Representation of objects in a Java programming environment

Details Representation of objects in a Java programming environment Representation of objects in a Java programming environment

2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Zhen, Wei (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Programming language

C717S114000

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07082597

ABSTRACT:
Improved techniques for representation of objects in a Java™ programming environment are disclosed. The techniques are highly suitable for representation of Java™ objects inside virtual machines, especially those that operate with limited resources (e.g., embedded systems). In accordance with one embodiment, a Java™ object representation is disclosed. As will be appreciated, the Java™ object representation provides a reference that can be used to directly access the internal class representation associated with the object. The internal class representation provides information regarding the Java™ object (e.g., object size, object type, static fields, etc.) As a result, information regarding Java™ objects can quickly be accessed. This means that the processing time conventionally needed to access information regarding Java™ objects is reduced. Thus, performance of virtual machines, especially in systems with limited computing power and/or memory, can be enhanced.

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