There are a number of micro-apps that do this now ( they run through the iPhone browser, and are sanctioned by Apple, unlike third-party apps that are obliterated after software updates ).
Apple has a patent for the iPhone/iTouch to this effect: "Make them work as remote controls for audio-visual servers". Wouldn't surprise me a bit if we have that capability soon via a software update.
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