> Interpreting functions utilizing a hybrid of virtual and native machine instructions
Are they serious? Unless I'm missing something this is a fantastic joke, JITs far predate Java.
Are they serious? Unless I'm missing something this is a fantastic joke, JITs far predate Java.
In a computer system, a method for increasing the execution speed of virtual machine instructions, the method comprising:
- inputting virtual machine instructions for a function;
- compiling a portion of the function into at least one native machine instruction so that the function includes both virtual and native machine instruction; and
- overwriting a selected virtual machine instruction of the function with a new virtual machine instruction, the new virtual machine instruction specifying execution of at least one native machine instruction.
You think that sounds like an idea worthy of a patent? Probably depends if you're a programmer or a patent lawyer.
I'll leave you to judge the merits of the other 46 claims, the next of which are:
2. Claim 1 in a box
3. Claim 1 with a fox
A patent isn't an idea. It's the specific method for implementing an idea. If there is a way to get the same end result using a completely different method, the patent doesn't apply.
And the first few claims generally paint way over the lines. It's in the later claims that you talk about the unique stuff that you did.
So bottom line: Oracle may actually own all prior art via Sun (Self research was done at Sun).