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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- artificial neural network
1, record 1, English, artificial%20neural%20network
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ANN 2, record 1, English, ANN
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- neural network 3, record 1, English, neural%20network
correct, standardized
- NN 4, record 1, English, NN
correct, standardized
- NN 4, record 1, English, NN
- neural net 5, record 1, English, neural%20net
correct, standardized
- artificial intelligence neural network 6, record 1, English, artificial%20intelligence%20neural%20network
correct
- AI neural network 7, record 1, English, AI%20neural%20network
correct
- formal neural network 8, record 1, English, formal%20neural%20network
correct
- simulated neural network 9, record 1, English, simulated%20neural%20network
correct
- SNN 9, record 1, English, SNN
correct
- SNN 9, record 1, English, SNN
- artificial neuron network 10, record 1, English, artificial%20neuron%20network
correct
- ANN 11, record 1, English, ANN
correct
- ANN 11, record 1, English, ANN
- AI neuron network 12, record 1, English, AI%20neuron%20network
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A network of one or more layers of neurons connected by weighted links with adjustable weights, which takes input data and produces an output. 13, record 1, English, - artificial%20neural%20network
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artificial neural network; neural network; NN; neural net: designations and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 14, record 1, English, - artificial%20neural%20network
Record 1, Key term(s)
- IAGENAI25
- 1316428
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réseau de neurones artificiels
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones%20artificiels
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réseau neuronal 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- NN 3, record 1, French, NN
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- NN 3, record 1, French, NN
- réseau neuronal artificiel 4, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal%20artificiel
correct, masculine noun
- réseau de neurones 5, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones
correct, masculine noun
- réseau de neurones formels 6, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones%20formels
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- réseau neuromimétique 7, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20neuromim%C3%A9tique
masculine noun
- réseau neuronique 8, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20neuronique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau composé d'une ou de plusieurs couches de neurones reliées entre elles par des connexions pondérées de poids ajustables, qui reçoit des données d'entrée et produit une sortie. 9, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones%20artificiels
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réseau de neurones artificiels; réseau de neurones formels; réseau neuronal; NN : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 10, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones%20artificiels
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réseau de neurones artificiels; réseau de neurones formels; réseau de neurones : désignations publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le jour 9 décembre 2018. 10, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones%20artificiels
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- red neural
1, record 1, Spanish, red%20neural
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- red neuronal 2, record 1, Spanish, red%20neuronal
correct, feminine noun
- red neuronal artificial 2, record 1, Spanish, red%20neuronal%20artificial
correct, feminine noun
- red de neuronas artificiales 2, record 1, Spanish, red%20de%20neuronas%20artificiales
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sistema informático de inteligencia artificial, en el cual el sistema se enseña a sí mismo a resolver problemas. La red se alimenta con datos de entrada y los utiliza para llegar a su propia salida, que compara con la dada de antemano. Repite el proceso de maneras diferentes, hasta acercarse al dato de salida previamente introducido. 3, record 1, Spanish, - red%20neural
Record 2 - external organization data 2014-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- neural network
1, record 2, English, neural%20network
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NN 1, record 2, English, NN
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- neural net 1, record 2, English, neural%20net
correct, standardized
- NN 1, record 2, English, NN
correct, standardized
- NN 1, record 2, English, NN
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
network of primitive processing elements connected by weighted links with adjustable weights, in which each element produces a value by applying a nonlinear function to its input values, and transmits it to other elements or presents it as an output 1, record 2, English, - neural%20network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neural networks are modeled on the functioning of neurons in the nervous system. 1, record 2, English, - neural%20network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The nonlinear function is usually a threshold function. 1, record 2, English, - neural%20network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
neural network; neural net; NN: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995]. 2, record 2, English, - neural%20network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réseau neuronal
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réseau de neurones artificiels 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones%20artificiels
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- RNA 1, record 2, French, RNA
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- RNA 1, record 2, French, RNA
- réseau de neurones formels 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones%20formels
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
