The associative memory with optimal storage error-correcting performance

The character of the associative memory is discussed emphatically from the viewpoint of the storage capacity and the associative ability of the network. The associative memory function can all be realized by utilizing the feedback network or the forward-feed network. The new algorithm, based on adaptive competing-classifying (ACC) algorithm, is presented here. Compared with other associative memories, the neural network determined by the algorithm has high error-correcting capability, large storage capacity, no "rejected-point" and no spurious attractive center. ACC algorithm can decrease the competition-number more than CC algorithm. The obtained network has the very strong ability of correcting errors and exceeds the storage capacity of HAM and BP networks.