Neural waves and computation in a neural net model III: preplay, working memory and bursts.

Evidence in favor of an earlier conjecture, namely that the low frequency autonomic regime of neural waves acts as a governing or operating system, processing incoming stimuli in various ways for the purposes of conducting computations, is presented in the context of our network model. The rôle of this low frequency regime in the implementation of preplay compares favorably with recent experimental findings in mice. This is followed by a discussion and analysis of three problems arising from considerations of Working Memory processes. Namely, distinguishability, garbage collection and distractor avoidance. The rôle of inhibitory bursts arises spontaneously in the last two scenarios.