzy systems; programming skills in C, C++ and database languages; experience in working with PC and other computer environments; good knowledge of spoken English. The work is expected to commence not later than 1 June 1995. A PhD Scholarship would be for up to three years at an annual emolument of NZ$12,000 plus tuition fees at the level payable to a New Zealand student. An Award offered to a Master candidate would be for one year at the emolument of NZ$6,000 plus tuition fees at the level payable to a New Zealand student. More details about the research are available from Dr. Nik Kasabov (Phone: +64 3 479 8319, Fax: +64 3 479 8311, email: nkasabov@otago.ac.nz). Applications, quoting the postgraduate research topic (under number 10 in the list of Otago Research Scholarships and Awards for 1995) close with the Registry on the 1st of October 1994. Application forms are available from Miss E H A Knight , Scholarship Officer, phone: +64 3 479 8077, Fax: +64 3 474 1607, email: ann@gandalf.otago.ac.nz. These forms should be completed and forwarded to Miss E H A Knight, Scholarship Officer, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand. ------------------------------ Subject: Software Engineer/Developer (N.Y.) [Neural Networks] Wanted From: d.rosen@ieee.org Organization: New York Medical College Date: Wed, 24 Aug 1994 07:47:12 -0700 Full-time position for Software Engineer/Developer with recent Degree. Possible alternative: Part-time Experienced Software Engineer/Developer. Starting date: Immediate/September. A federally-funded research team at New York Medical College is applying neural networks and advanced probabilistic/statistical methods to improve the accuracy with which the stage (of advancement) of cancer cases can be evaluated -- an important factor in determining treatment. We seek a skilled developer to take primary responsibility for the design and implementation of our neural network software, which will be geared towards flexible experimental use in our fast-paced research program, as well as a simple GUI prototype of clinical production software. The successful candidate will work with us (medical, neural network, and statistical researchers) to plan the best path from our current C code to a more carefully-designed, extensible, OO approach, perhaps with partial rapid implementation in an interpreted language, and evaluate the possible role of other available tools and libraries. It is expected that eventually, much of the resulting software will be freely distributed for use in many fields. Candidates should have demonstrably outstanding skills in designing object-oriented software, and in C++ (or both C and some OO language) development under the Unix[/X11] environment. Prefer knowledge of as many of the following as possible: neural nets, statistics, numerical / scientific computation, portable GUI, prototyping language (Python, Smalltalk, Perl, S-plus, ...), MS Windows, and Unix system administration. New York Medical College (NYMC) is located in the community of Valhalla, NY, just half an hour north of New York City. The position would be on-site, though doing some portion of the work remotely could perhaps be arranged. NYMC is the third-largest private medical university in the United States. It is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Institution. Currently we do not believe we could justify hiring an individual who is not already authorized to work in the U.S. If you are interested and qualified, please e-mail your resume to me as soon as possible (plain text preferred). - -- David Rosen, PhD <d.rosen@ieee.org> ------------------------------ Subject: postdoctoral position available in computational neuroscience From: ken@phy.ucsf.edu Date: Thu, 25 Aug 1994 05:16:49 -0700 Christof Schreiner works on the physiology of auditory cortex. His lab has defined several of the auditory parameters that seem to be mapped in auditory cortex. He has funding for a postdoctoral position for theoretical work aimed at understanding the mapping to auditory cortex and its possible consequences for representation of complex sounds. His description follows: The objective is to develop network models of the mammalian auditory cortex on the basis of a broad data base of physiological observations from our laboratory. Based on the spectral-temporal filter properties of neurons and their spatial distribution in the cortex, consequences for the cortical representation of complex signals (such as animal vocalizations and speech) shall be evaluated. Previous experience in signal processing and self-organizing or other neural network classes is required. Christof and I are both members of the Keck Center for Integrative Neuroscience at UCSF, a group of 10 faculty working on systems neuroscience including Michael Stryker, Michael Merzenich, Steve Lisberger, Allison Doupe, Alan Basbaum, Roger Nicoll, Howard Fields, and Henry Ralston. The postdoc will work in the Keck Center, and both I and Christof will be available to work closely with them. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATIONS TO ME!! Send applications to: Christof Schreiner Dept. of Otolaryngology Box 0732 UCSF 513 Parnassus SF, CA 94143-0732 email: chris@phy.ucsf.edu Please send a cv, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three individuals who can provide references for you. Copies of your publications would also be helpful. Ken Miller ------------------------------ Subject: Postdoc position From: oby@TechFak.Uni-Bielefeld.DE Date: Thu, 25 Aug 1994 19:13:10 +0200 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION Postdoctoral position available beginning spring / summer 1995 in a project combining anatomy, physiology and theoretical modelling to understand the functional architecture of primate visual cortex. Funded by the Human Frontiers program, the position is initially for two years and the postdoctoral fellow will be expected to interact with members of the group in Germany, England, and USA. The candidate should have some experience with neural modeling and possess appropriate math and and computer competency; the candidate should also have relevant experimental skills (eg anatomy or physiological unit recording) in mammalian visual system. Applicants should send their CV, list of publications, letter describing their interest in the position, and name,address and phone number of two referees to either Prof. Jennifer Lund, Institute of Ophthalmology, 11-43 Bath St. , London EC1V 9EL,UK Phone (0)71-608-6864), E-mail smgxjsl@ucl.ac.uk; or Dr. Klaus Obermayer, Universitaet Bielefeld, Technische Fakultat, Universitaetsstrasse 25, 33615 Bielefeld, Germany Phone (0)521-106-6058; Email oby@techfak.uni-bielefeld.de. ------------------------------ Subject: postdoc job From: shawn@chinook.uoregon.edu (Shawn Lockery 503-346-4590) Date: Thu, 25 Aug 1994 10:51:06 -0700 ** Please Post ** A postdoctoral position is available in my laboratory to study the neuronal and genetic basis of behavior in the nematode C. elegans. I have recently succeeded in making cell-attached and whole-cell patch clamp recordings from neurons in this classical genetic system. I am, therefore, seeking a postdoctoral colleague with extensive experience in patch clamp electrophysiology to study neuronal function in identified neurons in wild-type and mutant animals. Specific projects include: * Analysis of voltage and ligand gated single-channel currents in neurons identified by transgenic expression of green fluorescent protein (Chalfie et al. Science, 263:802-5, 1994). * Analysis of active and passive electrical properties of neurons in circuits contributing to normal and mutant behaviors. * Characterization of the response of chemosensory and mechanosensory neurons to physiological inputs and the role of these neurons in orientation and reflex behavior. These projects are part of a wider effort to understand the neuronal basis of behavior in C. elegans using a combined genetic, electrophysiological, and theoretical approach. Data from the electrophysiological studies are used to create realistic neural network models of C. elegans circuits that control particular behaviors. The function of the model networks is analyzed using both conventional computer simulation and "real-world" simulation in which the model network is used to control a simple autonomous vehicle. Thus, my laboratory offers an attractive, interdisciplinary environment for a patch-clamp electrophysiologist seeking to gain experience in theoretical neurobiology. My laboratory is part of The Institute of Neuroscience of the University of Oregon, an interdisciplinary group of twenty-two faculty members from the Departments of Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Human Movement Sciences, and Computer Science, whose diverse interests range from the cellular and molecular basis of neuronal development to human cognition. The University of Oregon is located in Eugene, a university town with affordable housing set in the verdant Willamette River valley. Eugene provides a wealth of cultural (and counter-cultural!) diversions plus easy access to the recreational areas of the Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains. I can guarantee one year of support, with support in subsequent years negotiable. Candidates should send a CV, publication list, and the names of three references by email to job@chinook.uoregon.edu as soon as possible. The position is available immediately. Shawn Lockery Assistant Professor Institute of Neuroscience University of Oregon ------------------------------ Subject: POSTDOC JOB (Neural net models of learning) From: "Jonathan A. Marshall" <marshall@cs.unc.edu> Date: Mon, 29 Aug 1994 12:03:50 -0400 ********************************************************************** POSTDOCTORAL POSITION Available in September 1994. Focus of research is neural network models of learning, with a special emphasis on spatial tasks. Qualified Ph.D. applicants should send a cover letter indicating research experience, vitae, and names of three references to Dr. Nestor Schmajuk Department of Psychology Duke University Durham, NC 27706 e-mail: nestor@acpub.duke.edu ********************************************************************** ------------------------------ Subject: positions in financial research (corrected e-mail) From: Camilo Gomez <ccg@melissa.lanl.gov> Date: Tue, 30 Aug 1994 09:01:01 -0600 (PLEASE POST) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- POSITIONS IN FINANCIAL RESEARCH AT LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY CENTER FOR NON-LINEAR STUDIES (Postdoctoral and Graduate Student) Positions involving research and development of financial models are available at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Depending on funding we will have a number of positions including: a)postdoctoral b)graduate student The successful candidates will be expected to work on projects involving research and development in the area of financial derivatives. These will involve both fixed-income and equity derivatives. Projects will focus on valuation problems for a number of these financial derivatives. Exceptionally well qualified candidates with an interest in computational investigations of above mentioned topics and expertise in one or more of the following or related areas, are encouraged to apply: a)finance b)financial derivatives c)statistical analysis d)time series analysis e)neural net/pattern recognition f)emergent behavior systems g)parallel computing h)programming skills (C and C++ languages) Candidates may contact: M.F. Gomez CNLS, MS-B258 Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM 87544 frankie@goshawk.lanl.gov for application material and questions. Please indicate in your initial inquiry that is for a position in financial research and whether you are interested in a student or post-doctoral position. Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- ------------------------------ End of Neuron Digest [Volume 13 Issue 45] ***************************************** Received: from BUACCA by BUACCA.BU.EDU (Mailer R2.08 PTF009) with BSMTP id 7362; Thu, 01 Sep 94 15:04:52 EDT Received: from noc4.dccs.upenn.edu by BUACCA.BU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP R1.2.1) with TCP; Thu, 01 Sep 94 15:04:48 EDT Received: from CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU by noc4.dccs.upenn.edu id AA14791; Thu, 1 Sep 94 13:54:29 -0400 Return-Path: <marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Received: by cattell.psych.upenn.edu id AA21575; Thu, 1 Sep 94 13:04:51 EDT Posted-Date: Thu, 01 Sep 1994 13:02:18 EDT From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> To: Neuron-Distribution:; Subject: Neuron Digest V13 #46 (conferences) Reply-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> X-Errors-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> Organization: University of Pennsylvania Date: Thu, 01 Sep 1994 13:02:18 EDT Message-Id: <21518.778438938@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Sender: marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu Neuron Digest Thursday, 1 Sep 1994 Volume 13 : Issue 46 Today's Topics: High energy and Nuclear Physics Conference EuroCOLT95 EXTENDED DEADLINE Call for Papers CFP: SPIE Applications and Science of Artificial Neural Networks Send submissions, questions, address maintenance, and requests for old issues to "neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu". The ftp archives are available from psych.upenn.edu (130.91.68.31) in pub/Neuron-Digest or by sending a message to "archive-server@psych.upenn.edu". