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#10: Trek7000 This PCF design is based on LCARS (Library Computer Access and Retrieval System), the graphical computer interface seen on certain Star Trek TV series. There are control pages for a TV, DSS receiver, TiVo, ReplayTV, Receiver, DVD player, LaserDisc player, 2 VCRs, CD player, tuner, tape deck, video games, lights, and curtains. A few of the standard system items have been replaced to take advantage of the whole LCD and create a complete design: The activity icon is now a Star Trek phaser and pops up while the Pronto transmits. The battery gauge is a functioning LCARS-style battery ga... (read more) [ View & Download ] #9: Pick a Theme Ever get tired of the same old graphics on your Pronto? My design is theme based: each user can have their own theme! Or, a user can change themes every week or month. The button colors and backgrounds change, but the button placement is the same for all themes. My design has elegant buttons, a simple navigation system, and can be easily customized for any user. [ View & Download ] #8: Redrock This layout is an evolution of my TSU3000 layout. It is activity-based and makes heavy use of macros to control my two zones of equipment and home automation. The layout of hard and soft buttons for each device follows a pattern, making it fairly simple to learn to use. There is a help screen for each device. The skin is based on a pattern that matches the paint of our living room. [ View & Download ] #7: The Works The result of my design: 134 custom-made buttons (not counting spacers & labels)! My favorite button is the volume toggle in the lower right page. Here's what's unique about my configuration: Consistent frame-based GUI with three button groups in frame: TOP: device selection with trinary button states - pressing a pressed button in the main page of a device executes a setup macro with auto-power-on, etc. LEFT: device specific buttons, e.g. TiVo: Favorites, Thumbs Up/Down, Slo-Mo BOTTOM: “orthogonal” (e.g. X-10 & Amplifier are always needed independent media devices), or common ... (read more) [ View & Download ] #6: Giraffe This layout is an evolution of my TSU3000 layout. It is activity-based and makes heavy use of macros to control my two zones of equipment and home automation. The layout of hard and soft buttons for each device follows a pattern, making it fairly simple to learn to use. It also contains a fairly extensive help system. This look is the result of my wife asking me to do a layout that matched her favorite purse! [ View & Download ] #5: Digital Lifestyles This remote features for the user: Inviting splash screen introduces the location of the remote, the designer, and features inviting background art. Color-coded functionality, allowing easy discernment between video and audio functions. The user may simply glance at the remote to find where they are. Directions are provided on pages that may need instructions to continue use. Subdued background art demonstrates the selected function without overpowering displayed buttons. Latching source buttons that glow to let the user know exactly where they are. Pages are titled... (read more) [ View & Download ] Continue to more entries on page 6!