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From: Tang Wai Kai@hkpu01.polyu.edu.hk (Wai-Kai ~{5KN0<Q~})
Subject: Re: Neural simulation software
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 03:31:55 GMT
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Hi,

Aquiles Luna-Rodriguez (pz4a004@rzaix04.uni-hamburg.de) wrote:
: Eric E Thomson (eet@kepler.unh.edu) wrote:

: As part of my graduation works, I've written more or less what you're
: asking for.  A brief description:
: -Written in Turbo C++ for DOS, source code (<2000 lines) included.
: -Needs VGA graphics card, CPU >= 386, math coprocessor recomended.
: -Maximum 100 cells, 36 synapses by cell.
: -8 chemical subtances, 2 represent energy/fatigue, 
:  the rest simulate neurotransmitters (NT).
: -User-defined NTs: decay time, power and type of effect, interaction
:  to produce synaptic growth.  Program uses a "chemical" learning
:  algorithm. 
: -User-defined connections.
: -Cells depolarize or don't, no "activation function".
: -User-defined refractory period, controls (independently) fire-readiness
:  and absorption of NTs.
: -8 pixel x 3 color Retina
: -"compass" sensor
: -3 motor areas (turn left, turn right, step forward)
: -User defined chessboard world, can reinforce/punish automaticaly.

: If you're interested, email me.  Though the program is still in developement,
: is already (reasonably :) bug-free, includes detailed instructions and is
: fun to use.  Since people like you are my target users (don't worry, is
: freeware) your -and your student's- feedback is highly welcomed.  I'm
: specially interested in adding new characteristics of real neurons, which you
: may find missing in my program, as well as eliminating any phisiologicaly 
: unrealistic feature you find.  References *and speculation* are also
: welcomed. Regards,

	I am also interested in your program,could you give me too??

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