A Study on Neural Network Training Algorithm for Multiface Detection in Static Images

This paper reports the study results on neural network training algorithm of numerical optimization techniques multiface detection in static images. The training algorithms involved are scale gradient conjugate backpropagation, conjugate gradient backpropagation with Polak-Riebre updates, conjugate gradient backpropagation with Fletcher-Reeves updates, one secant backpropagation and resilent backpropagation. The final result of each training algorithms for multiface detection application will also be discussed and compared.

Authors:

• Zulhadi Zakaria
• Nor Ashidi Mat Isa
• Shahrel A. Suandi

Keywords:

• training algorithm
• multiface
• static image
• neural network

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