"The answer lies in gateway devices, such as the URC MSC-400 [Link: universalremote.com] These devices sit between your remote control (or other user interface) and the devices you wish to control. When you push a button on your remote"
I feel like you missed the rest of the last sentence or forgot to delete it and im in suspense :).
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