The branch prediction characteristics of a computer for executing a program are recognized, a binary program matched to the characteristics is constituted. A program conversion device converting a first binary program constituted by a plurality of instruction blocks into a second binary program executed...http://www.google.com.hk/patents/US6813763?utm_source=gb-gplus-share專利 US6813763 - Program conversion device for increasing hit rate of branch prediction and method therefor