If you have an Arduino that can act as a keyboard for a PC, the code almost writes itself. [Rootsaid] uses a specific library for the PAJ7620 and another — Nicohood — for sending media keys.

NTE30116 Tinted Blue 5mm Infrared LED Emitter (940nm) SM0038 Photo Module for PCM Remote Control System (38kHz) The principle of this setup is somewhat simple and self-explanatory. In this circuit, ...

The IR Detector proximity sensor has launched via Kickstarter and is now available to back from just $5 with worldwide delivery expected to take place during February 2019.