Microsoft presented the new version of the CE operating system, Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, on 15 November 2007 in Japan. "Web Services on Devices (WSD)" is one of the highlights of version Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2.
The operating system recognises connected devices automatically via WSD and integrates them in the overall system. As Windows Embedded Gold Partner, Beckhoff is the development partner for the application and the supplier of the control equipment.
Microsoft presented the new version of the CE operating system using an application from the field of home automation as an example. The presentation was made available worldwide as a "live" webcast.
"Web Services on Devices" is one of the technological innovations in version Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2. It implements the international standard "Devices profile for Web Services (DPWS)". The operating system recognises connected devices automatically via WSD and integrates them in the overall system.
