Technology’s pervasiveness has been growing year by year and it is now common to find intelligent capabilities in almost any household devices such as coffee makers and lights. In order for these new and intelligent networked devices to communicate a protocol called Device Profile for Web Services (DPWS) was developed as an industry standard by Microsoft, IBM, Canon and other industry heavyweights. DPWS is an implementation of several WS-* standards that are used in combination to create a powerful communication method for discovering and controlling networked devices. We’ll cover the different facets of DPWS and show a few live demos that demonstrate turning a light on.
Join us afterwards at Exceptional Innovation’s headquarters about 4 minutes away from the Microsoft building at 480 Olde Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH. Come and play with the software in our in-house smart home. Food and beverages will be provided.
Speakers
Geoffrey Carr
Geoffrey Carr is a Development Manager at Exceptional Innovation located in Westerville, Ohio, managing the team responsible for Life|ware’s Visual Project application. He holds a M.S. in Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio where he played for TBDBITL for 3 years.
Dr. Michael Carr
Dr. Michael Carr has 15 years of experience managing design of hardware and software solutions for database, digital video, home automation, communication, radar, and scientific simulation industries. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan and has published book chapters in antenna theory and digital communication along with 21 other peer-reviewed research papers. He currently functions as Director of Software Development at Exceptional Innovation, Westerville, Ohio. Dr. Carr is an amateur radio operator (N8YDC), an Eagle Scout, and a private pilot.
When
Thursday, 8/28/2008, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Where
Microsoft Office - Columbus
Important Note:
The first part of the meeting will be at the Microsoft Office as usual (light snacks will be provided). The presentation at the office will last approximately 1 hour. The second part of the meeting will be located at Exceptional Innovation located in Westerville OH (480 Olde Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH) . This is where the food and beverages will be provided.