Method for implementing user space up-calls on java virtual machine before/after garbage collection
US8458702B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/45504
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are apparatus and methods for reporting garbage collection operations. A virtual machine that is executable on a computing device can receive a request to be informed prior to execution of garbage collection software on the computing device via a prior up-call. The virtual machine can receive a request to be informed upon completion of execution of the garbage collection software on the computing device via a post up-call. Prior to the execution of the garbage collection software, the virtual machine can initiate execution of the prior up-call to indicate the garbage collection software is to be executed. After the garbage collection software has completed execution, the virtual machine can initiate execution of the post up-call to indicate the garbage collection software has completed execution.
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