Intel Corporation

Siemens Business Communication Systems, Inc.

Michael K Kounnas

John C Krause

Larry A Stell

Joel Q Adams

David C Black

Norman Endick

William F Dunn, Jr

Diep N Le

James B Koehler

A method, machine readable medium, system, and device are disclosed. In one embodiment the method comprises determining whether one or more components that comprise a multimedia stream require real-time processing, if at least one of the one or more components require real-time processing, assigning the one or more components that require real-time processing to one or more real-time processes, and assigning any remaining components to one or more non-real-time processes.

Method for processing multimedia streams

A method and apparatus for connecting remote options to a digital telephone base. Physical and communications protocols for connections and a flexible control scheme which can be as simple or elaborate as a given option requires are provided. The digital telephone includes an option bay connection, having a hierarchical control protocol. The option bay connection makes available several types of information, including: local analog audio, analog voice, digital voice, digital data and telephone control streams.

Option bus

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Austin, TX, United States of America

Michael K Kounnas