Abstract: A virtual machine executive (VME) system operating on a target platform that includes a virtual machine monitor (VMM) and a dynamic compiler, in particular, a trace compiler (TC). System embodiments include a virtual machine monitor configured to record a trace corresponding to a selected cycle, and configured to transform the trace into a representation of a trace tree; and a trace compiler cooperating with the virtual machine monitor to compile the representation of the trace tree into a compiled code segment of native machine code executable on the target platform, in which the trace is a linear instruction sequence traversing at least a portion of a method, a loop, or a branching node.

Abstract: A virtual machine executive (VME) system operating on a target platform that includes a virtual machine monitor (VMM) and a dynamic compiler, in particular, a trace compiler (TC). System embodiments include a virtual machine monitor configured to record a trace corresponding to a selected cycle, and configured to transform the trace into a representation of a trace tree; and a trace compiler cooperating with the virtual machine monitor to compile the representation of the trace tree into a compiled code segment of native machine code executable on the target platform, in which the trace is a linear instruction sequence traversing at least a portion of a method, a loop, or a branching node.

Abstract: An incandescent lamp for use in a reflector is provided. The lamp has an envelope having a longitudinal axis, at least one filament, and electrical lead-out wires. A metal support portion receives the envelope and a sleeved metal optical disc positions the filaments with respect to the reflector in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The incandescent lamp has a plastic base anchoring the sleeved optical disc and including the electrical lead-out wires. A locking element, which is not separately formed, is used.