Patent ID: 7778287
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for providing packet data services, the method comprising: utilizing by one of a mobile station and a wireless network a single Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) layer for communication by multiple data applications between the mobile station and the wireless network; sending and receiving data through said single PPP layer using a first Radio Link Protocol (RLP) layer implementing a first RLP connection having a reliable grade of service for a first type of data application; and sending and receiving data through said single PPP layer using a second RLP layer implementing a second RLP connection independent of the first RLP connection having a low latency grade of service for a second type of data application, wherein the first RLP layer is configured for data retransmissions, and the second RLP layer is not configured for data retransmissions and the first and second RLP layers using different concurrent grades of service.