Remote Desktop Controller Using Android

Abstract

Remote Desktop controller is the software used to control computers remotely using other computing devices in network. The software allows the users to communicate with the computer remotely using an Android phones. The user can see the computer display output right in his Android phone and can also give input to the computer using the Android phone just as he uses the keyboard and mouse of the computer. User can also get the audio output of the computer in the Android phone. In short, Android phone used as a Remote Desktop Controller can replace two input devices and two output devices of the computer; keyboard, mouse, monitor and speakers. Our remote desktop controller project enables complete control over a desktop (or laptop) computer using an android phone. The advantage of touch interface of android phone is utilized to produce a remote controller app with efficient UX. Both keyboard and mouse inputs are produced right from the android device. The device displays the computer screen with frame rate between 10 and 15 fps. Devices with RAM above 1GB can produce screen at minimum rate of 12 fps.