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5. The State Diagram

  • An FSM can be conveniently represented by means of the state diagram.

  • The states are represented by state symbols (rectangles with rounded corners or circles.)

  • The transitions are represented by arrows connecting the state symbols.

  • The state machine may be used as a protocol specification, showing the legal order of operations.

  • Phone call state UML diagram:

      phone call state diagram

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