2.1. Architecture

The memories-dev framework is designed with a modular, layered architecture that enables flexible integration of various data sources, processing capabilities, and applications. This page provides an overview of the system architecture and explains how the different components work together.

2.1.1. System Overview

At a high level, the memories-dev framework consists of four main layers:

  1. Data Acquisition Layer: Responsible for retrieving data from various sources, including satellite imagery, historical maps, GIS data, and more.

  2. Memory Management Layer: Manages the storage, retrieval, and organization of temporal and spatial data.

  3. Model Integration Layer: Integrates various AI models for analyzing and processing the data.

  4. Application Layer: Provides domain-specific applications built on top of the framework.

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2.1.2. Scientific Foundation

The architecture of memories-dev is grounded in several scientific disciplines:

  1. Geospatial Information Science: Leveraging principles from GIS for spatial data representation, analysis, and visualization.

  2. Temporal Data Management: Implementing advanced temporal database concepts including bi-temporal modeling, which tracks both valid time (when something is true in the real world) and transaction time (when it was recorded in the database).

  3. Cognitive Science: Drawing inspiration from human memory systems, particularly the distinction between episodic memory (specific events), semantic memory (general knowledge), and procedural memory (skills and procedures).

  4. Information Theory: Applying concepts like entropy and mutual information to quantify the information content of different data sources and optimize storage and retrieval.

  5. Complex Systems Theory: Modeling the interactions between different environmental, social, and economic factors as complex adaptive systems.

The mathematical foundation includes:

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I(X;Y) = \sum_{y \in Y} \sum_{x \in X} p(x,y) \log \left( \frac{p(x,y)}{p(x)p(y)} \right) Where \(I(X;Y)\) represents the mutual information between two variables, used for quantifying the relevance of different data sources. Data Acquisition Layer = =================== The Data Acquisition Layer is responsible for retrieving data from various sources and preparing it for use in the framework. Components ——— .. list-table::
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    • Component

    • Description

    • SatelliteImagery

    • Retrieves satellite imagery from various providers (Sentinel, Landsat, etc.) with support for temporal queries, cloud filtering, and band selection. Implements atmospheric correction algorithms and supports multiple spectral indices (NDVI, NDWI, EVI).

    • HistoricalMaps

    • Accesses historical maps and imagery from archives, museums, and digital collections. Includes georeferencing capabilities and uncertainty quantification for historical data.

    • GISProvider

    • Retrieves vector data from OpenStreetMap, government sources, and other GIS providers. Supports multiple vector formats (GeoJSON, Shapefile, GeoPackage) and coordinate reference systems.

    • EnvironmentalData

    • Accesses climate data, weather records, ecological information, and other environmental datasets. Implements data harmonization across different sources and temporal resolutions.

    • SocioeconomicData

    • Retrieves demographic, economic, and social data from census bureaus and other sources. Includes methods for addressing data gaps and inconsistencies across different jurisdictions.

2.1.2.1. Key Features

  • Asynchronous Data Retrieval: All data acquisition operations are asynchronous, allowing for efficient concurrent data retrieval.

  • Caching System: Intelligent caching of retrieved data to minimize redundant API calls and improve performance.

  • Data Normalization: Standardization of data formats from different sources for consistent processing.

  • Error Handling: Robust error handling and retry mechanisms for dealing with API rate limits and connection issues.

  • Authentication Management: Secure management of API keys and authentication tokens.

  • Quality Assessment: Automated quality assessment for acquired data, including cloud coverage detection, noise estimation, and completeness evaluation.

  • Uncertainty Quantification: Methods for estimating and propagating uncertainty in acquired data.

