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Title

A Model for End-Stopping in the Visual Cortex
Author

B. Skottun
Journal / Anthology

Vision Research
Year: 1998
Volume: 38
Page range: 2023-2035
Description

A model for end-stopping that requires only excitatory inputs is presented. This model is based on multiplication of the outputs from two orientation tuned and spatial-frequency selective neurons. Computer simulations show that, provided the optimal orientations of the two neurons are sufficiently different, the resulting product will display orientation-independent end-stopping. Neurons simulated in this manner display the main characteristics of actual hypercomplex cells.
Subject

*Science > Biology