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+# Simple IR Listener for Console
+
+A simplified IR remote listener designed for console use on Raspberry Pi systems.
+
+## Features
+
+- **No Simulation Mode**: Designed for real hardware use only
+- **Console Output**: Clear, timestamped IR command display
+- **Multiple Protocols**: Supports NEC and RC5 IR protocols
+- **Simple Configuration**: Minimal setup required
+- **IR Mapping Support**: Automatically loads IR mappings if available
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### 1. Deploy to Remote System
+
+```bash
+# Run the deployment script
+./deploy_simple_ir_listener.sh
+```
+
+### 2. Connect to Remote System
+
+```bash
+ssh tulivision@192.168.1.137
+cd /home/tulivision/rpi-tulivision
+```
+
+### 3. Run the IR Listener
+
+```bash
+# Basic usage
+python3 simple_ir_listener.py
+
+# With verbose logging
+python3 simple_ir_listener.py --verbose
+
+# With custom GPIO pin
+python3 simple_ir_listener.py --gpio-pin 17
+```
+
+## Hardware Requirements
+
+- Raspberry Pi with GPIO access
+- IR receiver module connected to GPIO pin (default: pin 18)
+- IR remote control
+
+## GPIO Pin Configuration
+
+The default GPIO pin is 18, but you can specify a different pin:
+
+```bash
+python3 simple_ir_listener.py --gpio-pin 17
+```
+
+## IR Mapping
+
+The listener will automatically look for IR mapping files in this order:
+1. `/home/tulivision/rpi-tulivision/ir_mapping.json`
+2. `/etc/video_player/ir_mapping.json`
+3. `ir_mapping.json` (current directory)
+
+If a mapping file is found, the listener will display both the raw IR code and the mapped command.
+
+### Example IR Mapping File
+
+```json
+{
+  "NEC_00FF_00FF": {
+    "command": "power_toggle",
+    "description": "Power button"
+  },
+  "NEC_00FF_807F": {
+    "command": "channel_0",
+    "description": "Channel 0"
+  },
+  "RC5_00_0C_0": "power_toggle"
+}
+```
+
+## Output Format
+
+The listener displays IR commands in the following format:
+
+```
+[14:30:25] IR Command Received: NEC_00FF_00FF
+  Mapped Command: power_toggle
+  Description: Power button
+
+[14:30:28] IR Command Received: NEC_00FF_807F
+  Mapped Command: channel_0
+  Description: Channel 0
+```
+
+## Command Line Options
+
+- `--gpio-pin PIN`: Specify GPIO pin for IR receiver (default: 18)
+- `--verbose, -v`: Enable verbose logging for debugging
+- `--help, -h`: Show help message
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### No IR Commands Detected
+
+1. Check GPIO pin connection
+2. Verify IR receiver is working
+3. Try different GPIO pin: `--gpio-pin 17`
+4. Enable verbose logging: `--verbose`
+
+### Permission Errors
+
+Make sure the script is executable:
+```bash
+chmod +x simple_ir_listener.py
+```
+
+### Missing Dependencies
+
+Install required packages:
+```bash
+pip3 install --user RPi.GPIO
+```
+
+## Stopping the Listener
+
+Press `Ctrl+C` to stop the IR listener gracefully.
