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Intelligent Image Processing Using Neural Networks for Advanced Retinal Implant Functionality and Improved Visual Restoration

F. O. Philip Kpae, L. E. Ogbondamati, O. S. Kolawole

Abstract


This study investigates adaptive optimization and signal processing techniques to address challenges in dynamic environments, where traditional static methods often fall short. The key focus is on enhancing model accuracy, noise reduction, and the stability of machine learning algorithms through adaptive learning rates, momentum-based weight updates, and signal filtering. The primary challenge in retinal imbalance is the frequent loss of model accuracy and stability in varying conditions, especially in systems requiring high precision. The study’s approach involved running simulations to measure Mean Squared Error (MSE), cross-entropy loss, and adaptive filtering performance across distinct scenarios, with methods evaluated through quantitative indicators. Results from MSE simulations revealed values between 0.01 and 0.06, highlighting cases where models maintained low error rates, especially in scenarios utilizing adaptive learning techniques. The study’s implementation of adaptive learning rates enabled smooth convergence across 20 iterations, reducing weight values incrementally. Additionally, cross-entropy loss demonstrated a consistent decline, underscoring the model's capacity to minimize error over time. The convolutional technique for edge detection and the sigmoid activation function were used to enhance signal clarity and model accuracy, while adaptive filtering successfully reduced noise in a synthetic signal, significantly improving the signal-to-noise ratio. This adaptive filtering approach reduced amplitude fluctuations effectively, showcasing its potential in environments with substantial noise interference. This research underscores the value of adaptive methodologies for refining accuracy and stability in machine learning and signal processing applications, contributing a framework for improving performance in real-time systems and predictive analytics. By integrating these techniques, the study provides a basis for policy development in industries reliant on precise data and noise-resilient systems, such as healthcare, industrial monitoring, and telecommunications. The results contribute actionable insights for practitioners, providing a tested approach to optimizing machine learning and signal processing applications under dynamic conditions.

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