Discrete-time analogues of integrodifferential equations modelling bidirectional neural networks

We formulate discrete-time analogues of integrodifferential equations modelling bidirectional neural networks studied by Gopalsamy and He. The discrete-time analogues are considered to be numerical discretizations of the continuous-time networks and we study their dynamical characteristics. It is shown that the discrete-time analogues preserve the equilibria of the continuous-time networks. By constructing a Lyapunov-type sequence, we obtain easily verifiable sufficient conditions under which every solution of the discrete-time analogue converges exponentially to the unique equilibrium. The sufficient conditions are identical to those obtained by Gopalsamy and He for the uniqueness and global asymptotic stability of the equilibrium of the continuous-time network. By constructing discrete-time versions of Halanay-type inequalities, we obtain another set of easily verifiable sufficient conditions for the global exponential stability of the unique equilibrium of the discrete-time analogue. The latter sufficient conditions have not been obtained in the literature of continuous-time bidirectional neural networks. Several computer simulations are provided to illustrate the advantages of our discrete-time analogue in numerically simulating the continuous-time network with distributed delays over finite intervals.     

离散时间型复值神经网络的全局指数周期性

复值神经网络是神经网络的一个分支,也是最近几年快速发展的一个领域,在图像处理、模式识别、联想记忆等方面有广泛的应用．目前,对于复值神经网络动力学方面的研究主要集中在稳定性上,对于离散时间型复值神经网络周期性的研究还几乎没有．首先将连续时间型复值神经网络模型离散化得到离散时间型复值神经网络模型,然后利用M矩阵理论、不等式技巧和Lyapunov方法,获得了全局指数周期性的一个充分条件,最后给出的具有仿真的数值例子验证了获得结果的有效性.     

Exponential stability preservation in discrete-time analogues of artificial neural networks with distributed delays

This paper demonstrates that there is a discrete-time analogue which does not require any restriction on the size of the time-step in order to preserve the exponential stability of an artificial neural network with distributed delays. The analysis exploits an appropriate Lyapunov sequence and a discrete-time system of Halanay inequalities, and also either a Young inequality or a geometric-arithmetic mean inequality, to derive several sufficient conditions on the network parameters for the exponential stability of the analogue. The sufficiency conditions are independent of the time-step, and they correspond to those that establish the exponential stability of the continuous-time network.     

Stochastic stabilization of hybrid neural networks by periodically intermittent control based on discrete-time state observations

This paper is concerned with stabilization of hybrid neural networks by intermittent control based on continuous or discrete-time state observations. By means of exponential martingale inequality and the ergodic property of the Markov chain, we establish a sufficient stability criterion on hybrid neural networks by intermittent control based on continuous-time state observations. Meantime, by M-matrix theory and comparison method, we show that hybrid neural networks can be stabilized by intermittent control based on discrete-time state observations. Finally, two examples are presented to illustrate our theory.     

Global exponential stability of static neural networks with delay and impulses: Discrete-time case

In this paper, we investigate the exponential stability of discrete-time static neural networks with impulses and variable time delay. The discrete-time neural networks are derived by discretizing the corresponding continuous-time counterparts with implicit-explicit-θ (IMEX-θ) method. The impulses are classified into three classes: input disturbances, stabilizing and “neutral” type— the impulses are neither helpful for stabilizing nor destabilizing the neural networks, and then by using a very excellent ideology introduced recently the connections between the impulses and the utilized Lyapunov function are fully explored with respect to each type of impulse. New analysis techniques that used to realize the ideology in discrete-time situation are proposed and it is shown that they are essentially different from the ones used in continuous-time case. Several criteria for global exponential stability of the static neural networks in discrete-time case are established in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) and numerical simulations are given to validate the obtained theoretical results.     

Stability of delayed cellular neural networks

Global asymptotic stability and exponential stability of delayed cellular neural networks is considered in this paper. Based on the Lyapunov stability theorem as well as a fact about the elemental inequality, some new sufficient conditions are given for global asymptotic stability and exponential stability of delayed cellular neural networks. The results are less conservative than those established in the earlier references. Three examples are given to illustrate the applicability of these conditions.     

Exponential stability of discrete-time neural networks with delay and impulses

In this paper, we investigate the exponential stability of discrete-time neural networks with impulses and time-varying delay. The discrete-time neural networks are derived by discretizing the corresponding continuous-time counterparts with different discretization methods. The impulses are classified into three classes: input disturbances, stabilizing and “neutral” type - the impulses are neither helpful for stabilizing nor destabilizing the neural networks, and then by using the excellent ideology introduced recently by Chen and Zheng [W.H. Chen, W.X. Zheng, Global exponential stability of impulsive neural networks with variable delay: an LMI approach, IEEE Trans. Circuits Syst. I 56 (6) (2009) 1248-1259], the connections between the impulses and the utilized Lyapunov function are fully explored with respect to each type of impulse. Novel techniques that used to realize the ideology in discrete-time situation are proposed and it is shown that they are essentially different from the continuous-time case. Several criteria for global exponential stability of the discrete-time neural networks are established in terms of matrix inequalities and based on these theoretical results numerical simulations are given to compare the capability of different discretization methods.     

Stability and periodicity in delayed cellular neural networks with impulsive effects

In the paper, the global exponential stability and periodicity are investigated for delayed cellular neural networks with impulsive effects. Some sufficient conditions are derived for checking the global exponential stability and the existence of periodic solution for this system based on Halanay inequality, mathematical induction and fixed point theorem. The criteria given are easily verifiable, possess many adjustable parameters, and depend on impulses, which provides flexibility for the design and analysis of delayed cellular neural networks with impulses.     

