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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2005
Henricus Johannes Maria Meijer, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Paul A. Vick, Seattle, WA (US);
Brian C. Beckman, Newcastle, WA (US);
Amanda Silver, Seattle, WA (US);
Henricus Johannes Maria Meijer, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Paul A. Vick, Seattle, WA (US);
Brian C. Beckman, Newcastle, WA (US);
Amanda Silver, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A system for extending data types in software comprises an extension unit that modifies an arbitrary preexisting base data type, the preexisting base data type having at least one member. The system also includes a supplemental member that is included with the extension unit and that provides additional functionality to the preexisting base type. Methods for using the system are also provided.