NeuromorphicComputingHelper Documentation (VB.NET)

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NeuromorphicComputingHelper Documentation (VB.NET)

Overview

The NeuromorphicComputingHelper is a theoretical implementation of a spiking neural network system that simulates brain-like neural processing. It provides functionality for creating, training, and optimizing neuromorphic networks with features like spike-timing-dependent plasticity (STDP) and homeostatic plasticity.

Key Features

Configuration

The helper can be configured through the NeuromorphicConfig class:

Dim config = New NeuromorphicConfig With {
    .MaxNeurons = 1000,            ' Maximum number of neurons
    .MaxSynapses = 10000,          ' Maximum number of synapses
    .DefaultThreshold = 1.0,       ' Default neuron firing threshold
    .LeakRate = 0.1,              ' Membrane potential leak rate
    .LearningRate = 0.01,         ' STDP learning rate
    .SimulationTimeStep = TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1),
    .UseHomeostasis = True        ' Enable homeostatic plasticity
}

Core Components

SpikeNeuralNetwork

Represents a spiking neural network:

Neuron

Represents a spiking neuron:

Synapse

Represents a synaptic connection:

Usage Examples

Creating a Network

Dim helper = New NeuromorphicComputingHelper(logger, config)
Dim topology = New NetworkTopology With {
    .NeuronCount = 100,
    .LayerSizes = New Integer() { 10, 50, 40 },
    .ConnectionDensity = 0.1
}
Dim networkId = Await helper.CreateNetworkAsync(topology)

Processing Spikes

Dim input = New SpikeInput With {
    .Spikes = New List(Of Spike)(),
    .TimeSteps = New List(Of Double)()
}
Dim result = Await helper.ProcessSpikesAsync(networkId, input)

Training the Network

Dim trainingData = New TrainingData With {
    .Samples = New List(Of TrainingSample)(),
    .Epochs = 100,
    .TargetError = 0.01
}
Dim result = Await helper.TrainNetworkAsync(networkId, trainingData)

Optimizing Network Parameters

Dim parameters = New OptimizationParameters With {
    .MinActivity = 0.001,
    .MaxActivity = 0.1,
    .MinWeight = 0.01,
    .MaxWeight = 1.0,
    .MinNeurons = 50
}
Dim result = Await helper.OptimizeNetworkAsync(networkId, parameters)

Error Handling

Performance Considerations

Limitations

Dependencies

Best Practices

  1. Always dispose of networks when done
  2. Configure appropriate network size
  3. Monitor network activity during training
  4. Use homeostatic plasticity for stability
  5. Optimize network parameters periodically

VB.NET Specific Notes

  1. Uses VB.NET's With blocks for object initialization
  2. Implements IDisposable pattern with VB.NET syntax
  3. Uses VB.NET's built-in async/await features
  4. Takes advantage of VB.NET's type inference
  5. Uses VB.NET-style property and method declarations

Future Enhancements

Legal Disclaimer

This documentation and associated helper scripts are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

  1. The code examples and helper functions are for illustrative purposes only.
  2. Users should thoroughly test any implementation in their specific environment.
  3. The authors are not responsible for any issues or damages arising from the use of these scripts.
  4. Always follow security best practices and your organization's coding guidelines.