src/main/java/org/apache/felix/httplite/server/ThreadGate.java

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package org.apache.felix.httplite.server;

/**
 * This class implements a simple one-shot gate for threads. The gate
 * starts closed and will block any threads that try to wait on it. Once
 * opened, all waiting threads will be released. The gate cannot be reused.
**/
public class ThreadGate
{
    private boolean m_open = false;

    /**
     * Open the gate and release any waiting threads.
    **/
    public synchronized void open()
    {
        m_open = true;
        notifyAll();
    }

    /**
     * Wait for the gate to open.
     * @throws java.lang.InterruptedException If the calling thread is interrupted;
     *         the gate still remains closed until opened.
    **/
    public synchronized void await() throws InterruptedException
    {
        while (!m_open)
        {
            wait();
        }
    }
}