Neural network based sensor array signal processing

An autoassociative memory using neural networks is proposed for sensor failure detection and correction. A classical approach to sensor failure detection and correction relies upon complex models of physical systems, however, a neural network approach can be used to represent systems through training for which mathematical models can not be formulated. In such cases, a neural network autoassociative memory can be used to predict sensor outputs. Differences between measured sensor outputs and sensor outputs estimated by the autoassociative memory, can be used to identify faulty sensors. Median filtering or other signal processing schemes may then be used to correct faulty sensor outputs. This technique can be used to process data from MEMS (micro electromechanical systems) or other sensor arrays.