Method for fast compilation of preverified JAVA bytecode to high quality native machine code
US6978451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/447
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a new method and apparatus to perform fast compilation of platform independent bytecode instruction listings into high quality machine code in a single sequential pass. More specifically, the present invention creates a new method and apparatus for the translation of platform neutral bytecode into high quality machine code in a single sequential pass in which information from the preceding instruction translation is used to mimic an optimizing compiler without the extensive memory and time requirements. Where the preceding instruction translation cannot be used due to no direct control flow, information from comprehensive stack maps is then used.
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