{"id":4403,"date":"2026-01-19T11:46:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T03:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/ru\/docs\/mastering-uml-2-5-a-use-case-driven-approach-to-agile-modeling\/module-4-the-heartbeat-the-7-behavioral-uml-diagrams\/timing-diagrams\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T15:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T07:33:18","slug":"timing-diagrams","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/ru\/docs\/mastering-uml-2-5-a-use-case-driven-approach-to-agile-modeling\/module-4-the-heartbeat-the-7-behavioral-uml-diagrams\/timing-diagrams\/","title":{"rendered":"Timing Diagrams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Focusing on time constraints and state changes over a specific timeline.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5143\" style=\"width: 805px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5143\" src=\"https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/ru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/inspection-uml-timing-diagram-example.png\" alt=\"Inspection UML timing diagram example\" width=\"805\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/ru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/inspection-uml-timing-diagram-example.png 805w, https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/ru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/inspection-uml-timing-diagram-example-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/ru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/inspection-uml-timing-diagram-example-768x552.png 768w, https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/ru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/inspection-uml-timing-diagram-example-150x108.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inspection UML timing diagram example<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Timing diagrams<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/docs\/mastering-uml-2-5-a-use-case-driven-approach-to-agile-modeling\/module-1-foundations-of-agile-modeling-with-uml-2-5\/uml-2-5-overview\/\">UML 2.5<\/a> are specialized behavioral diagrams designed to model <strong>precise temporal aspects<\/strong> of system behavior\u2014particularly <strong>state changes<\/strong>, <strong>value changes<\/strong>, or <strong>condition durations<\/strong> over a continuous or discrete <strong>timeline<\/strong>. Unlike sequence diagrams (which show discrete message ordering) or state machines (which focus on event-triggered transitions), timing diagrams emphasize <strong>time<\/strong> as the primary axis: how long states persist, when transitions must occur, deadlines, periods, jitter, response times, and timing constraints.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Key elements of timing diagrams:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>Lifeline<\/strong> \u2014 Horizontal line for each participant (object, role, component, system, or signal).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timeline<\/strong> \u2014 Horizontal axis representing time (continuous or discrete ticks).<\/li>\n<li><strong>State\/Condition Timeline<\/strong> \u2014 Thick line segment showing duration of a state or value (e.g., solid for \u201cHeating\u201d, dashed for \u201cIdle\u201d).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transition<\/strong> \u2014 Vertical line or slanted arrow between state changes, labeled with <strong>event<\/strong> or <strong>trigger<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Constraint<\/strong> \u2014 {duration} notation (e.g., {t \u2264 50ms}, {response &lt; 200ms}, {period = 1s \u00b1 10ms}).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration Constraint<\/strong> \u2014 Between two points on timeline, e.g., {d} or {min..max}.