
| X | set of input ports (with names) | 
| Y | set of output ports (with names) | 
| S | set of internal states | 
| τ | input delay, always > 0 (usually infinitesimal) | 
| ta(s) | lifetime of a state, always > 0 | 
| λ(s,e,x) | output at state s, elapsed time e and input x | 
| δ(s,e,x) | new state at state s, elapsed time e and input x |