A Pattern Recognition Information Entropy Theory (PRIET) is presented in this paper. Two kinds of information sources in pattern recognition are analysed
the information entropy system in pattern recognition is defined
using the concept of information entropy
the convertion and transition of information entropies in learning and recognizing process are discussed and three information entropy theorems are presented. The PRIET reveals the inherent relationship between the feature selection and PR performance limitation
and is helpful for researching and designing the PR system. The PRIET is proved by the practice of Chinese character recognition system.