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Based on combining neural network (NN) with fuzzy logical system (FLS), a new family of three-layer feedforward networks, called soft-competition basis function neural networks (SCBFs), is proposed under the framework of the counter-propagation (CP) network. The hidden layer of SCBFs is designed as competitive layer with soft competitive strategy. The output function of their hidden neuron is defined as basis function taking the form of fuzzy membership function. SCBFs possess the ability of functional approximation. They are fuzzy generalization of the CP network and functionally equivalent to TS-model of fuzzy logical system. Therefore, they can be regard as either a NN or a FLS. Their learning algorithms are also discussed in this paper. Finally, some experiments are given to test the performance of SCBFs.
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Zhang, Z., Zheng, N. & Wang, T. Fuzzy generalization of the counter-propagation neural network: a family of soft competitive basis function neural networks. Soft Computing 5, 440–450 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005000100128
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s005000100128