The humble TV/electronic remotes, that is…the story is about the surfeit of remotes in an average American household, but some interesting bit about high-end remotes becoming a conduit to content…
On the cutting edge are remotes featuring touchscreens, wireless technology that allows signals to work through walls, or even Internet access. The makers of the Guide Remote, which already displays a user’s customized TV listings, hope to let users soon vote on reality TV shows via the remote.
Some companies, like NoviiMedia and BravoBrava, have developed software to turn other devices, such as personal digital assistants, into ubercontrollers. Agilent Technologies recently announced an infrared transceiver that can be built into mobile phones and turn them into remote controls for CD players and other home appliances.
And then, don’t forget the Firefly remote…
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