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Multi-attribute dynamic link library packaging

US7519951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2003
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/54
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of packaging a dynamically linked computer program function comprising: establishing an attribute, each attribute exhibiting a plurality of at least one of variations, characteristics and parameters associated with the dynamically linked computer program function; obtaining a source file associated with the dynamically linked computer program function; and compiling and linking the source file iteratively to create a single executable file based on the at least one of variations, characteristics, and parameters for each attribute. The single executable file is configured to facilitate choice of a selected version of the function based on a particular at least one of variations, characteristics, and parameters for each attribute.

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