Journal of Shanghai University(Natural Science Edition) ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (3): 352-366.doi: 10.12066/j.issn.1007-2861.1831

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Improved softmax classifier for deep convolution neural networks and its application in face recognition

RAN Peng, WANG Ling, LI Xin(), LIU Pengwei   

  1. School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
  • Received:2016-07-03 Online:2018-06-15 Published:2018-06-27
  • Contact: LI Xin E-mail:su_xinli@aliyun.com

Abstract:

An effective learning method by constructing a 9-layer convolution neural network structure, using the softmax regression for human face classification and identification is proposed. Taking advantage of the improved softmax classifier in the output layer, using a rectified linear unit as the activation function in the hidden layer and local response normalization processes in the network, the problem of vanishing gradient is well solved. Pre-trained by using a large number of face images, proper network initial weights are obtained. Experiments based on three face databases YALE, FERET and LFW-A, demonstrate that the proposed method approaches the highest recognition rate compared with other methods such as SDAEs, RRC, MPCRC, CRC and SRC.

Key words: convolution neural network, rectified linear unit, local response normalization, face recognition

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