Windows Embedded OS Introduction

Windows Embedded OS Introduction

Samantha Chiang

S/W Distribution

Microsoft’s OEM Device SolutionMicrosoft’s OEM Device Solution

Windows Embedded FamilyWindows Embedded Family

Consumer

Robotics

Thin ClientPortable media

Industrial Automation

Dedicated servers

FlexibilityFixed Features,

Windows Desktop Compatibility

Industrial Automation

Medical

Entertainment

Thin Client

Office Automation

ATM /Kiosk

Kiosks Entertainment

Handheld Terminals

Point of Service

Road Map TimelineRoad Map Timeline

Microsoft Solution for Embedded SystemMicrosoft Solution for Embedded System

Windows Embedded WinCE (Tool Kit) WEPOS/POSReady/Windows 8 Industry Windows XPE/Windows Embedded Standard (Tool kit)

Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems for Embedded System Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate for Embedded Systems Windows 8 Pro for Embedded Systems Windows 2000 Professional for Embedded Systems MS-DOS for Embedded Systems Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 for Embedded System Windows SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 for Embedded System

Windows Embedded OS Value PropositionsWindows Embedded OS Value Propositions

The Windows Embedded family of operating systems provides powerful tools that help OEMs create a wide range of branded, differentiated devices with rich user experiences.

BenefitsReduced time to marketReduced development costsFlexible licensing15-year product availability and 10 years of supportRich user experience capabilityBroad connectivityProduct differentiation and customizationRobust supportGreater control over image footprintIntellectual property protectionEasy licensing

Windows Embedded PlatformsWindows Embedded Platforms

Setup

Application

Processorsupport

User scenarios

for Point-of-Service devices requiring

Installation CD

Field or OEM-deployed application

X86 architecture

for devices requiring PC-class performance & network capabilities

Windows Embedded Target Designer

OEM integrates application and OS into device

X86 architecture

for smaller footprint, portable devices

Windows CE Platform Builder toolkit

OEM integrates application and OS into device

X86, ARM, MIPS, SH4 architectures

Windows Embedded Compact

Windows Embedded Standard

Windows Embedded POSReady

Yes

No – or via third-party

Yes

No – customized Win32 applications

Yes – requires hard real-time OS

No – ARM, MIPS, SHx or x86

Windows Embedded Standard (XPE)

Either Windows Embedded Compact (CE)

X86 CPU ArchitectureOnly ?

Require Real-timeSupport ?

Using Existing Win32Applications ?

Choosing a Windows Embedded PlatformChoosing a Windows Embedded Platform

Windows Embedded standard(XPE/WES2009/WES7)Windows Embedded standard(XPE/WES2009/WES7)

Complete embedded platform that enables advanced devices by delivering the power of Windows to embedded devices.

Windows XP Professional where developers can

choose the components Embedded-enabling features Powerful authoring tools More than 10,000 components for

XPE/WES2009, and 1000 components

for WES 7

Key Features Windows Embedded Standard 7 WS7E Windows Embedded Standard 7 WS7P.NET 3.5 SP1 Framework √ √Action Center √ √Aero Background √ √Backup and Restore √ √Bluetooth Support √ √CPU support - x32/x64 √ √Credentials Manager √ √Direct Boot from VHD √ √Fax and Scan √ √Networking IPv4/IPv6 support √ √Internet Explorer 8 √ √Join a Domain and Group Policy Controls √ √Live Taskbar Thumbnails √ √Location and other sensors √ √Offline Folders √ √Remote Desktop Protocol 7.0 √ √Windows Media Player 12 √ √Windows Mobility Center √ √Windows Presentation Foundation √ √Windows Sideshow(Aux Display) √ √Windows Taskbar & Jump Lists √ √Applocker √Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go √BranchCache √Create and Play DVDs √DirectAccess √Home media streaming, including Play To √HomeGroup √Multilingual User Interface Packs √Parental Control √PhotoViewer √Remote Assistance √Remote Media Streaming √Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes, Windows Journal √Tablet PC support √Windows Defender (Malware) √Windows Media Center √Windows Search √Windows Touch (Multi-Touch) √

Windows Embedded Standard 7 SKU Features Summary

10

Windows Embedded Compact (CE)Windows Embedded Compact (CE)

Reliable real-time capabilities Customization and differentiation of devices ARM, x86, MIPS and SH-compatible Componentized into hundreds of

modules

Windows CE integrates advanced Windows’ technologies to rapidly build a wide range of innovative, small-footprint devices.

