|
Archive-name: ai-faq/neural-nets/part6
Last-modified: 2002-03-28
URL: ftp://ftp.sas.com/pub/neural/FAQ6.html
Maintainer: saswss@unx.sas.com (Warren S. Sarle)
The copyright for the description of each product is held by the producer or
distributor of the product or whoever it was who supplied the description
for the FAQ, who by submitting it for the FAQ gives permission for the
description to be reproduced as part of the FAQ in any of the ways specified
in part 1 of the FAQ.
This is part 6 (of 7) of a monthly posting to the Usenet newsgroup
comp.ai.neural-nets. See the part 1 of this posting for full information
what it is all about.
========== Questions ==========
********************************
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Learning
Part 3: Generalization
Part 4: Books, data, etc.
Part 5: Free software
Part 6: Commercial software
Commercial software packages for NN simulation?
Part 7: Hardware and miscellaneous
Subject: Commercial software packages for NN
============================================
simulation?
===========
Since the FAQ maintainer works for a software company, he does not recommend
or evaluate software in the FAQ. The descriptions below are provided by the
developers or distributors of the software.
Note for future submissions: Please restrict product descriptions to a
maximum of 60 lines of 72 characters, in either plain-text format or,
preferably, HTML format. If you include the standard header (name, company,
address, etc.), you need not count the header in the 60 line maximum. Please
confine your HTML to features that are supported by primitive browsers,
especially NCSA Mosaic 2.0; avoid tables, for example--use <pre> instead.
Try to make the descriptions objective, and avoid making implicit or
explicit assertions about competing products, such as "Our product is the
*only* one that does so-and-so." The FAQ maintainer reserves the right to
remove excessive marketing hype and to edit submissions to conform to size
requirements; if he is in a good mood, he may also correct your spelling and
punctuation.
The following simulators are described below:
1. BrainMaker
2. SAS Enterprise Miner Software
3. NeuralWorks
4. MATLAB Neural Network Toolbox
5. Propagator
6. NeuroForecaster
7. Products of NESTOR, Inc.
8. Ward Systems Group (NeuroShell, etc.)
9. Neuralyst
10. Cortex-Pro
11. Partek
12. NeuroSolutions
13. Qnet For Windows Version 2.0
14. NeuroLab, A Neural Network Library
15. hav.Software: havBpNet++, havFmNet++, havBpNet:J
16. IBM Neural Network Utility
17. NeuroGenetic Optimizer (NGO) Version 2.0
18. WAND
19. The Dendronic Learning Engine
20. TDL v. 1.1 (Trans-Dimensional Learning)
21. NeurOn-Line
22. Neuframe
23. OWL Neural Network Library (TM)
24. Neural Connection
25. Pattern Recognition Workbench Expo/PRO/PRO+
26. PREVia
27. Trajan 2.1 Neural Network Simulator
28. DataEngine
29. Machine Consciousness Toolbox
30. Professional Basis of AI Backprop
31. STATISTICA: Neural Networks
32. Braincel (Excel add-in)
33. DESIRE/NEUNET
34. Viscovery SOMine
35. NeuNet Pro
36. Neuronics
37. RG Software
38. Cobalt A.I. Code Builder - Neural Network Edition
39. NEURO MODEL and GenOpt
See also
http://www.emsl.pnl.gov:2080/proj/neuron/neural/systems/software.html
1. BrainMaker
+++++++++++++
Product: BrainMaker, BrainMaker Pro
Company: California Scientific Software
Address: 10024 Newtown rd, Nevada City, CA, 95959 USA
Phone: 800 284-8112, 530 478 9040
Fax: 530 478 9041
URL: http://www.calsci.com/
Basic capabilities: train backprop neural nets
Operating system: Windows, Mac
System requirements:
Approx. price: $195, $795
BrainMaker Pro 3.7 (DOS/Windows) $795
Gennetic Training add-on $250
BrainMaker 3.7 (DOS/Windows/Mac) $195
Network Toolkit add-on $150
BrainMaker 3.7 Student version (quantity sales only, about $38 each)
BrainMaker Pro CNAPS Accelerator Board $8145
Introduction To Neural Networks book $30
30 day money back guarantee, and unlimited free technical support.
BrainMaker package includes:
The book Introduction to Neural Networks
BrainMaker Users Guide and reference manual
300 pages, fully indexed, with tutorials, and sample networks
Netmaker
Netmaker makes building and training Neural Networks easy, by
importing and automatically creating BrainMaker's Neural Network
files. Netmaker imports Lotus, Excel, dBase, and ASCII files.
BrainMaker
Full menu and dialog box interface, runs Backprop at 3,000,000 cps
on a 300Mhz Pentium II; 570,000,000 cps on CNAPS accelerator.
---Features ("P" means is available in professional version only):
MMX instruction set support for increased computation speed,
Pull-down Menus, Dialog Boxes, Programmable Output Files,
Editing in BrainMaker, Network Progress Display (P),
Fact Annotation, supports many printers, NetPlotter,
Graphics Built In (P), Dynamic Data Exchange (P),
Binary Data Mode, Batch Use Mode (P), EMS and XMS Memory (P),
Save Network Periodically, Fastest Algorithms,
512 Neurons per Layer (P: 32,000), up to 8 layers,
Specify Parameters by Layer (P), Recurrence Networks (P),
Prune Connections and Neurons (P), Add Hidden Neurons In Training,
Custom Neuron Functions, Testing While Training,
Stop training when...-function (P), Heavy Weights (P),
Hypersonic Training, Sensitivity Analysis (P), Neuron Sensitivity (P),
Global Network Analysis (P), Contour Analysis (P),
Data Correlator (P), Error Statistics Report,
Print or Edit Weight Matrices, Competitor (P), Run Time System (P),
Chip Support for Intel, American Neurologics, Micro Devices,
Genetic Training Option (P), NetMaker, NetChecker,
Shuffle, Data Import from Lotus, dBASE, Excel, ASCII, binary,
Finacial Data (P), Data Manipulation, Cyclic Analysis (P),
User's Guide quick start booklet,
Introduction to Neural Networks 324 pp book
2. SAS Enterprise Miner Software
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Product: SAS Enterprise Miner Solution
In USA: In Europe:
Company: SAS Institute, Inc. SAS Institute, European Office
Address: SAS Campus Drive Neuenheimer Landstrasse 28-30
Cary, NC 27513 P.O.Box 10 53 40
USA D-69043 Heidelberg
Germany
Phone: (919) 677-8000 (49) 6221 4160
Fax: (919) 677-4444 (49) 6221 474 850
URL: http://www.sas.com/
To find the addresses and telephone numbers of other SAS Institute
offices, including those outside the USA and Europe, connect your web
browser to http://www.sas.com/offices/intro.html.
Enterprise Miner is an integrated software product that provides an
end-to-end business solution for data mining based on SEMMA methodology
(Sample, Explore, Modify, Model, Assess). Statistical tools include
clustering, decision trees, linear and logistic regression, and neural
networks. Data preparation tools include outlier detection, variable
transformations, random sampling, and the partitioning of data sets (into
training, test, and validation data sets). Advanced visualization tools
enable you to quickly and easily examine large amounts of data in
multidimensional histograms, and to graphically compare modeling results.
The neural network tool includes multilayer perceptrons, radial basis
functions, statistical versions of counterpropagation and learning vector
quantization, a variety of built-in activation and error functions,
multiple hidden layers, direct input-output connections, categorical
variables, standardization of inputs and targets, and multiple
preliminary optimizations from random initial values to avoid local
minima. Training is done by powerful numerical optimization algorithms
instead of tedious backprop.
3. NeuralWorks
++++++++++++++
Product: NeuralWorks Professional II Plus
NeuralWorks Predict
Company: NeuralWare
Adress: 230 East Main Street
Suite 200
Carnegie, PA 15106-2700
Phone: (412) 278-6280
FAX: (412) 278-6289
Email: sales@neuralware.com
URL: http://www.neuralware.com/
NeuralWorks Professional II/PLUS is a comprehensive neural network
development environment. Professional II/PLUS is available for UNIX,
Linux, and Windows operating systems on a variety of hardware platforms;
data and network files are fully interchangeable. The Professional
II/PLUS package contains comprehensive documentation that addresses the
entire neural network development and deployment process, including a
tutorial, a guide to neural computing, standard and advanced reference
manuals, and platform-specific installation and user guides.
NeuralWare's proprietary InstaNet facility allows quick generation of a
neural network based on any one of 28 standard neural network
architectures described in neural network literature. After a network is
created, all parameters associated with it can be directly modified to
more closely reflect the problem domain. Professional II/PLUS includes
advanced features such as performance measure-based methods to inhibit
over-fitting; automatic optimization of hidden layer size and the ability
to prune hidden units; and an Explain facility that indicates which
network inputs most influence network outputs.
