Interface invoke mechanism

A system and method is provided for facilitating and implementing an efficient mechanism for performing an interface dispatch. The system and method retrieves source code and performs a pre-execution or preparation stage prior to execution of the source code. During the pre-execution stage memory is...

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Main Author SOLLICH PETER F
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.09.2005
Edition7
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:A system and method is provided for facilitating and implementing an efficient mechanism for performing an interface dispatch. The system and method retrieves source code and performs a pre-execution or preparation stage prior to execution of the source code. During the pre-execution stage memory is allocated for class types, class method tables are formed and interface virtual tables are formed. A block of memory is also allocated for an interface map in the form of a vector having a plurality of slots. The system and method packs the interface map with references to the interface virtual table locations utilizing a comb-vector technique.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20010901254