The Microsoft Band SDK Preview allows third party developers to access sensor data and send notifications to the Microsoft Band. It supports Windows Phone 8.1, iOS 7 or later, and Android 4.2. The SDK provides access to accelerometer, gyroscope, distance, heart rate, pedometer, skin temperature, UV, and contact sensors. Developers can also use app tiles, notifications, dialogs and messages with the Band.
6. The Microsoft Band SDK Preview is designed to
allow 3rd party application developers to harness
the power of the Microsoft Band hardware.
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7. Multi-platform support
Subscribing to sensor data from the Band
Sending application notifications to the Band
Allowing and application to personalize the theme of the Band
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8. Windows Phone 8.1
iOS 7 or later
Android 4.2 (API 17)
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9. Sensor Details
Accelerometer Provides X, Y, and Z acceleration in g units. 1 g = 9.81 meters per second squared (m/s2).
Gyroscope Provides X, Y, and Z angular velocity in degrees per second (°/sec) units.
Distance Provides the total distance in centimeters, current speed in centimeters per second (cm/s),
current pace in milliseconds per meter (ms/m), and the current pedometer mode (such as
walking or running).
HeartRate Provides the number of beats per minute, also indicates if the heart rate sensor is fully
locked onto the wearer’s heart rate.
Pedometer Provides the total number of steps the wearer has taken.
Skin Temperature Provides the current skin temperature of the wearer in degrees Celius.
UV Provides the current ultra violet radition exposure intensity.
Band Contact Provides a way to let the developer know if someone is currently wearing the Band.
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