TSOP1838 IR Infrared 37.9Khz Receiver

http://dx.com/p/tsop1838-ir-infrared-37-9khz-receiver-18m-range-2-7-5-5v-135045

http://learn.adafruit.com/ir-sensor/using-an-ir-sensor

http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php/topic,163518.0.html

http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Arduino-with-IR-Apple-Remote/?ALLSTEPS