Sessions at Microsoft BUILD 2011 about Bluetooth

Thursday 15th September 2011

• Integrating Bluetooth on low-power buses

  by Alain Michaud and Abhinav Gupta

  Bluetooth technology enhances mobility by providing a low-power wireless connectivity option. For systems targeted at lower power consumption, transport connectivity of Bluetooth controllers plays a key role in designing an energy efficient platform. This means adding support for lower power buses while delivering high-quality end-user experiences. Learn about the Bluetooth stack’s architectural changes, integration with the power management framework, new vendor-specific customizations, and best practices for integrating such Bluetooth controllers into your systems.

  • Bluetooth

  At 2:30pm to 3:30pm, Thursday 15th September

  In 207 B, Anaheim Convention Center

  Coverage video

Friday 16th September 2011

• Connecting Bluetooth Low Energy devices to Windows

  by Ellick Sung and Alain Michaud

  Until now, low power wireless connectivity in PC’s has required using proprietary technologies that incur the cost and complexity of shipping an external dongle. Bluetooth LE enables these same low power scenarios using a standard Bluetooth radio and creates the opportunity to connect Windows with a wide range of new devices. In this session, you will learn more about this new technology and how device makers can use Bluetooth LE to integrate low power devices with Windows.

  • Bluetooth
  • Hardware

  At 9:00am to 10:00am, Friday 16th September

  In Grand E, Anaheim Marriott

  Coverage video

• Media fundamentals of a communications app

  by Kenny Oladosu and Johnny Bregar

  We live in a connected world. Whether it's a spouse away on a business trip, a daughter away at college, or our parents in New York, we love to stay connected with each other. With Windows 8, writing a real-time communication Metro style app is a snap! Learn how to leverage the new media capture APIs, take advantage of the new Bluetooth features and unleash cool media tricks that will add polish to your app and delight your customers.

  • Bluetooth
  • Metro Design Language

  At 10:30am to 11:30am, Friday 16th September

  In Grand E, Anaheim Marriott

  Coverage video