+
+## Integration
+
+This simple listener can be integrated into larger systems by:
+
+1. Modifying the `handle_ir_command` method
+2. Adding custom callback functions
+3. Integrating with existing configuration systems
+
+## Differences from Full IR Listener
+
+- **No simulation mode**: Real hardware only
+- **Simplified configuration**: No complex config management
+- **Console focused**: Designed for direct console use
+- **Minimal dependencies**: Only essential IR functionality
+- **No service integration**: Standalone script only
diff --git a/deploy_simple_ir_listener.sh b/deploy_simple_ir_listener.sh
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+#!/bin/bash
+"""
+Deploy Simple IR Listener to Remote Raspberry Pi
+"""
+
+# Configuration
+REMOTE_USER="tulivision"
+REMOTE_HOST="192.168.1.137"
+REMOTE_DIR="/home/tulivision/rpi-tulivision"
+LOCAL_SCRIPT="simple_ir_listener.py"
+
+echo "Deploying Simple IR Listener to $REMOTE_USER@$REMOTE_HOST:$REMOTE_DIR"
+
+# Check if local script exists
+if [ ! -f "$LOCAL_SCRIPT" ]; then
+    echo "Error: $LOCAL_SCRIPT not found in current directory"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Create remote directory if it doesn't exist
+echo "Creating remote directory..."
+ssh $REMOTE_USER@$REMOTE_HOST "mkdir -p $REMOTE_DIR"
+
+# Copy script to remote system
+echo "Copying script to remote system..."
+scp $LOCAL_SCRIPT $REMOTE_USER@$REMOTE_HOST:$REMOTE_DIR/
+
+# Make script executable on remote system
+echo "Making script executable..."
+ssh $REMOTE_USER@$REMOTE_HOST "chmod +x $REMOTE_DIR/$LOCAL_SCRIPT"
+
+# Install required Python packages if needed
+echo "Installing required packages..."
+ssh $REMOTE_USER@$REMOTE_HOST "cd $REMOTE_DIR && pip3 install --user RPi.GPIO"
+
+echo "Deployment complete!"
+echo ""
+echo "To run the IR listener on the remote system:"
+echo "ssh $REMOTE_USER@$REMOTE_HOST"
+echo "cd $REMOTE_DIR"
+echo "python3 $LOCAL_SCRIPT"
+echo ""
+echo "Or run with verbose logging:"
+echo "python3 $LOCAL_SCRIPT --verbose"
+echo ""
+echo "Or specify a different GPIO pin:"
+echo "python3 $LOCAL_SCRIPT --gpio-pin 17"
diff --git a/simple_ir_listener.py b/simple_ir_listener.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Simple IR Remote Listener for Console
+Listens to IR commands and prints them to console
+Designed for use on remote Raspberry Pi system
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import json
+import time
+import logging
+import threading
+import queue
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
+import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
+
+class IRProtocol:
+    """Base class for IR protocol decoding"""
+    
+    def __init__(self, name: str):
+        self.name = name
+        self.logger = logging.getLogger(f"{__name__}.{name}")
+    
+    def decode(self, pulses: List[Tuple[bool, float]]) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Decode IR pulses to command string"""
+        raise NotImplementedError
+
+class NECProtocol(IRProtocol):
+    """NEC IR protocol decoder"""
+    
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__("NEC")
+        # NEC protocol timing (in microseconds)
+        self.HEADER_PULSE = 9000
+        self.HEADER_SPACE = 4500
+        self.BIT_1_PULSE = 560
+        self.BIT_1_SPACE = 1690
+        self.BIT_0_PULSE = 560
+        self.BIT_0_SPACE = 560
+        self.REPEAT_SPACE = 2250
+        self.TOLERANCE = 0.2  # 20% tolerance
+    
+    def decode(self, pulses: List[Tuple[bool, float]]) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Decode NEC protocol pulses"""
+        if len(pulses) < 2:
+            return None
+        
+        # Check for repeat code
+        if len(pulses) == 2:
+            pulse_time = pulses[0][1] * 1000000  # Convert to microseconds
+            space_time = pulses[1][1] * 1000000
+            
+            if (self.HEADER_PULSE * (1 - self.TOLERANCE) <= pulse_time <= self.HEADER_PULSE * (1 + self.TOLERANCE) and
+                self.REPEAT_SPACE * (1 - self.TOLERANCE) <= space_time <= self.REPEAT_SPACE * (1 + self.TOLERANCE)):
+                return "REPEAT"
+        
+        # Check for normal NEC frame (should have 34 pulses: header + 32 data bits)
+        if len(pulses) != 34:
+            return None
+        
+        # Check header
+        header_pulse = pulses[0][1] * 1000000
+        header_space = pulses[1][1] * 1000000
+        
+        if not (self.HEADER_PULSE * (1 - self.TOLERANCE) <= header_pulse <= self.HEADER_PULSE * (1 + self.TOLERANCE) and
