universal electronics inc. (nasdaq: ueic) is the worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home. its broad portfolio of over 300 pending and current patents includes the world’s most complete database to connect and control thousands of entertainment viewing devices. the company designs, develops, manufactures and ships over 500 innovative products that are used by the world’s leading brands in the audio video, subscription broadcasting, connected home, tablet and smart phone markets. with a global network of design and development services, uei’s many first-to-market innovations have helped transform the home entertainment control industry over the past 25 years. in 2015, it expanded its product and technology platform to include home automation, intelligent sensing and security.