just for the record, using ravens info, i have done some serious number hunting and managed to nail down a manufacturer then got good old google to translate it so i could hunt down the chip on their site:
ok, well cos of the translation i cant link straight to the page

so heres the info they got on the site:
Product type : SC2128C
Product name : And supporting the use of fans SC2268 declassified control circuits
Product overview :
SC2128C is a high-performance fans control Shanpian IC, which includes wind speed, timing, rhythm wind, sleep wind, Baitou and lantern control functions. In addition, SC2128C also provides led shows export sounded export keyboard control of remote control and decryption circuits, and circuit performance is good, the external device small. Guanjiao ranked facilitate Yinzhiban wiring, and a good Xingjiabi.
Main features :
* CMOS工艺 used.
* Low power consumption.
* Alternative independent Lantern control.
* /6 seconds per cycle-90 seconds (3 seconds for the closure of steps) controlled wind patterns
* Remote control with built-in user code declassified circuit.
* Dip or sop packaging (22 Guanjue can not use the sop packaging)
* 3, or 3 or more independent / non-independent Baitou / Lantern export control.
* 16,18,20,22,24 Guanjue packaging can be used to install one or two Baitou / Lantern control.
* Three operating modes : normal mode, rhythm patterns, rhythm sleep patterns.
Should use
* Fans application optimization
* Apply heat fans, cold fans and other household appliances remote, and exporting electricity regularly ping control.
excuse the ??s, googles basic chinese translator is still in Beta stages. Also got a quote on the way from a retailer in the USA