The OM_private_object data type is used as a handle to an object in an implementation-defined or private representation. Its C declaration is as follows:
typedef OM_object OM_private_object;
A data value of this data type is the designator or handle to a private object. It comprises a single descriptor whose type component is OM_PRIVATE_OBJECT and whose syntax and value components are unspecified.
Note: The descriptor's syntax and value components are essential to the service's proper operation with respect to the private object.