Remote control system

A controller for providing information to an electronic apparatus, which information, in part, may comprise information in a first infrared signal provided by a peripheral device, the controller comprising:

• a. at least one movable element;
• b. a transducer associated with said movable element for providing a second signal containing information regarding the position of said movable element;
• and
• c. IR means connected to said transducer (i) for receiving the first infrared signal and for generating a third signal containing information in said first infrared signal and (ii) for providing a fourth output signal comprising at least one of said second and third signals.

An electronic apparatus comprising:

• a. a device for processing information;
• b. a remote controller for providing a first infrared signal containing information usable by said device;
• and
• c. a primary controller connected to said device, said primary controller having:
• i. at least one movable element;
• ii. a transducer associated with said at least one movable element for providing a second signal containing information regarding the position of said at least one movable element;
• and
• iii. an IR communication section connected to said transducer (1) for receiving said first infrared signal, (2) for generating a third signal containing information in said first infrared signal and (3) for providing a fourth output signal comprising at least one of said second and third signals.