Windows Embedded POSReady (WPEOS)Windows Embedded POSReady (WPEOS)

POS Application Compatibility Plug-n-Play Functionality Windows XP Professional, Win32 APIs Drivers Compatibility

POSReady is a flexible operating system designed for point of-service solutions that seamlessly connects with peripherals, servers, and services.

Recommendation ApplicationsRecommendation Applications

Retail Medical Industrial SolutionsDigital

SignagePOS

DeviceRecords Device

DiagnosticDevice

Sensors/Actuators

HMI/SCADA

MES/PLM

RFIDReaders

Windows EmbeddedCompact

Windows EmbeddedStandard

Windows EmbeddedServer

Windows Embedded Enterprise

Windows Embedded POS Ready

=Primary Recommendation=Secondary Recommendation

Recommendation ApplicationsRecommendation Applications

Device TypeMultifunc-

tion Printer

Kiosk ATM Set Top Box

Intelligent Application

DigitalImaging

Gaming Security & Surveillance

Thin Client

Windows EmbeddedCompact

Windows EmbeddedStandard

Windows EmbeddedServer

Windows Embedded Enterprise

Windows Embedded POS Ready

=Primary Recommendation=Secondary Recommendation

OS Product LifetimeOS Product LifetimeProduct Name General

AvailabilityDistribution End Date

Classic OS

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional for Embedded Systems (1-2 CPU) 12/31/2001 12/31/2016

Windows® 7 Professional for Embedded Systems x32/x64 (1-2 CPU) 10/22/2009 09/30/2024

Embedded OS

Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 Operating System (Toolkit and Runtime) - All Versions 11/01/2006 02/28/2022

Windows® Embedded Compact 7 (Toolkit and Runtime) - All Versions 03/01/2011 02/28/2026

Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded (Toolkit and Runtime) - All 01/30/2002 01/30/2017

Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard (Toolkit and Runtime) - All 10/07/2008 01/08/2024

Windows® Embedded Standard 7 (Toolkit and Runtime) - All Versions 07/27/2010 07/27/2025

Server OS

Windows Server 2008 for Embedded Systems Standard and Enterprise, all editions 05/01/2008 02/06/2023

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Embedded Systems, all versions 09/1/2008 07/31/2023

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 for Embedded Systems ,all Versions 08/06/2009 02/06/2023

Windows Server 2012 for Embedded Systems 10/30/2012 06/30/2027

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for Embedded Systems 05/20/2012 03/31/2027

Embedded OS ComparisonEmbedded OS Comparison

Windows 7 Pro/ WES ComparisonWindows 7 Pro/ WES ComparisonFeatures Windows  7 

for Embedded System

Windows  Embedded

standard 7

Windows  Embedded

standard  2009

Windows Technologies Windows 7 Ultimate Subset of Windows 7

UltimateSubset available on

Windows XP Professional

Processor Support 32-bit (x86), 64-bit 32-bit (x86), 64-bit 32-bit (x86)

OS Image Footprint

16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB

(64-bit)

 Minimum Image size > 500MB

Minimum image size > 40MB

OS Building Blocks Whole

Packages ~200

Drivers ~ 400

Components ~1000

Drivers ~9000

Platform Builder None

Image Build Wizard

Image Configuration Editor

Target Designer

Component Designer

Embedded Enabling Features

NoneEWF/FBWF/USB Boot

HORM/Custom Shell

EWF/FBWF/USB Boot

HORM/Custom Shell

Windows Update Yes Yes No

Multi Touch Yes Yes No

Compare Window Systems Compare Window Systems

Scenario Capability POSReady 7

POSReady 2009

Windows XP Professional

Windows 7 Professional

Windows 7 Ultimate

Familiar Windows 7 technologies Windows Multi Touch ● N/A N/A ● ●

Localization and multilingual user interface (MUI) support

Multi User Language support 36 Languages ● ● N/A

(32)N/A ●

Unified point-ofservice (POS) peripheral management Microsoft POS for.NET ● ● N/A N/A N/A

