Having access to device driver source code helps embedded developers build their devices faster by reusing and modifying existing code instead of starting their development from scratch. In addition to the production quality driver code that is already available as part of the Windows CE Shared Source programs, Microsoft is licensing the source code of a USB Webcam Driver for Windows CE 4.2 and 5.0. This driver is built on the USB Video Standard and helps connect Webcams supporting this standard to your Windows CE device (e.g., Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000).
With the Shared Source USB Webcam Driver, you can capture still images and video stream over 10 fps in a 320x240 resolution.
Access USB Webcam Driver for Windows CE
The Shared Source USB Webcam Driver is available at no cost under the Microsoft Limited Permissive License, which enables you to access, modify, and ship commercial derivatives of the driver. Access the USB Webcam Driver Source Code and participate in further development of the driver GotDotNet Workspace.
Benefits
The Shared Source USB Webcam Driver helps you:
- Develop your device faster
- Whether you want to use a Webcam supported by the driver or another one, reusing and modifying the code will give you a head start in your development.
- Connect with fellow developers contributing to the driver development in the GotDotNet Workspace and share your Source code modifications to complete your device faster.
- Improve, optimize and innovate your device
- Use and adapt the driver source code to meet your device's specific requirements.
- Spend less time writing the basic Webcam functionalities and focus on the differentiating features needed for your Windows CE device.
- Preserve your development investment
- Create and distribute commercial derivatives of the USB Webcam driver without notifying Microsoft or the embedded community.
- The Shared Source USB Webcam Driver is available at no cost: GotDotNet Workspace.