NeuralWorks Predict is an integrated tool for rapidly creating and
deploying prediction and classification applications. Predict combines
neural network technology with genetic algorithms, statistics, and fuzzy
logic to automatically find solutions for a wide range of problems.
Predict incorporates years of modeling and analysis experience gained
from working with customers faced with a wide variety of analysis and
interpretation problems.
Predict requires no prior knowledge of neural networks. With only minimal
user involvement it addresses the issues associated with building robust
models from available empirical data. Predict analyzes input data to
identify appropriate transforms, partitions the input data into training
and test sets, selects relevant input variables, and then constructs,
trains, and optimizes a neural network tailored to the problem. For
advanced users, Predict also offers direct access to all key training and
network parameters.
4. MATLAB Neural Network Toolbox
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Mathworks Inc.
3 Apple Hill Drive
Natck, MA 01760
Phone: 508-647-7000
Fax: 508-647-7001
URL: http://www.mathworks.com/products/neuralnet/
The Neural Network Toolbox is a powerful collection of MATLAB functions
for the design, training, and simulation of neural networks. It supports
a wide range of network architectures with an unlimited number of
processing elements and interconnections (up to operating system
constraints). Supported architectures and training methods include:
supervised training of feedforward networks using the perceptron learning
rule, Widrow-Hoff rule, several variations on backpropagation (including
the fast Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm), and radial basis networks;
supervised training of recurrent Elman networks; unsupervised training of
associative networks including competitive and feature map layers;
Kohonen networks, self-organizing maps, and learning vector quantization.
The Neural Network Toolbox contains a textbook-quality Users' Guide, uses
tutorials, reference materials and sample applications with code examples
to explain the design and use of each network architecture and paradigm.
The Toolbox is delivered as MATLAB M-files, enabling users to see the
algorithms and implementations, as well as to make changes or create new
functions to address a specific application.
5. Propagator
+++++++++++++
Contact: ARD Corporation,
9151 Rumsey Road, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
propagator@ard.com
Easy to use neural network training package. A GUI implementation of
backpropagation networks with five layers (32,000 nodes per layer).
Features dynamic performance graphs, training with a validation set,
and C/C++ source code generation.
For Sun (Solaris 1.x & 2.x, $499),
PC (Windows 3.x, $199)
Mac (System 7.x, $199)
Floating point coprocessor required, Educational Discount,
Money Back Guarantee, Muliti User Discount
See http://www.cs.umbc.edu/~zwa/Gator/Description.html
Windows Demo on:
nic.funet.fi /pub/msdos/windows/demo
oak.oakland.edu /pub/msdos/neural_nets
gatordem.zip pkzip 2.04g archive file
gatordem.txt readme text file
6. NeuroForecaster & VisuaData
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Product: NeuroForecaster(TM)/Genetica 4.1a
Contact: Accel Infotech (S) Pte Ltd
648 Geylang Road
Republic of Singapore 1438
Phone: +65-7446863, 3366997
Fax: +65-3362833
URL: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~midaz/
Neuroforecaster 4.1a for Windows is priced at US$1199 per single user
license. Please email accel@technet.sg for order form.
NeuroForecaster is a user-friendly ms-windows neural network program
specifically designed for building sophisticated and powerful forecasting
and decision-support systems (Time-Series Forecasting, Cross-Sectional
Classification, Indicator Analysis)
Features:
o GENETICA Net Builder Option for automatic network optimization
o 12 Neuro-Fuzzy Network Models
o Multitasking & Background Training Mode
o Unlimited Network Capacity
o Rescaled Range Analysis & Hurst Exponent to Unveil Hidden Market
o Cycles & Check for Predictability
o Correlation Analysis to Compute Correlation Factors to Analyze the
o Significance of Indicators
o Weight Histogram to Monitor the Progress of Learning
o Accumulated Error Analysis to Analyze the Strength of Input Indicators
The following example applications are included in the package:
o Credit Rating - for generating the credit rating of bank loan
applications.
o Stock market 6 monthly returns forecast
o Stock selection based on company ratios
o US$ to Deutschmark exchange rate forecast
o US$ to Yen exchange rate forecast
o US$ to SGD exchange rate forecast
o Property price valuation
o Chaos - Prediction of Mackey-Glass chaotic time series
o SineWave - For demonstrating the power of Rescaled Range Analysis and
significance of window size
Techniques Implemented:
o GENETICA Net Builder Option - network creation & optimization based on
Darwinian evolution theory
o Backprop Neural Networks - the most widely-used training algorithm
o Fastprop Neural Networks - speeds up training of large problems
o Radial Basis Function Networks - best for pattern classification
problems
o Neuro-Fuzzy Network
o Rescaled Range Analysis - computes Hurst exponents to unveil hidden
cycles & check for predictability
o Correlation Analysis - to identify significant input indicators
o
Companion Software - VisuaData for Windows A user-friendly data
management program designed for intelligent technical analysis. It reads
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
MetaStock, CSI, Computrac and various ASCII data file formats
directly, generates over 100 popular and new technical indicators and
buy/sell signals.
7. Products of NESTOR, Inc.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
530 Fifth Avenue;
New York, NY 10036; USA;
Tel.: 001-212-398-7955
URL: http://asweb.artsci.uc.edu/classics/nestor/nestor.html
Founders:
Dr. Leon Cooper (having a Nobel Prize) and Dr. Charles Elbaum
(Brown University).
Neural Network Models:
Adaptive shape and pattern recognition (Restricted Coulomb Energy - RCE)
developed by NESTOR is one of the most powerfull Neural Network Model
used in a later products.
The basis for NESTOR products is the Nestor Learning System - NLS. Later
are developed: Character Learning System - CLS and Image Learning System
- ILS. Nestor Development System - NDS is a development tool in
Standard C - a powerfull PC-Tool for simulation and development of
Neural Networks.
NLS is a multi-layer, feed forward system with low connectivity within
each layer and no relaxation procedure used for determining an output
response. This unique architecture allows the NLS to operate in real
time without the need for special computers or custom hardware.
NLS is composed of multiple neural networks, each specializing in a
subset of information about the input patterns. The NLS integrates the
responses of its several parallel networks to produce a system response.
Minimized connectivity within each layer results in rapid training and
efficient memory utilization- ideal for current VLSI technology. Intel
has made such a chip - NE1000.
8. Ward Systems Group (NeuroShell, etc.)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Product: NeuroShell Predictor, NeuroShell Classifier,
NeuroShell Run-Time Server, NeuroShell Trader,
NeuroShell Trader Professional, NeuroShell 2,
GeneHunter, NeuroShell Engine
Company: Ward Systems Group, Inc.
Address: Executive Park West
5 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
USA
Phone: 301 662-7950
FAX: 301 662-5666
Email: WardSystems@msn.com
URL: http://www.wardsystems.com
Ward Systems Group Product Descriptions:
o NeuroShell. Predictor - This product is used for forecasting and
estimating numeric amounts such as sales, prices, workload, level,
cost, scores, speed, capacity, etc. It contains two of our newest
algorithms (neural and genetic) with no parameters for you to have to
set. These are our most powerful networks. Reads and writes text
files.
o NeuroShell. Classifier - The NeuroShell Classifier solves
classification and categorization problems based on patterns learned
from historical data. The Classifier produces outputs that are the
probabilities of the input pattern belonging to each of several
categories. Examples of categories include {acidic, neutral,
alkaline}, {buy, sell, hold}, and {cancer, benign}. Like the
NeuroShell Predictor, it has the latest neural and genetic classifiers
with no parameters to set. These are our most powerful networks. It
also reads and writes text files.
o NeuroShell. Run-Time Server - The NeuroShell Run-Time Server allows
you to distribute networks created with the NeuroShell Predictor or
NeuroShell Classifier from either a simple interface, from your own
computer programs, or from Excel spreadsheets.
o NeuroShell Trader. - This is the complete product for anyone trading
stocks, bonds, futures, commodities, currencies, derivatives, etc. It
works the way you think and work: for example, it reads open, high,
low, close type price streams. It contains charting, indicators, the
latest neural nets, trading simulations, data downloading, and walk
forward testing, all seamlessly working together to make predictions
for you. The NeuroShell Trader contains our most powerful network
type.
o NeuroShell Trader. Professional - The Professional incorporates the
original Trader along with the ability to optimize systems with a
genetic algorithm even if they don't include neural nets! For example,
you can enter a traditional trading strategy (using crossovers and
breakouts) and then find optimal parameters for those crossovers and
breakouts. You can also use the optimizer to remove useless rules in
your trading strategy.
o NeuroShell. 2 - This is our classic general purpose system highly
suited to students and professors who are most comfortable with
traditional neural nets (not recommended for problem solving in a
business or scientific environment). It contains 16 traditional neural
network paradigms (algorithms) and combines ease of use and lots of
control over how the networks are trained. Parameter defaults make it
easy for you to get started, but provide generous flexibility and
control later for experimentation. Networks can either predict or
classify. Uses spreadsheet files, but can import other types. Runtime
facilities include a source code generator, and there are several
options for processing many nets, 3D graphics (response surfaces), and
financial or time series indicators. It does not contain our newest
network types that are in the NeuroShell Predictor, the NeuroShell
Classifier and the NeuroShell Trader.
o GeneHunter. - This is a genetic algorithm product designed for
optimizations like finding the best schedules, financial indicators,
mixes, model variables, locations, parameter settings, portfolios,
etc. More powerful than traditional optimization techniques, it
includes both an Excel spreadsheet add-in and a programmer's tool kit.
o NeuroShell. Engine - This is an Active X control that contains the
neural and genetic training methods that we have used ourselves in the
NeuroShell Predictor, the NeuroShell Classifier, and the NeuroShell
Trader. They are available to be integrated into your own computer
programs for both training and firing neural networks. The NeuroShell
Engine is only for the most serious neural network users, and only
those who are programmers or have programmers on staff.
