pattern recognition algorithm

Hi folks,
upon which mathematical algorithm rests the pattern recognition algorithm?
I mean, who is the inventor and where can i read more about him/it?

Thanks, 
Birol Colak.

From:	Birol Colak <BirolColak@g .....>	Received:	Jul 8, 2004
To	artoolkit@h ..................
Subject:	pattern recognition algorithm
Hi folks, upon which mathematical algorithm rests the pattern recognition algorithm? I mean, who is the inventor and where can i read more about him/it? Thanks, Birol Colak.