Mobile remote control is a quite interesting application to me although it was developed around 3-4 years ago. I don't think not many people use it as a handy application. But it opens up the potential market to engage ubiquitous home network system. I actually had a Samsung phone with that application in Korea and had lots of fun playing with it. When I felt hot or cold at the bar and eating place, I controlled air conditioner by using my phone. No one recognized I was the one who controlled it. It was a really practical app at that moment.
The technology in the application is quite simple. It uses irDA sensor to control like a typical remote controller. but it allows users to control tons of diffrent electronic devices such as TV, set top box, Karaoke, air purifier, air conditioner etc. Sometimes, I feel like Samsung mobile supports too many devices/ too much info for the controller. The idea of "controlling something" could go further by pursuing a useful and creative concept at the same time.
It could be fun to make an application with Bluetooth which has a wider range of communication by engaging the idea of a mobile controller.
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