Forward Temporal Bias Correction for Optimizing ANN-SNN Conversion

Główne pojęcia

Enhancing accuracy in ANN-SNN conversion through temporal bias correction.

Streszczenie

This content discusses the challenges in training Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) compared to Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and introduces a Forward Temporal Bias Correction (FTBC) technique to improve conversion accuracy without computational overhead. The method is grounded on theoretical findings and evaluated on CIFAR-10/100 and ImageNet datasets, showing increased accuracy. Key insights include the importance of temporal bias calibration, the impact of SNNs in real-world applications, and the need for alternative training methods due to the temporal dynamics of spiking neurons.

Statystyki

"We further propose a heuristic algorithm for finding the temporal bias only in the forward pass, thus eliminating the computational burden of backpropagation."
"achieving a notable increase in accuracy on all datasets."
"the expected error of ANN-SNN conversion can be reduced to be zero after each time step."

Cytaty

"We further propose a heuristic algorithm for finding the temporal bias only in the forward pass, thus eliminating the computational burden of backpropagation."
"the expected error of ANN-SNN conversion can be reduced to be zero after each time step."

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FTBC

by Xiaofeng Wu,... o arxiv.org 03-28-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2403.18388.pdf

Głębsze pytania

How can the FTBC technique be applied to other datasets or models

The FTBC technique can be applied to other datasets or models by following a similar approach of calibrating temporal biases in the forward pass. This technique can be generalized to different datasets by first pre-training an ANN on the new dataset and then converting it to an SNN using the FTBC method. The key lies in dynamically adjusting the biases based on the temporal activation patterns observed in the pre-trained ANN. By applying this calibration process to new datasets or models, the FTBC technique can enhance the accuracy of the converted SNNs without the need for computationally expensive backpropagation.

What are the potential drawbacks of eliminating backpropagation in temporal bias correction

One potential drawback of eliminating backpropagation in temporal bias correction is the loss of fine-tuning capabilities. Backpropagation allows for precise adjustments to weights and biases based on the error signal propagated through the network. By eliminating backpropagation in temporal bias correction, the ability to iteratively refine the model's parameters based on the error signal is lost. This could potentially limit the optimization process and hinder the model's ability to adapt to complex patterns in the data.

How can the concept of temporal bias correction be applied to other fields beyond neural networks

The concept of temporal bias correction can be applied to other fields beyond neural networks, particularly in time-series data analysis and event prediction. For example, in financial forecasting, temporal bias correction could be used to adjust biases in predictive models based on the temporal dynamics of market data. In weather forecasting, temporal bias correction could help improve the accuracy of predictions by calibrating biases in meteorological models based on historical weather patterns. Additionally, in speech recognition systems, temporal bias correction could enhance the performance of models by adjusting biases in the recognition process based on the temporal characteristics of speech signals. By applying the concept of temporal bias correction to these fields, it is possible to improve the accuracy and reliability of predictive models and systems.