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Microsoft launches Windows Embedded NavReady for PNDs

01 Jul 2008

Microsoft's recently released, Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 is the first embedded operating system designed specifically for OEMs building handheld PNDs.

With Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 technologies developers and OEMs are able to simplify the development of smart, connected, service-oriented PNDs easily connecting to online services, mobile phones using Bluetooth, Windows-based PCs and the Internet.

According to Canalys vice president & principal analyst, Chris Jones, personal navigation solutions will increasingly become connected, which will open up new opportunities to add value through the delivery of dynamic information and location-based services.

Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 key features include:

Live Search provides key elements for OEMs and partners enabling Internet-based Live Search on devices to find up-to-date POIs similar to the ones provided by the Live Search Maps service.

Bluetooth technologies enable OEMs to allocate rich, hands-free scenarios to users with the following profiles: Hands Free, Pairing Service, Phone Book Access, Advanced Audio Distribution, Audio and Video Remote Control, Dial Up Networking and Bluetooth Connection Manager.

MSN Direct allows OEMs to incorporate MSN Direct technologies that provide up-to-date information such as traffic alerts and fuel prices.

Windows SideShow functionality helps enable the PND as a secondary display screen for many Windows Vista-based PCs (Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate), allowing Windows SideShow gadgets to interact and exchange information with the PND.

According to Kevin Dallas, general manager of the Windows Embedded Business at Microsoft, Windows Embedded powers many of the portable navigation devices in the marketplace. The company's commitment to this segment has always been about providing the platform and tools that give the OEM partners the most innovative technologies while reducing the complexity of development.