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Mark<\/strong> \u2014 Vertical dashed line labeled t0, t1, etc., for reference points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Value Change<\/strong> \u2014 Can show variable values over time (e.g., temperature rising from 20\u00b0C to 25\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compact vs. Robust<\/strong> notation \u2014 Compact (state line with changes) or robust (explicit state regions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Timing diagrams are especially valuable in:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Real-time and embedded systems<\/li>\n<li>Performance-critical applications<\/li>\n<li>Protocols with strict timing<\/li>\n<li>Hardware-software co-design<\/li>\n<li>Systems with QoS requirements (latency, throughput, jitter)<\/li>\n<li>Validating SLAs or regulatory timing rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">In Agile &amp; use-case-driven projects, they are used sparingly but powerfully\u2014typically for high-risk timing aspects identified during use case elaboration or architectural spikes.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Practical Examples of Timing Diagrams in Real Projects<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Here are numerous concrete examples showing timing diagrams modeling time-sensitive behavior:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>E-commerce \u2013 Payment Gateway Response Time SLA<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Lifelines: :CustomerApp, :PaymentService, :ExternalGateway Timeline: t0 = payment request sent<\/li>\n<li>CustomerApp: Processing (t0 to t0+500ms)<\/li>\n<li>PaymentService: Authorizing (t0 to t0+200ms) \u2192 WaitingForGateway (t0+200ms to t0+800ms)<\/li>\n<li>ExternalGateway: Idle \u2192 Processing (t0+300ms to t0+700ms) \u2192 Approved Constraints: {response time \u2264 1000ms} from t0 to approval {gateway latency \u2264 500ms} Practical benefit: Visualizes end-to-end latency budget; used to set timeouts and retry policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile Banking \u2013 Transaction Authorization Timeout<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Lifelines: :MobileApp, :AuthService, :CoreBanking Timeline: t0 = transfer initiated<\/li>\n<li>MobileApp: AwaitingOTP (t0 to t0+120s)<\/li>\n<li>AuthService: OTPGenerated \u2192 OTPValid (t0 to t0+300s)<\/li>\n<li>CoreBanking: Pending \u2192 Executed (only if OTP validated within 60s) Constraint: {OTP validity = 120s} Transition at t0+60s: [no OTP entered] \u2192 Timeout \/ cancelTransaction() Practical: Ensures security window is enforced; helps test timeout edge cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ride-Sharing \u2013 ETA Calculation &amp; Real-Time Updates<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Lifelines: :DriverApp, :MatchingService, :RiderApp Timeline: t0 = ride accepted<\/li>\n<li>DriverApp: EnRoute (t0 \u2192 t_end) with periodic location updates every 5s \u00b1 1s<\/li>\n<li>MatchingService: CalculatingETA (t0 to t0+2s) \u2192 StableETA (t0+2s onward)<\/li>\n<li>RiderApp: ShowingETA (updates every 10s) Constraint: {ETA refresh \u2264 10s} {jitter \u2264 2s} Practical: Exposes acceptable delay for user experience; guides WebSocket heartbeat frequency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthcare \u2013 Defibrillator Response in Cardiac Arrest<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Lifelines: :MonitorDevice, :Defibrillator, :Patient Timeline: t0 = arrhythmia detected<\/li>\n<li>MonitorDevice: Monitoring \u2192 ShockAdvisory (t0 to t0+5s)<\/li>\n<li>Defibrillator: Standby \u2192 Charging (t0+5s to t0+8s) \u2192 ReadyToShock<\/li>\n<li>Patient: Fibrillating \u2192 NormalRhythm (after shock at t0+10s \u00b1 2s) Constraint: {time to shock \u2264 10s} {charge time \u2264 3s} Practical: Critical for device certification (IEC 60601); used in safety analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>IoT Smart Thermostat \u2013 Temperature Control Loop<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Lifelines: :ThermostatController, :TemperatureSensor, :Heater Timeline: t = continuous<\/li>\n<li>TemperatureSensor: Reading (oscillating 19\u201321\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>ThermostatController: Idle \u2192 Heating (when temp &lt; 20\u00b0C \u2013 0.5\u00b0C hysteresis)<\/li>\n<li>Heater: