Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)

CNNs are specialized neural networks designed for processing grid-like data, such as images. They use convolution operations to automatically learn spatial hierarchies of features.

Key Components

Convolution Layer

Applies filters to detect features like edges, textures, and patterns.

Pooling Layer

Reduces spatial dimensions while retaining important information.

Fully Connected

Final layers that perform classification based on extracted features.

Simple Convolution Example

This demonstrates how a 3x3 filter slides over an image to detect features.

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Output:
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Why CNNs for Images? They preserve spatial relationships and are translation-invariant, meaning they can detect features regardless of position.