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: High energy and Nuclear Physics Conference From: DENBY@PISA.INFN.IT Date: Fri, 22 Jul 1994 21:28:00 +0000 _______________________________________________________________________________ FOURTH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR HIGH ENERGY AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS AIHENP95-Pisa Pisa (Tuscany), Italy 3 - 8 April, 1995 --------- FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS ---------- _______________________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE S. R. Amendolia INFN & Univ. Sassari Pisa I G. Auger GANIL Caen F K. H. Becks Bergische Univ. Wuppertal D O. Benhar INFN Rome I R. Brun CERN CN Geneva CH B. Denby INFN Pisa I F. Etienne CPPM Marseille F R. Gatto Geneva Univ. Geneva CH G. Gonnet ETHZ Zurich CH M. Green Royal Holloway Col. Egham Surrey GB V. Ilyin Moscow University Moscow Russia F. James CERN Geneva CH A. Kataev INR Moscow Russia P. Kunz SLAC Stanford USA M. Kunze Ruhr University Bochum D C. S. Lindsey KTH Stockholm S V. Matveev INR Moscow Russia K. McFarlane CEBAF Newport News USA R. Odorico Univ. of Bologna Bologna I D. Perret-Gallix LAPP Annecy F C. Peterson Lund University Lund S B. Remaud IN2P3 Paris F E. Remiddi Univ. of Bologna Bologna I P. Ribarics MPI Munich D M. Sendall CERN ECP Geneva CH Y. Shimizu KEK Tsukuba JP D. Shirkov JINR Dubna Russia A. Smirnitsky ITEP Moscow Russia R. Tripiccione INFN Pisa I M. Veltman Univ. of Michigan Ann Arbor USA J. Vermaseren NIKHEF-H Amsterdam NL (*)C. Vogel CISI Paris F E. Wildner CERN PS Geneva CH (*) to be confirmed DEAR COLLEAGUES: Preparations for the 1995 edition of the AIHENP worskshop series are underway! AIHENP95-Pisa will be held in the spacious, modern Palazzo dei Congressi, located in the heart of historic Pisa, near the Tuscan seaside. Those of you who have attended previous editions will remember that the series began in Lyon, France, in March 1990, and has subsequently been sited in La Londe les Maures, France, in January 1992, and, most recently, in Oberammergau, Germany, in October 1993. The AIHENP series workshops are intended primarily for scientists working in fields related to High Energy and Nuclear Physics, and address many of the practical problems encountered in the running and data analysis of large experiments, including the monitoring and fault diagnosis of millions of detector channels; software management of millions of lines of code written by hundreds of scientists scattered around the world; control of accelerators, ion sources, reactors, and tokomaks; data selection and pattern recognition for complex events and physical phenomena; and the computation of lengthy theoretical calculation to a high degree of precision. With this posting, we would like to invite you to submit an abstract from some of your recent work. Please see the details for submission below. Bear in mind that the listings are guidelines; papers on other topics that might be of interest to the AIHENP audience are also encouraged. Computer technologies evolve rapidly. Even on the timescale of our workshop series the scenario has changed remarkably, and High Energy and Nuclear physicists must update their knowledge periodically in order to work effectively Thus it is necessary to bring together on a regular basis not only the physicists involved in these fields, but also computer scientists, electrical engineers, and experts from industry, in order to keep abreast of developments which may be useful to us for future endeavors like LEPII, LHC, the new B-Factories, the CEBAF and RHIC machines, as well as the ongoing work at HERA and the planned upgrades of the CDF and D0 experiments at Fermilab. The AIHENP series workshops have always been less formal than full conferences, stressing new results, and with sufficient time allowed for spontaneous discussions to develop if need be. As in the past, the workshop will consist of plenary sessions and three parallel sessions covering our three subgroups, 1) SOFWARE ENGINEERING 2) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3) SYMBOLIC MANIPULATION along with possible tutorials and demonstrations, poster sessions, and a final round-table style discussion within each subgroup. We also expect to invite a few experts from other fields to come and give keynote talks which should give us some new perspectives. The exact content of the workshop will be established as papers and suggestions come in; however, as a guide, we give below a list of some of the subjects covered in the three subgroups in past workshops, along with some new ideas. (A) Group: SOFWARE ENGINEERING 1) Subgroup: Languages and Systems - Conventional languages, Fortran, C, ... - Object Oriented Languages, C++, Eiffel, SmallTalk, ... - Mixed languages environment. - Operating systems HEPIX, ... - Network wide application software maintenance. - Porting packages between languages and OS. - Data Base maintenance (updating, access protection). - Data description and representation. 2) Subgroup: CASE Tools for Developing, Maintaining and Designing Software Projects. - Intelligent editors. - Maintenance of multi-version application: CMZ, Historian, CVS... - On-line documentation. - Symbolic debuggers. - Data representation. - Software design and simulation. - System simulation for real-time application. - 3) Subgroup: Interactive Analysis - Event server. - Graphical user interface. - Interactive analysis packages PAW, Reason, IDAL, ... - 4) Subgroup: Software Engineering in Lattice Gauge Theory (B) Group: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 1) Subgroup: Languages, Systems - AI languages. - Mixing AI languages, OOL and conventional languages in applications. - Expert system development tools. - 2) Subgroup: Expert Systems - Off-line support. - Hardware testing and maintenance. - On-line assistance. - Real-time expert systems. - Electronic log-book. - Testing expert systems: validation and verification. - Embedding E.S. support in detectors or systems. - 3) Subgroup: Adaptive Methods - Artificial neural networks in data analysis. - Artificial neural networks for triggering. - Control of accelerators, ion sources, reactors, tokomaks. - Evolutionary algorithms. - Boolean Networks. - Learning algorithms. - High speed massively parallel hardware. - Decision tree methods. - Multivariate statistical techniques. - Handling systematic errors in multimensional analyses. - Astrophysics and space science applications. - (C) Group: SYMBOLIC MANIPULATION TECHNIQUES 1) Subgroup: Languages and Tools - News about general purpose systems (Schoonschip, Form, Reduce, Maple, Mathematica, Axiom-Scratchpad II, GAL, ...). - Graphical interface (diagrams display, multi-dimensional function visualization, ...). - Databases in symbolic calculations (physical data and structures, intermediate results, formulae for loop integrals, sub-diagrams, ...) - 2) Subgroup: Automation of Feynman Diagrams Computation - Full automation systems and projects, advanced packages (GRACE/CHANEL/BASES/SPRING, CompHEP, FeynArt/FeynCalc, ESP project, Physica, HIP, ...). - Multiloop diagram generation. - Symbolic-numeric interface (problem of code optimization, analysis of numerical instability sources, ...). - Phase space integration and event generators. - Standardization problems and interfaces between systems and packages. - 3) Subgroup: Advanced Feynman Diagrams Computation - Methods and algorithms for the evaluation of high order radiative corrections and N-loop Feynman diagrams. - High order corrections to the anomalous magnetic moments. - Fast evaluation of 1-loop integrals and problem of automation of 1-loop correction calculation. - Particular problems in specific processes and calculations. - 4) Subgroup: Quantum Field Theory and Super-Algebra and other Fields - Main computational problems and applications of computer algebra in Quantum Field Theory. - Calculations with effective electroweak and QCD Hamiltonians. - Programming of Dirac Algebra and gamma5 in Dimensional Regularization. - Calculations in SUSY models. - Calculations in Supergravity and SuperString theories (problems of programming for differential algebra and geometry and other modern mathematics). - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - APPLICATION PROCEDURE --------------------- The deadline for submission of abstracts is NOVEMBER 1, 1994. Applications should preferably be sent by electronic mail. Fax and postal submissions will also be accepted. Applications should include an abstract describing the work done, a title and a list of authors which indicates which one is the contact person. The contact person should include his postal address, electronic mail address, and telephone and fax numbers. THE ABSTRACT PLUS ALL ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION SHOULD FIT ON ONE PAGE. An abstract booklet will be prepared from these submissions so reasonable care should be taken in preparing them. No special format is required. The application should contain an indication of the subgroup which most closely matches the topic of the paper (i.e., 1-Software Engineering, 2-Artificial Intelligence, 3-Symbolic Manipulation). Papers which the author believes are suitable for the workshop but which do not fit precisely into any of the three subgroups will also be considered. All applicants will receive an initial confirmation of receipt, which does not necessarily indicate acceptance. Final notification of acceptance will be done when all the papers have been reviewed. Past experience has shown that we will probably not be able to fit in all accepted papers for oral presentation. If so, we will try to retain those papers with the broadest general interest for oral presentation, and encourage authors of papers of more specific interest to consider presentation in the poster sessions. Applications directly to the poster sessions can also be made. All papers accepted for oral or poster presentation will be published in the workshop proceedings, which, as in past workshops, will be a hardcover edition with the workshop logo in color on the cover. Qualifying papers will also be published in a special edition of a major scientific journal. Persons wishing to participate in the conference but who do not intend to present a paper should send the same information as for a contact person, leaving out the abstract. At the moment we solicit only papers and expression of interest in attending. Hotel bookings, etc., will be handled in a future mailing. Addresses for Submission ------------------------ Electronic Submission: AIHENP95@vaxpia.pi.infn.it Fax Submission: (39) (50) 880-317 in care of Bruce Denby Submission by Post: Bruce Denby INFN Sezione di Pisa Via Livornese 582/a 56010 San Piero a Grado (Pi) Italy ------------------------------ Subject: EuroCOLT95 EXTENDED DEADLINE Call for Papers From: agate!