Event tracing with time stamp compression

Details Event tracing with time stamp compression Event tracing with time stamp compression

2008-03-18

2008-03-18

Cosimano, Edward (Department: 2863)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

History logging or time stamping

C700S108000, C702S033000, C702S182000, C702S186000, C702S189000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11083333

ABSTRACT:
An improved method, apparatus, and computer instructions for generating trace data. In response to detecting a new trace event, a determination is made as to whether the new trace event occurred at an expected period of time with respect to a prior trace event. A time stamp in the trace data is placed in response to a determination that the new trace event did not occur at the expected period of time, wherein time stamps occurring at the expected period if time are eliminated from the trace data and wherein compression of the trace data occurs.

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