Title:
FRAMEWORKS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF JAVA HEAPS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003012629
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Techniques for implementation of Java heaps are disclosed. The techniques can be implemented in a Java virtual machine operating in a Java computing environment. A Java heap potion comprising two or more designated portions is disclosed. Each of the designated heap portions can be designated to store only a particular Java logical component (e.g., Java objects, Java class representation, native components, etc.) A designated heap portion can be implemented as a memory pool. In other words, two or more designated heap portions can collectively represent a memory pool designated for a particular Java logical component. The memory pools allow for dynamic management of the designated heap portions. As a result, the performance of the virtual machines, especially those operating with relatively limited resources is improved.
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Inventors:
SOKOLOV STEPAN
WALLMAN DAVID
WALLMAN DAVID
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/024831
Publication Date:
February 19, 2004
Filing Date:
July 25, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SUN MICROSYSTEMS INC (US)
International Classes:
G06F9/44; G06F9/445; (IPC1-7): G06F12/02
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