Abstract: An optical transceiver device combines the functions of IrDa-compliant infrared transceivers and remote control devices. A receiver of the transceiver allows the remote control facilities of the transceiver to encompass bidirectional remote control capabilities. The first transmitter and the first receiver can be used for IrDA-compliant infrared communications, and the second transmitter and the first receiver can be used for remote control applications. A first frequency band for IrDA-compliant communications is approximately 805 nm to 900 nm, and a second frequency band for remote control communications is approximately 915 nm to 965 nm. The receiver designed for receiving signals in the first frequency band is not particularly selective and, as a result, is able to detect remote control signals transmitted in the second frequency band.