BUILD is a new event that shows modern hardware and software developers how to take advantage of the future of Windows. Learn how to work with the all new touch-centric user experience to create fast, fluid, and dynamic applications that leverage the power and flexibility of the core of Windows, used by more than a billion people around the world.
Hear how the UI was designed to work seamlessly with a diversity of devices and form factors. Go behind the scenes and learn all about the new app model that allows you to create powerful new apps. All while retaining the ability to use your existing apps. Web-connected and web-powered apps built using HTML5 and JavaScript have access to the power of the PC. Touch-optimized browsing, with the full power of hardware-accelerated Internet Explorer 10 transforms your experiences with the web. BUILD is the first place to dive deep into the future of Windows.
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Chalk talk for sensor and location support in Windows
Windows 8 introduces a new sensors and location platform that enables the creation of new apps and experiences. This chalk talk will cover sensor design, board placement layout, calibration and validation tools. We will also cover in-box sensors, location experiences and drivers. This talk will be interactive...
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Building great Windows 8 systems
Windows 8 introduces several new features that enable PC makers to build compelling systems that are fast, fun, secure, power efficient and connect to devices customers care about. This session will provide an overview of the Windows 8 touch, graphics, power, bus, sensor, networking and hardware-based...
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Architecting and integrating sensor drivers
Windows 8 provides an extensive and feature-rich set of developer tools, documentation and drivers to simplify sensor integration and provide rich user experiences. With this level of support in Windows, manufacturers can quickly bring systems to market that take full advantage of light, motion and other...
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Using location & sensors in your app
Windows provides many powerful ways to sense information about the user's environment. Using this information, you can build an app that adapts to their environment easily and seamlessly. By the end of this session you will know how to program your app to use the sensors (motion sensors, sensor fusion,...