Composite State
A simple state has no substructure, just a set of transitions and possible entry and exit activities. A composite state is one that has been decomposed into regions, each of which contains one or more direct substates. Table 7-3 lists the various kinds of states.
| State Kind | Description | Notation |
|---|---|---|
| simple state | A state with no substructure |  |
| orthogonal state | A state that is divided into two or more regions. One direct substate from each region is concurrently active when the composite state is active. |  |
| nonorthogonal state ... |
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