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Universal Electronics, Inc. develops firmware, turnkey solutions, and software that enable consumers to wirelessly connect, control, and interact with the complex home environment. The company operates through two segments, Core Business and SimpleDevices. The Core Business segment produces a line of preprogrammed universal wireless control products. The companys family of products includes universal standard and touch screen remote controls, wireless keyboards, game controllers, antennas, and various audio/video accessories, as well as custom and customizable microcontrollers that include its library of IR codes, proprietary software, and digital media control software. Its products control a multitude of audio and video devices, including televisions, videocassette recorders, digital versatile disc players, cable converters, compact disc players, satellite receivers, laser disc players, amplifiers, tuners, turntables, cassette players, digital audio tape players, surround sound systems, digital media systems, and home automation control modules. The SimpleDevices segment produces connected-device technology solutions, as well as hardware reference designs that link the home computer and the Internet to existing consumer electronic devices in the home and car using Universal plug and play compatible software. Universal Electronics markets its products through various channels of distribution, including international retail, private label, original equipment manufacturers, and cable and satellite service providers, as well as to companies in the computing industry. The company primarily operates in the United States, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Australia, Hong-Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. Universal Electronics was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Cypress, California.
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