Off \u2192 On (duration until temp \u2265 21\u00b0C) Constraint: {overshoot \u2264 1\u00b0C} {settling time \u2264 5min} {cycle period \u2248 10min} Practical: Models PID-like control loop timing; validates energy efficiency claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-Time Stock Trading \u2013 Order Matching Latency<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Lifelines: :TraderGateway, :MatchingEngine, :MarketDataPublisher Timeline: t0 = order arrives<\/li>\n<li>TraderGateway: Received \u2192 Forwarded (t0 to t0+2ms)<\/li>\n<li>MatchingEngine: Queued \u2192 Matching (t0+2ms to t0+5ms) \u2192 Executed<\/li>\n<li>MarketDataPublisher: UpdateSent (within t0+10ms) Constraint: {end-to-end matching \u2264 5ms} {market data update \u2264 10ms} Practical: Regulatory requirement visualization; used in performance budgeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automotive \u2013 Adaptive Cruise Control Reaction<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Lifelines: :RadarSensor, :ACCController, :ThrottleActuator, :BrakeActuator Timeline: t0 = lead vehicle slows<\/li>\n<li>RadarSensor: Detecting \u2192 RangeDecreasing<\/li>\n<li>ACCController: Maintaining \u2192 Decelerating (t0+50ms)<\/li>\n<li>ThrottleActuator: Open \u2192 Closing (t0+100ms)<\/li>\n<li>BrakeActuator: Inactive \u2192 LightBraking (t0+200ms if needed) Constraint: {reaction time \u2264 200ms} {deceleration ramp \u2264 3m\/s\u00b2} Practical: ISO 26262 safety timing analysis; shows coordinated actuator response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embedded Device \u2013 Watchdog Timer Reset<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Lifelines: :Application, :WatchdogTimer Timeline: t = continuous<\/li>\n<li>Application: Running \u2192 Stalled (if no kick within 500ms)<\/li>\n<li>WatchdogTimer: Armed \u2192 Timeout (after 500ms) \u2192 ResetSystem Constraint: {kick interval \u2264 400ms} {tolerance \u00b150ms} Practical: Ensures system recovery from hangs; critical for reliability in field devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">In Visual Paradigm:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Create horizontal lifelines and drag state\/condition segments.<\/li>\n<li>Add time constraints with curly braces {\u2026}.<\/li>\n<li>Use compact mode for simple state changes or robust for detailed durations.<\/li>\n<li>Annotate with time marks (t0, t1) and duration markers.<\/li>\n<li>Simulate timing to verify constraints.<\/li>\n<li>Semantic backplane links timing constraints to state machines, sequence messages, or requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Timing diagrams are the <strong>precision instrument<\/strong> for time-critical behavior\u2014making deadlines, latencies, periods, and jitter explicit and verifiable. They complete the set of 7 behavioral diagrams, equipping you to model both high-level orchestration and microsecond-level timing constraints.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">With the heartbeat of behavior fully covered, you&#8217;re ready for <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/docs\/mastering-uml-2-5-a-use-case-driven-approach-to-agile-modeling\/module-5-agile-architecture-and-implementation-workflows\/\"><strong>Module 5: Agile Architecture and Implementation Workflows<\/strong><\/a>, where we connect everything to code, patterns, and iterative delivery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":4388,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","_eb_attr":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":""},"doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-4403","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Timing Diagrams - Visual Paradigm Guides Russian<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/guides.visual-paradigm.com\/ru\/docs\/mastering-uml-2-5-a-use-case-driven-approach-to-agile-modeling\/module-4-the-heartbeat-the-7-behavioral-uml-diagrams\/timing-diagrams\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"ru_RU\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Timing Diagrams - Visual Paradigm Guides