Methods and apparatus for providing a categorical approach to valuetype bridge support
US7596572B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/30
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system provides categorical mapping of valuetypes by receiving, as input, a valuetype within an object model specification. The system applies a categorical-based generator that applies at least one morphism to the object model specification. Application of the categorical-based generator generates an interface that exposes the valuetype in an interface object model and generates an implementation of the interface that exposes the valuetype in a middleware implementation object model. The interface and its implementation seamlessly support valuetype properties including inheritance, null values, native casting and arbitrary graph communication.
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