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Controlled execution of partitioned code
Assignee: Oracle International Corp
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Filing: 2000-02-09
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Granted: 2006-01-17
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Expires: 2020-02-09
Abstract
Abstract An execution engine embeddable in a plurality of host application programs to control execution of code in each of the host application programs is disclosed. The execution unit includes a command unit, an execution unit and a host call unit. The command unit receives commands from a host application program in which the execution engine is embedded, including a command to execute a sequence of platform-independent instructions. The execution unit executes the sequence of platform-independent instructions until an instruction indicating either a break event or a remote procedure call is detected. The host call unit initiates execution of one or more procedures in the host application program in response to the execution unit detecting the instruction indicating a break event or a remote procedure call.
Inventors
- 👤 James Mallory
- 👤 Sunil Bhargava
- 👤 Shirish Puranik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:41
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/46; G06F9/48; G06F9/4806; G06F9/4843; G06F11/00; G06F11/36; G06F11/3698; G06F9/54; G06F9/547
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 82
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A first debugger that is configured to: debug a first sequence of instructions of a first application; and cause a second debugger to debug a second sequence of instructions of a second application in response to a call from the first sequence of instructions to the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A first debugger that is configured to: debug a first sequence of instructions of a first application; and cause a second debugger to debug a second sequence of instructions of a second application in response to a call from the first sequence of instructions to the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
81 words
A method for controlling the execution of applications, the method comprising the computer-implemented steps of: while a first controlled execution tool executes a first sequence of instructions of a first program, detecting a call from the first sequence of instructions to a second sequence of instructions of a second program; and in response to the call, automatically causing the second sequence of instructions to be executed by a second controlled execution tool that is independent of the first controlled execution tool.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
81 words
A method for controlling the execution of applications, the method comprising the computer-implemented steps of: while a first controlled execution tool executes a first sequence of instructions of a first program, detecting a call from the first sequence of instructions to a second sequence of instructions of a second program; and in response to the call, automatically causing the second sequence of instructions to be executed by a second controlled execution tool that is independent of the first controlled execution tool.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 2 , further comprising the computer-implemented step of: while the second controlled execution tool executes the second sequence of instructions, exchanging data between the first controlled execution tool and the second controlled execution tool.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of exchanging data with the second controlled execution tool includes the computer-implemented step of: sending data to the second controlled execution tool, wherein the data is used by the second controlled execution tool when executing the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein the data specifies a break event to be detected during execution by the second controlled execution tool of the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of exchanging data with the second controlled execution tool includes the computer-implemented step of: receiving data from the second controlled execution tool, wherein the data describes execution of the second sequence of instructions by the second controlled execution tool.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein the data specifies a break event that was detected during execution by the second controlled execution tool of the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein: the first controlled execution tool is selected from the group consisting of a first debugger, a first tracing application, and a first profiler application; and the second controlled execution tool is selected from the group consisting of a second debugger, a second tracing application, and a second profiler application.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein: the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions in a mode selected from the group consisting of controlled execution mode and free running mode; controlled execution mode allows for use of one or more break points while the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions; and free running mode does not allow the use of one or more break points while the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the first sequence of instructions is platform independent code.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the first sequence of instructions is platform specific code that is designed for execution on a platform upon which the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the first sequence of instructions is code that is selected from the group consisting of source code, object code, and executable code.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein: the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions in a first operating environment; and the second controlled execution tool executes the second sequence of instructions in a second operating environment that is different than the first operating environment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 2 , further comprising the computer-implemented step of: receiving input from a user through a user interface, wherein the input is used by the first controlled execution tool when executing the first sequence of instructions and by the second-controlled execution tool when executing the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 2 , further comprising the computer-implemented step of: providing information to a user about the execution of the first sequence of instructions by the first controlled execution tool and about the execution of the second sequence of instructions by the second controlled execution tool.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the call is a remote procedure call.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method of claim 2 , further comprising the computer-implemented steps of: while the second controlled execution tool executes the second sequence of instructions, detecting an additional call from the second sequence of instructions to a third sequence of instructions of a third program; and in response to the additional call, automatically causing the third sequence of instructions to be executed by a third controlled execution tool.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
70 words
The method of claim 2 , further comprising the computer-implemented steps of: prior to the first application executing the first sequence of instructions, instantiating a data structure; the first controlled execution tool using the data structure when the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions; and the second controlled execution tool using the data structure when the second controlled execution tool executes the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the first controlled execution tool includes an execution object that executes the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 19 , further comprising the computer-implemented step of: the execution object controlling execution of the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 20 , wherein the step of the execution object controlling execution of the first sequence of instructions includes the step of: the execution object functioning as a programming language subsystem.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
75 words
