FILTERING DATA FLOWS

摘要

There is disclosed a method and apparatus for controlling an information flow in a data transmission system. A plurality of data packets are received. The plurality of data packets are selectively discarded and/or selectively time shifted in a predetermined manner. A modified output flow is thereby generated. The data packets of the modified out put flow are selectively discarded and/or selectively time shifted in at least one of a plurality of further parallel steps. At least one further modified output flow is thereby generated. The modified output flow may be further modified in all of the plurality of further parallel steps. The modified output flow may be further modified in the selected one of the plurality of further parallel steps. The modified output flow may be further modified in selected ones of the plurality of further parallel steps.