Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software program development tool – Translation of code
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2006-06-06
Zhen, Wei Y. (Department: 2191)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software program development tool
Translation of code
C717S139000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07058934
ABSTRACT:
Techniques for generation of Java macro instructions suitable for use in Java computing environments are disclosed. As such, the techniques can be implemented in a Java virtual machine to efficiently execute Java instructions. As will be appreciated, a Java macro instruction can be substituted for two or more Java Bytecode instructions. This, in turn, reduces the number of Java instructions that are executed by the interpreter. As a result, the performance of virtual machines, especially those operating with limited resources, is improved. A Java macro instruction can be generated for conventional Java instruction sequences or sequences of Java instruction that are provided in a reduced set of instruction. In any case, sequences that are frequently encountered can be replaced by a Java macro instruction. These sequences are typically encountered when Java objects are instantiated, during programming loops, and when a local variables are assigned a value.
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