Commercial software Kinect for Windows will be launched in early 2012
No exact launch date is declared a commercial program Kinect for Windows, but Microsoft has said that professional and business developers will be able to use a set of development tools Kinect for Windows early next year.
November 4 marks a year as an innovative controller Microsoft Kinect hit the market. This sensor has breathed new life into the Xbox 360 thanks to a natural and intuitive management tools, providing users with new gaming and entertainment experience.
The first acquaintance with the SDK Kinect for Windows the company offered last June, but the initial launch of the development was focused on academic needs or enthusiasts, limiting the use of a domain of non-commercial projects. But Microsoft promised to provide the same SDK and commercial use. Now, the company fulfills the promise. “To further support innovation and invention we provide a commercial version of a set of development tools Kinect for Windows early next year”, – said Frank Shaw, vice president of Microsoft’s external corporate communications.
“We understand the strong commercial interest in using the opportunities Kinect and working with a wide range of companies and developers to create a different set of tools and API. In fact, our commercial pilot program received over 200 applications from leading companies in more than 20 countries and employed in various industries who wish to take advantage Kinect beyond the Xbox 360! “, Added Mr Shaw.
The original version of non-commercial SDK Kinect for Windows 4 months after the release is still under development at the stage of beta testing. However, in early August, Microsoft released updated beta versions, and indicated that followed by other issues. SDK Kinect for Windows is available on the official site.
“In one year, Kinect changed the way we think about many things, and really caused debate about natural user interfaces” – said Steve Slayton (Steve Clayton) from Microsoft. Introducing the new ad, he said: “This is an example of what is achievable, if you combine the long-term fundamental research readily dream of turning the impossible into possible. This year was a big deal for Microsoft, and the next promises to bring even more. “