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*
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* Atomikos TransactionsEssentials by itself.
*
* This code (Atomikos TransactionsEssentials) contains certain interfaces
* in package (namespace) com.atomikos.icatch
* (including com.atomikos.icatch.Participant) which, if implemented, may
* infringe one or more patents held by Atomikos.
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package com.atomikos.persistence;
import java.io.Externalizable;
import com.atomikos.util.Identifiable;
/**
* An ObjectImage is a loggable state that can be managed by an ObjectLog.
*
*/
public interface ObjectImage extends Externalizable, Identifiable
{
/**
* Restore an equivalent replica of the original instance. Called by
* ObjectLog on recovering the object.
*
* @return Recoverable An equivalent replica of the original.
*
*/
public Recoverable restore ();
//
// /**
// *
// * @return True iff the image requires immediate syncing.
// */
//
// public boolean requiresSync();
}