An Optimal Discriminant Plane

A piecewise linear method is described which is being used in the on-line pattern analysis and recognition system (OLPARS) and it is shown that it can be used to discriminate between vector samples from two classes.

Abstract

In solving pattern classification problems, many researchers have successfully used the Fisher linear discriminant as the optimal linear method for discriminating between vector samples from two classes. With the introduction of on-line, interactive, graphic systems, it has become conveniently possible to extend the discrimination logic to piecewise linear methods. This paper describes such a method which is being used in the on-line pattern analysis and recognition system (OLPARS).