Windows Embedded is a componentized, real-time operating system to deliver compelling experiences on a wide range of small footprint consumer and enterprise devices.
With the latest release of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3, device manufacturers can use familiar tools and innovative technologies to create devices differentiated by an immersive user interface, a rich browsing experience, and a unique connection to Windows PCs, servers, services, and devices. By building on the high performance and highly reliable Windows Embedded CE platform, device makers can bring their device to market quickly and efficiently.
New features in CE 6.0 R3:
Silverlight for Windows Embedded
The power of Silverlight brought to Windows Embedded CE to create rich applications and user interfaces
Internet Explorer Embedded
Internet Explorer with panning and zooming capabilities and a customizable interface to optimize the browsing experience on devices
Flash Lite
Browser plug in to render rich media websites
Touch and Gesture
Plug-in engine to enable natural input capabilities and gesture animations
Connection Manager
Infrastructure technology to manage multiple network interfaces on the device
Microsoft Office and PDF Viewers
Applications to render Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe PDF content on the device
QQ Messenger
Device side client to connect to popular Instant Messaging service
Windows Embedded CE Overview:
Small Footprint
300KB/ 700 Components
Processor
ARM MIPS x86 SH4 (up to CE 6.0 R2)
Real-time OS:
32-bit Native Real-Time Support Unified Kernel
Run Win32 Apps:
Customized Win 32 Applications
Trial
6-month (180 days), fully functional
Cost (USD)
Development Tools: $995 Runtime Licensing: Runtime pricing is based on purchase volume (contact your local distributor for volume discount rates). Local taxes, tariffs, and other costs may apply.
Support
10-year product support life cycle Windows Embedded CE Development Center (MSDN) Partner Resources
Developers can use Windows Embedded CE to bring their consumer or enterprise device to life by delivering compelling user experiences and seamless connection to the world of Windows devices, PC’s, Servers and Services. Windows Embedded CE devices range from consumer electronics to missions critical industrial controllers including:
Barcode and RFID Scanners
Connected Internet Devices
Digital Picture Frames
Digital Media Adapters
e-reader devices
Gaming Devices
GPS Devices
Handheld Terminals
Home/building Automation Gateways
Human Machine Interfaces
Industrial Controls
Intelligent Appliances
Mini-Kiosks
Mobile Point of Service
Monitoring Devices
Networked Media Devices
Media Servers
Portable Media Players
Remote Metering
Set-top Boxes
Smart Media Controls
Thin Clients
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phones
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 Advantages
High Confidence Platform – Build on the solid foundation of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 is built on the highly reliable, high performance CE 6.0 platform to give device manufacturers confidence during the development process. Device makers can use familiar tools like Platform Builder and Visual Studio and leverage their current investment in skills, hardware, and design as well as a fully trained worldwide ecosystem to efficiently bring devices to market.
Endless Possibilities – Deliver innovative and differentiated solutions Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 delivers innovative technologies to the CE platform to enable device manufacturers to bring their vision to life. CE 6.0 R3 provides all the necessary technologies to enable device manufactures to build devices with an immersive user interface, rich browsing and connected experiences.
Windows Connected – Seamlessly connect to the world of Windows Windows Embedded CE6.0 R3 provides the technologies to create devices that seamlessly connect to the familiar world of Windows. With CE 6.0 R3, you can extend your device by connecting to Windows PCs, servers and online services with the familiarity you expect to securely access your infrastructure at work and your personal photos, videos and documents at home.
Windows Embedded is a componentized, real-time operating system to deliver compelling experiences on a wide range of small footprint consumer and enterprise devices. With the late