Abstract: A game machine for development is connected to a host computer, reads out a file requested by a game program under development from a storage device, and executes the game program. In the game machine for development, a file confirmation section confirms whether or not the file requested by the game program is stored in the storage device, a file request section requests the host computer to transmit the file in a case where the file is not stored, and a storage processor acquires the file from the host computer and stores the file in the storage device.

Abstract: A game machine for development is connected to a host computer, reads out a file requested by a game program under development from a storage device, and executes the game program. In the game machine for development, a file confirmation section confirms whether or not the file requested by the game program is stored in the storage device, a file request section requests the host computer to transmit the file in a case where the file is not stored, and a storage processor acquires the file from the host computer and stores the file in the storage device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for enhanced instruction handling in processing environments. If branch misprediction occurs during instruction processing, a branch history table may be updated based upon the number of instructions to be fetched. The branch history table may be updated in accordance with a first mode if at least two instructions are available, and may be updated in accordance with a second mode if less than two instructions are available. A compiler can assist the processing by aligning instructions for processing. The instructions can be aligned across multiple instruction fetch groups so that instructions are available for fetching and the branch history table is updated prior to performing a branching operation.

Abstract: A refractometer for measuring refractive index of a sample comprising a prism having an interface contacting the sample, a light source that radiates light towards the interface from an entrance face of the prism, and a photoelectric sensor for receiving light reflected at the interface and directed outward from an exit face of the prism. The light source and the photoelectric sensor are secured to the prism. The refractometer comprises a sample stage arranged surrounding the interface surface. This sample stage provides a non-adhesive coating formed on the surface thereof. The refractometer comprises filter means arranged between the interface surface and the photoelectric sensor. This filter means includes a wavelength filter that selectively allows transmission of light having a wavelength within a prescribed region, including a wavelength of light of the light source.

Abstract: A method of processor error resolution includes receiving a resource error alert at a processor, determining an application error resolution preference at the processor, and executing an algorithm corresponding to the error resolution preference at the processor. Another embodiment provides a method for providing an error resolution preference from an application to a processor including receiving a resource error notification at an application, and sending one of at least two application error resolution preferences to a processor based on the resource error notification. Another embodiment is a system for providing an error resolution preference from an application to a processor that includes means for sending an application error resolution preference to a processor based on a resource error notification, means for determining the application error resolution preference at the processor, and means for executing the error resolution preference at the processor.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for: producing trace data from program status data received from at least one processor, the at least one processor being operable to execute software by addressing instructions in accordance with addresses obtained from a program counter; and storing the trace data in a trace buffer, wherein the trace data includes: (i) aggregate counts of respective program execution events; (ii) the addresses obtained from the program counter at various times; and (iii) bookmark data containing program performance information that includes neither the aggregate counts nor the addresses.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for enhanced instruction handling in processing environments. If branch misprediction occurs during instruction processing, a branch history table may be updated based upon the number of instructions to be fetched. The branch history table may be updated in accordance with a first mode if at least two instructions are available, and may be updated in accordance with a second mode if less than two instructions are available. A compiler can assist the processing by aligning instructions for processing. The instructions can be aligned across multiple instruction fetch groups so that instructions are available for fetching and the branch history table is updated prior to performing a branching operation.

Abstract: A refractometer for measuring refractive index of a sample comprising a prism having an interface contacting the sample, a light source that radiates light towards the interface from an entrance face of the prism, and a photoelectric sensor for receiving light reflected at the interface and directed outward from an exit face of the prism. The light source and the photoelectric sensor are secured to the prism. The refractometer comprises a sample stage arranged surrounding the interface surface. This sample stage provides a non-adhesive coating formed on the surface thereof. The refractometer comprises filter means arranged between the interface surface and the photoelectric sensor. This filter means includes a wavelength filter that selectively allows transmission of light having a wavelength within a prescribed region, including a wavelength of light of the light source.