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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Designing systems and developing drivers for NFC- Priya Dandawate, Max Morris
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Certification, Wireless
- HW-269T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Windows 8 couples a simple user experience with rich developer APIs enabling apps to communicate with nearby PCs and devices using Near field communication (NFC). This session will provide an overview of the built-in scenarios and developer opportunities. We will also discuss hardware considerations... -
Chalk talk for sensor and location support in Windows- Fred Bhesania, Gavin Gear, Dino Natucci, Sandy Spinrad
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Sensors
- HW-664C
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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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... -
Inside the Windows 8 driver developer workflow- Doron Holan, Janet Schneider, Craig Ziegler
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Debugging
- HW-907C
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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This chalk talk provides a deep-dive into the Windows driver kit for Windows 8, focusing on architecture changes from Windows 7. The talk will start with a discussion on important feature areas such as project conversion, remote debugging, and building, signing and deploying device drivers. This session... -
Best practices for packaging and distributing device driversDevice developers spend considerable time and effort properly designing and developing drivers. Once built, they also need to make it easy for consumers, OEMs and enterprises to obtain and install the drivers. This session will discuss best practices for packaging and distributing drivers, and will focus...
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Certifying hardware with the Windows Hardware Certification Kit- Craig Rowland
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Certification
- HW-659T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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The Windows Hardware Certification Kit (formerly the Windows Logo Kit) has a completely new design that will shorten learning curves for new users, and make experienced users more productive. It also has, for the first time, a complete automation interface which enables partners to execute end-to-end...
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Delivering great device installation experiences- Cameron Brodeur, Adam Lenart, Chris Matichuk
- Performance, OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers
- HW-888C
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Installing device drivers may be one the first experiences users have with your apps, and you want to leave a great impression. Windows 8 contains a number of features that make installing device drivers easier and faster than ever. This session focuses on best practices for authoring INF files that...
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Building high quality Windows PCs using the assessment and deployment kit- Michael Beck
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Assessment and Deployment Kit
- HW-147T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM
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The Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) provides tools that make it easier to build high-quality Windows PCs. This session will discuss new features in the ADK that can help you measure, compare and improve the experiences your Windows PCs delivers. This includes discussion on how to easily evaluate... -
Improving code quality with Windows error reportingWindows contains a number of features that enable customers to send feedback to Microsoft about the apps and drivers they use. This session will provide information on how to use that feedback data to improve your software. Specific areas of focus will include how to obtain feedback data from Microsoft’s...
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Windows Certification Program, process and tools- Tim Campbell, Dilesh Dhokia, David Edfeldt, Jacob Johansen, Paul Reed
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Certification
- HW-665C
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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This chalk talk provides the opportunity to have an in-depth discussion about the Windows Certification Program - centered on its policies, process, and tools. The format for this session will be an interactive discussion based on questions from the audience.
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