02_Technical_Specifications
Overview
The technical specifications of Active Graph Networks (AGNs) focus on a robust and scalable architecture designed for multi-domain applicability, including healthcare, finance, defense, and other industries. The AGN framework leverages a graph database to establish nodes, edges, attributes, and policies, dynamically updating in real time to provide contextual understanding and advanced data analysis.
The following sections break down the key technical components and workflows of AGNs.
1. Core Architecture
The AGN architecture comprises four main components:
- Node Definition: Represents entities or data points.
- Edge Definition: Represents the relationships between nodes.
- Attributes and Policies: Contextualize and enrich nodes and edges.
- Dynamic Reasoning Engine: Processes real-time updates and adapts relationships.
graph TD;
Node_Def["Node Definition {Entity: Customer, Type: Data Point}"]
Edge_Def["Edge Definition {Relationship: Buys, Context: Time-Based}"]
Attributes["Attributes {Priority: High, Compliance: GDPR}"]
Reasoning_Engine["Dynamic Reasoning Engine {Real-Time Updates}"]
Node_Def -->|defines| Edge_Def
Edge_Def -->|enriched by| Attributes
Attributes -->|processed by| Reasoning_Engine
2. Data Structure and Storage
AGNs utilize a graph database, such as Neo4j, to store and manage structured data. The storage mechanism is designed for scalability, allowing dynamic updates with minimal latency. The system also incorporates security features, including encryption for data in transit and at rest, using HTTPS and mTLS.
graph LR;
Graph_DB["Graph Database {Neo4j}"]
Node["Node {Data Entity: Healthcare Record}"]
Edge["Edge {Relationship: Treatment}"]
Encryption["Encryption Layer {HTTPS, mTLS}"]
Graph_DB -->|stores| Node
Graph_DB -->|stores| Edge
Node -->|secured by| Encryption
Edge -->|secured by| Encryption
3. Data Ingestion and Integration
AGNs integrate with various data sources through APIs, including HL7 and FHIR for healthcare, FIX for finance, and custom APIs for other domains. Data ingestion is governed by a synchronization method that uses timestamps and checksums to ensure data consistency across nodes and edges.
graph TD;
API_1["API {HL7/FHIR - Healthcare}"]
API_2["API {FIX - Finance}"]
API_Custom["Custom API"]
Sync_Module["Sync Module {Timestamps, Checksums}"]
API_1 -->|feeds| Sync_Module
API_2 -->|feeds| Sync_Module
API_Custom -->|feeds| Sync_Module
Sync_Module -->|updates| Graph_DB
4. Dynamic Updates and Real-Time Analysis
AGNs have a dynamic reasoning engine that continuously monitors and updates relationships based on data changes. For instance, in trading, when new data points (e.g., price fluctuations, sentiment scores) enter the system, the reasoning engine dynamically adjusts the relationships and nodes.
graph TD;
Price_Node["Price Node {BTC Price: $40000}"]
Sentiment_Node["Sentiment Node {Score: Positive}"]
Decision_Node["Decision Node {Trade Action}"]
Price_Node -->|correlates with| Sentiment_Node
Sentiment_Node -->|influences| Decision_Node
Decision_Node -->|executes| Trade_Action["Trade Action"]
5. Security and Access Control
Security is built into the AGN framework through Access Control Lists (ACLs) and compliance policies, ensuring only authorized entities can access or modify specific nodes and edges. Policies are defined at multiple levels, such as user roles and data compliance (e.g., GDPR).
graph TD;
User["User {Role: Data Scientist}"]
Node_Sensitive["Node {Type: Sensitive Data}"]
ACL["Access Control List {Role: Access Level}"]
Compliance["Compliance Module {GDPR}"]
User -->|checks| ACL
Node_Sensitive -->|restricted by| ACL
Node_Sensitive -->|complies with| Compliance
6. Interoperability and API Design
AGNs are designed for interoperability, allowing integration with various systems and data sources. The framework supports industry-standard APIs while allowing for custom APIs tailored to specific environments.
graph TD;
System_A["System A {HL7}"]
System_B["System B {FIX}"]
System_C["Custom System"]
Interop_Module["Interoperability Module"]
System_A -->|connected to| Interop_Module
System_B -->|connected to| Interop_Module
System_C -->|connected to| Interop_Module
7. Scalability and Performance Optimization
AGNs utilize efficient data processing methods to reduce computational overhead. The use of timestamps, checksums, and efficient algorithms ensures that the AGN system performs well even in high-load environments, such as trading bots and healthcare applications.
graph TD;
Data_Ingestion["Data Ingestion {High Volume Data}"]
Processing_Unit["Processing Unit {Optimized Algorithms}"]
Graph_DB -->|stored data| Data_Ingestion
Data_Ingestion -->|processed by| Processing_Unit
Processing_Unit -->|scales with| Performance_Module["Performance Module"]
8. Application in Trading and Financial Analysis
AGNs have a built-in decision-making matrix tailored for financial applications. The system integrates real-time data from trading APIs, such as FIX, and adjusts trading strategies based on predefined policies, including moving averages, RSI, MACD, and more.
graph TD;
Market_Data["Market Data Node {Price, Volume}"]
Trading_Strategy["Trading Strategy Node {RSI, MACD}"]
Policy_Node["Policy Node {Trade Rules}"]
Market_Data -->|feeds into| Trading_Strategy
Trading_Strategy -->|evaluates with| Policy_Node
Policy_Node -->|executes| Trade_Action["Trade Action Node"]
Conclusion
This detailed specification outlines the technical framework of AGNs, demonstrating how the system is designed for flexibility, scalability, and real-time adaptability. By leveraging this structured approach, AGNs can be applied across diverse domains, such as finance, healthcare, and defense, to provide deep insights and drive informed decision-making.