Communication using DNS repurposing

1. A method for communicating using embedded DNS messages performed by a computing system having one or more memories and one or more processors, the method comprising:

selecting a query domain corresponding to a destination DNS server, wherein the destination DNS server is authoritative for an intermediary server for servicing DNS requests for the selected query domain;

generating a message configured to be parsed from a DNS lookup request by the destination DNS server as data distinct from a DNS domain of the DNS lookup request, wherein the message comprises an identification of a parsing algorithm to use to extract data from the DNS lookup request; and

generating the DNS lookup request, the DNS lookup request comprising a question that includes a combination of at least a portion of the generated message and the query domain.

2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

concatenating the generated message before a first character; and

concatenating a string corresponding to the query domain after the first character.

3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

encoding the message into an encoded version with an encoding algorithm,

wherein the destination DNS server has a parsing algorithm configured to extract the message from the encoded version.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the message is further configured to be combined with the query domain to fit within a question portion of the DNS lookup request.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the query domain of the DNS lookup request is used to route the DNS lookup request to a DNS server providing a mapping between the query domain and an IP address.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the DNS lookup request is transmitted from one of:

an ingestible or implanted device;

a battery;

a microphone;

a video game controller;

a plumbing fixture;

a beacon;

a wallet or electronic credit card;

an irrigation system;

a motion sensor; or

a wall outlet.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the message comprises instructions to the destination DNS server specifying that a response should be sent to a device other than the device that originated the DNS lookup request.

8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

in response to determining that the message is larger than a maximum size that may be embedded in a single DNS request,

distributing the message across multiple DNS requests.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the message comprises an identification of the device that originated the DNS lookup request.

10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

determining that the DNS lookup request is an embedded type of message.

11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generated message comprises GPS coordinates.

12. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

sending a command to an appliance uniquely identified by an embedded message.

13. A computer-readable memory storing instructions configured to, when executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform a method comprising:

selecting a query domain corresponding to a destination DNS server;

generating a message configured to be parsed from a DNS lookup request by the destination DNS server as data distinct from a DNS domain of the DNS lookup request, wherein the message comprises an identification of a parsing algorithm to use to extract data from the DNS lookup request; and

generating the DNS lookup request, the DNS lookup request comprising a question that includes a combination of at least a portion of the generated message and the query domain.

14. The computer-readable memory of claim 13 , wherein the destination DNS server is authoritative for an intermediary server for servicing DNS requests for the selected query domain.

15. The computer-readable memory of claim 13 , the method further comprising:

receiving a DNS response;

parsing an answer portion of the DNS response such that a reply message is retrieved; and

storing the reply message.

16. The computer-readable memory of claim 13 , wherein the DNS lookup request is transmitted from one of:

a remote control device;

a suitcase;

a GPS sensing device;

a food package or carton;

a mail service letter or package;

a vehicle;

a fitness or personal health or activity tracker;

a light bulb; or

an HVAC system or control.

17. The computer-readable memory of claim 13 , the method further comprising:

in response to determining that the message is larger than a maximum size that may be embedded in a single DNS request,

distributing the message across multiple questions in a single DNS requests.

18. The computer-readable memory of claim 13 , wherein the message comprises instructions to the destination DNS server specifying that no response should be sent.

19. The computer-readable memory of claim 13 , wherein the generated message comprises GPS coordinates.

20. A computing system, having one or more memories and one or more processors, for communicating using embedded DNS messages, the computing system comprising:

a component configured to select a query domain corresponding to a destination DNS server, wherein the destination DNS server is authoritative for an intermediary server for servicing DNS requests for the selected query domain;

a component configured to generate a message configured to be parsed from a DNS lookup request by the destination DNS server as data distinct from a DNS domain of the DNS lookup request, wherein the message comprises an identification of a parsing algorithm to use to extract data from the DNS lookup request; and

a component configured to generate the DNS lookup request, the DNS lookup request comprising a question that includes a combination of at least a portion of the generated message and the query domain,

wherein each of the components comprises computer-executable instructions stored in the one or more memories for execution by the computing system.

21. The computing system of claim 20 , wherein the generated message comprises GPS coordinates.