An innovative concept from Dan Wineman, above is an iOS powered Apple TV/iTV remote that’s essentially an iPod touch without the screen. It has the same accelerometer/gyro, same multitouch, and same home button.

I think this device might even work as the only remote for the iTV, even when you’re just using it to, you know, watch TV. No pushbutton Apple Remote at all, in other words: everything is gesture-based. Tap to pause, swipe left to rewind, swipe right to fast-forward. Slide up or down to adjust volume. Home key to exit to the menu, which you navigate by flicking and tapping. And just imagine how much better seeking around in videos will be with a touch surface…

John Gruber still isn’t sure if any intermediated device could work.

It’s an interesting idea, but I don’t know. The magic in the iPhone/iPad UI isn’t about putting your fingers on a flat surface and tapping/sliding/dragging. It’s in the direct manipulation. It’s that you’re touching the actual visual elements on the screen itself. A layer of abstraction peeled away. That’s why the Magic Trackpad does not make your Mac feel like an iOS device.

I wish they would come out with a remote app or technology for the iPhone or iPod so you can use it as a remote without any extra connections or accessories connected to it. Just talk on the phone and change the channels at the same time. Leave a comment and let us know what you think

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