Rapidly implement Internet of Things solutions Creating programs for the Internet of Things offers you an opportunity to build and program custom devices whose functionality is limited only by your imagination. This book teaches you to do exactly that, with solutions presented in a step-by-step format. When you read this book, you not only learn the fundamentals of device programming, you will also be ready to write code for revolutionizing devices and robots. You don't need to be an expert in low-level programming to benefit from this book. It explains basic concepts and programming techniques before diving into the more complicated topics. Each of the book's chapters and appendices contains a suitable level of detail to help you quickly master device programming.
MCP Dawid Borycki shows you how to:

Build Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications that target interconnected embedded devices
Design and implement background apps for seamless integration with hardware components
Use intrinsic UWP functionality to detect and track human faces
Build artificial auditory, visual, and learning systems
Process audio signals to blink LEDs to the rhythm of music
Use OpenCV to develop custom image-processing algorithms
Communicate with external devices by using serial, USB, Wi-Fi, and AllJoyn connectivity
Design and implement applications to control DC, stepper, and servo motors for robotics
Use Microsoft Cognitive Services to detect human emotions
Build predictive analysis and preventive maintenance systems by using the Azure IoT Suite