The minimization of switching functions with more than six variables that cannot be solved by Karnaugh graph, may be solved by these methods. Souch methods can be applied to the simplification of logic circuits, digital control etc.

• 这些方法可解决卡诺图所不能解决的多于六元的函数极小化问题,能应用于数码转换、数字控制、自动化装置的人工逻辑化简、计算机设计自动化。