2.1.2.2. Implementation Details

The Data Acquisition Layer uses a provider pattern with a common interface for each data type:

class DataProvider(ABC):
    @abstractmethod
    async def get_data(self, location, time_range, **kwargs):
        """Retrieve data for a location and time range."""
        pass

    @abstractmethod
    async def get_metadata(self, data_id):
        """Retrieve metadata for a specific data item."""
        pass

    @property
    @abstractmethod
    def capabilities(self):
        """Return the capabilities of this provider."""
        pass

Each specific provider implements these methods with appropriate error handling and retry logic:

class SentinelProvider(DataProvider):
    def __init__(self, api_key, max_retries=3, timeout=30):
        self.api_key = api_key
        self.max_retries = max_retries
        self.timeout = timeout
        self.session = None

    async def _ensure_session(self):
        if self.session is None or self.session.closed:
            self.session = aiohttp.ClientSession(
                headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {self.api_key}"},
                timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=self.timeout)
            )
        return self.session

    async def get_data(self, location, time_range, **kwargs):
        session = await self._ensure_session()

        # Convert location to bounding box if needed
        bbox = self._location_to_bbox(location)

        # Build query parameters
        params = {
            "bbox": ",".join(map(str, bbox)),
            "startDate": time_range[0],
            "endDate": time_range[1],
            "cloudCoverPercentage": kwargs.get("max_cloud_cover", 20),
            "productType": kwargs.get("product_type", "S2MSI2A")
        }

        # Add optional parameters
        if "bands" in kwargs:
            params["bands"] = ",".join(kwargs["bands"])

        # Execute query with retry logic
        for attempt in range(self.max_retries):
            try:
                async with session.get(
                    "https://scihub.copernicus.eu/dhus/search",
                    params=params
                ) as response:
                    if response.status == 200:
                        return await response.json()
                    elif response.status == 429:  # Too Many Requests
                        wait_time = int(response.headers.get("Retry-After", 60))
                        await asyncio.sleep(wait_time)
                    else:
                        response.raise_for_status()
            except (aiohttp.ClientError, asyncio.TimeoutError) as e:
                if attempt == self.max_retries - 1:
                    raise DataSourceError(f"Failed to retrieve data: {str(e)}")
                await asyncio.sleep(2 ** attempt)  # Exponential backoff

# Example of the Data Acquisition Layer in action
from memories.earth import SatelliteImagery, GISProvider

# Initialize components
satellite = SatelliteImagery()
gis = GISProvider()

async def acquire_data():
    # Retrieve satellite imagery
    imagery = await satellite.get_historical_imagery(
        location=(37.7749, -122.4194),
        time_range=("2000-01-01", "2023-01-01"),
        interval="yearly",
        max_cloud_cover=10,
        bands=["B2", "B3", "B4", "B8"],  # RGB + NIR
        apply_atmospheric_correction=True
    )

    # Calculate vegetation index
    ndvi_timeseries = satellite.calculate_index(
        imagery=imagery,
        index="NDVI",  # Normalized Difference Vegetation Index
        aggregate="mean"  # Calculate mean NDVI for each image
    )

    # Retrieve GIS data
    buildings = await gis.get_features(
        location=(37.7749, -122.4194),
        radius_km=5,
        feature_types=["building", "road", "landuse"],
        include_attributes=True,
        simplify_tolerance=0.0001  # Simplify geometries for performance
    )

    return imagery, ndvi_timeseries, buildings

2.1.3. Memory Management Layer

The Memory Management Layer is responsible for storing, organizing, and retrieving data in a way that preserves temporal and spatial relationships.

2.1.3.1. Components

Component

Description

TemporalMemoryManager

Manages data across time, enabling efficient retrieval of historical states and temporal patterns. Implements bi-temporal modeling to track both valid time and transaction time.

SpatialMemoryManager

Organizes data geographically, supporting spatial queries and geographic relationships. Uses hierarchical spatial indexing for efficient query processing.

ContextMemoryManager

Maintains contextual information about locations, events, and entities. Implements a knowledge graph structure with semantic relationships.

RelationshipMemoryManager

Tracks relationships between different data elements across time and space. Uses a hypergraph data structure to represent complex multi-entity relationships.

2.1.3.2. Key Features

  • Temporal Indexing: Efficient indexing of data by time, enabling quick retrieval of historical states.

  • Spatial Indexing: Geographic indexing using techniques like quadtrees, R-trees, or geohashes for efficient spatial queries.

  • Versioning: Tracking changes to data over time with support for versioning and history.

  • Relationship Tracking: Maintaining connections between related data elements.

  • Query Optimization: Optimized query execution for complex temporal and spatial queries.

