Unlike Michael's universal remote in Click, a universal remote will not let people go forward and backward in time. However, the universal remote will change our daily lives. One problem with existing remote controls is that they are poorly designed. The universal remotes currently available are too cluttered with buttons. Some controls do not work with some systems. The currently proposed product takes care of the clutter problem by working with software interfaces. Furthermore, the proposed remote control is fully customizable by the consumer. More than one universal remote can be programmed with the same parameters to allow several users in one household to have the same set of controls. Alternatively, two users in the same household can customize their own remotes. For example, parents might not want their children to be able to access their car keyless remote.

Project Summary

First we will gather a team of engineers to help in the research and development phase. We will need software engineers as well as hardware engineers. Engineers will help design the product for full functionality as well as ergonomics. Next, we will need to propose a standardization system that allows our remote control to be used with any applicable technology. Industry standardizations may be necessary at this phase. Finally, we will work with experts in the field of marketing...

We will determine how to best integrate our universal remote with existing technologies. We will also work with industry consortiums to demand standardization of wireless devices. Privacy and security issues will also be explored, because many consumers will be concerned about what might happen if they lose their universal remote. The use of a special password or even fingerprint scan could solve the security issues associated with the universal remote.
Conclusion universal remote has the power to transform the way we live our daily lives. We can control window shades, lights, and home appliances without having to run around the house. Instead of having five separate remote controls for one home theater system, the true universal remote will consolidate them all. If possible, the universal remote will also allow for the control of video game systems. We might not be able to control time like Michael did in Click. However, we can and should be able to control the technology we buy using a universal remote control.

References

Click. Feature film. Directed by Frank Coraci.

Universal Remote Control. Retrieved Nov 8, 2007 at http://universalremote.com