Estimation of object lifetime using static analysis
US6457023B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99957
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer implemented technique for the static evaluation of the lifetime of objects allocated in memory is presented, which find application in reducing the overhead of generational garbage collection. The method combines pointer alias analysis with static object size determination, from which accurate generational assignment of newly created objects can be accomplished.
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