Software-based Input Panel

8/28/2008

The Software-based Input Panel functionality in Windows Embedded CE allows target devices that do not have a keyboard to simulate keyboard input by using an input method (IM). Windows Embedded CE implements a software-based input panel (SIP) architecture that functions through a touch screen. This SIP architecture is an IM that enables an application to accommodate input in multiple forms. If you want to enhance the portability of target devices based on your OS design, you should consider including SIP functionality in your OS design instead of keyboard support. The functionality for selecting between one or more available SIPs is incorporated into the standard shell.

In This Section

For All Platforms:

Software-based Input Panel Application Development: Describes the SIP architecture and the SIP programming methods available in Windows Embedded CE.

Software-based Input Panel Reference: Provides a description of the SIP programming elements.

For Windows Embedded CE:

Software-based Input Panel OS Design Development: Provides information about the modules and components that implement the SIP and related sysgen information.

Software-based Input Panel Registry Settings: Provides information necessary to configure the behavior of the SIP.

Software-based Input Panel Migration: Provides information to consider when you migrate this functionality from one version of Windows Embedded CE to another.

Software-based Input Panel Samples: Provides examples that use the SIP programming elements in applications.

Related Sections

User Interface: Provides information about the User Interface, which consists of ways that a user can interact with a Windows Embedded CE–based device and its applications.