A human interface device (HID) driver provides the interface between a bus driver, such as a universal serial bus (USB) driver, and an interactive input device, such as a keyboard, mouse, or joystick.

The Windows Embedded CE HID driver architecture is based on the Device Class Definition for Human Interface Devices specification. The Microsoft HID driver implementation is not limited to USB devices. For more information about this specification, see this USB Web site.

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HID Driver Development Concepts

Explains the basic development concepts for HID drivers.

HID Driver Registry Settings

Provides the default registry settings for HID drivers.

HID Driver Migration

Provides migration information for moving a HID driver from one version of the OS to another.

HID Driver Samples

Provides the location for HID driver samples.

HID Driver and HID Parser Reference

Provides reference information for HID driver and HID parser enumerations, functions, macros and structures.

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Power Management

Describes the power management capabilities of the Windows Embedded CE operating system.