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Adding functionality to existing code at exits

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  • US 7,512,935 B1
  • Filed: 02/28/2001
  • Issued: 03/31/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method implemented on one or more machines for adding functionality to existing object code, the method comprising:

  • adding exit code to said existing object code, said existing object code includes a method having original byte code, said exit code is part of a profiling process;

    adding a new entry in an exceptions data store for said existing object code, said new entry points to said exit code, said exceptions data store is an exception table for said method, said adding a new entry in said exceptions data store includes adding said new entry into said exception table for said method, said new entry indicates a range of indices corresponding to said original byte code, said new entry includes a reference to said exit code and said new entry indicates that said new entry pertains to multiple types of exceptions; and

    performing said profiling process.

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