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Parameter management using compiler directives

US7367019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2004
Grant dateApr 29, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/423
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, architecture and apparatus for managing program function parameters using compiler directives. A parameter management system can include a compiler coupled to a primary symbol-type dictionary and a supplemental symbol-type dictionary containing parameter data for specific function calls of corresponding generic type functions. Notably, directive processing logic can be configured both to populate the supplemental symbol-type dictionary based upon processor directives embedded in source code, and also to substitute specific function calls for generic function calls in the source code as specified in the supplemental symbol-type dictionary.

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