10/29/03
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What to do about h = 0?
¥There are several options:
§s(0) = +1
§s(0) = Ð1
§s(0) = Ð1 or +1 with equal probability
§hi = 0 Þ no state change (si¢ = si)
¥Not much difference, but be consistent
¥Last option is slightly preferable, since symmetric
Last option leads to symmetric flow diagram
(Haykin 291, fig. 8.1)