Abstract: Inspired by the idea of multiple Lyapunov functions (MLFs), we use piecewise continuous scalar functions to investigate the stabilizability of time-varying switched systems. Starting with ...

Abstract: A new function-evaluation algorithm is presented using a two-level approximation scheme. In the first level, piecewise degree-one polynomial is used for initial approximation to obtain the ...

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Piecewise Linear Functions (PWLs) can be used to approximate any 1D function. PWLs are built with a configurable number of line segments - the more segments the more accurate the approximation. This ...

To align with its mission to reduce the global burden of raised blood pressure (BP), the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) has developed worldwide practice guidelines for the management of ...

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