Abstract: A context management system offering a user (160) the most appropriate context for processing information comprises a heterogeneous set (120) of terminals interconnected by a local information transmission network (110) and including a master terminal (108), a server computer (102) comprising processing means (130) for determining the most appropriate context for information processing by said heterogeneous set (120) of terminals, and an external information transmission network (104) connecting the server (102) at least to the master terminal (108). The server (102) further comprises a converter module (140) for sending the master terminal (108) an application (142) enabling the user (160) to download said most appropriate context to the master terminal (108).

Abstract: A context management system offering a user (160) the most appropriate context for processing information comprises a heterogeneous set (120) of terminals interconnected by a local information transmission network (110) and including a master terminal (108), a server computer (102) comprising processing means (130) for determining the most appropriate context for information processing by said heterogeneous set (120) of terminals, and an external information transmission network (104) connecting the server (102) at least to the master terminal (108). The server (102) further comprises a converter module (140) for sending the master terminal (108) an application (142) enabling the user (160) to download said most appropriate context to the master terminal (108).

Abstract: The invention concerns a data management system, for a local data transmission network (10) comprising terminals (8, 12, 14, 16, 18) with different data processing capabilities, including: first means (38) for determining the local network (10) terminal composition and their data processing capability; means (24) for analysing data transmitted to said local network; second means (26) for determining terminal(s) most suited for processing said data, based on the data processing capability of each of them; and means (28) for routing said data to the terminal(s) most suited as previously determined.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system and process for sending secure faxes that include a sending fax machine (20); a receiving fax machine (23); and a registered fax server (21). One of the fax machines is provided with a security module that assures document integrity, produces and verifies digital signatures and combats replays.

Abstract: Device and process for securing the transmission of telecopies or faxes and a secured telecopier or fax unit having such a security device. The device incorporating a user interface (16) permitting the establishment of a dialogue therewith and a security module (17) permitting the production and checking of digital signatures and preventing replay. The invention also relates to a fax unit including such a device and to a process for securing the transmission of faxes.