Designing CNN genes

A systematic design methodology for finding CNN parameters with prescribed functions is proposed. A given function (task) is translated into several local operations, and they are realized as stable states of the CNN system. Many CNN parameters (CNN genes) with the same functions can be easily derived by using this design methodology. A genetic algorithm based CNN gene design methodology is also proposed. Two new genetic “activation and inactivation” operations are introduced to generate CNN genes effectively. Many useful CNN genes can be obtained systematically from known genes by using these genetic operations. Furthermore, the signal propagation property for activated and inactivated CNN genes is studied.