Project Description

Build hardware and device drivers that will control a personal computer using an ordinary television/vcr remote control.


General Requirements:

1. The system must be able to recognize several popular brand name remote controls.
2. The system must be able to control an application on a PC remotely.
3. The system should be able to control an event such as mouse or keyboard in an application.
4. Investigate using the remote to control OS commands(gui and shell).

Removed Requirement:
5. Design an application to control the remote so that two personal computers can communicate with each other using their remote controls.