Abstract: It concerns a method for delivering temporarily a plurality of software applications each based on respective contextual data, to one or more wireless mobile end-user devices (13), by using a single application called contextual engine pre-installed in said mobile devices (13), said delivery being limited to the immediate vicinity of specific locations comprising the steps of (i) receiving on a local device (9) located in the vicinity of one of said specific locations a remote request from one of said mobile end-user devices (13) located near said local device (9) for retrieving one of said plurality of applications related to its respective contextual data, (ii) receiving on said local device said application from a remote server (5), (iii) delivering automatically from said local device (9) exclusively said software application to said mobile end-user device (13) via a wireless connection (12), and (iv) displaying said application on said mobile end user device (13).

Abstract: A device (1) and process providing an interface between a user (2) and an apparatus (3) which can be remotely controlled by infrared radiation (4). The device includes an infrared signal reception device (16) and at least one series connection (18) as well as a device which process infrared signals corresponding to the programmable apparatus, can code in ASCII and then store the infrared signals in a read-write memory (20) and process the signals coded in this way and/or stored data in order to carry out a specification application. The device also includes at least one individual sensitive sensor which can be actuated by the user and can trigger the emission of the infrared signals for the remote control of the apparatus from the processing device such that the specific application is carried out at least in part.

Abstract: A device and a method of interfacing between a user and an apparatus which can be remotely controlled by infrared radiation are disclosed. The device receives infrared signals and includes at least one serial link. Infrared signals corresponding to the programmable apparatus are coded into ASCII and the infrared signals are stored in a read/write memory. The coded signals and/or stored data are processed in order to carry out a specified application. Several individual sensors located at a distance from the box, respectively connected in a removable manner and by cabled link to the box, are actuatable by the user and are capable of triggering the transmission of the infrared signals for remotely controlling the apparatus.

Abstract: A method and a system for interactive dialogue between a user and a server includes an interactive device including a mechanism for sending data transmitted by the server as infrared signals decoded as hexadecimal character strings and receiving infrared signals. The system further includes a portable remote-control apparatus including a compact housing and a mechanism for receiving and transmitting infrared signals, a mechanism for storing in a read-write memory data corresponding to the signals transmitted by the device and received by the apparatus, a mechanism for displaying messages and a mechanism for manually controlling the transmission of infrared signals sent back. The message display mechanism is capable of displaying in real time and at locations determined by the device the messages derived from control instructions supplied by the device.