| Package | Description | 
|---|---|
| java.nio.channels | Defines channels, which represent connections to entities that are capable of
 performing I/O operations, such as files and sockets; defines selectors, for
 multiplexed, non-blocking I/O operations. | 
| Modifier and Type | Class and Description | 
|---|---|
| class  | AsynchronousSocketChannelAn asynchronous channel for stream-oriented connecting sockets. | 
| Modifier and Type | Method and Description | 
|---|---|
| static InputStream | Channels. newInputStream(AsynchronousByteChannel ch)Constructs a stream that reads bytes from the given channel. | 
| static OutputStream | Channels. newOutputStream(AsynchronousByteChannel ch)Constructs a stream that writes bytes to the given channel. | 
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