MSN® Direct

MSN^® Direct is a unique information service using the Microsoft^® DirectBand™ wireless datacasting network to deliver information to devices such as Smart Watches for MSN Direct, the Oregon Scientific Complete Regional Weather Station with MSN Direct Weather Data Service, the Melitta Smart Mill & Brew Coffee Maker, Personal navigation systems from Garmin, and Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services.
資料來源：http://www.msndirect.com/MSNDirectAbout.aspx

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Microsoft® DirectBand™ is a wide-area wireless datacast network built and operated by Microsoft. The network utilizes unused FM radio spectrum to constantly stream data to 125 cities in the US and Canada, including the top 100 biggest cities in all 50 US states and five Canadian provinces. The network has been up and running since the end of 2003, with the first products being Smart Watches with the MSN Direct service.

DirectBand is particularly well suited for delivering frequently changing data to low-powered mobile devices. Examples include sending traffic conditions to navigation devices, weather reports to table-top weather stations, and movie times to Smart Watches. It can also be used to maintain extremely accurate time in a variety of devices, and automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time and time zones.

Several leading consumer electronics companies have already built products with DirectBand receivers, and more products are on the way from additional companies. If your company is interested in learning more about DirectBand and how it can enhance your products with live content, this site is for you.
資料來源：http://www.msndirect.com/DirectBand_Network_Main_Page.htm

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