Limited Invariance |
INTENTION |
This pattern is applicable if the fluttering of a phenomenon is
suppressed, i.e., if a phenomenon, represented by ,
reaches a
specific state, it remains in this state for at least
time
units. |
SIGNATURE |
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,
,
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FORMAL |
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NATURAL LANGUAGE |
Whenever
becomes true, it remains true for at least
time
units. |
Examples |
EXAMPLE 1 |
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FORMAL |
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NATURAL
LANGUAGE |
Whenever an indicator light is switched on, it remains for at least
T_MinInf time units. |
Theorem Part |
THEOREM SIGNATURE |
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,
,
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THEOREM 1 Expansion of
over  |
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FORMAL |
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EXPLANATION |
This theorem expresses how a conjunctive combination of two phenomena can
be expanded. |
THEOREM 2 Contraction of
over  |
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FORMAL |
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EXPLANATION |
This theorem expresses how a conjunctive combination of two instantiations
of this pattern can be contracted. |