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Introduction
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This package contains a shell for neural networks real applications;it isn't
a demonstration software, it was used for artificial life studies.
NRLIB is a software library for multiple neural networks management.
In addition, an interactive program (NREBP) for create,load,compute and
train nets with EBP rule is provided.
NRLIB32 and NREBP32 are shareware programs. You can use them to test and
verify their functionality or for private or research use. For commercial
or company use register you using the form in last page of this file.
This software was developped in C language and is available for any
computer (already used on R6000 and VAX ); but in this package is provided
compiled version only for 286/486 PC systems.
This library provide 50 functions for manage multiple neural networks in C
programs. You mast include NRLIB32.H file in your program and link it with
NRLIB32.OBJ file to use these functions.
You can :
- Create in memory one or more nets (different too).
- Save and load all nets on/from a file
- Net compute (input propagate)
- Net train with EBP (Error Back Propagation)
or many other manipulations.
Each net can have any number of layers (to 100 layers).
Each layer can have any number of nodes.
Each node can have any number of links with others nodes.
The nodes have progressive number in a net.
You can choose a different activation function for each node.
There are 9 types of activation function: 5 defined and 4 for user definition.
For each node it's also possible to define another function named action,
which is called after the activation function.
Range of principals values:
- Net number 1 -- 1000 (in this release)
- Layer number 0 -- 99
- Node number 1 -- 7FFFFFFF (in hex)
Memory is dinamically allocated to according nets dimension and availability.
Files included in the package:
- README.TXT Abstract and orders details
- NRLIB32.H Include file for library use . Functions are described
like in a manual.
- NRLIB32.C Library source
- NRLIB32.OBJ Object file that you must link with your program (286 or better
and math. copr.) (large memory model)
- NREBP32.C Complete program (interactive) for EBP net use
- NREBP32.EXE (compiled)
- EXAMPLE1.C Example of NRLIB31 use (imitation metaphore)
- EXAMPLE2.C Example of NRLIB31 use (genetic algoritm)
- EXAMPLE1/2.EXE (compiled)
- NRLIB32.PS Nrlib description in postscript
- NRLIB32.TXT " in ASCII format (without figures)
- NETTRAIN.DAT Trainer file for XOR task
- NNETSINP.DAT Example of nets save file
- NNETXOR.DAT Example of nets save file (trained on XOR task)
Version 4 enhancements
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This version is already available ; for any request contact me .
Functions available increase to 59.
More complex logic structure is definable for a net.
With simple routines like "createnet", "compute", "learn" etc. , we can
manage net with memory contest layer or recursive layer.
Each layer can be linked with more layers (to 10) , no more with
following layer only.
Each layer can have a pointer to a layer that realize a memory contest.
Each layer can have a pointer to a layer that realize a duplicated layer.
Before starting compute phase , library routine, copies nodes status of a
layer to input buffer of the contest memory layer correspondent.
For layer duplicated , compute routine , copies nodes status of the layer
to the nodes status of layer duplicated at the same time when compute it.
NREBP program
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NREBP program is included in the package. This program is an interactive
software that allows us to create or load one or more nets and activate or
train them.
It has 3 way of using :
- like a filter
- interactive nets management
- batch train
For more details ask help typing : NREBP32 /h
Address
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For registration or any question contact me at
Daniele Denaro
Via Sergio Forti, 47
00144 ROMA (ITALY)
Tel. 39-6-5292189
Internet address:
Mail: daniele@caio.irmkant.rm.cnr.it
ftp anonymous : kant.irmkant.rm.cnr.it pub/source/nrlib
LICENSE REGISTRATION
1. Registration object.
Registration is related to software library for neural networks management
(and EBP companion program) in compiled object form for MS-DOS , and in
C source form for any computers.
2. License grant.
Registration grants to you a right to use this software in a single copy
on a single computer, to develop your software neural network based (or
for direct use of EBP companion program) for any use.
You can include this library in your programs without royaltyes.
3. Warranty.
Author warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance
with the accompanying written materials.
Author does not warrant that the software is error free.
No liability for any use.
4. Copyright.
The software is protected by international treaty provisions.
You acknowledge that no title to the intellectual property in the software
is transferred to you.
SOFTWARE COPIES AMOUNT
Version 3.2 C source ($10 per copy) __________ $_____________
(required only for commercial use)
Version 4.1 C source ($30 per copy) __________ $_____________
TOTAL $_____________
Name:_______________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________
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