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Position identifier management apparatus and method, mobile computer, and position identifier processing method

  • US 20010014917A1
  • Filed: 01/30/2001
  • Published: 08/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/15/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A position identifier management apparatus for supporting the movement of a mobile computer between networks, comprising:

  • storage means for storing binding information concerning said mobile computer managed by said position identifier management apparatus, said binding information including a compatible node identifier for uniquely specifying said mobile computer and a compatible position identifier for uniquely specifying a position of said mobile computer on a network;

    registration means for registering the binding information in said storage means in response to a registration request to register the binding information from another apparatus; and

    transmitting means for transmitting the binding information in response to a query about the binding information concerning said mobile computer from another apparatus when said binding information is stored in said storage means.

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