Based on stochastic Lyapunov functional approach, both state and output-feedback mode-dependent controllers are proposed to guarantee the strict positive realness of the resulting closed-loop systems.

A server mode connection is created by passing a string that identifies an end point (protocol dependent identifier, for example, a port number) on the local host to the Connector.open method.

Consider a developer, let's call him Jim for sake of labelling, working in a typical consumer mode, i.e. his work is dependent on work performed by another developer down the hall.