Multiplex communications – Pathfinding or routing – Switching a message which includes an address header
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-15
2008-10-28
Winder, Patrice (Department: 2145)
Multiplex communications
Pathfinding or routing
Switching a message which includes an address header
C709S238000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07443855
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are provided for using partially non-geographic addresses. One example method includes: determining whether addressing information in a received message comprises a scoped code; examining, upon determination of a scoped code, a non-geographic portion of the addressing information; obtaining forwarding information corresponding to the non-geographic portion of the addressing information; and forward the message in accordance with the forward information.
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Winder Patrice
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