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Replacement policy for hot code detection

US8612698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2008
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/885
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus relating to a replacement policy for hot code detection are described. In some embodiments, it may be determined which entry amongst a plurality of entries stored in storage unit is to be replaced next. The entries may correspond to hot code and may store age and execution frequency information corresponding to the hot code. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

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