Contact us for a free demo diskette and Consumer's Guide to Neural
Networks.
9. Neuralyst
++++++++++++
Product: Neuralyst Version 1.4;
Company: Cheshire Engineering Corporation;
Address: 650 Sierra Madre Villa, Suite 201, Pasedena CA 91107;
Phone: 818-351-0209;
Fax: 818-351-8645;
URL: http://www.cheshireeng.com/Neuralyst/
Basic capabilities: training of backpropogation neural nets. Operating
system: Windows or Macintosh running Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet.
Neuralyst is an add-in package for Excel. Approx. price: $195 for windows
or Mac.
10. Cortex-Pro
++++++++++++++
Cortex-Pro information is on WWW at:
http://www.reiss.demon.co.uk/webctx/intro.html.
You can download a working demo from there.
Contact: Michael Reiss ( http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk/~mreiss/mick.html)
email: <m.reiss@kcl.ac.uk>.
11. Partek
++++++++++
Partek is a young, growing company dedicated to providing our customers
with the best software and services for data analysis and modeling. We do
this by providing a combination of statistical analysis and modeling
techniques and modern tools such as neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic
algorithms, and data visualization. These powerful analytical tools are
delivered with high quality, state of the art software.
Please visit our home on the World Wide Web: www.partek.com
Partek Incorporated
5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63304
voice: 314-926-2329
fax: 314-441-6881
email: info@partek.com
http://www.partek.com/
12. NeuroSolutions v3.0
+++++++++++++++++++++++
Product: NeuroSolutions
Company: NeuroDimension, Inc.
Address: 1800 N. Main St., Suite D4
Gainesville FL, 32609
Phone: (800) 634-3327 or (352) 377-5144
FAX: (352) 377-9009
Email: info@nd.com
URL: http://www.nd.com/
Operating System: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000
Price: $195 - $1995 (educational discounts available)
NeuroSolutions is a highly graphical neural network development tool for
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000. This leading edge software combines a modular,
icon-based network design interface with an implementation of advanced
learning procedures, such as recurrent backpropagation, backpropagation
through time and genetic optimization. The result is a virtually
unconstrained environment for designing neural networks for research or
to solve real-world problems.
Download a free evaluation copy from http://www.nd.com/download.htm.
Topologies
----------
o Multilayer perceptrons (MLPs)
o Generalized Feedforward networks
o Modular networks
o Jordan-Elman networks
o Self-Organizing Feature Map (SOFM) networks
o Radial Basis Function (RBF) networks
o Time Delay Neural Networks (TDNN)
o Time-Lag Recurrent Networks (TLRN)
o Recurrent Networks (TLRN)
o General Regression Networks (GRNN)
o Probabilistic Networks (PNN)
o Neuro-Fuzzy Networks
o Support Vector Machines (SVM)
o User-defined network topologies
Learning Paradigms
------------------
o Backpropagation
o Recurrent Backpropagation
o Backpropagation through Time
o Conjugate Gradient Learning
o Unsupervised Learning
o Hebbian
o Oja's
o Sanger's
o Competitive
o Kohonen
Advanced Features
-----------------
o ANSI C++ Source Code Generation
o Customized Components through DLLs
o Genetic Optimization
o Microsoft Excel Add-in -- NeuroSolutions for Excel
o Visual Data Selection
o Data Preprocessing and Analysis
o Batch Training and Parameter Optimization
o Sensitivity Analysis
o Automated Report Generation
o DLL Generation Utility -- The Custom Solution Wizard
o Encapsulate any supervised NeuroSolutions NN into a Dynamic Link
Library (DLL)
o Use the DLL to embed a NN into your own Visual Basic, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Access or Visual C++ application
o Support for both Recall and Learning networks available
o Simple protocol for sending the input data and retrieving the
network response
o Comprehensive Macro Language
o Fully accessible from any OLE-compliant application, such as:
o Visual Basic
o Microsoft Excel
o Microsoft Access
13. Qnet For Windows Version 2.0
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Vesta Services, Inc.
1001 Green Bay Rd, Suite 196
Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (708) 446-1655
E-Mail: VestaServ@aol.com
Trial Version Available: http://www.qnetv2k.com/
Vesta Services announces Qnet for Windows Version 2.0. Qnet is an
advanced neural network modeling system that is ideal for developing and
implementing neural network solutions under Windows. The use of neural
network technology has grown rapidly over the past few years and is being
employed by an increasing number of disciplines to automate complex
decision making and problem solving tasks. Qnet Version 2 is a powerful,
32-bit, neural network development system for Windows NT, Windows 95 and
Windows 3.1/Win32s. In addition its development features, Qnet automates
access and use of Qnet neural networks under Windows.
Qnet neural networks have been successfully deployed to provide solutions
in finance, investing, marketing, science, engineering, medicine,
manufacturing, visual recognition... Qnet's 32-bit architecture and
high-speed training engine tackle problems of large scope and size. Qnet
also makes accessing this advanced technology easy. Qnet's neural network
setup dialogs guide users through the design process. Simple copy/paste
procedures can be used to transfer training data from other applications
directly to Qnet. Complete, interactive analysis is available during
training. Graphs monitor all key training information. Statistical checks
measure model quality. Automated testing is available for training
optimization. To implement trained neural networks, Qnet offers a variety
of choices. Qnet's built-in recall mode can process new cases through
trained neural networks. Qnet also includes a utility to automate access
and retrieval of solutions from other Windows applications. All popular
Windows spreadsheet and database applications can be setup to retrieve
Qnet solutions with the click of a button. Application developers are
provided with DLL access to Qnet neural networks and for complete
portability, ANSI C libraries are included to allow access from virtually
any platform.
Qnet for Windows is being offered at an introductory price of $199. It is
available immediately and may be purchased directly from Vesta Services.
Vesta Services may be reached at (voice) (708) 446-1655; (FAX) (708)
446-1674; (e-mail) VestaServ@aol.com; (mail) 1001 Green Bay Rd, #196,
Winnetka, IL 60093
14. NeuroLab, A Neural Network Library
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Contact: Mikuni Berkeley R & D Corporation; 4000 Lakeside Dr.; Richmond,
CA
Tel: 510-222-9880; Fax: 510-222-9884; e-mail: neurolab-info@mikuni.com
NeuroLab is a block-diagram-based neural network library for Extend
simulation software (developed by Imagine That, Inc.). The library aids
the understanding, designing and simulating of neural network systems.
The library consists of more than 70 functional blocks for artificial
neural network implementation and many example models in several
professional fields.The package provides icon-based functional blocks for
easy implementation of simulation models. Users click, drag and connect
blocks to construct a neural network and can specify network
parameters--such as back propagation methods, learning rates, initial
weights, and biases--in the dialog boxes of the functional blocks.
Users can modify blocks with the Extend model-simulation scripting
language, ModL, and can include compiled program modules written in other
languages using XCMD and XFCN (external command and external function)
interfaces and DLL (dynamic linking library) for Windows. The package
provides many kinds of output blocks to monitor neural network status in
real time using color displays and animation and includes special blocks
for control application fields. Educational blocks are also included for
people who are just beginning to learn about neural networks and their
applications.
The library features various types of neural networks --including
Hopfield, competitive, recurrent, Boltzmann machine, single/multilayer
feed-forward, perceptron, context, feature map, and counter-propagation--
and has several back-propagation options: momentum and normalized
methods, adaptive learning rate, and accumulated learning.
