a processing device of a universal controlling device is programmed to distinguish between a first input type provided to a touch - sensitive surface and a second input type provided to the touch - sensitive surface . in response to the touch - sensitive surface being provided the first input type which is indicative of an icon selection made upon the touch - sensitive surface the processing device causes a transmitter to transmit first data representative of the selected icon . in response to the touch - sensitive surface being provided the second input type which is indicative of a moving touch made across the touch - sensitive surface , the processing device causes the transmitter to transmit second data being representative of the moving touch made across the touch - sensitive surface .