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Method and apparatus for translating source code from one high-level computer language to another

US5842204A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1994
Grant dateNov 24, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99943
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for translating source code written in one computer language to source code written in another language wherein translated static fragments are generated in the face of textual inconsistencies. Exactly one target language definition of each source language static fragment is generated and the differences are encapsulated in new parameters.

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