Patent ID: 6765889
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
A method for transmitting a plurality of data packets between at least two communication units via a communication network, the method including the steps of:a) scheduling said data packets into a sequence for transmission at a first communication unit of the at least two communication units, formed by a first data processing device and first transmission control means, b) sending said data packets to a second communication unit of the at least two communication units, via the communication network formed by a second processing device and a second transmission control means, wherein the at least two communication units use an amended standard protocol set for the transmission of data, causing a temporary storing of data packets or a temporary interruption of the transmission of data packets, while a compatibility to the standard protocol set is maintained; c) determining, at the first communication unit, which of said data packets will be lost during transmission due to future temporary interruption of the communication network based on information received from the communication network by which a time period of said temporary interruption is determined, and d) transmitting said data packets at a later time after the temporary interruption.