Enhanced security features Enhanced Write Filter ● N/A N/A N/A N/A

Enhanced security features File-Based Write Filter ● ● N/A N/A N/A

Enhanced security features Keyboard filter ● N/A N/A N/A N/A

Enhanced security features BitLocker ● N/A N/A N/A ●

Enhanced security features AppLocker ● N/A N/A N/A ●

Enhanced security features BranchCache ● N/A N/A N/A ●

Enhanced security features DirectAccess ● N/A N/A N/A ●

Enhanced security features Registry filter ● ● N/A N/A N/A

Connection evolution Remote Desktop Protocol 7.1 ● N/A N/A ● ●

POSReady 2009 & WES ComparisonPOSReady 2009 & WES Comparison

Windows Embedded 8 IntroductionWindows Embedded 8 Introduction

Windows Embedded 8 EditionsWindows Embedded 8 Editions

Windows Embedded 8

Standard

Windows Embedded 8

Pro

Invest for the Future

Rich Experience

Connected

Secure

Targeted

Intelligent System Ready

New Naming Convention

Windows Embedded Standard 7 Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Windows 7 for Embedded Systems Windows Embedded 8 Pro

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Windows Embedded 8 Industry

Windows Embedded 8 Edition AlignmentWindows Embedded 8 Edition AlignmentWindows Embedded 8 follows the evolution of Windows 8 by reducing edition complexity

Windows 8 EnterpriseVolume License Only

Windows 8 ProBusiness Focused

Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Enterprise Kit

Windows Embedded 8 Pro

Windows Embedded 8 Pro Side Loading

8

Rationalized SKU plan for OEMsUnique Edition for Enterprise Customers

Rationalized SKU plan for OEMsEnd User activation of additional technologies

PC/General Purpose Offerings Embedded/Industry Specific Offerings

Windows 8Consumer Focused

OEM Licensed

End UserLicensed

Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro

Windows Embedded 8 Industry

Enterprise, Side Loading

No Consumer Focused Edition

Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro

(Retail)

OEM Enabled Features

Windows Embedded 8 StandardWindows Embedded 8 Standard

•

•

End User Enabled Features

•

•

Modular version of Windows 8 enhanced to meet the needs of Intelligent Systems

Windows Embedded 8 ProWindows Embedded 8 Pro

End User Enabled Features

•

Windows Embedded 8 Pro offers full power of Windows 8 for industry specific devices

OEM Enabled Features

•

OEM Enabled Features

Windows Embedded 8 Industry ProWindows Embedded 8 Industry Pro

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•

End User Enabled Features

•

Windows Embedded 8 Industry offers fixed Windows 8 image with embedded features for industry specific devices

Enterprise-Specific Edition

Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise (Volume License Only)Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise (Volume License Only)

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•

Windows Embedded 8 Industry offers a single fixed image with lockdown features for industry specific devices across a range of vertical markets

*

Windows Embedded 8

Standard

Windows Embedded 8

Pro

Rich Experience

START SCREEN

MULTITOUCH

IE10, WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER,

WINDOWS 8 APPS

MULTI-USER INTERFACE (MUI)

DESKTOP APPS

Connectivity

CONNECTED STANDBY

MOBILE BROADBAND

USB 3.0

WI-FI

Security

ANTI MALWARE

BITLOCKER

TRUSTED BOOT

VPN CLIENT

Intelligent SystemsReady

GROUP POLICY

DOMAIN JOIN

REMOTE ACCESS (RDP)

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Image Configuration

FULL WINDOWS COMPATIBILITY

FIXED IMAGE

MODULAR OS

Targeted

UNIFIED WRITE FILTER

GESTURE FILTER

KEYBOARD FILTER

APP LAUNCHER

CUSTOM BRANDING

RETAIL PERIPHERIAL SUPPORT

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Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro

Windows Embedded 8 OEM Edition FeaturesWindows Embedded 8 OEM Edition Features

WE8 Tool KitWE8 Tool Kit

For Windows Embedded 8 Standard Tool Kit, MS is now offering WE8S Tool Kit License at free of charge.

