Methods and apparatus to reduce a control flow graph using...

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2004-08-27

2009-12-15

Chavis, John (Department: 2193)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Translation of code

Reexamination Certificate

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07634765

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for reducing a control flow graph are disclosed. A disclosed method comprises: creating a points-to set associated with a function in a computer program; determining if a control flow edge between: (1) a call-site associated with a restore and return instruction and (2) a successor block following the call-site is removable from a control flow graph representing the computer program; and removing the control flow edge if it is determined that the control flow edge is removable.

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