With the announcement of the HTC One still fresh in everyone's mind, the mobile giant has decided to keep the hype going by announcing the release of their IR API in their latest OpenSense SDK. HTC is hoping to attract developers that can start utilizing the IR blaster in the HTC One for more real-world applications other than just changing the channel on your TV. There are some great applications that can be made to fully utilize the IR such as, controlling a DSLR camera, unlocking real estate lock boxes, or even controlling a toy helicopter. This looks to be a promising development for the HTC One and might just give the aging IR technology the boost it needs to become more than just a form of communication between your remote and TV.
Source: HTC
my old pocket pc had an IR blaster in 2002. I LOVED IT!! It was a simple univeral remote. Confession: I had fun at school randomly turning on TV’s during class.