The package runs on Macintosh II or higher (FPU recommended) with system
6.0.7 or later and PC compatibles (486 or higher recommended) with
Windows 3.1 or later, and requires 4Mbytes of RAM. Models are
transferable between the two platforms. NeuroLab v1.2 costs US$495
(US$999 bundled with Extend v3.1). Educational and volume discounts are
available.
A free demo can be downloaded by ftp://ftp.mikuni.com/pub/ or
http://www.mikuni.com/. Orders, questions or suggestions can be sent by
e-mail to neurolab-info@mikuni.com.
15. hav.Software: havBpNet++, havFmNet++, havBpNet:J
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Names: havBpNet++
havFmNet++
havBpNet:J
Company: hav.Software
P.O. Box 354
Richmond, Tx. 77406-0354 - USA
Phone: (281) 341-5035
Email: hav@hav.com
Web: http://www.hav.com/
o havBpNet++ is a C++ class library that implements feedforward, simple
recurrent and random-ordered recurrent nets trained by
backpropagation. Used for both stand-alone and embedded network
training and consultation applications. A simple layer-based API,
along with no restrictions on layer-size or number of layers, makes it
easy to build standard 3-layer nets or much more complex multiple
sub-net topologies.
Supports all standard network parameters (learning-rate, momentum,
Cascade- coefficient, weight-decay, batch training, etc.). Includes 5
activation-functions (Linear, Logistic-sigmoid, Hyperbolic-tangent,
Sin and Hermite) and 3 error-functions (e^2, e^3, e^4). Also included
is a special scaling utility for data with large dynamic range.
Several data-handling classes are also included. These classes, while
not required, may be used to provide convenient containers for
training and consultation data. They also provide several
normalization/de-normalization methods.
havBpNet++ is delivered as fully documented source + 200 pg
User/Developer Manual. Includes a special DLL version. Includes
several example trainers and consulters with data sets. Also included
is a fully functioning copy of the havBpETT demo (with network-save
enabled).
NOTE: a freeware version (Save disabled) of the havBpETT demo may be
downloaded from the hav.Software home-page:
http://www.neosoft.com/~hav or by anonymous ftp from
ftp://ftp.neosoft.com/pub/users/h/hav/havBpETT/.
Platforms: Tested platforms include - PC (DOS, Windows-3.1, NT, Unix),
HP (HPux), SUN (Sun/OS), IBM (AIX), SGI (Irix).
Source and Network-save files portable across platforms.
Licensing: havBpNet++ is licensed by number of developers.
A license may be used to support development on any number
and types of cpu's.
No Royalties or other fees (except for OEM/Reseller)
Price: Individual $50.00 - one developer
Site $500.00 - multiple developers - one location
Corporate $1000.00 - multiple developers and locations
OEM/Reseller quoted individually
(by American Express, bank draft and approved company PO)
Media: 3.5-inch floppy - ascii format (except havBpETT which is in PC-exe
format).
o havFmNet++ is a C++ class library that implements Self-Organizing
Feature Map nets. Map-layers may be from 1 to any dimension.
havFmNet++ may be used for both stand-alone and embedded network
training and consultation applications. A simple Layer-based API,
along with no restrictions on layer-size or number of layers, makes it
easy to build single- layer nets or much more complex multiple-layer
topologies. havFmNet++ is fully compatible with havBpNet++ which may
be used for pre- and post- processing.
Supports all standard network parameters (learning-rate, momentum,
neighborhood, conscience, batch, etc.). Uses On-Center-Off-Surround
training controlled by a sombrero form of Kohonen's algorithm. Updates
are controllable by three neighborhood related parameters:
neighborhood-size, block-size and neighborhood-coefficient cutoff.
Also included is a special scaling utility for data with large dynamic
range.
Several data-handling classes are also included. These classes,
while not required, may be used to provide convenient containers for
training and consultation data. They also provide several
normalization/de-normalization methods.
havFmNet++ is delivered as fully documented source plus 200 pg
User/Developer Manual. Includes several example trainers and
consulters with data sets.
Platforms: Tested platforms include - PC (DOS, Windows-3.1, NT, Unix),
HP (HPux), SUN (Sun/OS), IBM (AIX), SGI (Irix).
Source and Network-save files portable across platforms.
Licensing: havFmNet++ is licensed by number of developers.
A license may be used
to support development on any number and types of cpu's.
No Royalties or other fees (possible exception for OEM).
Price: Individual $50.00 - one developer
Site $500.00 - multiple developers - one location
Corporate $1000.00 - multiple developers and locations
OEM/Reseller quoted individually
(by American Express, bank draft and approved company PO)
Media: 3.5-inch floppy - ascii format
o havBpNet:J is a Java class library that implements feedforward, simple
recurrent (sequential) and random-ordered recurrent nets trained by
backpropagation. Used for both stand-alone and embedded network
training and consultation applications and applets. A simple
layer-based API, along with no restrictions on layer-size or number of
layers, makes it easy to build standard 3-layer nets or much more
complex multiple sub-net topologies.
Supports all standard network parameters (learning-rate, momentum,
Cascade-coefficient, weight-decay, batch training, error threshold,
etc.). Includes 5 activation-functions (Linear, Logistic-sigmoid,
Hyperbolic-tangent, Sin and Hermite) and 3 error-functions (e^2, e^3,
e^4). Also included is a special scaling utility for data with large
dynamic range.
Several data-handling classes are also included. These classes, while
not required, may be used to provide convenient containers for
training and consultation data. They also provide several
normalization/de-normalization methods.
Platforms: Java Virtual Machines - 1.0 and later
Licensing: No Royalties or other fees (except for OEM/Reseller)
Price: Individual License is $55.00
Site, Corporate and OEM/Reseller also available
Media: Electronic distribution only.
16. IBM Neural Network Utility
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Product Name: IBM Neural Network Utility
Distributor: Contact a local reseller or call 1-800-IBM-CALL, Dept. SA045
to order.
Basic capabilities: The Neural Network Utility Family consists of six
products: client/server capable versions for OS/2, Windows, AIX, and
standalone versions for OS/2 and Windows. Applications built with NNU are
portable to any of the supported platforms regardless of the development
platform. NNU provides a powerful, easy to use, point-and-click graphical
development environment. Features include: data translation and scaling,
applicaton generation, multiple network models, and automated network
training. We also support fuzzy rule systems, which can be combined with
the neural networks. Once trained, our APIs allow you to embed your
network and/or rulebase into your own applications.
Operating Systems: OS/2, Windows, AIX, AS/400
System requirements: basic; request brochure for more details
Price: Prices start at $250
For product brochures, detailed pricing information, or any other
information, send a note to nninfo@vnet.ibm.com.
17. NeuroGenetic Optimizer (NGO) Version 2.0
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
BioComp's leading product is the NeuroGenetic Optimizer, or NGO. As the
name suggests, the NGO is a neural network development tool that uses
genetic algorithms to optimize the inputs and structure of a neural
network. Without the NGO, building neural networks can be tedious and
time consuming even for an expert. For example, in a relatively simple
neural network, the number of possible combination of inputs and neural
network structures can be easily over 100 billion. The difference between
an average network and an optimum network is substantial. The NGO
searches for optimal neural network solutions. See our web page at
http://www.bio-comp.com. for a demo that you can download and try out.
Our customers who have used other neural network development tools are
delighted with both the ease of use of the NGO and the quality to their
results.
BioComp Systems, Inc. introduced version 1.0 of the NGO in January of
1995 and now proudly announces version 2.0. With version 2.0, the NGO is
now equipped for predicting time-based information such as product sales,
financial markets and instruments, process faults, etc., in addition to
its current capabilities in functional modeling, classification, and
diagnosis.
While the NGO embodies sophisticated genetic algorithm search and neural
network modeling technology, it has a very easy to use GUI interface for
Microsoft Windows. You don't have to know or understand the underlying
technology to build highly effective financial models. On the other hand,
if you like to work with the technology, the NGO is highly configurable
to customize the NGO to your liking.
Key new features of the NGO include:
o Highly effective "Continuous Adaptive Time", Time Delay and lagged
input Back Propagation neural networks with optional recurrent
outputs, automatically competing and selected based on predictive
accuracy.
o Walk Forward Train/Test/Validation model evaluation for assuring model
robustness,
o Easy input data lagging for Back Propagation neural models,
o Neural transfer functions and techniques that assure proper
extrapolation of predicted variables to new highs,
o Confusion matrix viewing of Predicted vs. Desired results,
o Exportation of models to Excel 5.0 (Win 3.1) or Excel 7.0 (Win'95/NT)
through an optional Excel Add-In
o Five accuracies to choose from including; Relative Accuracy,
R-Squared, Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Square (RMS) Error and
Average Absolute error.
