Location.java

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package net.jini.lookup.entry;

import net.jini.entry.AbstractEntry;

/**
 * The location of the physical component of a service.  This is
 * distinct from the Address class in that it can be used alone in a
 * small, local organization.
 * 
 * @author Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 *
 * @see Address
 * @see LocationBean
 */
public class Location extends AbstractEntry {
    private static final long serialVersionUID = -3275276677967431315L;

    /**
     * Construct an empty instance of this class.
     */
    public Location() {
    }

    /**
     * Construct an instance of this class, with all fields
     * initialized appropriately.
     *
     * @param floor     a <code>String</code> representing the floor
     * @param room      a <code>String</code> representing the room
     * @param building  a <code>String</code> representing the building
     */
    public Location(String floor, String room, String building) {
	this.floor = floor;
	this.room = room;
	this.building = building;
    }

    /**
     * A floor designation.  For example, "2".
     *
     * @serial
     */
    public String floor;

    /**
     * A room or cube number.  For example, "B250".
     *
     * @serial
     */
    public String room;

    /**
     * A building name or code.  For example, "SUN04".
     *
     * @serial
     */
    public String building;
}