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!sun4nl!cwi.nl!paulv@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU (P. Vitanyi) Organization: CWI, Amsterdam Date: 06 Jul 1994 14:17:42 +0000 By popular demand we have extended the original deadline for paper submission from Sepember 1, 1994, to a firm deadline at September 21, 1994. Below the modified announcement. ******************************************************************* CALL FOR PAPERS---EuroCOLT '95 Second European Conference on Computational Learning Theory Barcelona, Spain March 13-15, 1995 The Second European Conference on Computational Learning Theory (EuroCOLT'95) will be held at the Universitat Polytecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, from Monday, March 13, through Wednesday, March 15, 1995. (The inaugural European conference on Computational Learning Theory was held 20--22 December 1993 at Royal Holloway, University of London.) The EuroCOLT 95 conference is sponsored by the EATCS, by the European Union through NeuroCOLT ESPRIT Working Group Nr. 8556, and by IFIP through SSGFCS WG 14.2 and SSGFCS WG 14.4. We invite papers in all areas that relate directly to the analysis of learning algorithms and the theory of machine learning, including artificial and biological neural networks, genetic and evolutionary algorithms, robotics, pattern recognition, inductive logic programming, inductive inference, information theory, decision theory, Bayesian/MDL estimation, statistical physics, and cryptography. We plan to include work in progress of both theoretical and experimental nature, with poster sessions to foster discussion, and authoritative invited lectures. We look forward to a lively, interdisciplinary meeting. Abstract Submission: Authors should submit thirteen copies (preferably two-sided copies) of an extended abstract to be received by Thursday, September 21, 1994, to Paul Vitanyi - EuroCOLT'95 CWI Kruislaan 413 1098 SJ Amsterdam The Netherlands An abstract must be received by September 21, 1994 (or postmarked September 14 and sent airmail, or sent overnight delivery on September 20). This deadline is FIRM! Papers that have appeared in journals or other conferences, or that are being submitted to other conferences, are not appropriate for submission to EuroCOLT. Authors of countries where it is difficult to duplicate manuscripts may submit a single copy or by email. Abstract Format: The abstract should consist of a cover page with title, authors' names, postal and e-mail addresses, and a 200- word summary. The body of the abstract should be no longer than 10 pages with roughly 35 lines/page in 12-point font. Papers deviating significantly from this length constraint will not be considered. The body should include a clear definition of the theoretical model used, an overview of the results, and some discussion of their significance, including comparison to other work. Proofs or proof sketches should be included in the technical section. Experimental results are welcome, but are expected to be supported by theoretical analysis. Notification: Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by a letter mailed on or before Monday, October 31, with possible earlier notification via e-mail. Final camera-ready papers will be due on Thursday, December 15. The proceedings will be published by Springer-Verlag, and will be available at the meeting. Program Chair: Paul Vitanyi (CWI, Amsterdam, Netherlands, e-mail paulv@cwi.nl). Conference and Local Arrangements Co-Chairs: Felipe Cucker (University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, e-mail cucker@upf.es) and Ricard Gavalda (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, e-mail gavalda@lsi.upc.es). Program Committee: M. Anthony (LSE, Univ. London, UK), E. Baum (NEC Research Inst., Princeton), N. Cesa-Bianchi (Univ. Milano, Italy), J. Koza (Stanford Univ, Palo Alto, USA), M. Li (Univ. Waterloo, Canada), S. Muggleton (Oxford University, UK), W. Maass (TU Graz, Austria), J. Rissanen (IBM Almaden, USA), H.-U. Simon (Univ. Dortmund, Germany),K. Yamanishi (NEC, Princeton, USA), L. Valiant (Harvard Univ, Cambridge, USA), P. Vitanyi (CWI/Univ. Amsterdam, Netherlands), R. Freivalds (Univ. Riga, Latvia) ------------------------------ Subject: CFP: SPIE Applications and Science of Artificial Neural Networks From: Dennis W. Ruck <druck@afit.af.mil> Date: Fri, 05 Aug 1994 09:00:01 -0400 - -------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement and Call for Papers for Applications and Science of Artificial Neural Networks VI - -------------------------------------------------------------- Conference Chairs: Steven K. Rogers, Dennis W. Ruck, Air Force Institute of Technology Program Committee: Stanley C. Ahalt, The Ohio State Univ.; James C. Bezdek, Univ. of West Florida; Joe R. Brown, Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp.; Lee A. Feldkamp, Ford Motor Co.; Michael Georgiopoulos, Univ. of Central Florida; Joydeep Ghosh, Univ. of Texas/Austin; Charles W. Glover, Oak Ridge National Lab.; John B. Hampshire, II, Jet Propulsion Lab.; Richard P. Lippmann, MIT Lincoln Lab.; Harley R. Myler, Univ. of Central Florida; Mary Lou Padgett, Auburn Univ.; Kevin L. Priddy, Accurate Automation Corp.; Gintaras V. Puskorius, Ford Motor Co.; Tariq Samad, Honeywell Inc.; Donald F. Specht, Lockheed Palo Alto Research Lab.; Gregory L. Tarr, Air Force Phillips Lab.; Gary Whittington, Univ. of Aberdeen (UK); Rodney G. Winter, Dept. of Defense The goal of this conference is to provide a forum for interaction between researchers and industrial/government agencies with information processing requirements. Session will concentrate on: * innovative applications of artificial neural networks to solve real-world problems * comparative performance in applications of target recognition, object recognition, speech processing, speaker identification, cochannel processing, signal processing in realistic environments, robotics, process control, and image processing * demonstrations of properties and limitations of existing or new artificial neural networks as shown by or related to an application * environments for artificial neural networks development and implementation with specific applications used to demonstrate features of the systems * hardware implementation technologies that are general purpose or application specific * knowledge acquisition and representation * biologically inspired visual representation techniques * decision support systems * artificial life * cognitive science * hybrid systems (fuzzy, neural, genetic) * neurobiology * optimization * sensation and perception * system identification * financial applications * time series analysis and prediction * pattern recognition * medical applications * intelligent control * robotics. - ------------------------------------------------------------------ General Information - ------------------------------------------------------------------ SPIE's International Symposium on Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Dual-Use Photonics 17-21 April 1995 Marriott's Orlando World Center Resort and Convention Center Orlando, Florida USA SPIE's 1995 Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Dual-Use Photonics Symposium will be held at: Marriott's Orlando World Center Hotel 8701 World Center Drive Orlando, Florida 32821-6398 Phone: 407/239-4200 or 800/621-0638 (outside Florida) Fax: 407/239-5958 Accommodations - -------------- SPIE will reserve a block of rooms for attendees at the Marriott Orlando World Center Hotel. Room rates at the Marriott will be $129 single and $142 double plus tax. Alternate hotels in the immediate area will also be available. Information concerning hotels and prices will be announced in the advance program. Advance Technical Program - ------------------------- The comprehensive Advance Technical Program for this symposium will list conferences, paper titles and authors in order of presentation, educational short courses schedule including course descriptions and instructor biographies, and an outline of all planned special events. Call SPIE at 206/676-3290 (Pacific Time) to request that a copy be sent to you when it becomes available in January 1995. Conference Registration - ----------------------- The following registration fees for SPIE's International Symposium on Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Dual-Use Photonics are preliminary and included to assist you in planning. Conference Fees without Proceedings Member Nonmember Attendee Full Conference.................$360.........$420 One day...................................160..........190 Author Full Conference*...................325..........385 Author One Day*...........................160..........190 Student....................................85...........95 * Author fee includes a proceedings Short Course Fees Member Nonmember Half-day course (3.5 hr).......$145.......$170 Full-day course (6.5 hr)........265........310 Two-day course (12 hr)..........485........570 Florida sales tax will be added to short course fees. How to Contact SPIE - ------------------- If you have further questions, or need assistance, please send a message to info-optolink-service@mom.spie.org. You will receive a response from an SPIE staff member. Join SPIE Today - --------------- Keep in touch with the dynamic world of optics and optoelectronics by becoming a member of SPIE. Full SPIE Membership Joining SPIE as a full member provides you with many benefits, including: * Voting privileges * Eligibility to hold SPIE office. * Subscription to OE Reports * Subscription to Optical Engineering, SPIE's monthly journal * Annual SPIE Member Guide * Full member discounts (~20%) on SPIE publications * Full member discounts (~15%) on SPIE conferences and short courses * Discounts on publications from other publishers as available * Member rates for SPIE-cosponsored technical events $85 in North America/$95 outside North America (Student Memberships and Associate Student Memberships available at reduced rates.) Working Group Membership - ------------------------ Working Groups are interactive networks that foster professional contacts and information flow among technically related individuals, groups, companies, and institutions in specific areas of technology. Individual Membership ($15) Group Memberships and Corporate Memberships are available. Contact SPIE for complete list of working groups and benefits. - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract Due Date: 19 September 1994 On-Site Proceedings Manuscript Due Date: 23 January 1995 Manuscript due date for on-site proceedings must be strictly observed. - ------------------------------------------------------------------ For a complete text of the Announcement and Call for Papers for SPIE's International Symposium on Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Dual-Use Photonics, contact SPIE at either the European Office, or International Headquarters addresses below. Contact addresses: SPIE in Europe: SPIE European Office c/o HIB-INFONET P.O. Box 4463 N-5028 Bergen, Norway Phone: 47 55 54 37 84 Fax: 47 55 96 21 75 E-mail: spie@hibinc.no SPIE International Headquarters P.O. Box 10 Bellingham, WA 98227-0010 USA Phone: 206/676-3290 Fax: 206/647-1445 E-mail: spie@spie.org Telnet/FTP: spie.org World Wide Web URL: http://www.spie.org - ------------------------------------------------------------------- SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering SPIE is a nonprofit society dedicated to advancing engineering and scientific applications of optical, electro-optical, and optoelectronic instrumentation, systems, and technology. Its members are scientists, engineers, and users interested in the reduction to practice of these technologies. SPIE provides the means for communicating new developments and applications to the scientific, engineering, and user communities through its publications, symposia, and short courses. SPIE is dedicated to bringing you quality electronic media and online services. - ------------------------------------------------------------------- - --- Dennis W. Ruck Air Force Institute of Technology d.ruck@ieee.org Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio ------------------------------ End of Neuron Digest [Volume 13 Issue 46] ***************************************** Received: from BUACCA by BUACCA.BU.EDU (Mailer R2.08 PTF009) with BSMTP id 1736; Sun, 04 Sep 94 18:24:59 EDT Received: from noc4.dccs.upenn.edu by BUACCA.BU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP R1.2.1) with TCP; Sun, 04 Sep 94 18:24:56 EDT Received: from CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU by noc4.dccs.upenn.edu id AA08916; Sun, 4 Sep 94 18:11:01 -0400 Return-Path: <marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Received: by cattell.psych.upenn.edu id AA21829; Sun, 4 Sep 94 17:15:24 EDT Posted-Date: Sun, 04 Sep 1994 17:13:46 EDT From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> To: Neuron-Distribution:; Subject: Neuron Digest V13 #47 (more conferences) Reply-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> X-Errors-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> Organization: University of Pennsylvania Date: Sun, 04 Sep 1994 17:13:46 EDT Message-Id: <21811.778713226@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Sender: marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu Neuron Digest Sunday, 4 Sep 1994 Volume 13 : Issue 47 Today's Topics: JCIS: Last Call for Papers IMTC95 call for papers Call for papers: European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design Send submissions, questions, address maintenance, and requests for old issues to "neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu". The ftp archives are available from psych.upenn.edu (130.91.68.31) in pub/Neuron-Digest or by sending a message to "archive-server@psych.upenn.edu". