... INTRODUCTION 1. 1 Why Neural Networks, and Why Now? 1. 2 What Is a Neural Net? 1. 2 .1 1.2.2 1. 3 Artificial Neural Networks, Biological Neural Networks, Where Are Neural Nets Being Used? 1. 3 .1 1.3.2 1. 3.3 1. 3.4 ... 1. 3.5 1. 3.6 1. 3.7 1. 4 Signal Processing, Control, Pattern Recognition, Medicine, Speech Production, Speech Recognition, 10 Business, 11 How Are Neural Networks Used? 1. 4 .1 1.4.2 1. 4.3 1. 4.4 11 ... to neural networks, and for his patience, encouragement, and advice when asked, during the writing of this book (as well as other times) , OF FUNDAMENTALS NEURAL NETWORKS 1. 1 WHY NEURAL NETWORKS...