Patent for relational theory for OO memory management?
From: Nilone <reaanb_at_gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:59:34 -0700 (PDT)
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Not sure what to make of this:
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:59:34 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <7dde6796-7c00-4d33-8652-9478bfc31b28_at_x37g2000yqj.googlegroups.com>
Not sure what to make of this:
USPTO Application #: 20080222602
Title: Declarative object identity using relation types
Abstract: The present invention provides a programming model based on
a relational view of the heap which defines identity declaratively,
obviating the need for equals( ) and hashcode( ) methods. Each element
in the heap (called a tuple) belongs to a relation type and relates an
immutable identity to mutable state. The model entails a stricter
contract: identity never changes during an execution. Objects, values,
and singletons arise as special cases of tuples. (end of abstract)
http://www.freshpatents.com/Declarative-object-identity-using-relation-types-dt20080911ptan20080222602.php Received on Fri Sep 04 2009 - 08:59:34 CEST