On Wednesday, ARM founder and CEO Sir Robin Saxby delivered the show's main keynote address, on the topic: "Turning Good Design into Good Science: The Future Convergence of Embedded Technology and Biotechnology." Saxby presented his vision of the future of embedded computing and explore new applications based on the convergence of chip technology with the bioscience and security fields.
There were many examples of cool devices and applications for embedded technologies on display, including robots, cars, bikes, and gadgets galore. A number of those were nominated as finalists for the "Best of Show" awards (note story below).
To provide added perspective for our readers -- most of whom will not be able to attend the show -- WindowsForDevices.com brings you this Special Report, which includes links to selected ESC-related product and technology announcements, news, and commentaries that we feel are of particular interest to the Windows Embedded community.
Full details on ESC, including a conference schedule and details of classes and tutorials, can be found
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ESC highlights . . . - Devices, gadgets, and systems showcased in Microsoft's ESC pavilion -- an impressive diversity of Windows powered end-products was scattered throughout Microsoft's ESC pavilion -- some in glass cases (when small enough), and others standing on the floor here and there. WindowsForDevices.com brings you the complete rundown of cool gadgets, devices, and systems, including device category, manufacturer, model name, processor, and embedded OS used, plus a URL for further details.
- PC/104 Embedded Consortium announces design contest winners -- The PC/104 Embedded Consortium announced the winners of its first PC/104 Design Contest, at the Embedded Systems Conference today in San Francisco. The awards recognize engineers designing innovative systems and devices based on the consortium's PC/104 and PC/104-Plus standards. Winners were announced in three categories: Commercial for industrial/medical/transportation/other; Commercial for military/aerospace/COTS; and Research Project.
- ESC announces "Best of Show" award winner -- ESC show producer CMP Media presented the prestigious "Best of Show" award to one of fourteen finalists which had been selected from among candidate applications submitted by the show's exhibitors. And the winner is . . .
- Where is the embedded market headed? -- a panel discussion by "industry visionaries" at ESC attempted to build a strategic vision of the future of the embedded systems industry, highlighting the key business and technology drivers that are fueling the embedded market. This story also highlights other ESC special events.
- Microsoft unveils CE .NET 4.2, aims at gateway, VoIP, set-top apps -- to provide added perspective on the release of CE .NET 4.2, this exclusive Special Report from WindowsForDevices.com includes excerpts from Microsoft's announcement, plus links to selected related third-party product announcements, news, and commentaries.
Product and technology announcements . . . Please Note!This page will be updated throughout the week, so check back frequently for the latest news.
