Debugger system using tracepoints for computer software
US6754891B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3636
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a tracepoint debugging system in which instructions and displays to and from the user are represented using programming abstractions. This aids in the users' understanding of the collected tracepoint data. Additionally, the system can evaluate arithmetic expressions at the target system in order to determine addresses of data which is to be stored into the tracepoint buffer. This can reduce the amount of data required to be stored in the tracepoint buffer.
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