CNNs · Level 2 of 5
Dilated Convolution
A convolution sampling input positions with gaps between kernel elements.
Dilation expands the receptive field without proportionally increasing kernel parameters.
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A three-element filter reads every second input position.
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Dilated Convolution. A convolution sampling input positions with gaps between kernel elements. Dilation expands the receptive field without proportionally increasing kernel parameters. For example: A three-element filter reads every second input position.
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