Pointing Device/Remote Control

[This is preliminary documentation and subject to change.]

This section describes the functionality of a remote control and the requirements it must meet to support Broadcast Architecture.

Functionality for the Pointing Device/Remote Control

The integration of the pointing device and remote control are necessary so broadcast client users can navigate within computer applications, television programs, and television applications.

Consumers expect the pointing device/remote control to be very durable, with a long battery life. The type of pointing device used can be a directional keypad, a touch pad, a trackball, or some other device with similar functionality. The device must be hand-held. It can resemble a standard television remote control, with the addition of special keys to handle tasks for television and computer applications. For more information on these keys, see New Windows Keys.

Requirements for the Pointing Device/Remote Control

The pointing device/remote control must have the following features: