Method and apparatus for loading class files into non-volatile memory
US7246347B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/44521
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates loading classes into non-volatile memory. During the loading process, the system first loads class definitions into volatile memory, wherein the class definitions contain metadata for classes currently being loaded into non-volatile memory, as well as metadata for classes that are already loaded into non-volatile memory. Next, after the class definitions are loaded into volatile memory, the system loads method code for the classes into non-volatile memory. During this process, the system uses the class definitions to resolve linkages in the method code so that the method code is ready for execution in non-volatile memory.
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