Developing Tablet PC Applications

The new Tablet PC combines the latest incarnation of previous notebook computing technologies (i.e., digital ink and voice commands) with the power and reliability of Windows® XP, possibly making it the most versatile PC ever. Developing Tablet PC Applications teaches programmers how to create applications for this exciting new platform using the SDK developed for it. It begins by explaining how to install and use the SDK, and then delves into the creation of several specific applications, such as a drawing program, an MP3 player, and a signature recognition program. It also covers game-related topics.

KEY FEATURES

• Goes beyond the functionality of the SDK, and delves into the creation of specific applications
• Provides an easy-to-understand guide suitable for both beginning and experienced programmers, and also covers VB.NET fundamentals
• Includes a companion CD-ROM with the Microsoft DirectX 9.0b SDK and complete source code for all the projects in the book

ON THE CD!

• SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT
  Microsoft DirectX 9.0b SDK and everything needed to develop applications for Microsoft Agent
• Projects and Source Code:
  Complete source code and executables for the examples contained in the book
• IMAGES
  Contains all the figures from the text

SELECTED APPLICATIONS

• FULL SCREEN UTILITY
  Introduces some key concepts for pen and ink
• SCREEN ROTATION
  Rotates the screen programmatically
• MP3 PLAYER
  Plays music with the Tablet PC
• MEDIA PLAYER CONTROLLED WITH GESTURES
  Uses gestures to control a multimedia player
• SPEECH INPUT WITH SAPI
  Dictates using SAPI
• SPEECH INPUT WITH AGENT
  Allows command and control using Agent
• POWER MANAGEMENT
  Directs the power management from within your own applications
• PONG
  Includes unique options for controlling players with the pen
• FAXING
  Faxes from your own programs
• 3D RENDERING
  Renders 3D scenes using OpenGL, DirectX ® 9 and third-party engines