With version 2.0, the NGO is now available as a full 32 bit application
for Windows '95 and Windows NT to take advantage of the 32 bit preemptive
multitasking power of those platforms. A 16 bit version for Windows 3.1
is also available. Customized professional server based systems are also
available for high volume automated model generation and prediction.
Prices start at $195.
BioComp Systems, Inc.
Overlake Business Center
2871 152nd Avenue N.E.
Redmond, WA 98052, USA
1-800-716-6770 (US/Canada voice)=20 1-206-869-6770 (Local/Int'l voice)
1-206-869-6850 (Fax) http://www.bio-comp.com.
biocomp@biocomp.seanet.com 70673.1554@compuserve.com
18. WAND
++++++++
Weightless Neural Design system for Education and Industry.
Developed by Novel Technical Solutions in association with Imperial
College of Science, Technology and Medicine (London UK).
WAND introduces Weightless Neural Technology as applied to Image
Recognition.
It includes an automated image preparation package, a weightless neural
simulator and a comprehensive manual with hands-on tutorials.
Full information including a download demo can be obtained from:
http://www.sonnet.co.uk/nts/
To contact Novel Technical Solutions email: <neural@nts.sonnet.co.uk>.
19. The Dendronic Learning Engine
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Dendronic Learning Engine (DLE) Software Development Kit (SDK) allows
the user to easily program machine learning technology into high
performance applications. Application programming interfaces to C and C++
are provided. Supervised learning is supported, as well as the recently
developed reinforcement learning of value functions and Q-functions. Fast
evaluation on PC hardware is supported by ALN Decision Trees.
An ALN consists of linear functions with adaptable weights at the leaves
of a tree of maximum and minimum operators. The tree grows automatically
during training: a linear piece splits if its error is too high. The
function computed by an ALN is piecewise linear and continuous, and can
approximate any continuous function to any required accuracy. Statistics
are reported on the fit of each linear piece to test data.
The DLE has been very successful in predicting electrical power loads in
the Province of Alberta. The 24-hour ahead load for all of Alberta (using
seven weather regions) was predicted using a single ALN. Visit
http://www.dendronic.com/applications.htm to learn about other successful
applications to ATM communication systems, walking prostheses for persons
with incomplete spinal cord injury, and many other areas.
Operating Systems: Windows NT 4.0, 95 and higher.
Price: Prices for the SDK start at $3495 US for a single seat, and are
negotiable for embedded learning systems. A runtime non-learning system
can be distributed royalty-free.
The power of the DLE can be tried out using an interactive spreadsheet
program, ALNBench. ALNBench is free for research, education and
evaluation purposes. The program can be downloaded from
http://www.dendronic.com/beta.htm (Please note the installation key given
there!)
For further information please contact:
William W. Armstrong PhD, President
Dendronic Decisions Limited
3624 - 108 Street, NW
Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada T6J 1B4
Email: arms@dendronic.com
URL: http://www.dendronic.com/
Tel. +1 403 421 0800
(Note: The area code 403 changes to 780 after Jan. 25, 1999)
20. TDL v. 1.1 (Trans-Dimensional Learning)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Platform: Windows 3.*
Company: Universal Problem Solvers, Inc.
WWW-Site (UPSO): http://www.alberts.com/authorpages/00002375/prod_262.htm
or FTP-Site (FREE Demo only): ftp.coast.net, in Directory:
SimTel/win3/neurlnet, File: tdl11-1.zip and tdl11-2.zip
Cost of complete program: US$20 + (US$3 Shipping and Handling).
The purpose of TDL is to provide users of neural networks with a specific
platform to conduct pattern recognition tasks. The system allows for the
fast creation of automatically constructed neural networks. There is no
need to resort to manually creating neural networks and twiddling with
learning parameters. TDL's Wizard can help you optimize pattern
recognition accuracy. Besides allowing the application user to
automatically construct neural network for a given pattern recognition
task, the system supports trans-dimensional learning. Simply put, this
allows one to learn various tasks within a single network, which
otherwise differ in the number of input stimuli and output responses
utilized for describing them. With TDL it is possible to incrementally
learn various pattern recognition tasks within a single coherent neural
network structure. Furthermore, TDL supports the use of semi-weighted
neural networks, which represent a hybrid cross between standard weighted
neural networks and weightless multi-level threshold units. Combining
both can result in extremely compact network structures (i.e., reduction
in connections and hidden units), and improve predictive accuracy on yet
unseen patterns. Of course the user has the option to create networks
which only use standard weighted neurons.
System Highlights:
1. The user is in control of TDL's memory system (can decide how many
examples and neurons are allocated ; no more limitations, except for
your computers memory).
2. TDLs Wizard supports hassle-free development of neural networks, the
goal of course being optimization of predictive accuracy on unseen
patterns.
3. History option allows users to capture their favorite keystrokes and
save them. Easy recall for future use.
4. Provides symbolic interface which allows the user to create:Input and
output definition files, Pattern files, and Help files for objects
(i.e., inputs, input values, and outputs).
5. Supports categorization of inputs. This allows the user to readily
access inputs via a popup menu within the main TDL menu. The
hierarchical structure of the popup menu is under the full control of
the application developer (i. e., user).
6. Symbolic object manipulation tool: Allows the user to interactively
design the input/output structure of an application. The user can
create, delete, or modify inputs, outputs, input values, and
categories.
7. Supports Rule representation: (a) Extends standard Boolean operators
(i.e., and, or, not) to contain several quantifiers (i.e., atmost,
atleast, exactly, between). (b) Provides mechanisms for rule revision
(i.e., refinement) and extraction. (c) Allows partial rule
recognition. Supported are first- and best-fit.
8. Allows co-evolution of different subpopulations (based on type of
transfer function chosen for each subpopulation).
9. Provides three types of crossover operators: simple random, weighted
and blocked.
10. Supports both one-shot as well as multi-shot learning. Multi-shot
learning allows for the incremental acquisition of different data
sets. A single expert network is constructed, capable of recognizing
all the data sets supplied during learning. Quick context switching
between different domains is possible.
11. Three types of local learning rules are included: perceptron, delta
and fastprop.
12. Implements 7 types of unit transfer functions: simple threshold,
sigmoid, sigmoid-squash, n-level threshold, new n-level-threshold,
gaussian and linear.
13. Over a dozen statistics are collected during various batch training
sessions. These can be viewed using the chart option.
14. A 140+ page hypertext on-line help menu is available.
15. A DEMONSTRATION of TDL can be invoked when initially starting the
program.
21. NeurOn-Line
+++++++++++++++
Built on Gensym Corp.'s G2(r), Gensym's NeurOn-Line(r) is a graphical,
object-oriented software product that enables users to easily build
neural networks and integrate them into G2 applications. NeurOn-Line is
well suited for advanced control, data and sensor validation, pattern
recognition, fault classification, and multivariable quality control
applications. Gensym's NeurOn-Line provides neural net training and
on-line deployment in a single, consistent environment. NeurOn-Line's
visual programming environment provides pre-defined blocks of neural net
paradigms that have been extended with specific features for real-time
process control applications. These include: Backprop, Radial Basis
Function, Rho, and Autoassociative networks. For more information on
Gensym software, visit their home page at http://www.gensym.com.
22. Neuframe
++++++++++++
Product: Neuframe v.4 - ActiveX Components
Company: Neusciences
Address: Unit 2
Lulworth Business Centre
Totton
Southampton
UK
SO40 3WW
Phone: +44 023 80 664011
Email: sales@neusciences.com
URL: http://www.neusciences.com
Neuframe is an easy-to-use, visual, object-oriented approach to problem
solving, allowing the user to embed intelligent technologies within their
applications. Neuframe provides features that enable businesses to
investigate and apply Intelligence Technologies from an initial low cost
experimentation platform, through to the building of embedded
implementations using software components.
Includes:
o ODBC
o Data Pre-Processing
o Multi-Layered Perceptron
o Kohonen
o Kmeans
o Radial Basis Function
o Neuro-Fuzzy Logic
o Statistics and Graphics
o Code Extract and OLE for development use
Recommended Configuration - Windows 9X, NT4 or 2000, Pentium 200 with
64Mb Ram
Price: Commercial £1295 - Educational £777 (pounds sterling)
ActiveX Components
KMeans, Linear Regression, Data Encoder: Price £150 each (pounds
sterling)
Multi-Layered Perceptron, Radial Basis Function, Projection Pursuit
Regression, Kohonen: Price £350 each (pounds sterling)
23. OWL Neural Network Library (TM)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Product: OWL Neural Network Library (TM)
Company: HyperLogic Corporation
Address: PO Box 300010
Escondido, CA 92030
USA
Phone: +1 619-746-2765
Fax: +1 619-746-4089
Email: prodinfo@hyperlogic.com
URL: http://www.hyperlogic.com/owl.html
The OWL Neural Network Library provides a set of popular networks in the
form of a programming library for C or C++ software development. The
library is designed to support engineering applications as well as
academic research efforts.
