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System and methods for optimizing object-oriented compilations

US5535391A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 1995
Grant dateJul 9, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2015

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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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