Domino is a programmable infra-red (IR) device that can "learn" the control codes from a wide range of TV, DVD, video recorders, toys and environmental remotes.

Each Domino remote has four "mode" buttons (yellow) and six "action" buttons (white) that can be used to control any series of actions the user selects. For example, if one of the mode buttons was programmed to control a TV then the user my choose to assign these functions to the six action buttons:

- on / off
- channel up
- channel down
- volume up
- volume down
- mute

Similar actions could be assigned for a wide range of other household appliances.

If the user wishes to re-assign one of the mode buttons to another appliance all that is required is to teach Domino the new codes.

All of the buttons can be made switch adapted so that any standard 3.5mm switch can be used to control the same appliances through Domino.

CE testing has been completed successfully and Domino will be available in August 2008.

Domino-EPG

The change over from analogue to digital TV broadcasting in the UK is starting to impact how viewers watch TV. All users - disabled as well as able bodied - will need to select TV programmes and schedule recordings using an on-screen electronic programming guide, or EPG for short.

Anyone using a Sky or Freeview set top box will already be using an EPG accessed through the remote that came with their receiver.

But individuals with limited hand and finger dexterity will likely find it difficult to press the small buttons on standard remotes and, instead, may prefer a large button or an adapted remote to select programmes on their digital TV, Sky or Freeview receiver.

To address this issue we have started work on a switch adapted, larger button, remote that will help disabled individuals navigate more easily the EPG.

We are calling these IR remotes "Domino". The one pictured above uses large buttons arranged in a convenient layout to navigate an on-screen EPG. We can also made it switch accessible for individuals that may need to select programmes using a switch adapted remote.

CE testing has been completed successfully and Domino-EPG will be available in August 2008.