A common programming interface allows consistent access to the various
paradigms. The programming environment consists of functions for
creating, deleting, training, running, saving, and restoring networks,
accessing node states and weights, randomizing weights, reporting the
complete network state in a printable ASCII form, and formatting detailed
error message strings.
The library includes 20 neural network paradigms, and facilitates the
construction of others by concatenation of simpler networks. Networks
included are:
o Adaptive Bidirectional Associative Memories (ABAM), including
stochastic versions (RABAM). Five paradigms in all.
o Discrete Bidirectional Associative Memory (BAM), with individual bias
weights for increased pattern capacity.
o Multi-layer Backpropagation with many user controls such as batching,
momentum, error propagation for network concatenation, and optional
computation of squared error. A compatible, non-learning integer
fixed-point version is included. Two paradigms in all.
o Nonadaptive Boltzmann Machine and Discrete Hopfield Circuit.
o "Brain-State-in-a-Box" autoassociator.
o Competitive Learning Networks: Classical, Differential, and
"Conscience" version. Three paradigms in all.
o Fuzzy Associative Memory (FAM).
o "Hamming Network", a binary nearest-neighbor classifier.
o Generic Inner Product Layer with user-defined signal function.
o "Outstar Layer" learns time-weighted averages. This network,
concatenated with Competitive Learning, yields the
"Counterpropagation" network.
o "Learning Logic" gradient descent network, due to David Parker.
o Temporal Access Memory, a unidirectional network useful for recalling
binary pattern sequences.
o Temporal Pattern Network, for learning time-sequenced binary patterns.
Supported Environments:
The object code version of OWL is provided on MS-DOS format diskettes
with object libraries and makefiles for both Borland and Microsoft C. An
included Windows DLL supports OWL development under Windows. The package
also includes Owgraphics, a mouseless graphical user interface support
library for DOS.
Both graphical and "stdio" example programs are included.
The Portable Source Code version of OWL compiles without change on many
hosts, including VAX, UINX, and Transputer. The source code package
includes the entire object-code package.
Price:
USA and Canada: (US) $295 object code, (US) $995 with source
Outside USA and Canada: (US) $350 object code, (US) $1050 with source
Shipping, taxes, duties, etc., are the responsibility of the customer.
24. Neural Connection
+++++++++++++++++++++
Product: Neural Connection
Company: SPSS Inc.
Address: 444 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-800-543-2185
1-312-329-3500 (U.S. and Canada)
Fax: 1-312-329-3668 (U.S. and Canada)
Email: sales@spss.com
URL: http://www.spss.com
SPSS has offices worldwide. For inquiries outside the U.S. and Canada,
please contact the U.S. office to locate the office nearest you.
Operating system : Microsoft Windows 3.1 (runs in Windows 95)
System requirements: 386 pc or better, 4 MB memory (8MB recommended), 4 MB
free hard disk space, VGA or SVGA monitor, Mouse or other pointing device,
Math coprocessor strongly recommended
Price: $995, academic discounts available
Description
Neural Connection is a graphical neural network tool which uses an
icon-based workspace for building models for prediction, classification,
time series forecasting and data segmentation. It includes extensive
data management capabilities so your data preparation is easily done
right within Neural Connection. Several output tools give you the
ability to explore your models thoroughly so you understand your
results.
Modeling and Forecasting tools
* 3 neural network tools: Multi-Layer Perceptron, Radial Basis Function,
Kohonen network
* 3 statistical analysis tools: Multiple linear regression, Closest
class means classifier, Principal component analysis
Data Management tools
* Filter tool: transformations, trimming, descriptive statistics,
select/deselect variables for analysis, histograms
* Time series window: single- or multi-step prediction, adjustable step
size
* Network combiner
* Simulator
* Split dataset: training, validation and test data
* Handles missing values
Output Options
* Text output: writes ASCII and SPSS (.sav) files, actual values,
probabilities, classification results table, network output
* Graphical output: 3-D contour plot, rotation capabilties, WhatIf? tool
includes interactive sensititivity plot, cross section, color contour
plot
* Time series plot
Production Tools
* Scripting language for batch jobs and interactive applications
* Scripting language for building applications
Documentation
* User s guide includes tutorial, operations and algorithms
* Guide to neural network applications
Example Applications
* Finance - predict account attrition
* Marketing - customer segmentation
* Medical - predict length of stay in hospital
* Consulting - forecast construction needs of federal court systems
* Utilities - predict number of service requests
* Sales - forecast product demand and sales
* Science - classify climate types
25. Pattern Recognition Workbench Expo/PRO/PRO+
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Name: Pattern Recognition Workbench Expo/PRO/PRO+
Company: Unica Technologies, Inc.
Address: 55 Old Bedford Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773 USA
Phone, Fax: (617) 259-5900, (617) 259-5901
Email: unica@unica-usa.com
Basic capabilities:
o Supported architectures and training methods include backpropagation,
radial basis functions, K nearest neighbors, Gaussian mixture, Nearest
cluster, K means clustering, logistic regression, and more.
o Experiment managers interactively control model development by
walking you through problem definition and set-up;
o Provides icon-based management of experiments and reports.
o Easily performs automated input feature selection searches and
automated algorithm parameter searches (using intelligent search
methods including genetic algorithms)
o Statistical model validation (cross-validation, bootstrap
validation, sliding-window validation).
o "Giga-spreadsheets" hold 16,000 columns by 16 million rows of data
each (254 billion cells)!
o Intelligent spreadsheet supports data preprocessing and manipulation
with over 100 built-in macro functions. Custom user functions can be
built to create a library of re-usable macro functions.
o C source code generation, DLLs, and real-time application linking via
DDE/OLE links.
o Interactive graphing and data visualization (line, histogram, 2D and
3D scatter graphs).
Operating system: Windows 3.1, WFW 3.11, Windows 95, Windows NT (16-
and 32-bit versions available)
System requirements: Intel 486+, 8+ MB memory, 5+ MB disk space
Approx. price: software starts at $995.00 (call for more info)
Solving Pattern Recognition Problems text book: $49.95
Money-back guarantee
Comments: Pattern Recognition Workbench (PRW) is a comprehensive
environment/tool for solving pattern recognition problems using neural
network, machine learning, and traditional statistical technologies. With
an intuitive, easy-to-use graphical interface, PRW has the flexibility to
address many applications. With features such as automated model
generation (via input feature selection and algorithm parameter
searches), experiment management, and statistical validation, PRW
provides all the necessary tools from formatting and preprocessing your
data to setting up, running, and evaluating experiments, to deploying
your solution. PRW's automated model generation capability can generate
literally hundreds of models, selecting the best ones from a thorough
search space, ultimately resulting in better solutions!
26. PREVia
++++++++++
PREVia is a simple Neural Network-based forecasting tool. The current
commercial version is available in French and English (the downloadable
version is in English). A working demo version of PREVia is available for
download at: http://www.elseware.fr/.
Introducing Previa
------------------
Based on a detailed analysis of the forecasting decision process, Previa
was jointly designed and implemented by experts in economics and finance,
and neural network systems specialists including both mathematicians and
computer scientists. Previa thus enables the experimentation, testing,
and validation of numerous models. In a few hours, the forecasting expert
can conduct a systematic experimentation, generate a study report, and
produce an operational forecasting model. The power of Previa stems from
the model type used, i.e., neural networks. Previa offers a wide range of
model types, hence allowing the user to create and test several
forecasting systems, and to assess each of them with the same set of
criteria. In this way, Previa offers a working environment where the user
can rationalise his or her decision process. The hardware requirements of
Previa are: an IBM-compatible PC with Windows 3.1 (c) or Windows95. For
the best performance, an Intel 486DX processor is recommended. Previa is
delivered as a shrink-wrapped application software, as well as a dynamic
link library (DLL) for the development of custom software. The DLL
contains all the necessary functions and data structures to manipulate
time series, neural networks, and associated algorithms. The DLL can also
be used to develop applications with Visual BasicTM. A partial list of
features:
* Definition of a forecast equation : *
Definition of the variable to forecast and explanatory variables.
Automatic harmonisation of the domains and periodicities involved in
the equation.
* Choice of a neuronal model associated with the forecasting equation : *
Automatic or manual definition of multi-layered architectures.
Temporal models with loop-backs of intermediate layers.
* Fine-tuning of a neuronal model by training *
Training by gradient back-propagation.
Automatic simplification of architectures.
Definition of training objectives by adaptation of the optimisation
criterion.
Definition of model form constraints.
Graphing of different error criteria.
* Analysis of a neuronal model: *
View of Hinton graph associated with each network layer.
Connection weight editing.
