* Returns whether the task has been canceled.
     *
     * @return whether the task has been canceled
     */
    public boolean isCanceled() {
        return status == CANCELED;
    }

    /**
     * Cancels the task.
     */
    public void cancel() {
        status = CANCELED;
    }

    /**
     * Returns whether the task is stopped.
     *
     * @return whether the task is stopped
     */