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: JCIS: Last Call for Papers From: georgiou@wiley.csusb.edu Date: Thu, 01 Sep 1994 02:00:01 +0800 JOINT CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SCIENCES Last Call for Papers (For submission of Neural Networks papers please see end of message for address. Deadline: September 10, 1994) ORGANIZERS Honorary Chairs Lotfi A. Zadeh & Azriel Rosenfeld Managing Chair of the Joint Conferences Paul P. Wang Dept. of Electrical Engineering Duke University Durham, NC 27708-0291 Tel: (919) 660 5271, 660-5259 Fax: (919) 660-5293, 684-4860 e-mail: ppw@ee.duke.edu Advisorv Board Nick Baker Earl Dowell Erol Gelenbe Stephen Grossberg Kaoru Hirota Abe Kandel George Klir Teuvo Kohonen Tosiyasu L. Kunii Jin-Cherng Lin E. Mamdani Xuan-Zhong Ni C.V Ramamoorthy John E.R Staddon Masaki Togai Victor Van Beuren Max Woodbury Stephen S. Yau Lotfi Zadeh H. Zimmerman Keynote Speakers Lotfi A. Zadeh & Stephen Grossberg Plenarv Speakers Suguru Arimoto Dennis Bahler James Bowen Abe Kandel George Klir Phillipe Smets John R. Rice l.B. Turksen Benjamin Wah Stephen S. Yau General Information The JOINT CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SCIENCES consists of two international conferences and one workshop. All interested attendees including researchers, organizers, speakers, exhibitors, students and other participants should register either in Plan A: 3rd International Conference on Fuzzy Theory and Technology or Plan B: First International Conference on Computer Theory & lnformatics and Workshop on Mobile Computing Svstems. Any participants can attend all the keynote speeches, plenary sessions, all parallel sessions and exhibits. The only difference is that all authors registered in Plan A will participate in Lotfi A. Zadeh BestPaper Competition. Plan B will have no best paper competition; at least for this year. In addition, each plan will publish its own proceeding. Tutorials Session A: Fuzzy Theory & Technology (Sunday, November 13, 1994, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm) 1. George Klir .................................Fuzzy Set and Logic 2. l. B. Turksen ................................Fuzzy Expert Systems 3. Jack Aldridge .......................................Fuzzy Control 4. Marcus Thint .......................Fuzzy Logic and NN Integration Session B: Computers (Sunday, November 13, 1994, 1:30pm- 6:30pm) 1. Richard Palmer ....................................Neural Network 2. Frank Y. Shih ................................Pattern Recognition 3. Patrick Wang ......Intelligent Pattern Recognition & Applications 4., 5. Ken W. White...............Success with Machine Vision I & II Time Schedule & Venue Tutorials ....................November 13, 1994 o 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Conferences .............November 14 - 16, 1994 o 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Venue........Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Pinehurst, NC, U.S.A. PARTICIPATION PLAN A: 3rd Annual Conference on Fuzzy Theory and Technology PROGRAM COMMITTEE Jack Aldridge Suguru Arimoto W Bandler P Bonnisone Bruno Bosacchi B Bouchon-Meunier J Buckley Dev Garg Rhett George George Georgiou I R Goodman Siegfried Gottwald Silvia Guiasu M M. Gupta Ralph Horvath D L Hung Timothy Jacobs Y.K Jani Joaquim Jorge Paul Kainen S.C. Kak Abe Kandel P Klement L J Kohout Vladik Kreinovlch N Kuroki Reza Langari Harry Hua Li Don Meyers C K Mitchell John Mordeson Akira Nakamura Kyung Whan Oh Maria Orlowska Robert M. Pap Arthur Rarner Elie Sanchez B Scwhott Shouyoe Shao Sujeet Shenoi Frank Shih H Allison Smith L M Sztandera Alade ToKuta R Tong I Turksen Guo Jun Wang Tom Whalen Edward K Wong T Yamakawa The conference will consist of both plenary sessions and contributory sessions, focusing on topics of critical interest and the direction of future research. Example topics include, but are not limited to the following: TOPICS: 3rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON FUZZY THEORY AND TECHNOLoGY o Fuzzy Mathematics o Basic Principles and Foundations of Fuzzy Logic o Qualitative and Approximate-Reasoning Modeling o Hardware Implementations of Fuzzy Logic Algorithms o Design . Analysis, and Synthesis of Fuzzy Logic Controllers o Learning and Acquisition of Approximate Models o Fuzzy Expert Systems o Neural Network Architectures o Artificially Intelligent Neural Networks o Artificial Life o Associative Memory o Computational Intelligence o Cognitive Science o Fuzzy Neural Systems o Relations between Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks o Theory of Evolutionary Computation o Efficiency/robustness comparisons with other direct search algorithms o Parallelcomputer:applications o Integration of Fuzzy Logic and Evolutionary Computing o Comparisons between different variants of evolutionary algorithms o Evolutionary Computation for neural networks o Fuzzy logic in Evolutionary algorithms o Neurocognition o Neurodynamics o Optirnization o Pattern Recognition o Learning and Memory o Machine Learning Applications o Implementations (electronic, Optical, biochips) o Intelligent Control APPLICATIONS OF THE TOPICS: o Hybrid Systems o Image Processing o Image Understanding o Pattern Recognition o Robotics and Automation o Intelligent Vehicle and Highway Systems o Virtual Reality o Tactile Sensors o Machine Vision o Motion Analysis o Nuro biology o Sensation and Perception o Sensorimotor Systems o Speech, Hearing and Language o Signal Processing o Time Series Analysis o Prediction o System ldentification o System Control o Intelligent Information Systems o Case-Based Reasoning o Decision Analysis o Databases and Information Retrieval o Dynamic Systems Modeling & Diagnosis o Electric & Nuclear Power Systems PARTICIPATION PLAN B: 1st Annual Computer Theory and Informatics Conference & Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems PROGRAM COMMITTEE: FIRST ANNUAL, COMPUTER & INFORMATICS Rafi Ahmed R Alonso Suguru Arimoto B. Badrinath C.R. Baker Martin Boogaard O Bukhres P Chrysantis Eliseo Clementini E.M. Ehlers Ahmed Elmagarmid K Ferentinos Godfrey Mohamed Gouda Albert G. Greensberg S Helal T Imielinski Subhash C Kak Abe Kandel Teuvo Kohomen Timo Koski Devendra Kumar Tosiyasu L Kunii Shahram Latifi Lin-shan Lee Mark Levene Jason Lin M i Lu Yanni Manolopoulos Jorge Muruzabal Sham B Navathe Sigeru Ornatu C V Ramamoorthy Hari N. Reddy John R Rice Abdellah Salhi Frank S.Shih Harpreet Singh Stanley Y W. Su Abdullah Uz Tansel Kishor Trivedi Millist Vincent Benjamin Wah Z.A Wahab Jun Wang Patrick Wang Edward K. Wong Lotfi A Zadeh TOPICS: 1st ANNUAL COMPUTER THEORY & INFORMATICS CONFERENCE The conference will consist of both plenary sessions and contributory sessions, focusing on topics of critical interest and the direction of future research. Example topics include, but are not limited to the following: o Computational Theory: Coding theory, automata, information theory, modern algebraic theory, measure theory, probability and statistics, and numerical methods o Design of Algorithms: algorithmic complexity, theory of algorithms, design, analyis and evaluation of efficient algorithms for engineering applications (such as computer-aided design, computational fluid dynamics, computer graphics, and virtual reality), combinatorics, scheduling theory, discrete optimization, data compression, and approximation theory o Software Design: Formal languages, theory and design of optimizing compilers (especially those for parallel and supercomputers), object-oriented programming, database theory and data organization, software design methodology, program verification, and software reliability. o Computer systems and architectures: parallel and distributed computing systems, high speed computer networks, theory and data orgarization, software design methodology, program verification, and software reliability. o Evaluation methods and tools: Performance evaluation methods, visualization tools, and simulation theory and methodology. TOPICS: WORKSHOP ON MOBILE COMPUTING SYSTEMS The workshop will focus on system support for mobile information and data access, to recognize the role of mobile computer systems in today's business and scientific communities. The workshop will be organized to gather leading researchers and practitioners in the field. We shall focus on issues related but not limited to: o Architectures for Mobile Computing Systems o Mobile ComputingTechnology o Wireless Communications o User lnterfaces in Palmtop Computing o Databases for Nomadic Computing o Transaction Models and Management o System Cornplexity, Integrity and Security o Legal/Social/Health Issues o Operating System Support o Battery Management o Nomadic Applications o Handheld Multimedia o Personai Communication Networks PROGRAM COMMITTEE: WORKSHOP ON MOBILE COMPUTING SYSTEMS R Alonso (Technology) B Badrinath (Query Processing) O Bukhres (Database Systems) P Chrysantis (Transactions) S Helal (Applications) T Imielinski (New Directions) Note: All Attendees must choose either Participation Plan A or Participation Plan B PUBLICATIONS The conference publishes two Proceedings on Summary; One entitled "Third International Conference on Fuzzy Theory and Technology" and the other entitled "First International Conference on Computer Theory and Informatics, and First Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems." Both proceedings will be made available on November 13,1994. A summary shall not exceed 4 pages of 10-point font, doublecolumn, single-spaced text, (1 page minimum) with figures and tables included. Any summary exceeding 4 pages will be charged $100 per additional page. Three copies of the summary are required by September 10, 1994. It is very important to mark "plan A" or "plan B" on your manuscript. The conference will make the choice for you if you forget to do so. Final version of the full length paper must be submitted by November 14, 1994. Four (4) copies of the full length paper shall be prepared according to the "Information for Authors" appearing at the back cover of Information Sciences, an International Journal (Elsevier Publishing Co.). A full paper shall not exceed 20 pages including figures and tables. All full papers will be reviewed by experts in their respective fields. Revised papers will be due on April 15, 1995. Accepted papers will appear in the hard-covered proceeding (book) with uniform typesetting to be published by a publisher (there will be two books published this year, one for each plan) or Information Sciences Journal (INS journal now has three publications: Informatics and Computer Science, Intelligent Systems, Applications). All fully registered conference attendees will receive a copy of proceeding (summary) on November 14, 1994; a free one-year subscription (paid by this conference) of Information Sciences Journal - Applications. Lastly, the right to purchase either or both hard-covered, deluxe, professional books at 1/2 price. The Title of the books are "Advances in Fuzzy Theory & Technology, Volume lll", "Advances in Computer Science and Informatics, Volume 1." Lotfi A. Zadeh "Best Paper Award" FT&T 1994 All technical papers subrnitted to FT & T, 1994 are automatically qualified as candidates for this award. The prize for this award is $2,500 plus hotel accommodations (traveling expenses excluded) at FT & T, 1995. The date for announcement of th best paper is May 30,1995. Oral presentation in person at FT & T, 1994, is required and an acceptance speech at FT & T, 1995 is also required. The evaluation committee for FT & T, 1994 consists of the following 10 members: Jack Aldridge B. Bouchon-Meunier George Klir l.R. Goodman John Mordeson Sujeet Shenoi H. Chris Tseng Frank Y. Shih Akira Nakamura Edward K. Wong I. B. Turksen. The selection of the top ten best papers will be decided by conference attendees and session chairs jointly. EXHIBITIONS JCIS '94 follows on last year's highly successful exhibits by some major publishers, most publishers, lead by Elsevier, will return. Intelligent Machines, Inc. will demonstrate their highly successful new software "O'inca"-a FL-NN, Fuzzy-Neuro Design Framework. Dr. Ken W. White of Ithaca, N.Y. will demonstrate his visual-sense systems. Virtus - a virtual reality company based in Cary, North Carolina has committed to participate. Negotiations are also underway with UNCVR research laboratory for its participation. This conference intends to develop "virtual reality" as one of the themes to benefit all attendees. Interested potential contributors should contact Dr. Paul P. Wang or Dr. Rhett T. George. Interested vendors should contact: Rhett George, E.E. Dept., Duke University Telephone: (919) 660-5242 Fax: (919) 660-5293 rtg@ee.duke.edu TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS The Travel Center of Durham, Inc. has been designated the official travel provider. Special domestic fares have been arranged and The Travel Center is prepared to book all flight travel. Domestic United States and Canada:1 - -800-334-1 085 International FAX: (919) 687-0903 HOTEL RESERVATIONS Pinehurst Resort & Country Club Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.A. This is the conference site and lodging. Group Reservation Request designed specifically for our conference. Very Special discount rates have been agreed upon. Daily Rates for Hotel: Single Occupancy - $122.00 Double Occupancy - $91.00 per person Daily Rates for Manor Inn: Single Occupancy - $108.00 Double Occupancy - $79.00/person (Rates are per person, per night and include accommodations, breakast and dinner daily.) Pinehurst Resort encompasses an elegant historic hotel (registered with Historic Hotels of America") with the best in accommcations, gourmet dining and modern meeting facilities. Our AAA Four Diamond and Mobil Four Star