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Type-system extensions for object-oriented language based on coercive subtyping with restrictions

US7774376B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2004
Grant dateAug 10, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/315
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A type system that facilitates seamless integration of data access to relational and semi-structured data in an object oriented host language. A data access component includes the type system and corresponding set of syntax constructions that facilitates coercive subtyping and restricts covariance to identity conversions.

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