A method and apparatus for exchanging data rate information across a packet-based network, is presented herein. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a first and second communication device, configured to operate as data sources, sinks, or both, communicate with a first and second gateway...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6888794?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6888794 - Method of data rate exchange for transmissions across a packet-based network
