Windows 10: Features of working with IoT using BLE with the standard tools in Windows 10

Hello. I am an IoT devices developer. I use a chip from Texas Instruments called CC2652R7. They have their own proprietary BLE stack that I use for communication. I have two identical devices with different MAC addresses they are static, meaning they do not change during advertising or connection. These devices require pairing and bonding. I have conducted tests and both of these devices correctly connect to each other, as well as to Android and iPhone I used the nRF Connect app and additionally, my own custom app on Android that I am developing.I am currently writing my own application fo

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Windows 10 Enterprise IoT

Hi David,

Embedded Mode can be set in Windows Enterprise and Windows Mobile versions. For target options please see the definitions at

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-iot From that page:

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise is a full version of Windows 10 that delivers the enterprise manageability and security of Windows 10 Enterprise to IoT solutions. It is designed for powerful industry devices used in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and other
industries. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise runs crucial line of business applications and performs specialized functions in a secure, reliable and streamlined way to support mission-critical devices.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MANAGING AND UPDATING WINDOWS 10 IOT

*Note that Windows 10 IoT Enterprise is a binary equivalent to Windows 10 Enterprise

Windows 10 IoT Mobile

Windows 10 IoT Mobile brings the full functionality of Windows 10 Mobile to the Internet of Things. That includes instantaneous application access, native support for barcode scanning, and other peripherals, as well as enhanced productivity for a variety
of mobile scenarios.

The Mobile Enterprise editions also offer capabilities such as ARM support, multiple user profiles, and advanced lockdown to enable scenarios across retail, healthcare, manufacturing and other vertical industries.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WINDOWS 10 IOT MOBILE

*Note that Windows 10 IoT Mobile is a binary equivalent to Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise

Windows 10 IoT Core

Windows 10 IoT Core is optimized for small-footprint, low-cost IoT devices that bring intelligence to the edge. It is designed to power purpose-built devices like gateways that enable IoT solutions. Windows 10 IoT Core also brings enterprise-grade security,
manageability, and connectivity of Windows to a new class of devices.

Below are the steps to bring your IoT Core powered devices to life:

• Click to
  Download IoT Core
• Learn more about how to create applications and build proof of concepts and leverage step-by-step instructions, sample
  code, documentation, community projects and more…
• Ready to sell your product?
  Commercialize your device or
  Find your local distributor.

Actually, IoT Core does not have a menu, that is the default application that comes installed on the sample image from Microsoft. When you create your device you would replace that default experience with the purpose driven application for your solution.
As for securing an IoT device, it really depends on its purpose and environment but for information on IoT Core you can find documentation at WindowsOnDevices.com. Specifically

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/docs/buildingsecuredevices

Sincerely,

 

Windows 10 BLE WPF - ValueChanged no longer works in 1809

I have a WPF BLE Central application (not UWP) that used to work in Windows 10, 1803 connected to Nordic NRF52 processor.

The issue is the code below no longer generates event.

aCharacteristic.ValueChanged += char_ValueChanged_Notification;

I am not using any pairing or bonding currently. Below is high level summary of the BLE code.

aBleDevice = await BluetoothLEDevice.FromBluetoothAddressAsync(blueToothAddr);

var gatt = await aBleDevice.GetGattServicesAysnc();

// For each of the service found, get the Characteristics

var charResult await service.GetCharateristicsAsync();

// For each characteristic that I want to be notified, I have code below generated event in 1803, but no longer works in 1809 or in 1903.

aCharacteristic.ValueChanged += char_ValueChanged_Notification;

Any suggestions on how to make it work in 1809 and later? It appears to be related to security issue change(?) that prevents reading / receiving data from the BLE Peripheral?

 

Windows 10 IOT impossible to flash SD

If you follow the steps in "Getting Started" on WindowsOnDevices.com you will find the SD card is specified as Class 10 at

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/Docs/GetStarted/rpi2/sdcard/stable/getstartedstep2

Make sure your SD card is compliant.

SD cards need to be at least 8 GB in size. Slower and older cards are inconsistent when flashing and may fail to work. Class 4 SD cards are not supported and at a minimum Class 10 SD cards should be used.

View the
list of recommended cards.