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Who can participate in this contest? |
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Individuals who are resident of India can participate in this contest.
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Why is Intel conducting such a contest? |
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This contest has been put forward to inspire the vast technically savvy community in India to architect, design and develop ground-breaking embedded applications.
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I work in a software company, can I participate in this contest? |
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Yes – you can participate in this contest. Make sure that there is no overlap of the work done for the contest and the nature of the work performed by your employer. In any case it is best to check with your employer before participating in this contest.
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I am an entrepreneur; can I participate in this contest? |
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Entrepreneurs are welcome to participate in this contest.
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I am a professor, can I participate in this contest with one of my students? |
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Yes – academicians are welcome to participate in this contest. You as a professor can also partner with the students and be an inherent part of the team.
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Is there a website for Intel's Embedded Design initiative? |
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Yes – Intel Embedded Design Center details are available at http://edc.intel.com/
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Do you have information of the Intel Atom processor – What is it? |
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Intel® AtomTM are single core processors, software compatible with previous 32-bit Intel® architecture. These are implemented in 45nm process technology, are power-optimized to deliver robust performance per watt, making them ideal for many embedded applications such as interactive kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, in-vehicle infotainment systems, media phones, industrial automation equipment, digital security systems, and residential gateways.
For more information, click this link: http://www.intel.com/design/intarch/atom/index.htm
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I need Microsoft Windows CE and Visual Studio tools for my embedded application, where can I get it? |
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The tools for evaluation from Microsoft are available from their respective websites.
Microsoft* Visual Studio* (90-day free trial) http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/bb655861.aspx
Windows CE* (180-day free trial version) available from http://msdn.microsoft.com/hi-in/windowsembedded/ce/dd430902%28en-us%29.aspx
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I have a novel embedded application prototype already designed but it does not use any of the Intel reference designs – Can I participate in this contest? |
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The application must be designed using Hardware platforms available from Intel. You can think about porting your current design to these platforms and participate in this contest.
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