The document outlines the MirrorLink® head unit simulator, developed by Microsoft, which serves as a full-featured tool for validating, debugging, and testing the MirrorLink protocol. It is used in both the CCC device certification program and the CCC app certification program, functioning as the official simulator for application testing. Additionally, it is provided at no cost by Microsoft and has specific prerequisites for installation.

1. MirrorLink®
Head Unit Simulator
Dr. Jörg Brakensiek
Standardization Director, Automotive
Microsoft Corporation

2. MirrorLink Reference Client
Objectives
▪ Full Featured Simulator of MirrorLink 1.1 Client
– To validate, debug and test MirrorLink protocol development
– To demonstrate MirrorLink device functionality
– To demonstrate MirrorLink applications
▪ Built by Head of Technical Working Group
▪ Used in CCC Device Cert Program
– CCC MirrorLink certified IOP device
– Every MirrorLink 1.1 Server must demonstrate IOP
▪ Used in CCC App Cert Program
– Official head-unit simulator for all application cert related testing
– Allows for internal testing at the developer workstation
▪ Provided by Microsoft at no cost

3. MirrorLink Reference Client
Pre-requisites
▪ Ubuntu Linux 12.04.4
▪ Linux kernel version
– 3.8.0-xx-generic
– 3.13.0-xx-generic
▪ Qt 4.8.x
▪ Qt Serial Port Library
▪ Set of libraries
▪ Current version
– Version: 1.8.3-150507
▪ Sign agreements with Microsoft
– Non-Disclosure Agreement
– Limited License Agreement
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