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Overview of Windows Device Stage
Kurt HunterSenior Program ManagerMicrosoft Corporation
Agenda
Where Device Stage™ fits in the Windows® device experienceDevice Stage value to end users and device manufacturersThe key elements of Device StageThe Device Metadata SystemCall to actionResources
Objective
Provide a high-level overview of Device Stage in Windows 7
Devices and Printers
Includes a new user interface (UI) that is available directly from the Start menuLets users see all the devices that are connected to their PCGives users a device-centric experience in Windows, letting them discover things to do with their devicesLets device makers customize how the device is described and presented in Windows
What Is Device Stage?
A platform that enables a device manufacturer to deliver a branded device experience that matches the capabilities of the deviceAn experience that is created by the manufacturer and presents compatible content, services, and applicationsDefined by a set of XML and graphics files – a “metadata package”Available for logo’d devices within the current set of supported device classes
Branding bar
Task area
Taskbar and Preview pane
Reasons to Use Device Stage
Value for End Users
Easy-to-find devicesEasy-to-discover device capabilitiesEasy-to-find support, services, and accessoriesLow- or no-learning curveConsistent workflow
Value for Device Manufacturers
Prominent placementClear brand associationExtensibility and customizabilityEase of deploymentService-enabledBroad range of business and distribution models
Device Classes Currently Supported
Document devices (printers)Portable devices
Mobile phonesCamerasMedia playersOther portable devices
Keyboards and miceMobile broadband devicesPCsSmart cards
Device Stage Branding Bar
Provides a rich, consistent branded device experienceGraphic elements include: photorealistic device icon, logo graphics, background image, and watermark overlayCertain device classes support presenting status informationMarketing text bullets can be used for other devices
Device “hero” image
Separator color
Overlay watermark
image
Text color
Background image or color
Logos
Device Stage Task Area
Appears below the branding barContains tasks, which are links to applications and web contentTasks are composed of an icon, title, description and, in the case of a category, several links to subtasksTasks can launch Windows experiences, websites, and applications from tasksIs extensible with standard device class-specific tasks
Task icon
Task/category title
Task description Task area background
Suggested types of tasks:Access product manualBuy device accessoriesConnect with customer supportView device tutorials and videosDownload additional softwareLaunch device-specific software
Device Metadata System
Device Display Object
Device metadat
a service
WMIS
OEM add-ons
Devicesoftwareinstallati
on
IHV metadata on device
Metadata Distribution
Device Center Device Stage
WinQual Submission (if necessary)
IHV Authors Metadata
Signed device metadata
Device metadata
Metadata is acquired by PC on device connect
Experience Authoring Windows 7 Rendering
Metadata
Cache
Call to Action
View these Windows Summit 2010 presentations:Devices and Printers Experience Overview (DVCT-149)The Device Stage Roadmap (DVCT-141)
Review the online resourcesImplement Device Stage for your productsFill out the evaluation form for this presentation
Resources
Logo Requirementshttps://winqual.microsoft.com/
Windows Device Experience on the Windows Hardware Developer Central website
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/DeviceExperience/default.mspx
Windows Device Experience Development Kithttp://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/DeviceExperience/Dev-Kit.mspx
Windows 7 Portable Device Enabling Kit for MTPhttp://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/wpd/MTP-DEK_Win7.mspx
© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after
the date of this presentation.MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.