This paper formulates a problem of communication channels in decentralized control. A necessary and sufficient condition is obtained for the existence of such a channel and is illustrated with an example of communication protocols. The existence of minimal communication channels is also investigated.

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Department of Operations Research, Statistics, and System Theory [BS]
System and control theory

Wong, K. C., & van Schuppen, J. (1996). Decentralized supervisory control of discrete-event systems with communication. Department of Operations Research, Statistics, and System Theory [BS]. CWI.