resort offers a wide range of activities including seven championship golf courses, tennis, waters sports, croquet and sport shooting. Please contact: JACKIE HAYTER Associate Director of Sales Pinehurst Resort and Country Club Carolina Vista P.O. Box 4000 Pinehurst, NC 28374-4000 (919) 295-1339 - (919) 295-8484 1-800-659-G0LF SPONSORS Machine Intelligence and Fuzzy Logic Laboratory o Department of Electrical Engineering, Duke University o Elsevier Science Inc. New York, N.Y. PARTICIPANTS IFSA, International Fuzzy Systems Association o Institute Of Information science, Academia Sinica. JCIS '94 REGISTRATION FEES & INFO. Up to 9/15/94 After 9/15/94 Full Registration $275.00 $395.00 Student Registration $85.00 $160.00 Tutorial w/ Conf_ Reg. $150.00 $200.00 Tutorial w/o Conf. Reg. $300.00 $500.00 Exhibit Booth Fee $400.00 $500.00 One Day Fee (no pre-reg. discount) $165.00 Full $80.00 Student Above fees applicable to both Plan A & Plan B FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Includes admission to all sessions, exhibit area, coffee, tea and soda A copy of conference proceedings (summany) at conference and one year subscnption of Information Sciences - Applications, An International Journal, published by Elsevier Publishing Co. In addition, the right to purchase the hard-cover deluxe books at 1/2 price. Banquets (November 14 & 15, 1994) are included through Hotel Registration. Tutorials are not included STUDENT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. For full-time students only. A letter from your department is required. You must present a current student I D with picture. A copy of Conference Proceedings (Summary) is included. Admission to all sessions, exhibit area, coffee, tea and soda. The nght to purchase the hard-cver deluxe books at 1/2 price Free Subscription of INS Journal - Applications is not included. TUTORIALS REGISTRATION: Any person can register for the Tutorials A copy of lecture notes for the oaurse registered is included. Coffee, tea and soda is included The summary and tree subscription to the INS journal is, however, not included. The right to purchase hard-cover deluxe books is included. VARIOUS CONFERENCE CONTACTS: LOCAL INFORMATlON Rhett T. George Dept. of Electrical Engineering Box 90291, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0291 e-mail: rtg@ee.duke.edu Tel. (919) 660-5228 TUTORIAL & CONFERENCE INFORMATION Paul P. Wang Kitahiro Kaneda e-mail: ppw@ee.duke.edu e-mail: hiro@ee.duke.edu Tel. (919) 660-5271, 660-5259 Tel. (919) 660-5233 Jerry C.Y. Tyan e-mail: ctyan@ee.duke.edu Tel. (919) 660-5233 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Neural Networks papers: Send summaries to George M. Georgiou Computer Science Department TEL: (909) 880-5332 California State University FAX: (909) 880-7004 5500 University Pkwy San Bernardino, CA 92407, USA georgiou@silicon.csci.csusb.edu Deadline: September 10, 1994 TeX/Latex or postcript by email is fine. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Subject: IMTC95 call for papers From: piuri@elet.polimi.it (Vincenzo Piuri) Date: Thu, 01 Sep 1994 20:39:28 +0200 1995 IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference - IMTC95 Waltham, Massachusetts - April 23-26, 1995 Call for Papers for the Special Session on Neural Technologies for Instrumentation and Measurement IMTC/95 is the annual technical conference of the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society. A wide range of topics are embraced by the 1995 edition, whose general theme is "Integrating Intelligent Instrumentation and Control". Papers are solicited on all aspects of the neural technologies concerning possible applications in instrumentation and measurement: in particular, the Special Session on Neural Technologies will be focused on theoretical, design and practical aspects of instrumentation, measurement and control techniques and applications and their integration into systems. Authors interested in the Special Session are requested to submit a one-page abstract to the Session Organizer, by September 10, 1994 (email submission is preferred, but also fax is accepted). Preliminary acceptance/rejection will be mailed by October 15, 1994; final acceptance will be mailed in January, 1995. Proceedings will be published by IEEE. Prof. Vincenzo Piuri Organizer of the Special Session on Neural Technologies Department of Electronics and Information Politecnico di Milano, Italy fax +39-2-2399-3411 email piuri@elet.polimi.it ------------------------------ Subject: Call for papers: European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design From: Okan K Ersoy <ersoy@ecn.purdue.edu> Date: Fri, 02 Sep 1994 12:51:55 -0500 ******************************************************************** * ECCTD '95 * * European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design * * 27 - 31 August 1995 * * Istanbul, Turkey * ******************************************************************** CALL FOR PAPERS Authors are invited to submit papers on the following topics: - - Novel Learning Algortihms - - Brain Modeling - - Novel transform techniques - -Novel results in applications such as signal/image processing and vision, communications, nonlinear system identification and prediction, and optimization -------------------------------------------------- I Authors' Schedule I I Submission of full papers 30 November 1994 I I Notification of acceptance 1 April 1995 I I Camera ready copy 15 May 1995 I -------------------------------------------------- Prospective authors should send six copies of their paper by 30 November 1994 to: Prof. Okan K. Ersoy Purdue University School of Electrical Engineering W. Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1285 USA For questions, etc. you can communicate by fax:1-317-494-644 phone:1-317-494-6162 email:ersoy@ecn.purdue.edu The cover sheet of the manuscript should include: 1) Title of the paper; 2) Author's name (s), address, affiliation and telephone; 3) Name, e-mail address, telephone and fax number of the author to contact for correspondence; 4) The technical area of the paper, and keywords. After notification of acceptance, the authors will be asked to prepare a four - page camera - ready manuscript to be included in the proceedings of the conference. Further details of the conference are provided below. ******************************************************************** * ECCTD '95 * * European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design * * 27 - 31 August 1995 * * Istanbul, Turkey * ******************************************************************** FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS The 12th European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, between 27-31 August 1995. The conference will focus on recent trends and advances on all aspects of Signal Processing and Circuits. The presentations will be made in the form of contributed and invited papers in regular or special sessions, student poster sessions and state-of-the-art talks by keynote speakers. Authors are invited to submit orginal technical papers describing novel research engineering developments in the following areas: CIRCUITS: Analog, digital and mixed integrated circuits; communication and microwave circuits; switched-capacitor networks; neural networks. SIGNALS: Analog and digital; adaptive signals; image, speech and bio- medical signal processing; multiresolution analysis; knowledge-based signal analysis. SYSTEMS: Analog, digital and hybrid systems; communication systems; VLSI and large scale systems; expert, discrete event, neural and fuzzy systems. MATHEMATICAL METHODS: Transform theory; linear and nonlinear system theory; fractals and caos; large scale and multidimensional system analysis; graph theory. COMPUTATIONAL METHODS: Analysis and design tools; simulation, modeling and emulation; fault analysis; neural, fuzzy and soft computing. -------------------------------------------------- I Authors' Schedule I I Submission of full papers 30 November 1994 I I Notification of acceptance 1 April 1995 I I Camera ready copy 15 May 1995 I -------------------------------------------------- Prospective authors should send six copies of their paper by 30 November 1994 to: ITU - ETA Vakfi (ECCTD - 95), P.K. 34 Ataturk Havalimani, 34831 Istanbul Turkey. The cover sheet of the manuscript should include: 1) Title of the paper; 2) Author's name (s), address, affiliation and telephone; 3) Name, e-mail address, telephone and fax number of the author to contact for correspondence; 4) The technical area of the paper, and keywords. After notification of acceptance, the authors will be asked to prepare a four - page camera - ready manuscript to be included in the proceedings of the conference. TUTORIALS The first day of the conference will be devoted to half or full day tutorials. Topics planned will include:Knowledge Based Signal Processing Applications of Artifical Neural Networks, Fractal Techniques for Image Compression, and other current subjects of interest. CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN Prof. Dr. Izzet Cem GOKNAR Istanbul Technical University Electrical and Electronic Eng. Faculty Maslak 80626, Istanbul, Turkey TECHNICAL PROGRAM CHAIRMAN Prof. Dr. Siddik YARMAN Istanbul University Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Eng. Avcilar 34850, Istanbul, Turkey SPECIAL SESSIONS AND TUTORIALS CHAIRMAN Prof. Dr. Kemal INAN Middle East Technical University Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Eng. 06531, Ankara, Turkey FINANCE CHAIRMAN Prof. Dr. Ergul AKCAKAYA Istanbul Technical University Electrical and Electronic Eng. Faculty Maslak 80626, Istanbul, Turkey PUBLICATIONS CHAIRMAN Prof. Dr. Bulent SANKUR Bogazici University Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Eng. Bebek 80815, Istanbul, Turkey PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN Prof. Dr. Yorgo ISTEFANOPULOS Bogazici University Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Eng. Bebek 80815, Istanbul, Turkey EXHIBITS CHAIRMAN Prof. Dr. Ahmet DERVISOGLU Istanbul Technical University Electrical and Electronic Eng. Faculty Maslak 80626, Istanbul, Turkey LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS CHAIRMAN Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cuneyt GUZELIS Istanbul Technical University Electrical and Electronic Eng. Faculty Maslak 80626, Istanbul, Turkey CORRESPONDENCE CHAIRMAN Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf LEBLEBICI Istanbul Technical University Electrical and Electronic Eng. Faculty Maslak 80626, Istanbul, Turkey STUDENTS ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN Assoc. Prof. Dr. Omer MORGUL Bilkent University Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Eng. Maltepe 06572, Ankara, Turkey SECRETARIAT ITU - ETA Vakfi P.K. 34 Ataturk Havalimani 34831 Istanbul, Turkey Tel: (90-212) 246 60 47 ext.12 Fax: (90-212) 240 13 49 ======================================================================== ------------------------------ End of Neuron Digest [Volume 13 Issue 47] ***************************************** Received: from BUACCA by BUACCA.BU.EDU (Mailer R2.08 PTF009) with BSMTP id 3431; Thu, 22 Sep 94 10:17:11 EDT Received: from noc4.dccs.upenn.edu by BUACCA.BU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP R1.2.1) with TCP; Thu, 22 Sep 94 10:17:07 EDT Received: from CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU by noc4.dccs.upenn.edu id AA18340; Thu, 22 Sep 94 09:50:35 -0400 Return-Path: <marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Received: by cattell.psych.upenn.edu id AA04507; Thu, 22 Sep 94 09:12:56 EDT Posted-Date: Thu, 22 Sep 1994 09:11:32 EDT From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> To: Neuron-Distribution:; Subject: Neuron Digest V14 #1 (Administrivia, questions, competition) Reply-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> X-Errors-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> Organization: University of Pennsylvania Date: Thu, 22 Sep 1994 09:11:32 EDT Message-Id: <4460.780239492@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Sender: marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu Neuron Digest Thursday, 22 Sep 1994 Volume 14 : Issue 1 Today's Topics: Administrivia - New Volume ANN_FOR_FAST_CLASSIFICATION Macintosh software?? ANN for credit card fraud detection? request for Neuron Digest John Szentagothai Stochastic resonance??? Neural data analysis -Pareto Chart System identification competition announcement *PR* Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks Short Course Send submissions, questions, address maintenance, and requests for old issues to "neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu". The ftp archives are available from psych.upenn.edu (130.91.68.31) in pub/Neuron-Digest or by sending a message to "archive-server@psych.upenn.edu". