Patent ID: 6222837
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: H04Q

Abstract:
A method for use in providing Internet-like service over an integrated services digital network (ISDN) line having at least two bearer (B)-channels and one data (D)-channel, said method being for use when said D-channel and at least one of said B-channels are simultaneously active for carrying packets that make up a plurality of interspersed streams of said Internet-like service, the method comprising the steps of:determining external to an application generating a packet and based only on information available external to said application whether or not said packet belongs to one of said streams that is of a type that cannot withstand a delay which may be encountered if said packet is transmitted over said D-channel; andtransmitting said packet over one of said B-channels if said determination is that said packet belongs to one of said streams that is of a type that cannot withstand a delay which may be encountered if said packet is transmitted over said D-channel.