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In this article, a reinforced fuzzy radial basis function neural network (R-FRBFNN) classifier is proposed. It focuses on the development of methodologies of reinforced architecture to improve classification accuracy and enhance the robust capability based on two learning strategies. The two learning strategies are summarized: 1) R-FRBFNN designed via support vector (SV)-based fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering and softmax-based iterative reweighted least square (IRLS), which concentrate on improving the classification performance of R-FRBFNN; and 2) R-FRBFNN designed via SV-based FCM and softmax-based iterative quadratic programming (IQP), which focus on improving the robust abilities of the R-FRBFNN and reducing the effects of noise and outliers. The essential points of the proposed R-FRBFNN classifier are summarized as follows. a) The proposed R-FRBFNN consists of three phases: condition, conclusion, and inference. b) An SV-based FCM is considered for prioritizing the classification boundary and improving the classification performance of the proposed classifier. c) Three types of polynomials construct the conclusion phase. Two learning techniques are designed to update the coefficients of the polynomials. Softmax-based IRLS is a type of iterative learning technique based on Newton's method. Softmax-based IQP is more robust and avoids the degradation of generalization capabilities caused by outliers and noisy data. d) In the concept of reinforced architecture, SV-based FCM imposes compensation (membership degrees) on learning techniques according to the data characteristics encountered in the inference phase. Experimental results reported for benchmark data and outliers/noisy datasets demonstrate that the proposed classifier shows improved classification performance compared with other previously studied methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is concerned with a new design methodology of a reinforced interval type-2 fuzzy c-means (FCM) based fuzzy classifier (FC). The key point of this study is to reduce the computational complexity of type-2 fuzzy set-based models and to alleviate the deterioration of its generalization abilities through the synergistic effect of two algorithms: First, interval type-2 FCM (IT2FCM) is used in the hidden layer of the network and connections (weights) are adjusted by invoking the least squares error estimation method. Second, an L2-norm regularization is considered in the cost function to avoid the construction of the network suffering from overfitting. In more detail, the hidden layer of the proposed FC is realized by interval type-2 FCM clustering to deal with the factor of uncertainty involved in the problem. This type of clustering is realized by using two values of the fuzzification coefficient resulting in the interval type-2 membership functions. Once completing type reduction, the membership grades of IT2FCM are used as the outputs of the hidden layer. Instead of the backpropagation training, least squares estimator based learning is applied to adjust the functional connection being regarded as linear functions mapping the hidden layer to the output layer. In order to reduce potential overfitting, L2-norm regularization is taken into account. The effectiveness of the proposed classifier is analyzed with the aid of a number of machine learning datasets as well as face image datasets. Thorough comparative studies are also included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]