System and method for location discovery based on DNS

Details System and method for location discovery based on DNS System and method for location discovery based on DNS

2009-05-26

2011-12-06

Tran, Philip B (Department: 2455)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer data addressing

C709S224000, C709S203000

Reexamination Certificate

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08073972

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for enabling a client to query a DNS server for location information that is associated with the client's IP address. The client receives the location information which identifies a list of sub-locations and a location IP address space encompassing the sub-locations listed. The client selects a network service located nearest to the client based on the location information, and then accesses the network service.

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