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Method for dynamically allocating memory workspace by elementary memory blocks to a data structure, and corresponding onboard system

US7024535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2001
Grant dateApr 4, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99956
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for dynamically allocating memory workspace of an onboard system to a data structure identified by an identification number (ID_Ak) and the corresponding onboard system.The storage area of the onboard system being subdivided into elementary memory blocks (BL1), the method is implemented on the basis of an allocation instruction and an erasure instruction. To allocate (A) an elementary memory block, the method consists in assigning an identification number (ID-Ak) to the block concerned. To erase (E) an elementary storage block, the method consists in assigning an arbitrary value (AAAA) different from any identification number.The system is applicable to onboard systems, such as multi-application microprocessor cards.

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