CommandIR Mini, released in January 2006, became popular as a easy way to control multiple set-top boxes for television recording into PC-based time-shifting software for Linux - especially MythTV. Up to 4 IR emitters each deliver simulated remote-control commands directly to individual devices for independent control of even identical units. A built-in remote detector made CommandIR Mini an idea all-in-one IR solution.
The next generation CommandIR (codename "CommandIR NG") technology surpasses both Linux and Mainstream counterparts in functionality by providing:
* Parallel pipelining: channel changing on up to 4 set-top boxes at once without interference
* Software ready monitoring: red/green indicator lights eliminate guesswork and needless problem solving
* Internal and External receivers: On-the-fly switching from built-in remote-control detector to external for hidden operation
* Multiple user-defined indicators: 2 red, 6 green indicator lights show important information without requiring the TV to be on, such as:
* How many episodes of my favorite TV show are available for watching?
* Which TV recorders are currently in use?
* Is a critical error preventing TV recordings?
CommandIR NG offers corporate customers surpassed functionality as well including:
* Event notification: All external jacks raise software notifications when they are plugged-in or unplugged to assist setup programs and increase overall usability
* User-space driver: Drivers are no longer kernel dependent for easier maintenance and support
* Multiple form factors: Internal and external form-factors meet a wide range of integration requirements
* Future-friendly: Radio-frequency (RF) remote detection and device control options
Call for Beta-Testers
CommandIR NG hardware and software is fully functional but has not yet been 'packaged' into major Linux and MythTV distributions. Beta-testers require some basic Linux experience to compile cutting-edge drivers and setup remote-control codes.
For more information, see: www.commandir.com.