| 摘要 |
<p>In a data structure identifying method, objects and/or data structures are differentiated by using an identifier. The identifier is formed by using an index in place of an address, thereby reducing a required number of bits for describing the address. A table is used for representing the relationship between the index and the address. To ensure that the identifier is unique on a time axis, the index is combined with a time stamp or a counter. The identifier further includes a format determining portion, such as an object identifier "OID" format bit and/or a reserved bit, which may be used for determining the presence or the absence of a network address. The identifier is thus applicable to an expandable system. As a result, it is possible to provide a data structure identifying method in which only a small number of bits are required and in which a high level of system performance can be maintained. A recording medium in which a program implementing the above data structure identifying method is recorded is also provided.</p> |
