Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for implementing remote control processes

An apparatus, comprising:

• a remote control device;
• and
• a programming module executing on the remote control device via a computer processor, the programming module performing:
• receiving a request to execute an operation on a target device via selection of a function key on the remote control device, wherein the function key is associated with the operation and the target device that performs the operation for remotely controlling operation of the target device via a signal transmitted from the remote control device to the target device when the function key is selected;
• approving the request to execute the operation when authorization has been secured;
• and
• transmitting the signal from the remote control device to the target device in response to the approval;
• wherein the request to execute the operation via selection of the function key is received by the computer processor over a network, and the approving the request to execute the operation when authorization has been secured is performed via a response signal received from the computer processor based upon an evaluation of conditions determined to impact safety of individuals and property, the conditions relating to air quality, heat, water, and fire.

A computer program product, the computer program product including instructions for implementing a method, comprising:

• receiving a request to execute an operation on a target device via selection of a function key on a remote control device, wherein the function key is associated with the operation and the target device that performs the operation for remotely controlling operation of the target device via a signal transmitted from the remote control device to the target device when the function key is selected;
• approving the request to execute the operation when authorization has been secured;
• and
• transmitting the signal from the remote control device to the target device in response to the approval;
• wherein the request to execute the operation via selection of the function key is received by a computer processor over a network, and the approving the request to execute the operation when authorization has been secured is performed via a response signal received from the computer processor based upon an evaluation of conditions determined to impact safety of individuals and property, the conditions relating to air quality, heat, water, and fire.