Main research: Universal Remote Control



Old non-user friendly URC

Source: cnet.com.au

 I choose the Universal Remote Control as it is something which most people purchase as they have lost or broken the original remote for their household item or they just want one remote controlling all of the household items in the living or entertainment rooms rather then fumbling around for a number of remotes to just control one item. Touchpad remotes to exist however they are rather large and cumbersome to use (some are about the size of the iPad!).


Rather large and cumbersome touchpad URC
Source: edigitales.org



By making a remote that is the similar size, shape, more functions and user friendly which is just a touchpad will be something that people want, another reason why not worry about food getting to the gaps like what happens to buttoned URCs.

While most touchpad URCs have features such as Wi-Fi for internet access so you can watch videos, listen to music or use applications such as Skype, most modern televisions or high definition set top boxes already come with these features. Removing the unneed features means you can make it smaller, easy to use and more reliable.