Reasons for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3

 

1

 Rich Experiences
Create exciting user interfaces with the power of Silverlight.
Silverlight for Windows Embedded is a native code (C++) framework that enables you to build impressive user interfaces very easily.

5

 Connectivity
Connect your device easily using LAN, WiFi, GPRS, Bluetooth or USB.

2

 Internet Explorer Embedded
Use Internet Explorer on your small devices to have a richt browsing experience including Flash Lite, panning and zooming, etc.

6

 Office and PDF Viewers
Integrated Office and PDF viewing capabilities will enable users of CE devices to access their important information through devices beyond the phone and the PC.

3

 Touch and Gestures
Touch and Gesture input enables a natural user input to Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3.

7

 Web Services on Devices API
Rapidly build Web services applications to interact with network-connected devices. WSDAPI delivers rich metadata exchange and messaging in addition to built-in support for discovery, security, and event handling. The Windows Vista operating system provides native support for Windows Rally through WSDAPI.

4

 Media Player
Perform multiple actions beyond play, rewind, fast forward, pause, and stop. A new, powerful interface provides better web compatibility for Windows Embedded CE by supporting media player 7.0 OCX when browsing to sites.

8

 Remote Desktop Protocol
Enable Windows Embedded CE-based thin clients to connect using the latest version of Windows Server remote computing technologies with the Remote Desktop Protocol.

 

Image Build Process

The Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 image is build on a development machine using Visual Studio 2005.
With Platform Builder you can build the operating system image and even change the source code of the OS.
To start a new image you should use an existing board support package (BSP) which already contains drivers for the target hardware.
Finally you compile the image and attach to the device to deploy the image, for example via USB or ethernet.
In case you have built an debug image you can connect Visual Studio to the device to debug the OS and your applications.

Licenses and Toolkit

Licensenumber Description Notes
ZH5-00019 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Core Please check with the License Assessment tool which version you need.
Each device needs one license
TNA-00004 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Core Plus Please check with the License Assessment tool which version you need.
Each device needs one license
884-00341 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Pro Please check with the License Assessment tool which version you need.
Each device needs one license
9CQ-00024 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Vertical Network Projector Special license for Network Projectors
9CQ-00035 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Vertical Special license for vertical solutions of CE
814-00336 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 Platform Builder Toolkit to create your Windows Embedded CE images - only needed once
Per toolkit you have 2 free support cases included!

 

Availability and Support

Available End of Mainstream Support End of Extended Support
28.02.2022 09.04.2013 10.04.2018