Patent ID: 6104711
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: H04L,H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
A server, comprising:an interface for coupling the server to a system of interlinked packet data networks using packet addresses defined in a first protocol;a central processing unit coupled to the interface;a data storage system accessible by the central processing unit; andsoftware running on the central processing unit for processing a query for translation of a name specified in a second protocol received via the interface to generate a reply message for transmission via the interface, wherein:the software controls the central processing unit to include an address conforming to the first protocol and relating to a first destination in the reply message if parameters relating to the query satisfy a first criteria defined in a routing control record stored in the data storage system, andthe software controls the central processing unit to include information relating to a second destination in the reply message if parameters relating to the query satisfy a second criteria defined in the routing control record.