Patent ID: 9020483
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: H04L,H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: determining, by a processor that executes a voice and data priority application, a class of device associated with a communication device; determining, by the processor, a first capability indicator that indicates if the communication device is capable of transmitting data communications; determining, by the processor, a second capability indicator if the communication device is capable of transmitting voice communications; determining, by the processor, a priority indicator that indicates if data communications are to be prioritized over voice communications for the communication device; generating, by the processor, a voice and data priority indicator that indicates the class of device, the first capability indicator, the second capability indicator, and the priority indicator; and saving, by the processor, the voice and data priority indicator at a memory associated with the communication device, wherein the communication device generates a registration message that comprises the voice and data indicator when registering with a communications network.