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Computer network address mapping

  • US 6,141,690 A
  • Filed: 07/31/1997
  • Issued: 10/31/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a remote network coupled with a local network;

    a portable device coupled with the remote network for generating an initial data packet, having a source header of a first point of the local network, and destined for a local device coupled to a second point of the local network;

    a local controller; and

    a remote controller for generating from the initial data packet at least one subsequent data packet destined for the local controller and including a data message that encapsulates addresses of the first and second points of the local network;

    includinga comparator of data message length to a value; and

    a data packet controller for one subsequent data packet if the data message length is less than the value, and for two subsequent data packets if the data message length is greater than the value.

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