+                self.HEADER_SPACE * (1 - self.TOLERANCE) <= header_space <= self.HEADER_SPACE * (1 + self.TOLERANCE)):
+            return None
+        
+        # Decode 32 data bits
+        address = 0
+        command = 0
+        
+        for i in range(2, 34, 2):  # Skip header, process data bits
+            pulse_time = pulses[i][1] * 1000000
+            space_time = pulses[i + 1][1] * 1000000
+            
+            # Check if it's a valid bit
+            if not (self.BIT_0_PULSE * (1 - self.TOLERANCE) <= pulse_time <= self.BIT_0_PULSE * (1 + self.TOLERANCE)):
+                return None
+            
+            bit_index = (i - 2) // 2
+            
+            if self.BIT_1_SPACE * (1 - self.TOLERANCE) <= space_time <= self.BIT_1_SPACE * (1 + self.TOLERANCE):
+                # Bit 1
+                if bit_index < 16:
+                    address |= (1 << bit_index)
+                else:
+                    command |= (1 << (bit_index - 16))
+            elif self.BIT_0_SPACE * (1 - self.TOLERANCE) <= space_time <= self.BIT_0_SPACE * (1 + self.TOLERANCE):
+                # Bit 0 (already 0 in the variables)
+                pass
+            else:
+                return None
+        
+        # Return command as hex string
+        return f"NEC_{address:04X}_{command:04X}"
+
+class RC5Protocol(IRProtocol):
+    """RC5 IR protocol decoder"""
+    
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__("RC5")
+        self.BIT_TIME = 889  # microseconds
+        self.TOLERANCE = 0.2
+    
+    def decode(self, pulses: List[Tuple[bool, float]]) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Decode RC5 protocol pulses"""
+        if len(pulses) < 3:
+            return None
+        
+        # RC5 starts with a space, then alternating pulses and spaces
+        bits = []
+        
+        for i, (is_pulse, duration) in enumerate(pulses):
+            time_us = duration * 1000000
+            
+            if i == 0 and not is_pulse:
+                # First space - skip
+                continue
+            
+            # Determine if this is a short or long pulse/space
+            if time_us < self.BIT_TIME * (1 + self.TOLERANCE):
+                bits.append(0)
+            else:
+                bits.append(1)
+        
+        if len(bits) < 14:  # RC5 has 14 bits
+            return None
+        
+        # Extract fields
+        start_bits = bits[0:2]
+        toggle = bits[2]
+        address = bits[3:8]
+        command = bits[8:14]
+        
+        # Check start bits
+        if start_bits != [1, 1]:
+            return None
+        
+        # Convert to integers
+        addr_val = sum(bit << (4 - i) for i, bit in enumerate(address))
+        cmd_val = sum(bit << (5 - i) for i, bit in enumerate(command))
+        
+        return f"RC5_{addr_val:02X}_{cmd_val:02X}_{toggle}"
+
+class SimpleIRRemote:
+    """Simple IR Remote Control System for Console Use"""
+    
+    def __init__(self, gpio_pin: int = 18, protocols: List[IRProtocol] = None):
+        self.gpio_pin = gpio_pin
+        self.protocols = protocols or [NECProtocol(), RC5Protocol()]
+        self.logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+        
+        # IR signal capture
+        self.pulses = []
+        self.capturing = False
+        self.last_pulse_time = 0
+        self.capture_timeout = 0.1  # 100ms timeout
+        
+        # Command queue
+        self.command_queue = queue.Queue()
+        
+        # GPIO setup
+        self.setup_gpio()
+        
+        # Start capture thread
+        self.capture_thread = threading.Thread(target=self._capture_loop, daemon=True)
+        self.capture_thread.start()
+        
+        # Start decode thread
+        self.decode_thread = threading.Thread(target=self._decode_loop, daemon=True)
+        self.decode_thread.start()
+    
+    def setup_gpio(self):
+        """Setup GPIO for IR receiver"""
+        try:
+            GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
+            GPIO.setup(self.gpio_pin, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)
+            GPIO.add_event_detect(self.gpio_pin, GPIO.BOTH, 
+                                callback=self._gpio_callback, bouncetime=1)
+            self.logger.info(f"IR Remote GPIO setup complete on pin {self.gpio_pin}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"GPIO setup failed: {e}")
