Method and apparatus for simultaneous processing of multiple functions

A method of processing electronic signals, comprising the steps of:

• providing an electronic logic gate, comprising:
• at least a first input terminal and a second input terminal, each input terminal configured to receive a respective electrical input logic signal having one logic state selected from a number N of logic states, and an output terminal configured to provide an electrical output logic signal having one logic state selected from a number N of logic states, where N is an integer greater than two;
• said electronic logic gate configured to perform a logic operation using said electrical input logic signals received at said at least said first input terminal and said second input terminal, said logic operation defined by a truth table;
• and
• providing a truth table;
• applying at least first and second electrical input logic signals each having one logic state selected from a number N of logic states to said at least said first input terminal and said second input terminal;
• sensing said electrical output signal;
• and
• performing at least one of recording said result, transmitting said result to a data handling system, or to displaying said result to a user.