Apparatus and method for creating a trace file for a trace of a computer program based on loaded module information

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PATENT NO 6678883
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09612877

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An apparatus and method for cataloging symbolic data for use in performance analysis of computer programs is provided. The apparatus and method stores symbolic data for loaded modules during or shortly after a performance trace and utilizes the stored symbolic data when performing a performance analysis at a later time. A merged symbol file is generated for a computer program, or application, under trace. The merged symbol file contains information useful in performing symbolic resolution of address information in trace files for each instance of a module. During post processing of the trace information generated by a performance trace of a computer program, symbolic information stored in the merged symbol file is compared to the trace information stored in the trace file. The correct symbolic information in the merged symbol file for loaded modules is identified based on a number of validating criteria. The correct symbolic information for the loaded modules may then be stored as an indexed database that is used to resolve address information into corresponding symbolic information when providing the trace information to a display for use by a user.

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER AMERICA INC201 BROADWAY CAMBRIDGE MA 02139

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berry, Robert Francis Austin, TX 41 2102
John, Jr Chester Charles Round Rock, TX 13 566
Levine, Frank Eliot Austin, TX 198 6954
Mulvey, Donald Lawrence Round Rock, TX 3 196
Richardson, Christopher Michael Austin, TX 42 1561
Urguhart, Robert J Austin, TX 7 528

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