An apparatus for the remote wireless control of a consumer electronic
audio visual appliance such as a TV set, and/or for internet uploading,
includes a remote control handset and a wireless receiver for connection
to the appliance. The remote control unit is adapted to transmit audio
and/or visual data (A/V data) and control codes to the receiver. The
receiver is responsive to the A/V data and control codes to control the
appliance to play and/or display the A/V data. The remote control unit
includes a reader for a storage medium for A/V data, or a cable or
wireless interface to an A/V acquisition device such as digital video or
digital still camera or digital music player or recorder.