1 Soft Computing Approach to Pattern Classification and Object Recognition 2 Pattern Classification Based on Conventional Interpretation of MFI 3 Pattern Classification Based on New Interpretation of MFI 4 Pattern Classification Based on New Interpretation of MFI and Floating Point Genetic Algorithm 5 Neuro-Genetic Approach to Pattern Classification Based on the New Interpretation of MFI 6 Knowledge-Based Occluded Object Recognition Based on New Interpretation of MFI and Floating Point Genetic Algorithm 7 Neuro-Fuzzy Approach to Occluded Object Recognition Based on New Interpretation of MFI