+            raise
+    
+    def _gpio_callback(self, channel):
+        """GPIO callback for IR signal detection"""
+        current_time = time.time()
+        
+        if not self.capturing:
+            # Start capturing on first pulse
+            self.capturing = True
+            self.pulses = []
+            self.last_pulse_time = current_time
+        else:
+            # Add pulse/space to capture
+            duration = current_time - self.last_pulse_time
+            is_pulse = GPIO.input(self.gpio_pin) == GPIO.LOW
+            
+            self.pulses.append((is_pulse, duration))
+            self.last_pulse_time = current_time
+    
+    def _capture_loop(self):
+        """Main capture loop"""
+        while True:
+            if self.capturing:
+                # Check for capture timeout
+                if time.time() - self.last_pulse_time > self.capture_timeout:
+                    if len(self.pulses) > 0:
+                        # Process captured pulses
+                        self._process_pulses(self.pulses.copy())
+                    self.capturing = False
+                    self.pulses = []
+            
+            time.sleep(0.001)  # 1ms sleep
+    
+    def _process_pulses(self, pulses: List[Tuple[bool, float]]):
+        """Process captured pulses through all protocols"""
+        for protocol in self.protocols:
+            try:
+                command = protocol.decode(pulses)
+                if command:
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Decoded {protocol.name} command: {command}")
+                    self.command_queue.put(command)
+                    return
+            except Exception as e:
+                self.logger.debug(f"Protocol {protocol.name} decode error: {e}")
+        
+        # If no protocol matched, log the raw pulses for debugging
+        self.logger.debug(f"No protocol matched for {len(pulses)} pulses")
+    
+    def _decode_loop(self):
+        """Main decode loop"""
+        while True:
+            try:
+                if not self.command_queue.empty():
+                    command = self.command_queue.get(timeout=0.1)
+                    self._handle_command(command)
+                else:
+                    time.sleep(0.01)
+            except queue.Empty:
+                continue
+            except Exception as e:
+                self.logger.error(f"Error in decode loop: {e}")
+    
+    def _handle_command(self, command: str):
+        """Handle decoded IR command"""
+        self.logger.info(f"IR Command received: {command}")
+        
+        # This method can be overridden by subclasses
+        # or connected to a callback system
+        if hasattr(self, 'command_callback'):
+            self.command_callback(command)
+    
+    def set_command_callback(self, callback):
+        """Set callback function for IR commands"""
+        self.command_callback = callback
+    
+    def get_command(self, timeout: float = 1.0) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Get next IR command with timeout"""
+        try:
+            return self.command_queue.get(timeout=timeout)
+        except queue.Empty:
+            return None
+    
+    def cleanup(self):
+        """Cleanup GPIO resources"""
+        GPIO.cleanup()
+        self.logger.info("IR Remote cleanup complete")
+
+class SimpleIRListener:
+    """Simple IR Remote Listener for Console"""
+    
+    def __init__(self, gpio_pin: int = 18):
+        self.gpio_pin = gpio_pin
+        self.ir_remote = None
+        self.logger = self._setup_logging()
+        
+    def _setup_logging(self) -> logging.Logger:
+        """Setup logging for the listener"""
+        logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+        logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)
+        
+        # Create console handler
+        handler = logging.StreamHandler()
+        formatter = logging.Formatter(
+            '%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s'
+        )
+        handler.setFormatter(formatter)
+        logger.addHandler(handler)
+        
+        return logger
+    
+    def display_startup_info(self):
+        """Display startup information"""
+        print("=" * 60)
+        print("SIMPLE IR REMOTE LISTENER")
+        print("=" * 60)
+        print(f"GPIO Pin: {self.gpio_pin}")
+        print("Supported Protocols: NEC, RC5")
+        print("=" * 60)
+        print("LISTENING FOR IR COMMANDS...")
