[maxmsp] IrToHiObject

Hi Hi!
I just get a new intel mac with that infra-red telecomande,
I tryed to throu away that Front Row.App
and then pipe some value/bang from Hi object?
still that Fron Row take the hand...
Some hint?
second problem, is to keep wake up my mac when I close the cover,
(to use IR or external keyboard)
(--for performing in "risky place" (bar, party);
i want let close my laptop ("mode palourde"); in order nobody
make fal down beer or soap bubble on my keyboard)
(--and for long exposure/ time laps shooting time ouside, i want keep 
batterie and dont get rain or salt-water inside...)
any idea?
Pascal Baes
www.laPoseLongue.org