Russian\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Focusing on time constraints and state changes over a specific timeline. Timing diagrams in UML 2.5 are specialized behavioral diagrams designed to model precise temporal aspects of system behavior\u2014particularly state changes, value changes, or condition durations over a continuous or discrete timeline. Unlike sequence diagrams (which show discrete message ordering) or state machines (which focus on event-triggered transitions), timing diagrams emphasize time as the primary axis: how long states persist, when transitions must occur, deadlines, periods, jitter, response times, and timing constraints. Key elements of timing diagrams: Lifeline \u2014 Horizontal line for each participant (object, role, component, system, or signal). Timeline \u2014 Horizontal axis representing time (continuous or discrete ticks). State\/Condition Timeline \u2014 Thick line segment showing duration of a state or value (e.g., solid for \u201cHeating\u201d, dashed for \u201cIdle\u201d). Transition \u2014 Vertical line or slanted arrow between state changes, labeled with event or trigger. Time Constraint \u2014 {duration} notation (e.g., {t \u2264 50ms}, {response &lt; 200ms}, {period = 1s \u00b1 10ms}). Duration Constraint \u2014 Between two points on timeline, e.g., {d} or {min..max}. Time Mark \u2014 Vertical dashed line labeled t0, t1, etc., for reference points. Value Change \u2014 Can show variable values over time (e.g., temperature rising from 20\u00b0C to 25\u00b0C). Compact vs. Robust notation \u2014 Compact (state line with changes) or robust (explicit state regions). Timing diagrams are especially valuable in: Real-time and embedded systems Performance-critical applications Protocols with strict timing Hardware-software co-design Systems with QoS requirements (latency, throughput, jitter) Validating SLAs or regulatory timing rules In Agile &amp; use-case-driven projects, they are used sparingly but powerfully\u2014typically for high-risk timing aspects identified during use case elaboration or architectural spikes. Practical Examples of Timing Diagrams in Real Projects Here are numerous concrete examples showing timing diagrams modeling time-sensitive behavior: E-commerce \u2013 Payment Gateway Response Time SLA Lifelines: :CustomerApp, :PaymentService, :ExternalGateway Timeline: t0 = payment request sent CustomerApp: Processing (t0 to t0+500ms) PaymentService: Authorizing (t0 to t0+200ms) \u2192 WaitingForGateway (t0+200ms to t0+800ms) ExternalGateway: Idle \u2192 Processing (t0+300ms to t0+700ms) \u2192 Approved Constraints: {response time \u2264 1000ms} from t0 to approval {gateway latency \u2264 500ms} Practical benefit: Visualizes end-to-end latency budget; used to set timeouts and retry policies. Mobile Banking \u2013 Transaction Authorization Timeout Lifelines: :MobileApp, :AuthService, :CoreBanking Timeline: t0 = transfer initiated MobileApp: AwaitingOTP (t0 to t0+120s) AuthService: OTPGenerated \u2192 OTPValid (t0 to t0+300s) CoreBanking: Pending \u2192 Executed (only if OTP validated within 60s) Constraint: {OTP validity = 120s} Transition at t0+60s: [no OTP entered] \u2192 Timeout \/ cancelTransaction() Practical: Ensures security window is enforced; helps test timeout edge cases. Ride-Sharing \u2013 ETA Calculation &amp; Real-Time Updates Lifelines: :DriverApp, :MatchingService, :RiderApp Timeline: t0 = ride accepted DriverApp: EnRoute (t0 \u2192 t_end) with periodic location updates every 5s \u00b1 1s MatchingService: CalculatingETA (t0 to t0+2s) \u2192 StableETA (t0+2s onward) RiderApp: ShowingETA (updates every 10s) Constraint: {ETA refresh \u2264 10s} {jitter \u2264 2s} Practical: Exposes acceptable delay for user experience; guides WebSocket heartbeat frequency. Healthcare \u2013 Defibrillator Response in Cardiac Arrest Lifelines: :MonitorDevice, :Defibrillator, :Patient Timeline: t0 = arrhythmia detected MonitorDevice: Monitoring \u2192 ShockAdvisory (t0 to t0+5s) Defibrillator: Standby \u2192 Charging (t0+5s to t0+8s) \u2192 ReadyToShock Patient: Fibrillating \u2192 NormalRhythm (after shock at t0+10s \u00b1 2s) Constraint: {time to shock \u2264 10s} {charge time \u2264 3s} Practical: Critical for device certification (IEC 60601); used in safety analysis. IoT Smart Thermostat \u2013 Temperature Control Loop Lifelines: :ThermostatController, :TemperatureSensor, :Heater Timeline: t = continuous TemperatureSensor: Reading (oscillating 19\u201321\u00b0C) ThermostatController: Idle \u2192 Heating (when temp &lt; 20\u00b0C \u2013 0.5\u00b0C hysteresis) Heater: Off \u2192 On (duration until temp \u2265 21\u00b0C) Constraint: {overshoot \u2264 1\u00b0C} {settling time \u2264 5min} {cycle period \u2248 10min} Practical: Models PID-like control loop timing; validates energy efficiency claims. Real-Time Stock Trading \u2013 Order Matching Latency Lifelines: :TraderGateway, :MatchingEngine, :MarketDataPublisher Timeline: t0 = order arrives TraderGateway: Received \u2192 Forwarded (t0 to t0+2ms) MatchingEngine: Queued \u2192 Matching (t0+2ms to t0+5ms) \u2192 Executed MarketDataPublisher: UpdateSent (within t0+10ms) Constraint: {end-to-end matching \u2264 5ms} {market data update \u2264 10ms} Practical: Regulatory requirement visualization; used in performance budgeting. Automotive \u2013 Adaptive Cruise Control Reaction Lifelines: :RadarSensor, :ACCController, :ThrottleActuator, :BrakeActuator Timeline: t0 = lead vehicle slows RadarSensor: Detecting \u2192 RangeDecreasing ACCController: Maintaining \u2192 Decelerating (t0+50ms) ThrottleActuator: Open \u2192 Closing (t0+100ms) BrakeActuator: Inactive \u2192 LightBraking (t0+200ms if needed) Constraint: {reaction time \u2264 200ms} {deceleration ramp \u2264 3m\/s\u00b2} Practical: ISO 26262 safety timing analysis; shows coordinated actuator response. Embedded Device \u2013 Watchdog Timer Reset Lifelines: :Application, :WatchdogTimer Timeline: t = continuous Application: Running \u2192 Stalled (if no kick within 500ms) WatchdogTimer: Armed \u2192 Timeout (after 500ms) \u2192 ResetSystem Constraint: {kick interval \u2264 400ms} {tolerance \u00b150ms} Practical: Ensures system recovery from hangs; critical for reliability in field devices. 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Timing diagrams in UML 2.5 are specialized behavioral diagrams designed to model precise temporal aspects of system behavior\u2014particularly state changes, value changes, or condition durations over a continuous or discrete timeline. Unlike sequence diagrams (which show discrete message ordering) or state machines (which focus on event-triggered transitions), timing diagrams emphasize time as the primary axis: how long states persist, when transitions must occur, deadlines, periods, jitter, response times, and timing constraints. Key elements of timing diagrams: Lifeline \u2014 Horizontal line for each participant (object, role, component, system, or signal). Timeline \u2014 Horizontal axis representing time (continuous or discrete ticks). State\/Condition Timeline \u2014 Thick line segment showing duration of a state or value (e.g., solid for \u201cHeating\u201d, dashed for \u201cIdle\u201d). Transition \u2014 Vertical line or slanted arrow between state changes, labeled with event or trigger. Time Constraint \u2014 {duration} notation (e.g., {t \u2264 50ms}, {response &lt; 200ms}, {period = 1s \u00b1 10ms}). Duration Constraint \u2014 Between two points on timeline, e.g., {d} or {min..max}. Time Mark \u2014 Vertical dashed line labeled t0, t1, etc., for reference points. Value Change \u2014 Can show variable values over time (e.g., temperature rising from 20\u00b0C to 25\u00b0C). Compact vs. Robust notation \u2014 Compact (state line with changes) or robust (explicit state regions). Timing diagrams are especially valuable in: Real-time and embedded systems Performance-critical applications Protocols with strict timing Hardware-software co-design Systems with QoS requirements (latency, throughput, jitter) Validating SLAs or regulatory timing rules In Agile &amp; use-case-driven projects, they are used sparingly but powerfully\u2014typically for high-risk timing aspects identified during use case elaboration or architectural spikes. Practical Examples of Timing Diagrams in Real