Abstract: A data processing device (1) is installed in a data processing server (2) adapted to receive primary data and to transmit said primary data after application by control means (5) of dedicated processing based on primary rules. The device comprises, firstly, a first table (T1) in which are stored sets of at least one primary rule, called “primary metarules”, in a parameterizable form, in corresponding relationship to primary identifiers, and, secondly, management means (8) intended to be coupled to the control means (5) and adapted, on receipt of auxiliary data representing operating parameters delivered by the control means (5) after the reception by the server (2) of secondary data, to select at least one of the primary identifiers in the first table (T1) and associate the auxiliary data therewith in such a manner as to define the dedicated processes.

Abstract: Telecommunication systems, which includes a controller (gateway/server), devices (TV, VCR, refrigerator, security system) and a remote control unit for remotely controlling the devices via the controller, is made more flexible and more user-friendly by allowing an interface like a user-interface and/or device-interface to be downloaded into the remote control unit, in response to a trigger-signal comprising a user-identification and/or a device-identification generated due to a user operating the remote control unit or generated due to an interface-amendment reported to the system.