Characterization of classes of switching signals that ensure stability of
switched systems occupies a significant portion of the switched systems
literature. This article collects a multitude of stabilizing switching signals
under an umbrella framework. We achieve this in two steps: Firstly, given a
family of systems, possibly containing unstable dynamics, we propose a new and
general class of stabilizing switching signals. Secondly, we demonstrate that
prior results based on both point-wise and asymptotic characterizations follow
our result. This is the first attempt in the switched systems literature where
these switching signals are unified under one banner.Comment: 7 page
