Lateral cortical inhibition without lateral inhibitory connections

TitleLateral cortical inhibition without lateral inhibitory connections
Publication TypeConference Papers
Year of Publication1992
AuthorsReggia JA, Sutton G, D'Autrechy CL, Weinrich M
Conference NameNeural Networks, 1992. IJCNN., International Joint Conference on
Date Published1992/06//
Keywordsbrain models, competitive distribution of activation, digital simulation, excitatory neurons, lateral cortical inhibition, neural circuitry, neurophysiology, physiological models
Abstract

The authors consider how a set of neurons forming a cortical column, none of which individually can competitively distribute its activity, can function collectively to produce competitive distribution of activation. To address this issue, they describe a model cortical column composed of three populations of excitatory neurons that collectively distribute their activity competitively. The idea of competitive distribution and the neural circuitry that could bring it about are described. Computer simulation results, implications, and testable predictions of the theory are presented

DOI10.1109/IJCNN.1992.227139