 

Ways of obtain WE8 Standard Tool Kits: Go to www.windowsembedded.com or MSDN to download. Order OPK Tool Kit

Toolkit and Evaluation Keys: •To fully license the Windows Embedded 8 Standard tools, you

will need the toolkit product key. The tools have a 30 day evaluation period from installation.

•To evaluate images created with the Windows Embedded 8 Standard tools, you will need the 180 day evaluation key.

　 WE8 Standard

WE8 Industry Pro

WE8 Industry Pro

Retail

WE8 Pro

Installation Tool Kit Modular OS

OPKFixed Image

OPKFixed Image

OPKFixed Image

*Embedded Features

Yes Yes Yes No

Price = WES7 E= Win 7 Pro

(FES7)= POSReady 7

= Win 7 Pro (FES7)

OEM ActivationEmbedded

PKEAEmbedded

PKEAEmbedded

PKEAPKEA

Windows Store No “Store” Icon in default

No “Store” Icon in default

No “Store” Icon in default

Require to disable “Store” Icon

*Embedded Features: refer to OEM Enable Embedded Feature Table*ATM restriction is applied on WES7P, WE8S, POSReady7 and WE8 Industry Pro Retail.

WE8 SKU Comparison WE8 SKU Comparison

　 FeaturesWE8

StandardWE8

Industry Pro

WE8 Industry Pro

Retail

WE8 Pro

OEM Enable Embedded Features

File Based Write Filter VEnhanced Write Filter V

Custom Branding VCustom Logon V V V

Unified Write Filter V V VGesture Filter V V V

Keyboard Filter V V VShell Launcher V V V

Windows 8 Application Launcher V V V

Dialog Filter V V VEmbedded Lockdown

Manager V V V

End User Enabled Features

Branch Cache VApp Locker V

Direct Access VSide Loading V V V V

*End User can enable through additional License with MS

WE8 SKU Comparison WE8 SKU Comparison

Target Device CategoriesTarget Device Categories

Device Type

Thin Client Digital Sign Kiosk POSMedical DevicesManufacturingATM

Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Windows Embedded 8 Industry

Windows Embedded 8 Pro

Windows Embedded 8 Industry

Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Windows Embedded 8 Industry

Windows Embedded 8 Pro

Windows Embedded 8 Industry*

Windows Embedded 8 Pro

Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Windows Embedded 8 Industry*

Windows Embedded 8 Pro

Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Windows Embedded 8 Industry*

Windows Embedded 8 Pro

Windows Embedded 8 Standard

* Must use general Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro SKU

Next MovesNext Moves

Moving into WE8 Industry Pro from Win 7 Pro/WE8 Pro (due to embedded features and activation options)

Moving into WE8 Standard/WE8 Pro from WES7 P/Win 7 Ultimate (due to price advantage)

Moving into Win 7 Pro/WES7 or WE8 Pro/WE8 Standard  from XPP/XPE (due to XPP will be EOL on 2016/12/31; XPE will be EOL on 2017/01/30; some new chipset driver may not being supported)

Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems will continue to be available through Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributors through December 2016, and Technical Support will be available through April 2014.

DSP EOL ScheduleDSP EOL Schedule

EOL Schedule– Windows 7 Pro (DSP) – Jun. 30, 2013– Win Server 2008 R2 (Box Package) – Dec. 31, 2012

Message:

Opportunity to license and migrate to Window Embedded version

Information LinkInformation Link

Windows Embedded 8 launch portal: www.getwindowsembedded8.com

Windows Embedded 8 Product: www.windowsembedded.com/we8

Windows Embedded Roadmap & Life Schedule: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/evaluate/windows-embedded-roadmap.aspx