Unique context-based code enhancement
US8707286B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/41
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Unique context-based code enhancement of the core functionality of standard source code objects is performed at any position in the code. Desired insertion/replacement position(s) input by a user trigger the generation of a unique context for an enhancement. The unique context is based on characteristics of the code in the standard source code objects, such as the statements proximate to the insertion/replacement position(s). The unique context is associated with one or more extension source code objects that, when integrated into the existing source code at the insertion/replacement position(s), will provide the enhancement. At compile-time, the unique context used to unambiguously locate the insertion/replacement position(s). The extension source code objects can include industry or customer extensions, add-ons, plug-ins, and the like.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.