Implementing logic functions with non-magnitude based physical phenomena
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1. An n-state switch with n≧
- 2, comprising;
a first input enabled to receive a first signal representing a first of n states, the signal being an independent instance of a characteristic of a first physical phenomenon;
a second input enabled to receive a second signal representing a second of n states, the second signal being an independent instance of a characteristic of a second physical phenomenon; and
an output enabled to provide an output signal representing a state whenever the first input receives the first signal and the second input receives the second signal.
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Abstract
An n-valued switch with n≧2, with an input enabled to receive a signal in one of n states, an output enabled to provide a signal in one of at least 2 states, under control of a control signal having one of at least 2 states is disclosed. Signals are instances of a physical phenomenon, an instance representing a state. N-valued inverters are also disclosed. Different types of signals are disclosed, including optical signals with different wavelengths, electrical signals with different frequencies and signals represented by a presence of a material. A kit including an n-valued switch is also disclosed.
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1. An n-state switch with n≧
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a first input enabled to receive a first signal representing a first of n states, the signal being an independent instance of a characteristic of a first physical phenomenon; a second input enabled to receive a second signal representing a second of n states, the second signal being an independent instance of a characteristic of a second physical phenomenon; and an output enabled to provide an output signal representing a state whenever the first input receives the first signal and the second input receives the second signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A kit for implementing an n-state logic device with n≧
- 2, comprising a switch, the switch including;
a first input enabled to receive a first input signal having one of n states, a state being represented by an independent instance of a characteristic of a first physical phenomenon; a second input enabled to receive a second signal having one of n states, a state being represented by an independent instance of a characteristic of a second physical phenomenon; and an output enabled to provide an output signal representing the first input signal whenever the second signal has a first state. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
- 2, comprising a switch, the switch including;
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24. An n-state switch with n≧
- 2, comprising;
a first input enabled to receive a first signal being an independent instance of a characteristic of a first physical phenomenon and representing one of n states; a second input enabled to receive a second signal, the second signal being an independent instance of a characteristic of a second physical phenomenon and representing one of n states; and an output enabled to provide an output signal representing the first signal whenever the first input receives the first signal and the second input receives the second signal being in a first of n states. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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