2018年10月12日　　Friday Lunch Seminar
12:15 〜 13:00

CiNet　1F　Conference Room

“Neuro-inspired spike signaling and its use in error-robust communication”

Ferdinand Peper

情報通信研究機構(NICT）
脳情報通信融合研究センター
脳情報工学研究室　副室長

担当PI:  Ferdinand Peper

Abstract:

Inspired by the spike-based signaling between neurons, we introduce impulse-based signaling for wireless communication, and show how robustness to errors can be achieved. The scheme is able to separate mixtures of spike trains by employing pattern recognizers that are dynamically sensitive to spike trains satisfying specific conditions. As a result, the time required to get a message through from one node to another decreases by a factor 10 to 100, as compared to a conventional ALOHA-like scheme, even when there are many nodes that simultaneously broadcast their impulse-based messages. Key to achieving this performance is the formulation of a new type of finite automaton that can recognize spiking patterns over time. Finally, we discuss one application that is particular suitable for this type of spiking signaling: cyborg insects for rescue operations. These hybrid biological-robotic insects are extremely resource-restricted, and need to transmit messages efficiently while consuming little energy.

About CiNet’s Friday Lunch Seminars:
The Friday Lunch Seminar is CiNet’s main regular meeting series, held every week at 12:15 in the beautiful main lecture theatre on the ground floor at CiNet. The talks are typically 40mins long and orientated towards an inter-disciplinary audience. They are informal, social, and most people bring their own lunch to eat during the talk. They are open to anyone who is feeling curious and wants to come, regardless of where you work.