8.1 Seamless integration of the new "Device Protocol API" Application interaction is smoother

Computer Store News: In Microsoft's official Windows App Builder blog, Microsoft demonstrated an "exciting" improvement in Windows 8.1. Benefiting from the support of several innovative device protocol APIs, Windows 8.1 opens up the possibility of accessing a large number of devices. Microsoft said that the most exciting improvement was that the Windows 8.1 preview released a valve that plugged into huge amounts of equipment. Although Win8 already supports certain devices such as printing, sensors, geolocation, etc., access to the device is limited to those dedicated applications. In Windows 8.1, this has changed significantly.

"We support several innovative APIs—— such as Point of Sale (POS), 3D printing and scanning, through the device protocol API, to access other massive devices The gate ".

"Device Protocol APIs is a new feature in Windows 8.1 that allows application developers to create an app that can also be accessed via USB, HID, Bluetooth, Protocols such as Bluetooth Smart and WiFi Direct communicate. The behind-the-scenes working principle is a simple process.

Developers need to use metadata to identify a device and open a communication channel for the device. Opening a channel means that the user has granted a single access and the app can communicate with the device.

Microsoft said that the "Windows 8.1 Preview" provides a rich set of applications to support communication with devices. By seamlessly integrating standard devices such as printers and sensors, and even custom devices into the application, users can enjoy fast and smooth device interaction.