a method and apparatus for implementing object - transparent invocation operates in conjunction with a data processing system having a memory , a sender and at least one method capable of performing a function to advantageously deliver a message to the at least one method capable of performing a function , thereby delivering the message without requiring the sender to have specific knowledge of the identity , address , name or existence of the at least one method capable of servicing the message , delivering the message to the at least one method capable of servicing the message , and / or delivering the message to the at least one method capable of servicing the message , without the use of identity , address or name information provided by the sender .