Apparatus and method for prioritizing communications between devices
US8526466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for prioritizing communications between devices are provided. According to one aspect, an interface device for providing communications between at least one source device and at least one destination device comprises an input, logic, and an output. The input of the interface device receives data in a first format from the source device. The logic identifies the destination device for receiving the data. The logic then identifies a second format compatible with the destination device and translates the data from the first format to the second format. Transmission of the translated data is then prioritized by the logic based on characteristics of the translated data, which may include the format of the translated data or a service plan associated with the destination device or source device. The translated data is then transmitted to the identified destination device via the output.
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