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Administrivia - New Volume From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator, Peter Marvit" <neuron@psych.upenn.edu> Date: Thu, 22 Sep 1994 00:24:40 -0400 Dear readers, As has been custom for many years now, September arbitrarily sees a new volume number for this Digest. This Digest started in December 1986 and has grown from a handful of interested folks to a mailing list of over 2300 addresses going to subscribers all over the world. Since Neuron Digest is sent to many redistribution points and is gatewayed to USENET, the actual readership is now quite huge. Its success is entirely due to you, the readers and subscribers who regularly submit messages ranging from speculative musings to intricate mathematical problems to conference and paper announcements. This Digest is for you, and (as the blurb goes) would be quite thin without your participation. A reminder: PLEASE send a message if you wish to be dropped from the list, or if your account is going to change or expire. This list generate an enormous number of bounced mailings which must be handled primarily manually. Sending me notice of changes or expirations saves me time and aggravation. Similarly, I will delete addresses which generate bounced mail, often without notice. Sorry, but I no longer have time to track down mailer problems. The Digest is sent out approximately every week, with similar messages grouped (e.g., jobs, conferences, papers, etc). If you do not receive anything for several weeks, you may have been dropped due to mailer problems at your end. Contact me to be added again. Welcome to another fine season. It promises to be quite full. -Peter : Peter Marvit, Neuron Digest Moderator <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> : : Courtesy of the Psychology Department, University of Pennsylvania : : 3815 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 w:215/573-3991 fax:215/898-7301 : ------------------------------ Subject: ANN_FOR_FAST_CLASSIFICATION From: tnn@vigyan.iisc.ernet.in Date: Thu, 18 Aug 1994 17:06:12 -0500 FROM:T.N.NAGABHUSHANA DEPT OF HVE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE BANGALORE INDIA 560 012. SIR, I NEEED SOME LATEST INFORMATION ON THE ARTIFICIAL NUERAL NETWORKS USED FOR ONLINE PATTERN CLASSIFICATION.I WISH TO USE IT FOR SOME REAL TIME APPLICATIONS.I WELCOME ANY INFO IN THIS MATTER. MY EMAIL ID IS: tnn@hve.iisc.ernet.in THANK YOU. T.N.NAGABHUSHANA ------------------------------ Subject: Macintosh software?? From: "Gliese" <Martin.Gliese@edi.ngate.uni-regensburg.de> Date: 19 Aug 1994 19:38:44 +0700 dear sirs, I am neurosurgeon in a german university and interested in neuronal nets for macintosh. please give me information about available software for mac's. thank you Dr. Gliese Uniklinik Regensburg, Germany, Neurochirurgie e-mail: martin.gliese@rz.uni-regensburg.de CompuServe: 100125,3101 ------------------------------ Subject: ANN for credit card fraud detection? From: seethap@ie.utoronto.ca (Paul Seethaler) Date: Tue, 23 Aug 1994 22:07:48 -0400 Hi there, I am quite new to this group, but have found some very interesting postings. I am doing some research in the application of neural networks to credit card fraud detection. I have been looking for papers, or other kinds of publications in that area, with limited success so far. I was wondering if I there is someone could give me some pointers, or could refer me to people who have interests in this specific area. Thanks in advance Paul Paul Seethaler University of Toronto 4 Taddle Creek Road Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A4 Canada (416) 978-0736 (416) 596-7247 ------------------------------ Subject: request for Neuron Digest From: sandhaus@rzserv.rz.Uni-Osnabrueck.DE (Christoph Sandhaus) Date: Wed, 24 Aug 1994 14:06:06 +0200 [[ Editor's Note: This request is a bit broad and ill-defined. However, in keeping with the liberal editorial policy, questions from people just starting out are welcome here. Of course, the more specific one's question, the better the answer. Nonetheless, could some kind reader suggest some starting points or resources for this seeker and other readers? -PM ]] Does anybody know where I can get general information about the use of neural networks for businesses? In which fields of business-management are neural nets already being used? All information besides pattern recognition and exchange rate forecasting would be interesting. I am a student who does some research in the field of neural nets and their use for enterprises. If You know anythingq about this area or know where I might get more information please E-mail to sandhaus@rzserv.rz.uni-osnabrueck.de. Thank You very much in advance Gregor Sandhaus ------------------------------ Subject: John Szentagothai From: "Michael A. Arbib" <arbib@pollux.usc.edu> Date: Mon, 12 Sep 1994 09:37:06 -0700 John Szentagothai, the neuroanatomist, died at his home in Budapest on the morning of Thursday, September 8th. He had arisen early to work on a book, taken breakfast, and then sat down before going in to the Institute - and died immediately. He was almost 82. Professor Szentagothai has played a leading role in neuroanatomy for many decades, having already established a strong reputation prior to World War II. In the years since then, he has been active in neuroscience in general, and in Hungarian science in particular where he created a strong, and international, school of Hungarian neuroanatomists, as well as serving as a vigorous president of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. His concern for his country continued with a recent term as member of the Hungarian parliament. Of his many contributions to neuroscience, perhaps two are best known to modelers - his 1969 book on "The Cerebellum as a Neuronal Machine" (with Eccles and Ito) inspired Marr and Albus and many other cerebellar modelers; his 1974/5 book on "Conceptual Models of Neural Organization", and related articles, did much to extend our view of the modular and columnar organization of the brain. His enthusiasm for exposition and his quest to understand the brain continued undiminished until the day he died. I am grateful that his voice was heard for so long, but saddened indeed that I shall not hear it again. Michael Arbib ------------------------------ Subject: Stochastic resonance??? From: dairw@bepc2.ihep.ac.cn Date: Wed, 14 Sep 1994 16:56:48 +0800 From: Dr. Fei Sha Dept. of Intelligent Systems / AI Lab Insitute of Automation Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100080, P.R. China Email: dairw@bepc2.ihep.ac.cn Dear Moderator, Would you please to send the following message to Neuron Digest Subscribers? Thank you very much for your working. - ----- My message-------- Recently, I have heard the words "stochastic resonance". I am very interested in the idea and its possible application in neuroscience and biophysics. I wonder if anyone familiar to the area could send me a message on (1)some review articles to start with, and (2)some researchers' email address or postal address. These researchers are Prof. A. R. Bulsara, Prof. A. J. Maren, Prof. G. Schmera, Prof. Andre Longtin, Prof. D.R. Chialvo, and Prof. Frank Moss. They have done excellent work in the field. I am also very pleased to welcome anyone to communicate with me on the topic. Thank you very much. Dr. Fei Sha Email address: dairw@bepc2.ihep.ac.cn - ---------------End of my message--------------------- ------------------------------ Subject: Neural data analysis -Pareto Chart From: Jens Erik Hoverby <dizjeh@hp3.cbs.dk> Date: Wed, 21 Sep 1994 11:38:26 +0200 Does anybody know of any way to produce a factor priority list (Pareto Chart) by the use of the Backpropagation algorithm? I have heard it should be possible. Mail or call me (+45) 38 15 27 80 Sincerely Yours Jens Erik Hoverby Copenhagen Business School Denmark ------------------------------ Subject: System identification competition announcement From: Jan Kreider <kreider@bechtel.Colorado.EDU> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 1994 14:21:38 -0600 Announcement of ***System Identification Competition*** Benchmark tests for estimation methods of thermal characteristics of buildings and building components. *Objective The objective of the benchmark is to set-up a comparison between alternative techniques and to clarify particular problems of system identification applied to the thermal performance of buildings. *Organisation J. Bloem, U. Norlen, EC - Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy H. Madsen, H. Melgaard, IMM TU of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark J. Kreider, JCEM, University of Colorado, U.S. *Active period of the competition : July 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994 *Introduction A wide range of system identification techniques is now being applied to the analysis problems involved with estimation of thermal properties of buildings and building components. Similar problems arise in most observational disciplines, including physics, biology, and economics. New commercially available software tools and special purpose computer programs promise to provide results that were unobtainable just a decade ago. Unfortunately, the realisation and evaluation of this promise has been hampered by the difficulty of making rigorous comparisons between competing techniques, particularly ones that come from different disciplines. This competition has been organised to help clarify the conflicting claims among many researchers who use and analyse building energy data and to foster contact among these persons and their institutions. The intent is not necessarily only to declare winners but rather to set up a format in which rigorous evaluations of techniques can be made. Because there are natural measures of performance, a rank-ordering will be given. In all cases, however, the goal is to collect and analyse quantitative results in order to understand similarities and differences among the approaches. At the close of the competition the performance of the techniques submitted will be compared. Those with the best results will be asked to write a scientific paper and will be invited for a presentation of the paper. There will be no monetary prizes. A symposium at the JRC Ispra, Northern Italy, has been scheduled for the Autumn 1995 to explore the results of the competition in formal papers. The competition, the overall results and papers on selected methods will published by the organisers in a book. Research on energy savings in buildings can be divided in three major areas: 1) building components, 2) test cells and unoccupied buildings in real climate and 3) occupied buildings. Three competitions are planned along this line of which the present competition concerned with building components will be the first one. The present competition is concerned with wall components and no solar radiation involved. Five different cases are provided for estimation and prediction. Four cases have been designed with wall components in order to test parameter estimation methods. Prediction tests are also included. Some of the dependent variable values will be withheld from the data set in these cases. Contestants are free to submit results from any number of cases. When the outcome of this first competition is positive a second competition is planned which concerns test cells and unoccupied buildings under real climate conditions (1995). A third competition concerns occupied buildings (1996). If there is sufficient interest, a network server may be set up to operate as an on-line archive of interesting data sets, programs, and comparisons among algorithms in the future. ***ACCESSING THE DATA The competition does not require advanced registration; there are two ways to enter: 1. by normal mail. Simply request the data by sending a letter. The data are available on diskettes (3.5-in size) in ASCII, IBM-PC format. (there is no charge for the data diskette). To receive the data, send the letter together with a self-addressed rigid envelope to : Joint Research Centre Institute of System Engineering and Informatics J.J. BLOEM, Building 45 I - 21020 Ispra (VA), ITALY 2. by E-mail. In that case just send an request for participation by E-mail to J. Kreider at the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0428, U.S. at the following E-mail address: jkreider@vaxf.colorado.edu Information how to obtain the necessary instructions and the required data series, using FTP, are forwarded to you by E-mail. Instructions on submitting a return disk with the analysis of the cases will be included in a README file. The disk will also include an entry form that each participant will need to complete and submit along with the results. ***FOR MORE INFORMATION Further questions about the competition should be directed to one of the following organisers: Joint Research Centre Institute for Systems Engineering and Informatics J.J. BLOEM Building 45 I - 21020 ISPRA (VA), Italy tel: +39 332 789842/789145 fax: +39 332 789992 E-mail: hans.bloem@cen.jrc.it Joint Center for Energy Management J. KREIDER Campus Box 428 University of Colorado Boulder, CO 80309-0428, U.S. tel: +303 492 3915 fax: +303 492 7317 E-mail: jkreider@vaxf.colorado.edu End of Announcement SysId Competition. ------------------------------ Subject: *PR* Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks Short Course From: "Fred Go" <fg10@COE-SERVE.GATECH.EDU> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 1994 14:51:29 -0500 *** PRESS RELEASE *** PRESS RELEASE *** PRESS RELEASE *** PRESS RELASE *** GEORGIA TECH presents F U Z Z Y L O G I C & N E U R A L N E T W O R K S: Theory and Applications November 16-18, 1994 Atlanta, Georgia ============================================================================ >> BENEFITS OF THE COURSE Improve your understanding of: * Intelligent systems * Neural Networks * Fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic * How to design a fuzzy logic controller * How to develop and apply performance metrics such as stability, robustness, etc. * How fuzzy logic control compares with conventional control techniques * The types of applications for which fuzzy logic & neural networks are best suited * Typical industrial applications of neural networks and fuzzy logic * Implementing fuzzy logic & neural networks algorithms ============================================================================ This intensive three day course is offered by the faculty and staff of the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering of the Georgia Institute of Technology in collaboration with the Rockwell International Corporation. The course begins with a review of intelligent approaches to modelling, control, and decision making. This introduction is followed by a rigorous treatment of neural networks from basic theoretic concepts to implementation tools and applications. Relevant topics in fuzzy sets, fuzzy operations and fuzzy logic are treated next before we proceed with an in-depth study of fuzzy logic modelling, control and optimization techniques. Emphasis is placed on a systematic and automated methodology to construct the fuzzy rule base that builds upon control theoretic concepts and an expert system paradigm. Implementation tools ranging from personal computers to fuzzy logic chips and commercial development boards are reviewed. Fuzzy logic and neural network applications in such diverse areas as consumer electronics, automotive engines, electronics manufacturing, textiles, aerospace industry, and business and finance are discussed. The neural-fuzzy connection is highlighted in which neural constructs are used to implement fuzzy reasoning algorithms. Software tools and simulations will be used to illustrate the ideas in each section of the course and course notes will be provided. ============================================================================= >> COURSE OUTLINE Introduction to Intelligent Systems Neural Networks Basic theoretic concepts Implementation tools Applications Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Logic Fuzzy operations Fuzzy inferencing Fuzzy Logic Control Heuristic methods Model based techniques A Systematic Automated Fuzzy Logic Control Design Methodology The phase portrait assignment algorithm Constructing the rule base: search procedure, clustering & fuzzy optimality Program description and documentation Performance Characteristics Stability Robustness Optimality Fuzzy Associative Memories Fuzzy neural nets Implementation Issues Software tools Fuzzy logic chips Fuzzy development boards Applications Automotive industry Electronics manufacturing Textiles Consumer electronics Pulp & paper industry Business & Finance Aerospace Demonstrations Hands-on experience in the design of simple neural networks and fuzzy logic routines ============================================================================ >> WHO SHOULD ATTEND The course is intended for engineers, scientists and managers who are interested in improving their understanding of these new and exciting technologies and exploring possible applications of fuzzy logic and neural network techniques to their own work environment. Attendees will be able to use available software tools for design and implementation of fuzzy logic control and neural network algorithms and to apply performance metrics to assess their effectiveness; they will be exposed to a broad range of applications and learn how to compare fuzzy logic and neural networks to other control methods. Dr. George Vachtsevanos, professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the course administrator. Dr. Vachtsevanos is directing the Intelligent Control Laboratory at Georgia Tech where he researches in fuzzy logic control, fault-tolerant control, fuzzy neural networks and sensor fusion. He is the associate director of the Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems program at Georgia Tech. His research activities in fuzzy logic control are sponsored by both industry and federal government agencies. He has authored or coauthored over 100 journal and conference papers. Dr. Vachtsevanos is a senior member of IEEE and a member of the Control Systems Society. He is the associate editor of the International Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems and a technical reviewer for NSF, DoE, and numerous technical journals. ============================================================================ New Features! * Learn How to Write Code for Fuzzy Logic Control & Neural Network Applications * Use Our Automatic Rule Generator for Your Own Application Environment * Implement Fuzzy Logic & Neural Network Code on Popular Processors * Learn How to Assess Controller Performance ============================================================================= >> Limited Enrollment So Register Early!! For more information on this course please contact the Georgia Tech Department of Continuing Education, 404.894.2547 or email your name and address to internet: <conted@gatech.edu> *********************** Fred Go Marketing Specialist Georgia Tech Continuing Education Ph: 404.894.8554 Fax: 404.853.0117 Internet: fredrick.go@conted.gatech.edu |-) ------------------------------ End of Neuron Digest [Volume 14 Issue 2] **************************************** Received: from BUACCA by BUACCA.BU.EDU (Mailer R2.08 PTF009) with BSMTP id 5426; Fri, 23 Sep 94 00:41:46 EDT Received: from noc4.dccs.upenn.edu by BUACCA.BU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP R1.2.1) with TCP; Fri, 23 Sep 94 00:41:44 EDT Received: from CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU by noc4.dccs.upenn.edu id AA24965; Fri, 23 Sep 94 00:40:45 -0400 Return-Path: <marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Received: by cattell.psych.upenn.edu id AA26507; Thu, 22 Sep 94 23:46:05 EDT Posted-Date: Thu, 22 Sep 1994 23:43:44 EDT From: "Neuron-Digest Moderator" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> To: Neuron-Distribution:; Subject: Neuron Digest V14 #2 (jobs, jobs, jobs) Reply-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@CATTELL.PSYCH.UPENN.EDU> X-Errors-To: "Neuron-Request" <neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu> Organization: University of Pennsylvania Date: Thu, 22 Sep 1994 23:43:44 EDT Message-Id: <26490.780291824@cattell.psych.upenn.edu> Sender: marvit@cattell.psych.upenn.edu Neuron Digest Thursday, 22 Sep 1994 Volume 14 : Issue 2 Today's Topics: Two Positions Available: Data Bases, Visualization, and Simulation for Brain Re Position Announcement Cognitive Science faculty job at Duke University Jobs Available Position available Position available Post Doc and Post Grad jobs ANN METHODOLOGIST POSITION Send submissions, questions, address maintenance, and requests for old issues to "neuron-request@psych.upenn.edu". The ftp archives are available from psych.upenn.edu (130.91.68.31) in pub/Neuron-Digest or by sending a message to "archive-server@psych.upenn.edu". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Two Positions Available: Data Bases, Visualization, and Simulation for Brain Research From: "Michael A. Arbib" <arbib@pollux.usc.edu> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 1994 16:32:28 -0700 Professors Michael Arbib (Director), Michel Baudry, Theodore Berger, Peter Danzig, Shahram Ghandeharizadeh, Scott Grafton, Dennis McLeod, Thomas McNeill, Larry Swanson, and Richard Thompson have secured a Program Project grant from the Human Brain Project (a consortium of federal agencies led by the National Institute of Mental Health) for a 5 year project, "Neural Plasticity: Data and Computational Structures", to be conducted at the University of Southern California. The Project will combine research on databases with the development of tools for database construction and data recovery from multiple databases, simulation tools, and visualization tools for both rat neuroanatomy and human brain imaging. These tools will be used to construct databases for research at USC and elsewhere on mechanisms of neural plasticity in basal ganglia, cerebellum, and hippocampus. The grant will also support a core of neuroscience research (both experimental and computational) linked to several ongoing research programs to explore how experiments can be enhanced when coupled to databases enriched with powerful tools for modeling and visualization. The project is a major expression of USC's approach to the study of the brain which locates neuroscience in the context of a broad interdisciplinary program in Neural, Informational, and Behavioral Sciences (NIBS). The grant provides funding for two computer professionals to help us develop a system integrating databases, discovery tools, visualization and simulation for neuroscience. The DATA DEVELOPER is to function as a "knowledge engineer" helping neuroscientists explicate data and system needs. Experience is required with WWW's httpd and Mosaic, UNIX, and Macintosh software. A background in neuroscience, while welcome, is not required. We do require proven communication skills and ability to analyze scientific data, with at least three years professional experience. The SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER must have at least three years experience programming and developing object-oriented databases, including UNIX, C++, and DBMS experience. Experience with graphics, simulation tools and Internet protocols would be welcome. We require demonstrated ability to package software for public distribution, using multiple platforms. Send CV, references, and letter addressing the above qualifications to Paulina Tagle, Center for Neural Engineering, USC, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2520; Fax (213) 740-5687 paulina@pollux.usc.edu. USC is an equal opportunity employer. ------------------------------ Subject: Position Announcement From: Phil Goodman <goodman@unr.edu> Date: Fri, 16 Sep 1994 11:09:41 -0700 ******* Preliminary Position Announcement ******* NEURAL NETWORK METHODOLOGIST -- VISITING or RESEARCH FACULTY MEMBER (Basic and Applied Research; 100% of Time Protected for Project-Related and Independent Research) Center for Biomedical Modeling Research University of Nevada, Reno The University of Nevada Center for Biomedical Modeling Research (CBMR), located at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe, is an interdisciplinary research project involving the Departments of Medicine, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. Under federal funding, CBMR faculty and collaborators apply neural network and advanced probabilistic/ statistical concepts to large health care databases. In particular, they are developing methods to: (1) improve the accuracy of predicting surgical mortality, (2) interpret nonlinearities and interactions among predictors, and (3) manage missing data. The CBMR seeks a PhD (or equivalent) methodologist trained in advanced artificial neural network theory, model generalization, probability and statistical theory, and C programming. This person will have major responsibility for the design of techniques that improve the ability of nonlinear models to generalize, and will supervise several C programmers to implement concepts into software (much of the resulting software will be freely distributed for use in many fields). Working knowledge of decision theory, Bayesian statistics, bootstrap, ROC analysis, or imputation of missing data is desirable. Starting date is November 15, with an expected duration of at least 2 years. Appointment possibilities include: * Research Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) * Visiting Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) (salary could be added to available sabbatical or other partial funding) Funding is also available for a graduate student to work under the faculty member, and possibly a post-doctoral position. The position will remain open until filled. The University of Nevada employs only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. AA-EOE. If interested, please send (by written, faxed, or plain-text electronic mail): a cover letter detailing your qualifications, and a resume that includes the names and phone numbers of three