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Fine slicing: generating an executable bounded slice for program

US8612954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2009
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/3604
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for generating a fine slice for a program is provided. The method comprises receiving a set of slicing criteria, wherein the set of slicing criteria comprises one or more variable occurrences or control dependences; receiving a set of cut points, wherein the set of cut points comprises one or more variable occurrences or control dependences; and generating a slice according to the set of slicing criteria and the set of cut points. The generated slice includes statements related to computation of values for the set of slicing criteria and excludes statements related to computation of values for the set of cut points. Missing information is added to the slice so that the slice is executable.

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