Introduction

The following sections are included:

• Motivation for ANNs

• ANN Definitions and Main Types

• Specific ANN Models

• ANN Black Box Model

• ANN Implementation

• When To Use an ANN

• How To Use an ANN

• General Applications

• Pattern Recognition Examples

  • Sheep Eating Phase Identification from Jaw Sounds

  • Particle Isolation in SEM Images

  • Oxalate Needle Detection in Microscope Images

• Function Mapping and Filtering Examples

  • Water Level from Resonant Sound Analysis

  • Nonlinear Signal Filtering

• Motor Control Example

• ANN Summary

• References