Introduction to neural networks
A neural network is a system of hardware and/or software that is modeled on the operation of neurons in the human brain. The design behind neural networks is inspired by the human brain and its functionality. Let's understand the design of the human brain. The neuron is the basic working unit of the brain. It's a specialized cell that can transmit information to other nerve cells. The brain is made up of approximately 100,000,000,000 neurons. A neuron's main function is to process and transmit information.
Communication steps of a neuron
Neuron communication follows a four-step path:
- A neuron receives information from the external environment or from other neurons.
- The neuron integrates, or processes, the information from all of its input and determines whether to send an output signal. This integration takes place both in time (the duration of the input and the time between input) and space (across the surface of the neuron).
- The neuron propagates the signal...
