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Abstract

In a computer network, an object receives a move indication directing it to move from a current host address and port number to a new host address and port number for which there is no direct link. The object identifies one or more intermediate host address and port numbers which to travel through to reach the new host address and port number. A compound address is generated that includes all intermediate host address and port numbers and the new host address and port number. In accordance with the compound address, the object moves to the intermediate host address and port number and determines whether it is its final destination. Since the intermediate host address and port number is not its final destination, the object continues to travel according to its compound address until it reaches the new host address and port number. Once established at the new host address and port number, the object sends a status update message back through intermediate host address and port number to current host address and port number to allow for references to the object to be updated.

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