System and methods for optimizing object-oriented compilations
US5481708A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4491
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An object-oriented development system of the present invention includes a language compiler having an optimizer for generating computer applications with improved speed and size. C++ optimization methods of the present invention are described, including virtual function and base optimization, using thunks for virtual member pointers, and passing classes by value. An object-oriented calling convention of the present invention, which affords rapid and efficient access to data and methods of objects, is also described.
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