  • Memory Tiering: Automatic movement of data between hot, warm, cold, and glacier storage tiers based on access patterns and importance.

  • Compression: Adaptive compression strategies based on data type and access frequency.

2.1.3.3. Mathematical Foundation

The memory system uses several mathematical concepts:

  1. Spatial Indexing: R-tree structures partition space using minimum bounding rectangles (MBRs):

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overlap(R_1, R_2) = \prod_{i=1}^{d} \max(0, \min(R_{1,i}^{high}, R_{2,i}^{high}) - \max(R_{1,i}^{low}, R_{2,i}^{low})) Where \(R_1\) and \(R_2\) are rectangles in d - dimensional space. 2. Temporal Indexing: Time-based indexing using interval trees:

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overlaps(I_1, I_2) = \max(I_{1,start}, I_{2,start}) \leq \min(I_{1,end}, I_{2,end}) Where \(I_1\) and \(I_2\) are time intervals. 3. * Memory Tier Scoring*: Scoring function for determining memory tier placement:

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score(i) = \alpha \cdot recency(i) + \beta \cdot frequency(i) + \gamma \cdot size(i) + \delta \cdot relevance(i) Where \(\alpha\), \(\beta\), \(\gamma\), and \(\delta\) are weighting parameters. Implementation Details - —————— The Memory Management Layer uses a combination of specialized data structures and database technologies: .. code-block:: python

class TemporalMemoryManager:
def __init__(self, config=None):

self.config = config or default_config self.db = self._initialize_database() self.index = self._build_temporal_index()

def _initialize_database(self):

“””Initialize the underlying database.””” if self.config.storage_type == “sqlite”:

return SqliteStorage(self.config.storage_path)

elif self.config.storage_type == “postgresql”:
return PostgresStorage(

host=self.config.db_host, port=self.config.db_port, database=self.config.db_name, user=self.config.db_user, password=self.config.db_password

)

else:

raise ValueError(f”Unsupported storage type: {self.config.storage_type}”)

def _build_temporal_index(self):

“””Build the temporal index from the database.””” index = IntervalTree() for record in self.db.get_all_records():

valid_time = (record.valid_from, record.valid_to) transaction_time = (record.transaction_from, record.transaction_to) index.add(valid_time[0], valid_time[1], {

“id”: record.id, “transaction_time”: transaction_time

})

return index

def store(self, data, valid_time, metadata=None):

“””Store data with its valid time.””” transaction_time = (datetime.now(), datetime.max) record_id = self.db.insert(

data=data, valid_from=valid_time[0], valid_to=valid_time[1], transaction_from=transaction_time[0], transaction_to=transaction_time[1], metadata=metadata

) self.index.add(valid_time[0], valid_time[1], {

“id”: record_id, “transaction_time”: transaction_time

}) return record_id

def update(self, record_id, data, valid_time=None, metadata=None):

“””Update an existing record.””” # Get the current record current = self.db.get(record_id)

# Close the current transaction time self.db.update(

record_id=current.id, transaction_to=datetime.now()

)

# Create a new version new_valid_time = valid_time or (current.valid_from, current.valid_to) new_transaction_time = (datetime.now(), datetime.max) new_data = data if data is not None else current.data new_metadata = metadata if metadata is not None else current.metadata

new_record_id = self.db.insert(

data=new_data, valid_from=new_valid_time[0], valid_to=new_valid_time[1], transaction_from=new_transaction_time[0], transaction_to=new_transaction_time[1], metadata=new_metadata, previous_version=record_id

)

# Update the index self.index.remove_overlap(current.valid_from, current.valid_to) self.index.add(new_valid_time[0], new_valid_time[1], {

“id”: new_record_id, “transaction_time”: new_transaction_time

})

return new_record_id

def query(self, time_point=None, time_range=None, as_of=None):

“””Query the temporal memory.””” results = []

# Default to current time for as_of if not specified as_of = as_of or datetime.now()

if time_point is not None:

# Query for a specific point in time overlapping = self.index.at(time_point) for interval in overlapping:

record_id = interval.data[“id”] record = self.db.get(record_id)

# Check if the record was valid at the as_of time if (record.transaction_from <= as_of and

(record.transaction_to is None or record.transaction_to > as_of)): results.append(record)

elif time_range is not None:

