Sessions at Microsoft BUILD 2011 about Near Field Communication

Wednesday 14th September 2011

• Connecting and sharing with near field communication

  by Priya Dandawate

  What's cooler than connecting two machines together by tapping them? Leveraging the power of Near Field Communication (NFC) and the new "tap & go" gesture built into Windows 8, you can build powerful new social apps that enable entirely new scenarios your customers have only dreamed of.

  • Near Field Communication
  • Windows 8

  At 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Wednesday 14th September

  In 210 B, Anaheim Convention Center

  Coverage video

Thursday 15th September 2011

• Designing systems and developing drivers for NFC

  by Priya Dandawate

  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 for various form factors, technical requirements for driver development, as well as certification requirements.

  • Near Field Communication
  • Windows 8

  At 4:00pm to 5:00pm, Thursday 15th September

  In Elite 2, Anaheim Marriott

  Coverage video