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Condition handling using script interpreters
Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP
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Filing: 1998-01-08
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Granted: 2000-03-14
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Expires: 2018-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A hybrid method is described that allows for the combination of both source-compiled and source-interpreted code in the execution of computer programs. While traditional practice has dictated otherwise, code does not need to be either solely interpreted or solely compiled.
Inventors
- 👤 Jonathan Layes
- 👤 Yong Chen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:24
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/44; G06F9/455; G06F9/45504; G06F9/45508
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of operating a computer comprising: a) providing a compiled code; b) providing logic in the compiled code that causes it to seek to perform an operation for which no compiled code is provided; c) providing a plurality of segments of interpreted code, each segment being adapted to perform a different environment handling operation; d) invoking said interpreted code by an API to perform said different environment handling operations; and e) returning the result of said operation to said compiled code, f) the environment handling operations being performed by constructing models of exceptions in the environment within the interpreted code.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of operating a computer comprising: a) providing a compiled code; b) providing logic in the compiled code that causes it to seek to perform an operation for which no compiled code is provided; c) providing a plurality of segments of interpreted code, each segment being adapted to perform a different environment handling operation; d) invoking said interpreted code by an API to perform said different environment handling operations; and e) returning the result of said operation to said compiled code, f) the environment handling operations being performed by constructing models of exceptions in the environment within the interpreted code.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method as defined in claim 1 in which said compiled and interpreted code are stored in a memory, and in which the method is carried out by means of at least one CPU which interfaces said memory.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-03-14 | 2007-09-13 | 2008-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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