# Query for a time range overlapping = self.index.overlap(time_range[0], time_range[1]) for interval in overlapping:

record_id = interval.data[“id”] record = self.db.get(record_id)

# Check if the record was valid at the as_of time if (record.transaction_from <= as_of and

(record.transaction_to is None or record.transaction_to > as_of)): results.append(record)

else:

# Query for all records for record in self.db.get_all_records():

if (record.transaction_from <= as_of and

(record.transaction_to is None or record.transaction_to > as_of)): results.append(record)

return results

# Example of the Memory Management Layer in action
from memories.memory import TemporalMemoryManager, SpatialMemoryManager
from datetime import datetime, timedelta

# Initialize memory managers
temporal_memory = TemporalMemoryManager()
spatial_memory = SpatialMemoryManager()

# Store data in memory
for i, image in enumerate(imagery):
    acquisition_date = datetime(2000, 1, 1) + timedelta(days=365 * i)
    temporal_memory.store(
        data=image,
        valid_time=(acquisition_date, acquisition_date + timedelta(days=30)),
        metadata={
            "source": "sentinel-2",
            "cloud_cover": image.cloud_cover,
            "bands": image.bands
        }
    )

for building in buildings:
    spatial_memory.store(
        data=building,
        geometry=building.geometry,
        metadata={
            "type": building.type,
            "height": building.height,
            "year_built": building.year_built
        }
    )

# Query data from memory
historical_states = temporal_memory.query(
    time_range=(datetime(2010, 1, 1), datetime(2020, 1, 1)),
    as_of=datetime(2023, 1, 1)  # Get the view as known on this date
)

nearby_features = spatial_memory.query(
    location=(37.7749, -122.4194),
    radius_km=2,
    filter=lambda x: x.metadata["type"] == "building" and x.metadata["height"] > 50
)

2.1.4. Model Integration Layer

The Model Integration Layer incorporates various AI models for analyzing and processing data.

2.1.4.1. Components

Component

Description

ComputerVisionModels

Models for image analysis, object detection, segmentation, and change detection. Includes specialized models for satellite imagery analysis.

NLPModels

Natural language processing models for text analysis, entity extraction, and summarization. Includes geospatial entity recognition capabilities.

TimeSeriesModels

Models for analyzing temporal patterns, trends, and anomalies. Implements both statistical methods and deep learning approaches.

GeospatialModels

Specialized models for geospatial analysis, including land use classification and terrain analysis. Uses custom architectures optimized for geospatial data.

MultiModalModels

Models that integrate multiple data types (imagery, text, vector data) for comprehensive analysis. Implements cross-modal attention mechanisms.

2.1.4.2. Key Features

  • Model Registry: Central registry of available models with metadata about capabilities and requirements.

  • Inference Optimization: Optimized model inference with support for batching, caching, and hardware acceleration.

  • Transfer Learning: Capabilities for fine-tuning pre-trained models on specific domains or regions.

  • Model Chaining: Support for creating pipelines of models where outputs from one model feed into another.

  • Uncertainty Quantification: Methods for estimating and reporting model uncertainty.

  • Explainability: Techniques for explaining model predictions, including feature importance and attention visualization.

  • Versioning: Tracking of model versions and their performance characteristics.

2.1.4.3. Mathematical Foundation

The Model Integration Layer incorporates several advanced mathematical concepts:

  1. Change Detection: Using difference operators on image pairs:

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D(I_1, I_2) = |I_2 - I_1| > \tau Where \(I_1\) and \(I_2\) are images at different times, and \(\tau\) is a threshold. 2. * Time Series Forecasting*: Using autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models:

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\phi(B)(1-B)^d X_t = \theta(B)\varepsilon_t Where \(\phi(B)\) and \(\theta(B)\) are polynomials in the backshift operator \(B\). 3. * Uncertainty Quantification*: Using Monte Carlo dropout for uncertainty estimation:

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Var[y] \approx \frac{1}{T} \sum_{t=1}^{T} f(x; \hat{W}_t)^2 - \left(\frac{1}{T} \sum_{t=1}^{T} f(x; \hat{W}_t)\right)^2 Where \(\hat{W}_t\) represents model weights with dropout applied. Implementation Details ——————- The Model Integration Layer uses a modular approach to model management: .. code-block:: python

class ModelManager:
def __init__(self):

self.models = {} self.model_registry = ModelRegistry()

def load_model(self, model_id, **kwargs):

“””Load a model from the registry.””” if model_id in self.models:

return self.models[model_id]

model_info = self.model_registry.get_model_info(model_id) if model_info is None:

raise ValueError(f”Model {model_id} not found in registry”)

model_class = self._get_model_class(model_info.type) model = model_class(

model_path=model_info.path, **{**model_info.default_params, **kwargs}

)

self.models[model_id] = model return model

def _get_model_class(self, model_type):

“””Get the appropriate model class for a given type.””” if model_type == “computer_vision”:

return ComputerVisionModel

elif model_type == “nlp”:

return NLPModel

elif model_type == “time_series”:

return TimeSeriesModel

elif model_type == “geospatial”:

return GeospatialModel

elif model_type == “multi_modal”:

return MultiModalModel

else:

raise ValueError(f”Unsupported model type: {model_type}”)

def unload_model(self, model_id):

“””Unload a model to free resources.””” if model_id in self.models:

model = self.models[model_id] model.unload() del self.models[model_id]

def create_pipeline(self, pipeline_config):

“””Create a model pipeline from a configuration.””” pipeline = ModelPipeline()

for step_config in pipeline_config:

model = self.load_model(step_config[“model_id”]) pipeline.add_step(

model=model, input_mapping=step_config.get(“input_mapping”, {}), output_mapping=step_config.get(“output_mapping”, {})

)

return pipeline

# Example of the Model Integration Layer in action
from memories.ai import ModelManager, UncertaintyEstimator

# Initialize model manager
model_manager = ModelManager()

# Load models
change_detection = model_manager.load_model(
    model_id="satellite_change_detection_v2",
    device="cuda" if torch.cuda.is_available() else "cpu",
    batch_size=16
)

trend_analysis = model_manager.load_model(
    model_id="time_series_trend_analyzer_v1",
    confidence_level=0.95
)

# Create uncertainty estimator
uncertainty = UncertaintyEstimator(method="monte_carlo_dropout", samples=30)

# Analyze imagery with computer vision
changes, change_uncertainty = uncertainty.estimate(
    model=change_detection,
    inputs={"imagery": historical_states},
    params={"threshold": 0.3, "min_area": 1000}  # square meters
)

# Analyze temporal patterns
trends, trend_uncertainty = uncertainty.estimate(
    model=trend_analysis,
    inputs={"data": changes},
    params={"metrics": ["area", "intensity"], "seasonality": True}
)

# Create a visualization with uncertainty
visualization = change_detection.visualize(
    changes=changes,
    uncertainty=change_uncertainty,
    base_imagery=historical_states[-1],
    color_map="viridis",
    overlay_opacity=0.7
)

2.1.5. Application Layer

The Application Layer provides domain-specific applications built on top of the framework’s core capabilities.

2.1.5.1. Components

Component

Description

RealEstateAgent

Analyzes properties and their surroundings over time for real estate applications.

UrbanPlanner

Analyzes urban development patterns and generates planning recommendations.

EnvironmentalMonitor

Monitors environmental changes like deforestation, pollution, and climate impacts.

HistoricalReconstructor

Reconstructs historical sites and landscapes using multiple data sources.

DisasterAnalyzer

Assesses the impact of natural disasters and monitors recovery efforts.

2.1.5.2. Key Features

  • Domain-Specific Logic: Specialized algorithms and workflows for specific application domains.

  • Integrated Analysis: Combining multiple data sources and models for comprehensive analysis.

  • Recommendation Generation: AI-powered generation of recommendations and insights.

  • Visualization Tools: Domain-specific visualization capabilities for presenting results.

  • Reporting: Automated generation of reports and summaries.