Calculation of sensitivity and elasticity of the variable to forecast,
in relation to the explanatory variables.
Calculation of the hidden series produced by the neural network.
* Neural Network-Based Forecasting *
Operational use of a neural network.
* Series Analysis *
Visualisation of a series curve. Editing of the series values.
Smoothing (simple, double, Holt & Winters)
Study of the predictability of a series (fractal dimension)
Comparison of two series. Visualisation of X-Y graphs.
27. Trajan 2.0 Neural Network Simulator
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Trajan Software Ltd,
Trajan House,
68 Lesbury Close,
Chester-le-Street,
Co. Durham,
DH2 3SR,
United Kingdom.
WWW: http://www.trajan-software.demon.co.uk
Email: andrew@trajan-software.demon.co.uk
Tel: +44 191 388 5737. (8:00-22:00 GMT).
Features.
=========
Trajan 2.1 Professional is a Windows-based Neural Network includes
support for a wide range of Neural Network types, training algorithms,
and graphical and statistical feedback on Neural Network performance.
Features include:
1. Full 32-bit power. Trajan 2.1 is available in a 32-bit version for
use on Windows 95 and Windows NT platforms, supporting
virtually-unlimited network sizes (available memory is a constraint).
A 16-bit version (network size limited to 8,192 units per layer) is
also available for use on Windows 3.1.
2. Network Architectures. Includes Support for Multilayer Perceptrons,
Kohonen networks, Radial Basis Functions, Linear models, Probabilistic
and Generalised Regression Neural Networks. Training algorithms
include the very fast, modern Levenburg-Marquardt and Conjugate
Gradient Descent algorithms, in addition to Back Propagation (with
time-dependent learning rate and momentum, shuffling and additive
noise), Quick Propagation and Delta-Bar-Delta for Multilayer
Perceptrons; K-Means, K-Nearest Neighbour and Pseudo-Inverse
techniques for Radial Basis Function networks, Principal Components
Analysis and specialised algorithms for Automatic Network Design and
Neuro-Genetic Input Selection. Error plotting, automatic cross
verification and a variety of stopping conditions are also included.
3. Custom Architectures. Trajan allows you to select special
Activation functions and Error functions; for example, to use Softmax
and Cross-entropy for Probability Estimation, or City-Block Error
function for reduced outlier-sensitivity. There are also facilities to
"splice" networks together and to delete layers from networks,
allowing you to rapidly create pre- and post-processing networks,
including Autoassociative Dimensionality Reduction networks.
4. Simple User Interface. Trajan's carefully-designed interface gives
you access to large amounts of information using Graphs, Bar Charts
and Datasheets. Trajan automatically calculates overall statistics on
the performance of networks in both classification and regression.
Virtually all information can be transferred via the Clipboard to
other Windows applications such as Spreadsheets.
5. Pre- and Post-processing. Trajan 2.1 supports a range of pre- and
post-processing options, including Minimax scaling, Winner-takes-all,
Unit-Sum and Unit-Length vector. Trajan also assigns classifications
based on user-specified Accept and Reject thresholds.
6. Embedded Use. The Trajan Dynamic Link Library gives full
programmatic access to Trajan's facilities, including network
creation, editing and training. Trajan 2.1 come complete with sample
applications written in 'C' and Visual Basic.
There is also a demonstration version of the Software available; please
download this to check whether Trajan 2.1 fulfils your needs.
28. DataEngine
++++++++++++++
Product: DataEngine, DataEngine ADL, DataEngine V.i
Company: MIT GmbH
Address: Promenade 9
52076 Aachen
Germany
Phone: +49 2408 94580
Fax: +49 2408 94582
EMail: mailto:info@mitgmbh.de
URL: http://www.mitgmbh.de
DataEngine is a software tool for data analysis implementing
Fuzzy Rule Based Systems, Fuzzy Cluster Methods, Neural Networks,
and Neural-Fuzzy Systems in combination with conventional methods
of mathematics, statistics, and signal processing.
DataEngine ADL enables you to integrate classifiers or controllers
developed with DataEngine into your own software environment. It
is offered as a DLL for MS/Windows or as a C++ library for various
platforms and compilers.
DataEngine V.i is an add-on tool for LabView (TM) that enables you
to integrate Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks into LabView through
virtual instruments to build systems for data analysis as well as
for Fuzzy Control tasks.
29. Machine Consciousness Toolbox
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Can a machine help you understand the mechanisms of consciousness?
A visual, interactive application for investigating artificial
consciousness as inspired by the biological brain.
Free, fully functional, introductory version with user manual and
tutorials to download.
Based on the MAGNUS neural architecture developed at Imperial College,
London, UK.
Developed by Novel Technical Solutions.
Full information and download from: http://www.sonnet.co.uk/nts
[Note from FAQ maintainer: While this product explores some of the
prerequisites of consciousness in an interesting way, it does not deal
with deeper philosophical issues such as qualia.]
30. Professional Basis of AI Backprop
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Backprop, rprop, quickprop, delta-bar-delta, supersab, recurrent networks
for Windows 95 and Unix/Tcl/Tk. Includes C++ source, examples, hypertext
documentation and the ability to use trained networks in C++ programs.
$30 for regular people and $200 for businesses and government agencies.
For details see: http://www.dontveter.com/probp/probp.html or
http://www.unidial.com/~drt/probp/probp.html
Questions to: Don Tveter, don@dontveter.com
31. STATISTICA: Neural Networks
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Product: STATISTICA: Neural Networks version 4.0
Company: StatSoft, Inc.
Address: 2300 E. 14th St.
Tulsa, OK 74104
USA
Phone: (918) 749-1119
Fax: (918) 749-2217
Email: info@statsoft.com
URL: http://www.statsoft.com/
STATISTICA Neural Networks is a comprehensive application capable of
designing a wide range of neural network architectures, employing both
widely-used and highly-specialized training algorithms. STATISTICA Neural
Networks was developed by StatSoft, Inc., the makers of STATISTICA
software, and is available and supported through a world-wide network of
StatSoft subsidiaries.
The current version STATISTICA Neural Networks 4.0 offers features such
as sophisticated training algorithms, an Intelligent Problem Solver that
walks the user step-by-step through the analysis, a Neuro-Genetic Input
Selection facility, a large selection of supplementary graphs and
statistics (e.g., ROC, Response Surfaces, Sensitivity Analysis,
Regression and Classification statistics), complete support for API
(Application Programming Interface), and the ability to interface with
STATISTICA data files and graphs.
STATISTICA Neural Networks includes traditional learning algorithms, such
as back propagation and sophisticated training algorithms such as
Conjugate Gradient Descent and Levenberg-Marquardt iterative procedures.
Typically, choosing the right architecture of a neural network is a
difficult and time-consuming "trial and error" process, but STATISTICA
Neural Networks specifically does this for the user. STATISTICA Neural
Networks features an Intelligent Problem Solver that utilizes heuristics
and sophisticated optimization strategies to determine the best network
architecture and walks the user step-by-step through the analysis. The
Intelligent Problem Solver compares different network types (including
Linear, Radial Basis Function, Multilayer Perceptron, and Bayesian
networks), determines the number of hidden units, and chooses the
Smoothing factor for Radial Basis Function networks.
The process of obtaining the right input variables in exploratory data
analysis -- typically the case when neural networks are used -- also is
facilitated by STATISTICA Neural Networks. Neuro-Genetic Input Selection
procedures aid in determining the input variables that should be used in
training the network. It uses an optimization strategy to compare the
possible combinations of input variables to determine which set is most
effective. STATISTICA Neural Networks offers complete API support so
advanced users (or designers of corporate "knowledge seeking" or "data
mining" systems) may be able to integrate the advanced computational
engines of the Neural Networks module into their custom applications.
STATISTICA Neural Networks can be used as a stand-alone application or
can interface directly with STATISTICA. It reads and writes STATISTICA
data files and graphs.
32. Braincel (Excel add-in)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Product: Braincel
Company: Promised Land Technologies
Address: 195 Church Street 11th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
USA
Phone: (800) 243-1806 (Outside USA: (203) 562-7335)
Fax: (203) 624-0655
Email: gideon@miracle.net
URL: http://www.promland.com/
also see http://www.jurikres.com/catalog/ms_bcel.htm
Braincel is an add-in to Excel using a training method called
backpercolation.
