At step S1, a URI of a desired content is input. At step S3, corresponding to the input URI, a proper resolution executing portion is selected. A plurality of resolution executing portions perform processes in parallel. At step S4, with reference to a correlation table that correlates identification...http://www.google.com/patents/US7558879?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7558879 - Receiving apparatus, receiving methods, and name resolving method