Naslov
A multi-scale neurodynamic implementation of incremental grouping

Autori
Domijan, Dražen ; Marić, Mateja

Izvornik
Vision research (0042-6989) 197 (2022); 1-16

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Contour tracing ; Dendritic computation ; Object-based attention ; Perceptual grouping ; Visual routines

Sažetak
Incremental grouping is a process entailing serial binding of distal image elements into a unified object representation. At the neural level, incremental grouping involves propagation of the enhanced firing rate among feature-tuned neurons in the early visual cortex. Here, we developed a multi-resolution neural model of incremental grouping. In the model, propagation of the enhanced firing rate is achieved by computing the activity difference between two sets of units: attentional or A-units, whose firing rate is modulated by their horizontal collaterals, and non-attentional or N-units that receive only feedforward input. The activity difference is computed on dendrites that act as independent computational subunits. The proposed model employs multiple spatial scales to account for a variable speed of incremental grouping. In addition, the model incorporates the L-junction detection network that enables incremental grouping over L- junctions. Computer simulations show that the timing of attentional modulations in the model is comparable with neurophysiological measurements in monkey primary visual cortex.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

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