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Dynamic object visualization and browsing system

  • US 5,740,440 A
  • Filed: 01/06/1995
  • Issued: 04/14/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of monitoring execution of an object-oriented computer program on a digital data processor with a memory, said method comprising the steps of:

  • A. determining a state of said digital data processor when said monitored computer program reaches selected points during execution,B. determining from the state of said digital data processor at each selected points a status of at least one object forming part of said monitored computer program,C. generating a dynamic program model from the digital data processor states determined in step B, the model containing an element representative of each object existing in the memory, and relationships therebetween,D. generating a display from the model, the display having elements representing at least some of the objects existing in memory and the relationships therebetween, andE. updating the display substantially concurrently with execution of said monitored computer program so that an active picture of objects and their relationships is displayed as said monitored computer program executes.

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