Is there a "universal" infrared receiver?

[Hanno Z. <ab...@ha...>]

Hi,

is there a recommended device one can use to receive (and if possible,
send) most infrared protocols on the market, using the new Linux IR
layer? I'm interested in doing some research with remote controls and
was wondering if a thing like that exists to make my Linux PC a learning
universal remote control.

Thanks!

Hanno