# Example of the Application Layer in action
from memories.applications import RealEstateAgent

# Initialize application
agent = RealEstateAgent()

# Analyze a property
analysis = await agent.analyze_property(
    address="123 Main St, San Francisco, CA",
    time_range=("1990-01-01", "2023-01-01"),
    include_environmental=True,
    include_neighborhood=True
)

# Get insights and recommendations
print(f"Property Timeline: {analysis.timeline}")
print(f"Environmental Factors: {analysis.environmental_factors}")
print(f"Neighborhood Changes: {analysis.neighborhood_changes}")
print(f"Future Projections: {analysis.future_projections}")

2.1.6. Cross-Cutting Concerns

Several components and services span across all layers of the architecture:

2.1.6.1. Configuration System

A centralized configuration system that allows customization of all aspects of the framework:

from memories.config import config, update_config

# Update configuration
update_config({
    "data_sources.satellite.default_provider": "sentinel",
    "processing.use_gpu": True,
    "storage.cache_size_gb": 5
})

2.1.6.2. Logging and Monitoring

Comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities:

from memories.logging import logger

# Log events at different levels
logger.debug("Detailed debugging information")
logger.info("General information about operation")
logger.warning("Warning about potential issues")
logger.error("Error that occurred during operation")

2.1.6.3. Error Handling

Robust error handling throughout the framework:

from memories.errors import DataSourceError, ProcessingError

try:
    result = await process_data(data)
except DataSourceError as e:
    logger.error(f"Data source error: {e}")
    # Handle data source error
except ProcessingError as e:
    logger.error(f"Processing error: {e}")
    # Handle processing error

2.1.6.4. Concurrency Management

Tools for managing asynchronous operations and concurrency:

from memories.concurrency import TaskManager

# Create a task manager
task_manager = TaskManager(max_concurrent=5)

# Add tasks to the manager
task_manager.add_task(fetch_imagery(location1))
task_manager.add_task(fetch_imagery(location2))

# Wait for all tasks to complete
results = await task_manager.gather()

2.1.6.5. Caching System

A multi-level caching system for optimizing performance:

from memories.cache import Cache

# Create a cache
cache = Cache(name="imagery_cache", max_size_gb=2)

# Try to get data from cache
key = f"imagery_{location}_{time_range}"
imagery = cache.get(key)

if imagery is None:
    # Data not in cache, fetch it
    imagery = await fetch_imagery(location, time_range)
    # Store in cache for future use
    cache.set(key, imagery, ttl_days=30)

2.1.7. Deployment Options

The memories-dev framework supports multiple deployment options:

2.1.7.1. Local Deployment

For development and small-scale usage:

# Install the package
pip install memories-dev

# Run a local script
python my_analysis_script.py

2.1.7.2. Server Deployment

For multi-user environments:

from memories.server import MemoriesServer

# Create and start the server
server = MemoriesServer(
    host="0.0.0.0",
    port=8000,
    workers=4,
    max_memory_gb=16
)

server.start()

2.1.7.3. Cloud Deployment

For scalable, distributed processing:

from memories.cloud import CloudDeployment

# Configure cloud deployment
deployment = CloudDeployment(
    provider="aws",
    region="us-west-2",
    min_instances=2,
    max_instances=10,
    auto_scaling=True
)

# Deploy the application
deployment.deploy("my_application.py")

2.1.8. Design Principles

The architecture of the memories-dev framework is guided by several key design principles:

  1. Modularity: Components are designed to be modular and interchangeable, allowing users to swap out implementations or add new capabilities.

  2. Asynchronous First: The framework is built around asynchronous programming to enable efficient handling of I/O-bound operations like data retrieval.

  3. Scalability: The architecture supports scaling from single-machine deployments to distributed cloud environments.

  4. Extensibility: The framework is designed to be easily extended with new data sources, models, and applications.

  5. Separation of Concerns: Clear separation between data acquisition, memory management, model integration, and applications.

  6. Progressive Disclosure: Simple interfaces for common tasks, with the ability to access more advanced features when needed.

  7. Resilience: Robust error handling, retry mechanisms, and fallback strategies to handle failures gracefully.

2.1.9. Next Steps

  • Learn about the Memory System that forms the core of the framework

  • Explore the ‘data_sources’ available for acquiring data

  • Understand how ‘async_processing’ works in the framework

  • Check out the Examples to see the architecture in action