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Method and apparatus for passing null references between software components through legacy framework

  • US 6,775,822 B1
  • Filed: 10/19/2000
  • Issued: 08/10/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method in a data processing system for passing null values from a first software component to a second software component, comprising:

  • receiving a null value from the first software component;

    replacing the null value with a sentinel value, wherein the sentinel value is a value that is randomly generated in the data processing system; and

    passing the sentinel value to the second software component.

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