Incorporating native code in Java archive files
US6542887B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99943
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A Java Virtual Machine comprises a class loader and a library file loader. The class loader responds to requests to instantiate a class by searching a classpath in which class files and archived files are stored; and responsive to locating a requested class file in the classpath or within an archived file in the classpath, loads the class into memory. The library file loader responds to requests to load a native code library, by searching a library path in which library files are stored; and responsive to locating a requested library file in the library path, loads the library into memory. According to the invention, the library file loader also searches the classpath; and responsive to locating a requested library file in an archived file in the classpath, loads the library into memory.
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