siirtymäkuvio

A siirtymäkuvio, often translated as transition pattern or transition diagram, is a visual representation used in various fields, particularly in computer science and engineering, to illustrate the states of a system and the transitions between those states. It is a type of state diagram that specifically focuses on the movement from one state to another.

The core components of a siirtymäkuvio are states, represented by nodes or circles, and transitions, depicted as arrows connecting these states. Each transition typically has a label indicating the event or condition that triggers the change from one state to another. Some transitions may also include associated actions or outputs that occur during the transition.

Siirtymäkuviot are commonly used to model the behavior of sequential logic circuits, finite state machines, protocols, and user interfaces. They help in understanding how a system will behave under different circumstances and are invaluable for design, analysis, and debugging. By clearly showing the possible states and the paths between them, designers can ensure that the system functions as intended and avoid potential deadlocks or unexpected behaviors. The concept is fundamental in automata theory and formal methods.