Method for statically checking an object-oriented computer program module
US8327327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4488
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for statically checking an object-oriented computer program module includes the step of identifying objects within a computer program module, at least one of the objects having a plurality of references thereto, possibly from multiple clients. A discipline of permissions is imposed on the objects identified within the computer program module. The permissions enable tracking, from among a discrete set of changeable states, a subset of states each object might be in. A determination is made regarding whether the imposed permissions are violated by a potential reference to any of the identified objects. The results of the determination are output to a user.
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