Abstract: A data processing system provides a plurality of data processing services distributed over a plurality of data processing subsystems interconnected via a network. Each subsystem comprises a service registry for assigning a service in response to a service request and a list of services accessible within its own subsystem. The service registry stores the location of the other data processing services of the plurality of data processing services, and is configured to connect two services upon a request of one of the two services.

Abstract: A method of configuring a wireless communication device operable as a remote control of an electronic device includes storing a pointer to a remote source in the electronic device, the remote source including control software for enabling the wireless communication device to remotely control the electronic device. The method also includes establishing a communication link between the electronic device and the wireless communication device, communicating the pointer from the electronic device to the wireless communication device, connecting the wireless communication device to the remote source, and installing the control software on the wireless communication device. The application further discloses an electronic device comprising such a pointer and a wireless communication device for receiving such a pointer.