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Patent Title: Learning system with prototype replacement

Assignee: IBM
Patent Number: US5649070
Issue Date: 07-15-1997
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File Date:02-17-1995


Abstract: One or more sets of prototype descriptions for a number of classes of objects stored on a computer database are maintained. These prototypes are used as a basis for identifying the class of a presented object. A trainer determines when a new prototype is required to be added to the database based on current match results. This allows the system to be trained to recognize items in classes that deviate significantly from the items that were initially used to determine the classification rules. A determination is made about which prototypes can be deleted on the basis of their match histories. This allows the system to automatically optimize itself to work with a bounded collection of prototypes. In addition, it allows the system to track variations in class characteristics over time and adjust the corresponding set of prototypes appropriately.

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