Integration of Semantic and Episodic Memories
- 11 August 2017
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
- Vol. 28 (12), 3084-3095
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tnnls.2017.2728203
Abstract
This paper describes the integration of semantic and episodic memory (EM) models and the benefits of such integration. Semantic memory (SM) is used as a foundation of knowledge and concept learning, and is needed for the operation of any cognitive system. EM retains personal experiences stored based on their significance-it is supported by the SM, and in return, it supports SM operations. Integrated declarative memories are critical for cognitive system development, yet very little research has been done to develop their computational models. We considered structural self-organization of both semantic and episodic memories with a symbolic representation of input events. Sequences of events are stored in EM and are used to build associations in SM. We demonstrated that integration of semantic and episodic memories improves the native operation of both types of memories. Experimental results are presented to illustrate how the two memories complement each other by improving recognition, prediction, and context-based generalization of individual memories.Keywords
Funding Information
- National Science Centre of Poland (DEC-2011/03/B/ST7/02518, DEC-2016/21/B/ST7/02220, AGH 11.11.120.612)
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