Exponential synchronization of fuzzy cellular neural networks with mixed delays and general boundary conditions

In this paper, we study exponential synchronization of delayed reaction-diffusion fuzzy cellular neural networks with general boundary conditions. By using Sobolev inequality techniques and constructing suitable Lyapunov functional, some sufficient conditions are given to ensure the exponential synchronization of the drive-response delayed fuzzy cellular neural networks with general boundary conditions. Finally, an example is given to verify the theoretical analysis.     

Martingale Approach to Stochastic Control with Discretionary Stopping

We develop a martingale approach for continuous-time stochastic control with discretionary stopping. The relevant Dynamic Programming Equation and Maximum Principle are presented. Necessary and sufficient conditions are provided for the optimality of a control strategy; these are analogues of the "equalization" and "thriftiness" conditions introduced by Dubins and Savage (1976) in a related, discrete-time context. The existence of a thrifty control strategy is established.     

Stochastic stability analysis for delayed neural networks of neutral type with Markovian jump parameters

In this paper, the problem of stochastic stability for a class of delayed neural networks of neutral type with Markovian jump parameters is investigated. The jumping parameters are modelled as a continuous-time, discrete-state Markov process. A sufficient condition guaranteeing the stochastic stability of the equilibrium point is derived for the Markovian jumping delayed neural networks (MJDNNs) with neutral type. The stability criterion not only eliminates the differences between excitatory and inhibitory effects on the neural networks, but also can be conveniently checked. The sufficient condition obtained can be essentially solved in terms of linear matrix inequality. A numerical example is given to show the effectiveness of the obtained results.     

Global exponential stability of impulsive discrete-time neural networks with time-varying delays

This paper studies the problem of global exponential stability and exponential convergence rate for a class of impulsive discrete-time neural networks with time-varying delays. Firstly, by means of the Lyapunov stability theory, some inequality analysis techniques and a discrete-time Halanay-type inequality technique, sufficient conditions for ensuring global exponential stability of discrete-time neural networks are derived, and the estimated exponential convergence rate is provided as well. The obtained results are then applied to derive global exponential stability criteria and exponential convergence rate of impulsive discrete-time neural networks with time-varying delays. Finally, numerical examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness and usefulness of the obtained criteria.     

Exponential convergence behavior of shunting inhibitory cellular neural networks with time-varying coefficients

In this paper the convergence behavior of delayed shunting inhibitory cellular neural networks with time-varying coefficients are considered. Some sufficient conditions are established to ensure that all solutions of the networks converge exponentially to the zero point, which are new and complement previously known results.     

时间标度上时滞脉冲复值神经网络的全局稳定性

研究了时间标度上具有时滞和脉冲影响的复值神经网络的全局稳定性问题.利用时间标度上的微积分理论,将连续时间型复值神经网络和离散时间型复值神经网络统一在同一个框架下进行研究.在不要求激励函数有界的条件下,运用同胚映射原理,建立了确保时滞复值神经网络平衡点存在性和唯一性的判定条件.通过构造合适的Lyapunov-Krasovskii泛函,并使用自由权矩阵方法和矩阵不等式技巧,获得了时间标度上具有时滞和脉冲影响的复值神经网络平衡点全局稳定性的充分条件.给出的判据是由复值线性矩阵表示的,易于MATLAB软件的YALMIP Toolbox实现.数值仿真实例验证了获得结果的有效性.     

Numerical solutions of quantile hedging for guaranteed minimum death benefits under a regime-switching jump-diffusion formulation

This work develops numerical approximation methods for quantile hedging involving mortality components for contingent claims in incomplete markets, in which guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDBs) could not be perfectly hedged. A regime-switching jump-diffusion model is used to delineate the dynamic system and the hedging function for GMDBs, where the switching is represented by a continuous-time Markov chain. Using Markov chain approximation techniques, a discrete-time controlled Markov chain with two component is constructed. Under simple conditions, the convergence of the approximation to the value function is established. Examples of quantile hedging model for guaranteed minimum death benefits under linear jumps and general jumps are also presented.     

时滞细胞神经网络方程概周期解的存在唯一性

主要考虑了一类连续神经网络系统离散化情况.在一定条件下得到了这类方程概周期解的存在性和唯一性以及其全局吸引性.作为应用,最后给出一个例子.     

Exponential Stability of Discrete-Time Delayed Hopfield Neural Networks with Stochastic Perturbations and Impulses

This paper derives some sufficient conditions for exponential stability in the mean square of stochastic discrete-time delayed Hopfield neural networks (DHNN) with impulse effects. The Lyapunov–Krasovskii stability theory, Halanay inequality, and linear matrix inequality (LMI) are employed to investigate the problem. It is shown that the impulses in certain regions might preserve the stability property of the DHNN when the impulses-free part converges to its equilibrium point. Moreover, the feasible interval of the jump operator is also derived.     

Convergence behavior of delayed bidirectional associative memory cellular neural networks with asymptotically periodic coefficients

This paper considers the convergence behavior of delayed BAM cellular neural networks with asymptotically periodic coefficients. By applying mathematical analysis techniques, some new sufficient conditions are obtained to ensure that solutions of the networks converge to a periodic function.     

A new stability criterion for discrete-time neural networks: Nonlinear spectral radius

In this paper, the exponential stability of nonlinear discrete-time systems is studied. A novel notion of nonlinear spectral radius is defined. Under the assumption of Lipschitz continuity for the activation function, the developed approach is applied to stability analysis of discrete-time neural networks. A series of sufficient conditions for global exponential stability of the neural networks are established and an estimate of the exponential decay rate is also derived for each case.