The method of claim 19 , wherein the execution object comprises a command unit, an execution unit, and a call unit, and the method further comprises the computer-implemented steps of: the command unit receiving a command to execute the first sequence of instructions; the execution unit interpreting the first sequence of instructions for execution by a processor until a condition is detected; and the call unit that initiating a call when the condition is detected.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 22 , wherein the condition is encountering an instruction to perform a remote procedure call.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 22 , wherein the condition is encountering a position within the first sequence of instructions that is associated with a break event.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 22 , wherein in response to detecting the condition, the first controlled execution tool halts execution of the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 25 , wherein in response to detecting an additional condition, the first controlled execution tool resumes execution of the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 22 , wherein in response to detecting the condition, the first controlled execution continues execution of the first sequence of instructions to monitor execution of the second sequence of instructions by the second application.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the second controlled execution tool includes an execution object that executes the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 28 , further comprising the computer-implemented step of: the execution object controlling execution of the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 29 , wherein the step of the execution object controlling execution of the second sequence of instructions includes the step of: the execution object functioning as a programming language subsystem.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
75 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein the execution object comprises a command unit, an execution unit, and a call unit, and the method further comprises the computer-implemented steps of: the command unit receiving a command to execute the second sequence of instructions; the execution unit interpreting the second sequence of instructions for execution by a processor until a condition is detected; and the call unit that initiating a call when the condition is detected.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 31 , wherein the condition is encountering an instruction to perform a remote procedure call.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 31 , wherein the condition is encountering a position within the second sequence of instructions that is associated with a break event.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 31 , further comprising the computer-implemented steps of: receiving information about the execution of the second sequence of instructions when the condition is detected.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for debugging an application, the method comprising the computer-implemented steps of: while debugging a first sequence of instructions with a first debugging application, detecting a call from the first sequence of instructions of a first program to a second sequence of instructions of a second program; and in response to the call, automatically causing the second sequence of instructions to be debugged by a second debugging application.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for debugging an application, the method comprising the computer-implemented steps of: while debugging a first sequence of instructions with a first debugging application, detecting a call from the first sequence of instructions of a first program to a second sequence of instructions of a second program; and in response to the call, automatically causing the second sequence of instructions to be debugged by a second debugging application.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 35 , wherein the call is a remote procedure call.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 35 , wherein debugging the first sequence of instructions includes using an execution object that functions as a programming language subsystem to control execution of the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 35 , wherein debugging the second sequence of instructions includes using an execution object that functions as a programming language subsystem to control execution of the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
108 words
A computer-readable medium carrying one or more sequences of instructions for controlling the execution of applications, wherein execution of the one or more sequences of instructions by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform the steps of: while a first controlled execution tool executes a first sequence of instructions of a first program, detecting a call from the first sequence of instructions to a second sequence of instructions of a second program; and in response to the call, automatically causing the second sequence of instructions to be executed by a second controlled execution tool that is independent of the first controlled execution tool.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
108 words
A computer-readable medium carrying one or more sequences of instructions for controlling the execution of applications, wherein execution of the one or more sequences of instructions by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform the steps of: while a first controlled execution tool executes a first sequence of instructions of a first program, detecting a call from the first sequence of instructions to a second sequence of instructions of a second program; and in response to the call, automatically causing the second sequence of instructions to be executed by a second controlled execution tool that is independent of the first controlled execution tool.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
57 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the steps of: while the second controlled execution tool executes the second sequence of instructions, exchanging data between the first controlled execution tool and the second controlled execution tool.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
68 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 40 , wherein the instructions for exchanging data with the second controlled execution tool further comprise instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of: sending data to the second controlled execution tool, wherein the data is used by the second controlled execution tool when executing the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
31 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 41 , wherein the data specifies a break event to be detected during execution by the second controlled execution tool of the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
67 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 40 , wherein the instructions for exchanging data with the second controlled execution tool further comprise instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of: receiving data from the second controlled execution tool, wherein the data describes execution of the second sequence of instructions by the second controlled execution tool.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
31 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 43 , wherein the data specifies a break event that was detected during execution by the second controlled execution tool of the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
57 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein: the first controlled execution tool is selected from the group consisting of a first debugger, a first tracing application, and a first profiler application; and the second controlled execution tool is selected from the group consisting of a second debugger, a second tracing application, and a second profiler application.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
86 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein: the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions in a mode selected from the group consisting of controlled execution mode and free running mode; controlled execution mode allows for use of one or more break points while the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions; and free running mode does not allow the use of one or more break points while the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein the first sequence of instructions is platform independent code.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
38 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein the first sequence of instructions is platform specific code that is designed for execution on a platform upon which the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
30 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein the first sequence of instructions is code that is selected from the group consisting of source code, object code, and executable code.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
49 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein: the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions in a first operating environment; and the second controlled execution tool executes the second sequence of instructions in a second operating environment that is different than the first operating environment.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
72 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of: receiving input from a user through a user interface, wherein the input is used by the first controlled execution tool when executing the first sequence of instructions and by the second controlled execution tool when executing the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
67 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of: providing information to a user about the execution of the first sequence of instructions by the first controlled execution tool and about the execution of the second sequence of instructions by the second controlled execution tool.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
