def _check_self_to_empty(self, stateid):
        """
        Because of the optimization, the rule for empty states is missing
        A check takes place live
        Args:
            stateid (int): The state identifier
        Returns:
            bool: A true or false response
        """
        x_term = stateid.rfind('@')
        y_term = stateid.rfind('A')
        if y_term > x_term:
            x_term = y_term
        ids = stateid[x_term + 1:].split(',')
        if len(ids) < 2:
            return 0
        if ids[0] == ids[1]:
            #    print 'empty'
            return 1
        return 0