33. DESIRE/NEUNET
+++++++++++++++++
Product: DESIRE/NEUNET
Company: G.A. and T.M. Korn Industrial Consultants
Address: 7750 South Lakeshore Road, # 15
Chelan, WA 98816
USA
Phone: (509) 687-3390
Email: gatmkorn@aol.com
URL: http://members.aol.com/gatmkorn
Price: $ 775 (PC)
$ 2700 (SPARCstation)
$ 1800 (SPARCstation/educational)
Free educational version
DESIRE (Direct Executing SImulation in REal time) is a completely
interactive system for dynamic-system simulation (up to 6,000
differential equations plus up to 20,000 difference equations in scalar
or matrix form; 13 integration rules) for control, aerospace, and
chemical engineering, physiological modeling, and ecology. Easy
programming of multirun studies (statistics, optimization). Complex
frequency-response plots, fast Fourier transforms, screen editor,
connection to database program.
DESIRE/NEUNET adds interactive neural-network simulation (to 20,000
interconnections) and fuzzy logic. Simulates complete dynamic systems
controlled by neural networks and/or fuzzy logic. Users can develop their
own neural networks using an easily readable matrix notation, as in:
VECTOR layer2= tanh(W * layer1 + bias)
Over 200 examples include:
o backpropagation, creeping random search
o Hopfield networks, bidirectional associative memories
o perceptrons, transversal filters and predictors
o competitive learning, counterpropagation
o very fast emulation of adaptive resonance
o simulates fuzzy-logic control and radial-basis functions
SCREEN-EDITED PROGRAMS RUN IMMEDIATELY AT HIGH SPEED
Package includes 2 textbooks by G.A. Korn: "Neural Networks and
Fuzzy-logic Control on Personal Computers and Workstations" (MIT Press,
1995), and "Interactive Dynamic-system Simulatiuon under Windows 95 and
NT" (Gordon and Breach, 1998). Please see our Web site for complete
tables of contents of books, screen shots, list of users:
http://members.aol.com/gatmkorn
Complete educational versions of DESIRE/NEUNET for Windows 95 and NT can
now be downloaded FREE as a .zip file which you un-zip to get an
automatic INSTALLSHIELD installation program. The educational version is
identical to our full industrial version except for smaller data areas (6
instead of 6000 differential equations, smaller neural networks). It will
run most examples from both textbooks.
34. Viscovery SOMine
++++++++++++++++++++
Product: Viscovery SOMine
Company: eudaptics software gmbh
Address: Helferstorferstr. 5/8
A-1010 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Phone: (+43 1) 532 05 70
Fax: (+43 1) 532 05 70 -21
e-mail: office@eudaptics.co.at
URL: http://www.eudaptics.co.at/
Operating System: Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0
Prices: $1495 (commercial),
$695 (non-commercial, i.e. universities)
Viscovery SOMine is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for exploratory data
analysis and data mining. Employing an enhanced version of Self
Organizing Maps it puts complex data into order based on its similarity.
The resulting map can be used to identify and evaluate the features
hidden in the data. The result is presented in a graphical way which
allows the user to analyze non-linear relationships without requiring
profound statistical knowledge. The system further supports full pre- and
postprocessing, cluster search, association/recall, prediction,
statistics, filtering, and animated system state monitoring. Through the
implementation of techniques such as SOM scaling, the speed in creating
maps is increased compared to the original SOM algorithm.
Download a free evaluation copy from http://www.eudaptics.co.at/demo.htm
35. NeuNet Pro
++++++++++++++
Product: NeuNet Pro
Company: CorMac Technologies Inc.
Address: 34 North Cumberland Street
Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4L4
Canada
Phone: (807) 345-7114
Fax: (807) 345-7114
Email: sales@cormactech.com
URL: http://www.cormactech.com
NeuNet Pro is a complete neural network development system:
o Requires Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT4(sp3).
o Powerful, easy to use, point and click, graphical development
environment.
o Choose either SFAM or Back Propagation.
o Access data directly from MDB database file.
o Data may contain up to 255 fields.
o Split data into training set and testing set, up to 32,000 rows each.
o Comprehensive graphical reporting of prediction accuracy.
o Table browse, confusion matrix, scatter graph, and time series graph.
o Context sensitive help file with 70 page manual.
o Includes eight sample projects and assortment of sample data.
o Additional sample data available from URL above.
o Entire program may be downloaded from URL above.
36. Neuronics
+++++++++++++
Product: NNetView
Company: Neuronics Inc.
Address: Technoparkstr. 1
CH-8005 Zurich Switzerland
Phone: +41 1 445 16 40
Fax: +41 1 445 16 44
URL: http://www.neuronics.com
Operating systems: Windows 95/98/NT and on MacOS.
Prices: 120 EUR for Simulator
310 EUR for Full version incl. camera- and serial interface
1260 EUR for Class licence
NNetView is a simulator for neural networks that allows you to connect
the network directly to the video camera input as well as the
input/output of the serial port of your PC. In addition, the network can
include a free architecture of 2-dimensional layers with connections in
all directions. The most interesting feature is that you can combine
different standard network types (such as Backpropagation, Hebb,
Reinforcement Learning, Kohonen or Hopfield networks). NNetView allows to
learn images (such as faces or colored objects) online and to make robots
and other machines adaptive.
37. RG Software
+++++++++++++++
Product: NN50.DLL Neural Network Software Development Kit (SDK)
Company: RG Software Corporation
Address: 6838 W. Cholla
Peoria, Arizona 85345
Phone: (623) 773-2396
FAX: (623) 334-3421
Email: sales@rgsoftware.com
URL: http://www.rgsoftware.com
The NN50.DLL Neural Network SDK allows you to incorporate a quickprop
neural network in your favorite development environment (VB, FoxPro,
C++, Assembler, Java and just about any other Windows programming
language) with minimal investment and effort. NN50.DLL trains very fast,
saves and loads weights, can be used online, stopped and called during
training and more. NN50's input relevance function is based on
information gathered from
ftp://ftp.sas.com/pub/neural/importance.html.
NN50 is compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT and Windows
2000. Unix and Linux versions are also available. Please see
http://www.rgsoftware.com
for details.
38. Cobalt A.I. Code Builder - Neural Network Edition
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Product: Code Builder - Neural Network Edition
Company: Cobalt A.I. Software
Phone: (623) 487-3813
Email: sales@cobaltai.com
URL: http://www.cobaltai.com
Price: U.S. $59.00
Cobalt A.I. Code Builder - Neural Network
Edition is a neural network source code
generator. Design neural networks and generate
efficient object oriented source code for C++,
Java or Visual Basic (VB, Excel, Access, Word).
Other languages (FoxPro, C# and VB.Net) will
soon be integrated. Code Builder uses a "Project
Wizard" to analyze data and suggest inputs, then
generates source code accordingly.
39. NEURO MODEL and GenOpt
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Product: NEURO MODEL and GenOpt
Company: ATLAN-tec KG
Address: Hans-Martin Schleyer Strasse 18A
47877
Germany
Phone: +49 2154 92 48 222
FAX: +49 2154 92 48 100
Email: nm-sales@atlan-tec.com
URL: http://www.atlan-tec.com
Neuro Model (NM) is a Windows based ANN
Development Package which does not require any
scientific knowledge of ANN. Designed for the
process industry, NM showed its best performance
with real world data sets. Preprocessing of all
data sets by a proprietary cluster algorithm
provide reliable and consistant information for
training. The internal combination of different
mathematical methods eliminates the problem of
local optima and overfitting. Modelling of
dynamic non-linearity with implemented time
behaviour enables the package to predict process
conditions online in complexe enviroments like
chemical reactors. Extensive reports of all net
details include information about training
parameters and statistics alerts. Software
validation conform FDA could be done by
worldwide co-operation with Pharmaplan
(FRESENIUS AG).
Ask for FREE (Fullversion on loan) student
License for your project.
o Customized Components through DLLs
o Non Linear Genetic Optimization through GEN
OPT
o Microsoft Excel Add-in - NM Runtimer for Excel
o Runtimer for Windows NT, 2000, UNIX, DEC-VAX,
SOLARIS, LINUX
o Visual Data Selection
o Data Preprocessing, Analysis and Modification
o Batch Training and Parameter Optimization
o Extensive Information by different Sensitivity
and Accuracy Analysis
o Security Net Algorithm shows statistical
confidence for predicted results
o Comparison of predicted vs. desired results
incl. confidence range for the whole
topography
o Automated Report Generation incl. DES crypted
fingerprint
o Sophisticated Graphic Machine
o Multi Language Library for international
Corporate Licenses
Applications References available for:
o Pharma & Bioscience
o Clinical Medicine Research
o Chemical Industry
o Waste Water Treatment Plants
o Food Industry
o Plastic Processing
o Prediction of Energy Consumption Behaviour for
Electricity / Water / Gas network
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Next part is part 7 (of 7). Previous part is part
5.
--
Warren S. Sarle SAS Institute Inc. The opinions expressed here
saswss@unx.sas.com SAS Campus Drive are mine and not necessarily
(919) 677-8000 Cary, NC 27513, USA those of SAS Institute.
|
Comment about this article, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: