Improved Convolutional Neural Image Recognition Algorithm based on LeNet-5

Abstract

Convolutional neural network (CNN) is a very important method in deep learning, which solves many complex pattern recognition problems. Fruitful results have been achieved in image recognition, speech recognition, and natural language processing. Compared with traditional neural network, convolutional weight sharing, sparse connection, and pooling operations in convolutional neural network greatly reduce the number of training parameters, reduce size of feature map, simplify network model, and improve training efficiency. Based on convolution operation, pooling operation, softmax classifier, and network optimization algorithm in improved convolutional neural network of LeNet-5, this paper conducts image recognition experiments on handwritten digits and face datasets, respectively. A method combining local binary pattern and convolutional neural network is proposed for face recognition research. Through experiments, it is found that adding LBP image information to improved convolutional neural network of LeNet-5 can improve accuracy of face recognition to 99.8%, which has important theoretical and practical significance.