réseau d'unités élémentaires de traitement reliées par des connexions pondérées de poids ajustables, dans lequel chaque unité produit une valeur en appliquant une fonction non linéaire à ses valeurs d'entrée et la transmet à d'autres unités ou la présente en sortie 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les réseaux neuronaux modélisent le fonctionnement des neurones dans le système nerveux. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Généralement, la fonction non linéaire est une fonction à seuil. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
réseau neuronal; réseau de neurones artificiels; RNA; réseau de neurones formels : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995]. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Laser Safety
1, record 3, English, Laser%20Safety
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NN: trade specialty qualification code. 2, record 3, English, - Laser%20Safety
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Protection Laser
1, record 3, French, Protection%20Laser
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NN : code de qualification de spécialiste (métiers). 2, record 3, French, - Protection%20Laser
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2006-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- neural network
1, record 4, English, neural%20network
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- neural net 1, record 4, English, neural%20net
correct, standardized
- NN 1, record 4, English, NN
correct, standardized
- NN 1, record 4, English, NN
- artificial neural network 1, record 4, English, artificial%20neural%20network
correct, standardized
- ANN 1, record 4, English, ANN
correct, standardized
- ANN 1, record 4, English, ANN
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
network of primitive processing elements connected by weighted links with adjustable weights, in which each element produces a value by applying a nonlinear function to its input values, and transmits it to other elements or presents it as an output value 1, record 4, English, - neural%20network
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Whereas some neural networks are intended to simulate the functioning of neurons in the nervous system, most neural networks are used in artificial intelligence as realizations of the connectionist model. 1, record 4, English, - neural%20network
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Examples of nonlinear functions are a threshold function, a sigmoid function, and a polynomial function. 1, record 4, English, - neural%20network
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
This entry is an improved version of the entry 28.01.22 in ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995. 1, record 4, English, - neural%20network
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
neural network; neural net; NN; artificial neural network; ANN: terms, abbreviations and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-34:1999]. 2, record 4, English, - neural%20network
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réseau neuronal
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- réseau de neurones artificiels 1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones%20artificiels
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- RNA 1, record 4, French, RNA
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- RNA 1, record 4, French, RNA
- réseau de neurones formels 1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20neurones%20formels
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
réseau d'unités élémentaires de traitement reliées entre elles par des connexions pondérées de poids ajustables, dans lequel chaque unité produit une valeur en appliquant une fonction non linéaire à ses valeurs d'entrée et la transmet à d'autres unités ou la présente comme valeur de sortie 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains réseaux neuronaux sont destinés à simuler le fonctionnement des neurones dans le système nerveux, mais la plupart des réseaux neuronaux sont utilisés en intelligence artificielle comme réalisations du modèle connexionniste. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Des exemples de fonctions non linéaires sont une fonction à seuil, une sigmoïde, une fonction polynomiale. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cet article est une version améliorée de l'article 28.01.22 dans l'ISO/CEI 2382-28 : 1995. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
réseau neuronal ; réseau de neurones artificiels ; RNA ; réseau de neurones formels : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-34:1999]. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20neuronal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- National Neighbors
1, record 5, English, National%20Neighbors
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NN 2, record 5, English, NN
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- National Neighbors
1, record 5, French, National%20Neighbors
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- NN 2, record 5, French, NN
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-06-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Management Consultant Services - Management Analyst/Consultant
1, record 6, English, Management%20Consultant%20Services%20%2D%20Management%20Analyst%2FConsultant
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NN: classification specialty qualification code. 2, record 6, English, - Management%20Consultant%20Services%20%2D%20Management%20Analyst%2FConsultant
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Services consultatifs de gestion - Expert-conseil/Analyste en gestion
1, record 6, French, Services%20consultatifs%20de%20gestion%20%2D%20Expert%2Dconseil%2FAnalyste%20en%20gestion
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NN : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications). 2, record 6, French, - Services%20consultatifs%20de%20gestion%20%2D%20Expert%2Dconseil%2FAnalyste%20en%20gestion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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