10-foot user interface
A user interface for a TV set. The "10 foot" is used to differentiate it from a desktop computer screen that is typically less than two feet from the viewer's eyes. Designed to be used by a handheld remote control, the 10-foot user interface has extra large buttons and menu text that are easily navigated. TV program guides and the Windows Media Center interface are examples of the 10 foot UI.
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| The 10-Foot UI Setting |
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| A common setting for the 10-foot user interface is a home theater with surround sound. The distance between viewer and TV varies, but is typically 10 feet with a 42" or 46" screen. |
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| Media Center 10-Foot UI |
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| DVD playback settings are adjusted from this screen in the Media Center 10-foot user interface in Windows XP. Displayed on a TV set, the large text and dialog fill the entire screen and can be viewed from several feet away. |