references. ______________________________________________________________________________ Philip H. Goodman, MD, MS E-mail: goodman@unr.edu Associate Professor of Medicine, Electrical Engineering, & Computer Science University of Nevada Center for Biomedical Modeling Research World-Wide Web: http://www.scs.unr.edu/~cbmr/ Washoe Medical Center, 77 Pringle Way, Reno, Nevada 89520 USA Voice: +1 702 328-4869 FAX: +1 702 328-4871 ______________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Subject: Cognitive Science faculty job at Duke University From: "Jonathan A. Marshall" <marshall@cs.unc.edu> Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 19:51:29 -0400 [Please reply to the address below, not to the poster.] - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: greg@psych.duke.edu (Gregory Lockhead) Subject: Cognitive Science faculty job at Duke University Duke University announces a tenure-track assistant professorship in Cognitive Science. Specialty areas to be considered include but are not limited to: attention, imagery, memory, motor control, and vision in humans. Some combination of computational, developmental, experimental, mathematical, or neuroscience perspectives is preferred. Send a letter of application and at least three letters of recommendation to: Cognitive Science Search Committee Department of Psychology: Experimental Duke University Durham, NC 27708, USA. Applications received by December 1, 1994 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Subject: Jobs Available From: Gareth <UBJTP69@CCS.BBK.AC.UK> Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 11:20:00 -0000 CENTRE FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE Birkbeck College University of London RESEARCH ASSISTANTS AND SYSTEMS MANAGER Applications are invited for four research and research-support positions in the Center for Speech and Language at Birkbeck College, to work on experimental and computational research into spoken language comprehension in normal and language-impaired populations, with Professors William Marslen-Wilson and Lorraine K. Tyler. All of these positions have a starting date of January 1st 1995, and three positions, funded by an MRC Programme Grant, are potentially five year appointments, to December 1999. The fourth position, funded by an ESRC project grant, is available for 3 years, until December 1997. Position 1: Research Assistant This position is to support current experimental and computational research into the representation and processing of lexical form, focussing on the phonological aspects of speech comprehension, and working with William Marslen-Wilson and Gareth Gaskell. Candidates should have a background in experimental psycholinguistics and linguistics. Experience in computational modelling using connectionist techniques would be an advantage. This MRC-funded position is available for five years from January 1995. Salary will be on the 1A scale (16075-19141 English pounds, inclusive of London Allowance). Position 2: Research Assistant This position is to support experimental research into language comprehension in normal and language-impaired populations, ranging from lexical access to syntactic parsing and semantic interpretation, and working primarily with Lorraine K. Tyler. Candidates should have a background in cognitive psychology and/or psycholinguistics, and clinical experience would be an advantage. This MRC-funded position is available for two years from January 1995, with a strong possibility of extension for a further three years. Salary will be on the 1A scale (16075-19141 English pounds, inclusive of London Allowance). Position 3: Research Assistant This position is to support computational and experimental research into the mental representation and processing of English inflectional and derivational morphology, working with William Marslen-Wilson and Mary Hare (at UCSD). Candidates should have a background in language and connectionism, with experience both of experimentation and modelling. This ESRC-funded post is available for three years from January 1995. Salary is expected to be on the 1A scale (16075-23087 English pounds, inclusive of London Allowance). Position 4: Half-time Systems Manager Applications are invited for a half-time post supporting the computing needs of the Centre for Speech and Language. Applicants should have experience working with UNIX/C systems and PC/Mac-based networks. As well as supporting the research centre's computer network, the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and possibly development of the experimental software used by the research group. An interest in Experimental Psychology would therefore be an advantage. The post would be suitable for someone wishing to pursue a part-time research degree within the research group or elsewhere in London. This MRC-funded position is tenable from January 1995, for up to five years. Salary is on the AR2 scale at 9570 English pounds, including London Allowance. To apply for any of these posts, send three copies of your CV, plus the names and addresses of 3 referees, to: Professor William Marslen- Wilson, Department of Psychology, Birkbeck College, Malet St., London WCIE 7HX. Fax: (44)-(0)71-631-6312. Email: ubjta38@cu.bbk.ac.uk. Please make clear which post you are applying for. Closing date for applications is October 14th, 1994 ------------------------------ Subject: Position available From: david field <david_field@qmrelay.mail.cornell.edu> Date: 19 Sep 1994 11:34:23 -0400 Subject: Time:3:39 PM OFFICE MEMO Position available Date:9/18/94 The following position will be available in 1995. Candidates with connectionist and computational approaches to cognitive phenomena are especially encouraged to apply. There is a possiblity that a second position in this area will also become available. ______________________________ Cognitive Psychologist Cornell University The Department of Psychology at Cornell University is considering candidates for a tenure-track assistant professorship in cognition. Areas of specialization include but are not limited to: memory, attention, language and speech processing, concepts, knowledge representation, reasoning, problem solving, judgment and decision making, perception, motor control and action. Researchers with computational, mathematical, developmental, cross-cultural, or neuroscience perspectives, among others are encouraged to apply. The position will begin in August, 1995. Review of applications will begin December 1, 1994. Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application that includes one or more key words indicating their specific area(s) of interest or specialization, curriculum vitae, reprints or preprints of completed research, and letters of recommendation sent directly from three referees to: Secretary, Cognitive Psychology Search Committee Department of Psychology, Uris Hall, Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-7601, USA. email: kas10@cornell.edu FAX: 607-255-8433 Voice: 607-255-6364 ------------------------------ Subject: Position available From: IDROR@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu Date: Tue, 20 Sep 1994 15:18:26 -0400 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY - MIAMI UNIVERSITY. The Department of Psychology at Miami University anticipates up to two tenure track positions in cognitive psychology, beginning August 1995. Areas of specialization is open, but applications with strong background in cognitive science and experience in computation modelling/cognitive simulations will be given special attention. Responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate teaching in the areas of cognitive science and quantitative methods, supervision of doctoral research, and continuing research in applicant's area of interest. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with training, research productivity, and experience. Applicant should submit a letter describing research and teaching interests and experience, a vita, representative reprints, and at least three letter of recommendation to Richard C. Sherman, Cognitive Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, Miami University, Oxford Ohio, 45056. Review of applications will begin January 2, 1995. Miami University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. ------------------------------ Subject: Post Doc and Post Grad jobs From: Martin Brown <mbrown@aeronautics.southampton.ac.uk> Date: Thu, 22 Sep 1994 17:33:16 -0000 Could you please post the following announcement on your list. Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Post-doctoral Research Fellow and PhD Research Studentship in Intelligent (Neurofuzzy based) State Estimation for Dynamic Processes Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow from researchers nearing or having completed PhD's in NeuroFuzzy Systems or Probability and Stochastic Processes or Advanced Control Theory or Approximation Theory for a 4 year EPSRC research grant on the development of a new theory of self-organising neuro-fuzzy state estimators. Salary will be within the ACRA range 13941-20953 UK pounds. Applications are also invited for a Research Studentship, tenable over 3 years, supported by a DRA funded research grant with particular reference to intelligent estimation and guidance problems. Support will be at the EPSRC studentship level with additional allowances (all educational fees are paid and a living allowance is provided). Informal enquiries for both posts and applications for the Research Studentship only should be directed to Professor C.J. Harris, Advanced Systems Research Group, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Southampton, England, Tel (0703) 592353, Fax (0703) 593058, email cjh@aero.soton.ac.uk Application forms for the Post-doctoral Research Assistant may be obtained from the Personnel Department (R/78), University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK. Telephone (0703) 592421. The closing data for the RETURN of completed application forms is 31st October, quoting reference number R/78. ------------------------------ Subject: ANN METHODOLOGIST POSITION From: goodman@unr.edu (Phil Goodman) Date: Thu, 22 Sep 1994 12:26:48 -0700 ******* Preliminary Position Announcement ******* NEURAL NETWORK METHODOLOGIST -- VISITING or RESEARCH FACULTY MEMBER (Basic and Applied Research; 100% of Time Protected for Project-Related and Independent Research) Center for Biomedical Modeling Research University of Nevada, Reno The University of Nevada Center for Biomedical Modeling Research (CBMR), located at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe, is an interdisciplinary research project involving the Departments of Medicine, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. Under federal funding, CBMR faculty and collaborators apply neural network and advanced probabilistic/ statistical concepts to large health care databases. In particular, they are developing methods to: (1) improve the accuracy of predicting surgical mortality, (2) interpret nonlinearities and interactions among predictors, and (3) manage missing data. The CBMR seeks a PhD (or equivalent) methodologist trained in advanced artificial neural network theory, model generalization, probability and statistical theory, and C programming. This person will have major responsibility for the design of techniques that improve the ability of nonlinear models to generalize, and will supervise several C programmers to implement concepts into software (much of the resulting software will be freely distributed for use in many fields). Working knowledge of decision theory, Bayesian statistics, bootstrap, ROC analysis, or imputation of missing data is desirable. Starting date is November 15, with an expected duration of at least 2 years. Appointment possibilities include: * Research Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) * Visiting Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) (salary could be added to available sabbatical or other partial funding) Funding is also available for a graduate student to work under the faculty member, and possibly a post-doctoral position. The position will remain open until filled. The University of Nevada employs only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. AA-EOE. If interested, please send (by written, faxed, or plain-text electronic mail): a cover letter detailing your qualifications, and a resume that includes the names and phone numbers of three references. ______________________________________________________________________________ Philip H. Goodman, MD, MS E-mail: goodman@unr.edu Associate Professor of Medicine, Electrical Engineering, & Computer Science University of Nevada Center for Biomedical Modeling Research World-Wide Web: http://www.scs.unr.edu/~cbmr/ Washoe Medical Center, 77 Pringle Way, Reno, Nevada 89520 USA Voice: +1 702 328-4869 FAX: +1 702 328-4871 ______________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ End of Neuron Digest [Volume 14 Issue 3] ****************************************