15 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein the call is a remote procedure call.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
86 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the steps of: while the second controlled execution tool executes the second sequence of instructions, detecting an additional call from the second sequence of instructions to a third sequence of instructions of a third program; and in response to the additional call, automatically causing the third sequence of instructions to be executed by a third controlled execution tool.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
89 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the steps of: prior to the first application executing the first sequence of instructions, instantiating a data structure; the first controlled execution tool using the data structure when the first controlled execution tool executes the first sequence of instructions; and the second controlled execution tool using the data structure when the second controlled execution tool executes the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
24 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein the first controlled execution tool includes an execution object that executes the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
42 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 56 , further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of: the execution object controlling execution of the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
54 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 57 , wherein the instructions for the execution object controlling execution of the first sequence of instructions further comprise instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of: the execution object functioning as a programming language subsystem.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
92 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 56 , wherein the execution object comprises a command unit, an execution unit, and a call unit, and further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the steps of: the command unit receiving a command to execute the first sequence of instructions; the execution unit interpreting the first sequence of instructions for execution by a processor until a condition is detected; and the call unit that initiating a call when the condition is detected.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
20 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 59 , wherein the condition is encountering an instruction to perform a remote procedure call.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
27 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 59 , wherein the condition is encountering a position within the first sequence of instructions that is associated with a break event.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
27 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 59 , wherein in response to detecting the condition, the first controlled execution tool halts execution of the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
28 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 62 , wherein in response to detecting an additional condition, the first controlled execution tool resumes execution of the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
39 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 59 , wherein in response to detecting the condition, the first controlled execution continues execution of the first sequence of instructions to monitor execution of the second sequence of instructions by the second application.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
24 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein the second controlled execution tool includes an execution object that executes the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
42 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 65 , further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of: the execution object controlling execution of the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
54 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 66 , wherein the instructions for the execution object controlling execution of the second sequence of instructions further comprise instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of: the execution object functioning as a programming language subsystem.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
92 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 65 , wherein the execution object comprises a command unit, an execution unit, and a call unit, and further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the steps of: the command unit receiving a command to execute the second sequence of instructions; the execution unit interpreting the second sequence of instructions for execution by a processor until a condition is detected; and the call unit that initiating a call when the condition is detected.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
20 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 68 , wherein the condition is encountering an instruction to perform a remote procedure call.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
27 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 68 , wherein the condition is encountering a position within the second sequence of instructions that is associated with a break event.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
47 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 68 , further comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the steps of: receiving information about the execution of the second sequence of instructions when the condition is detected.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
95 words
A computer-readable medium carrying one or more sequences of instructions for debugging an application, wherein execution of the one or more sequences of instructions by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform the steps of: while debugging a first sequence of instructions with a first debugging application, detecting a call from the first sequence of instructions of a first program to a second sequence of instructions of a second program; in response to the call, automatically causing the second sequence of instructions to be debugged by a second debugging application.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
95 words
A computer-readable medium carrying one or more sequences of instructions for debugging an application, wherein execution of the one or more sequences of instructions by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform the steps of: while debugging a first sequence of instructions with a first debugging application, detecting a call from the first sequence of instructions of a first program to a second sequence of instructions of a second program; in response to the call, automatically causing the second sequence of instructions to be debugged by a second debugging application.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
15 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 72 , wherein the call is a remote procedure call.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
60 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 72 , wherein the instructions for debugging the first sequence of instructions further comprise instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of using an execution object that functions as a programming language subsystem to control execution of the first sequence of instructions.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
60 words
The computer-readable medium of claim 72 , wherein the instructions for debugging the second sequence of instructions further comprise instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the step of using an execution object that functions as a programming language subsystem to control execution of the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 81
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for controlling the execution of two or more sequences of instructions by different applications, comprising: a first controlled execution tool that executes a first sequence of instructions of a first program; a second controlled execution tool that executes a second sequence of instructions of a second program; wherein the first controlled execution tool is configured to detect a call from the first sequence of instructions to the second sequence of instructions; and wherein in response to the call, the second controlled execution tool is configured to automatically execute the second sequence of instructions.
Claim 82
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for controlling the execution of two or more sequences of instructions by different applications, comprising: a first controlled execution tool that executes a first sequence of instructions of a first program; a second controlled execution tool that executes a second sequence of instructions of a second program; wherein the first controlled execution tool is configured to detect a call from the first sequence of instructions to the second sequence of instructions; and wherein in response to the call, the second controlled execution tool is configured to automatically execute the second sequence of instructions.
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