Hypervector

This wiki entry defines a term used across VSAVM and explains why it matters in the architecture.

The diagram has a transparent background and highlights the operational meaning of the term inside VSAVM.

Related wiki pages: VM, event stream, VSA, bounded closure, consistency contract.

Definition

A hypervector is a high-dimensional vector used to represent a symbol in hyperdimensional computing and VSA.

Role in VSAVM

In VSAVM, hypervectors serve as stable keys for retrieval and clustering. They accelerate schema discovery and candidate selection without defining truth.

Mechanics and implications

Hypervectors are generated deterministically from stable hashes, enabling reproducibility. Binding and bundling operations build structured composites and prototypes. Retrieved candidates are validated by the VM under bounded closure.

Further reading

Hyperdimensional computing provides background on why random-like high-dimensional vectors support robust associative behavior. VSAVM uses these ideas for indexing and search acceleration.

References

Hyperdimensional computing (Wikipedia) Hash function (Wikipedia) Vector symbolic architecture (Wikipedia)