Projects Here are numerous concrete examples showing timing diagrams modeling time-sensitive behavior: E-commerce \u2013 Payment Gateway Response Time SLA Lifelines: :CustomerApp, :PaymentService, :ExternalGateway Timeline: t0 = payment request sent CustomerApp: Processing (t0 to t0+500ms) PaymentService: Authorizing (t0 to t0+200ms) \u2192 WaitingForGateway (t0+200ms to t0+800ms) ExternalGateway: Idle \u2192 Processing (t0+300ms to t0+700ms) \u2192 Approved Constraints: {response time \u2264 1000ms} from t0 to approval {gateway latency \u2264 500ms} Practical benefit: Visualizes end-to-end latency budget; used to set timeouts and retry policies. Mobile Banking \u2013 Transaction Authorization Timeout Lifelines: :MobileApp, :AuthService, :CoreBanking Timeline: t0 = transfer initiated MobileApp: AwaitingOTP (t0 to t0+120s) AuthService: OTPGenerated \u2192 OTPValid (t0 to t0+300s) CoreBanking: Pending \u2192 Executed (only if OTP validated within 60s) Constraint: {OTP validity = 120s} Transition at t0+60s: [no OTP entered] \u2192 Timeout \/ cancelTransaction() Practical: Ensures security window is enforced; helps test timeout edge cases. Ride-Sharing \u2013 ETA Calculation &amp; Real-Time Updates Lifelines: :DriverApp, :MatchingService, :RiderApp Timeline: t0 = ride accepted DriverApp: EnRoute (t0 \u2192 t_end) with periodic location updates every 5s \u00b1 1s MatchingService: CalculatingETA (t0 to t0+2s) \u2192 StableETA (t0+2s onward) RiderApp: ShowingETA (updates every 10s) Constraint: {ETA refresh \u2264 10s} {jitter \u2264 2s} Practical: Exposes acceptable delay for user experience; guides WebSocket heartbeat frequency. Healthcare \u2013 Defibrillator Response in Cardiac Arrest Lifelines: :MonitorDevice, :Defibrillator, :Patient Timeline: t0 = arrhythmia detected MonitorDevice: Monitoring \u2192 ShockAdvisory (t0 to t0+5s) Defibrillator: Standby \u2192 Charging (t0+5s to t0+8s) \u2192 ReadyToShock Patient: Fibrillating \u2192 NormalRhythm (after shock at t0+10s \u00b1 2s) Constraint: {time to shock \u2264 10s} {charge time \u2264 3s} Practical: Critical for device certification (IEC 60601); used in safety analysis. IoT Smart Thermostat \u2013 Temperature Control Loop Lifelines: :ThermostatController, :TemperatureSensor, :Heater Timeline: t = continuous TemperatureSensor: Reading (oscillating 19\u201321\u00b0C) ThermostatController: Idle \u2192 Heating (when temp &lt; 20\u00b0C \u2013 0.5\u00b0C hysteresis) Heater: Off \u2192 On (duration until temp \u2265 21\u00b0C) Constraint: {overshoot \u2264 1\u00b0C} {settling time \u2264 5min} {cycle period \u2248 10min} Practical: Models PID-like control loop timing; validates energy efficiency claims. Real-Time Stock Trading \u2013 Order Matching Latency Lifelines: :TraderGateway, :MatchingEngine, :MarketDataPublisher Timeline: t0 = order arrives TraderGateway: Received \u2192 Forwarded (t0 to t0+2ms) MatchingEngine: Queued \u2192 Matching (t0+2ms to t0+5ms) \u2192 Executed MarketDataPublisher: UpdateSent (within t0+10ms) Constraint: {end-to-end matching \u2264 5ms} {market data update \u2264 10ms} Practical: Regulatory requirement visualization; used in performance budgeting. Automotive \u2013 Adaptive Cruise Control Reaction Lifelines: :RadarSensor, :ACCController, :ThrottleActuator, :BrakeActuator Timeline: t0 = lead vehicle slows RadarSensor: Detecting \u2192 RangeDecreasing ACCController: Maintaining \u2192 Decelerating (t0+50ms) ThrottleActuator: Open \u2192 Closing (t0+100ms) BrakeActuator: Inactive \u2192 LightBraking (t0+200ms if needed) Constraint: {reaction time \u2264 200ms} {deceleration ramp \u2264 3m\/s\u00b2} Practical: ISO 26262 safety timing analysis; shows coordinated actuator response. Embedded Device \u2013 Watchdog Timer Reset Lifelines: :Application, :WatchdogTimer Timeline: t = continuous Application: Running \u2192 Stalled (if no kick within 500ms) WatchdogTimer: Armed \u2192 Timeout (after 500ms) \u2192 ResetSystem Constraint: {kick interval \u2264 400ms} {tolerance \u00b150ms} Practical: Ensures system recovery from hangs; critical for reliability in field devices. 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