Networked Media Device Architecture (Windows Embedded CE 6.0)

1/5/2010

The networked media device (NMD) features include support for the protocols and file formats that are needed to create Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)–aware networked media devices. The following illustration shows the relationship of the Windows Embedded CE elements that are needed to create a networked media device.

In This Section

• Networked Media Device Sample Application
  Describes the sample Networked Media device, and discusses a sample user interface library included with this sample code.

• Windows Media Connect Support
  Describes how to support Windows Media Connect (WMC), a UPnP–compatible media server.

  WMC supports Windows Media digital rights management (DRM) for networked devices.

• Media Query Engine
  Describes the function and structure of the Media Query Engine (MQE), which allows an NMD to connect with UPnP media servers, such as Windows Media Connect.

• Windows Media DRM for Network Devices
  Describes how Windows Media DRM is designed to protect and securely deliver content for playback on a portable or network device. WMC supports DRM on the media server side.

• DirectShow Extensions
  Describes additional streaming support for .mpeg and .avi files.

• Multichannel Audio via S/PDIF
  Describes how to implement true multichannel surround sound over Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF).

• Virtual Surround Sound Support
  Describes how to encode multichannel surround sound for stereo transmission to receivers with Dolby Pro Logic support.

• Interlaced Video Support
  Describes the support for interlaced video.

Related Sections

• Developing a Networked Media Device
  Describes how to use Windows Embedded CE to develop an NMD.

• Set-Top Box Design Template
  Describes the Set-Top Box Design Template, a starting point for developing a set-top box device.

• Digital Media Receiver Design Template
  Describes the Digital Media Receiver Design Template, a starting point for developing many types of devices for which digital media delivery is the primary functionality.

See Also

Other Resources

Developing a Networked Media Device