+        print("Press Ctrl+C to exit")
+        print("=" * 60)
+        print()
+    
+    def setup_ir_remote(self):
+        """Setup IR remote"""
+        try:
+            self.ir_remote = SimpleIRRemote(gpio_pin=self.gpio_pin)
+            self.ir_remote.set_command_callback(self.handle_ir_command)
+            self.logger.info(f"IR Remote setup complete on GPIO pin {self.gpio_pin}")
+            return True
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Failed to setup IR remote: {e}")
+            return False
+    
+    def handle_ir_command(self, ir_code: str):
+        """Handle received IR command"""
+        timestamp = time.strftime("%H:%M:%S")
+        
+        # Print command information
+        print(f"[{timestamp}] IR Command Received: {ir_code}")
+        
+        # Try to load mapping if available
+        mapping = self.load_ir_mapping()
+        if ir_code in mapping:
+            mapped_command = mapping[ir_code]
+            if isinstance(mapped_command, dict):
+                print(f"  Mapped Command: {mapped_command.get('command', 'unknown')}")
+                if mapped_command.get('description'):
+                    print(f"  Description: {mapped_command['description']}")
+            else:
+                print(f"  Mapped Command: {mapped_command}")
+        else:
+            print(f"  Mapped Command: UNKNOWN (not in mapping)")
+        
+        print()
+    
+    def load_ir_mapping(self) -> Dict:
+        """Load IR code mapping from file if available"""
+        mapping_files = [
+            "/home/tulivision/rpi-tulivision/ir_mapping.json",
+            "/etc/video_player/ir_mapping.json",
+            "ir_mapping.json"
+        ]
+        
+        for mapping_file in mapping_files:
+            if os.path.exists(mapping_file):
+                try:
+                    with open(mapping_file, 'r') as f:
+                        return json.load(f)
+                except Exception as e:
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Could not load mapping from {mapping_file}: {e}")
+        
+        return {}
+    
+    def run(self):
+        """Main run loop"""
+        try:
+            # Display startup information
+            self.display_startup_info()
+            
+            # Setup IR remote
+            if not self.setup_ir_remote():
+                print("Failed to setup IR remote. Exiting.")
+                return False
+            
+            # Main listening loop
+            while True:
+                time.sleep(0.1)
+                
+        except KeyboardInterrupt:
+            print("\nShutting down IR listener...")
+            return True
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Error in main loop: {e}")
+            return False
+        finally:
+            self.cleanup()
+    
+    def cleanup(self):
+        """Cleanup resources"""
+        if self.ir_remote:
+            self.ir_remote.cleanup()
+        self.logger.info("IR Listener cleanup complete")
+
+def main():
+    """Main function"""
+    import argparse
+    
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Simple IR Remote Listener for Console")
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--gpio-pin", 
+        type=int,
+        default=18,
+        help="GPIO pin for IR receiver (default: 18)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--verbose", "-v",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Enable verbose logging"
+    )
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    # Set logging level
+    if args.verbose:
+        logging.getLogger().setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+    
+    # Create and run listener
+    listener = SimpleIRListener(args.gpio_pin)
+    success = listener.run()
+    
+    sys.exit(0 if success else 1)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()