Collector State Pattern

Description: The Collector State design pattern is a behavioral design pattern used in real-time software to manage scenarios where a sequence of messages needs to be collected before initiating further actions. Key elements include:

• Collected Message Handler: Receives and processes messages, starts and stops timers, and decides when the collection is complete.
• Timeout Handler: Manages timeout events, determining the status of the collection (success or failure).

This pattern is particularly useful in situations like digit collection for call routing, where messages are collected and processed based on specific conditions and timeouts.

References:

• Collector State Pattern
• Java Design Patterns Contribution Guidelines

Acceptance Criteria:

1. Implement the basic structure of the Collector State design pattern, including the Collected Message Handler and Timeout Handler.
2. Provide a working example demonstrating the usage of the Collector State pattern with unit tests to ensure functionality.
3. Ensure the implementation adheres to the project's contribution guidelines as outlined in the java-design-patterns wiki.