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train the net. This model is especially suitable for applications in databases and

signal processing. The strength of the BAM dynamical system is that it can

quickly recall the original uncorrupted pattern, while the weakness of it is its

poor internal capacity to hold information required to perform reasoning.

6.8.1 Network Architecture

In the BAM model there are only two layers, the input layer and the output

layer, as can be seen from Figure 6.12. Input nodes are used to store the input

data, while the output nodes are for storing the computed values. Since

the purpose