Method and apparatus for creating a hierarchical model to facilitate identifying components in a programming language file
US7412689B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/74
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates creating a hierarchical model from a programming language file that includes components. The system operates by obtaining a component from the programming language file. Upon obtaining the component, the system passes an encoder to the component and requests that the component encode itself using the encoder, thereby causing the encoder to generate elements in the hierarchical model. Each element includes an attribute that identifies the component, thereby allowing the component to be subsequently identified by referencing the attribute in the corresponding element in the hierarchical model.
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