Abstract: A method and apparatus in a packet-switched communication network for controlling Quality of Service (QoS) for a packet-switched data stream that includes a plurality of contiguous data packages. The network normally provides the data stream to users at a first QoS level. When it is determined that a receiving user is not authorized to receive the data stream at the first QoS level, the apparatus intercepts the data stream prior to receipt by the receiving user and extracts selected data packages from the data stream to reduce the QoS level for the data stream to a lower, second QoS level to match an authorization status of the receiving user. The apparatus then forwards to the receiving user, a modified data stream with the lower, second QoS level.

Abstract: A method and apparatus in a packet-switched communication network for controlling Quality of Service (QoS) for a packet-switched data stream that includes a plurality of contiguous data packages. The network normally provides the data stream to users at a first QoS level. When it is determined that a receiving user is not authorized to receive the data stream at the first QoS level, the apparatus intercepts the data stream prior to receipt by the receiving user and extracts selected data packages from the data stream to reduce the QoS level for the data stream to a lower, second QoS level to match an authorization status of the receiving user. The apparatus then forwards to the receiving user, a modified data stream with the lower, second QoS level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling real time contiguous data in a packet switched data stream comprising data packages. Controlling of said real time contiguous data is performed by retaining data packages of said packet switched data stream for disturbing contiguousness of said real time contiguous data after receiving thereof. The invention further relates to a system for controlling said real time contiguous data the use of such a system in a packet switched data network, and a real time contiguous data service provided using a method as described above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling real time contiguous data in a packet switched data stream comprising data packages. Controlling of said real time contiguous data is performed by retaining data packages of said packet switched data stream for disturbing contiguousness of said real time contiguous data after receiving thereof. The invention further relates to a system for controlling said real time contiguous data the use of such a system in a packet switched data network, and a real time contiguous data service provided using a method as described above.