Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240248987). RETROSPECTIVE MEMORY ANALYSIS simplified abstract

RETROSPECTIVE MEMORY ANALYSIS

Organization Name

microsoft technology licensing, llc

Inventor(s)

Marsh Jordan Ray of Redmond WA (US)

Michael T. Walker of Snoqualmie WA (US)

Brian M. Caswell of Linthicum MD (US)

RETROSPECTIVE MEMORY ANALYSIS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240248987 titled 'RETROSPECTIVE MEMORY ANALYSIS

The present disclosure pertains to retrospective memory analysis, where a historical archive of memory images for an execution environment is maintained and evaluated based on current known issues rather than those known at the time of memory capture. This enables the identification of previously unknown issues in the execution environment.

• Historical memory images are evaluated according to current known issues.
• Enables determination of the last good environment condition of the execution environment.
• Helps identify whether now-known issues have been resolved since the memory capture.
• Allows for retrospective identification of previously unknown issues in various execution environments.
• Contrasts with contemporaneous issue identification techniques.

• • Potential Applications:**

- Quality assurance in software development. - System maintenance and troubleshooting. - Historical analysis of system performance.

• • Problems Solved:**

- Identifying previously unknown issues in execution environments. - Evaluating system performance retrospectively. - Enhancing quality control processes.

• • Benefits:**

- Improved system reliability. - Enhanced troubleshooting capabilities. - Better understanding of historical system performance.

• • Commercial Applications:**

Title: "Enhanced Retrospective Memory Analysis for Improved System Performance" This technology can be utilized in software development companies, IT departments, and system maintenance firms to enhance the quality assurance process and improve system performance. It can also be valuable in industries where historical system analysis is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency.

• • Questions about Retrospective Memory Analysis:**

1. How does retrospective memory analysis differ from contemporaneous issue identification techniques?

  - Retrospective memory analysis evaluates historical memory images based on current known issues, while contemporaneous techniques focus on identifying issues in real-time.

2. What are the potential benefits of using retrospective memory analysis in software development?

  - Retrospective memory analysis can help improve system reliability, enhance troubleshooting capabilities, and provide insights into historical system performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

aspects of the present disclosure relate to retrospective memory analysis. in examples, a historical archive of memory images for an execution environment is maintained. a historical memory image of the historical archive may be evaluated according to a current set of known issues, rather than issues that were known at the time of the memory capture. accordingly, it may be possible to determine when the execution environment was last in a good environment condition. as another example, it may be possible to determine whether a now-known issue has since been resolved (e.g., such that the issue would not be identified in the current execution environment). thus, as compared to contemporaneous issue identification techniques, aspects of the present disclosure may be applied to any number of execution environments to enable retrospective identification of now-known issues that were, at least at the time of a memory capture, not known.