what is the imagine cup? over 130,000 students from 100 countries entered in 2007 each year features...
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What is the Imagine Cup?
• Over 130,000 students from 100 countries entered in 2007
• Each year features a unique altruistic theme, encouraging students to tackle the world’s toughest problems
• Encourages students to apply their Imagination, their Passion and their Creativity to technology innovations.
• Enables students to experience and interact with fellow students from all over the globe.
• Provides a launching pad for future opportunities
History of the Imagine Cup2003 - Barcelona, SpainImagine Cup formed
2004 - Sao Paulo, Brazil“Imagine a world where smart technology makes everyday life easier”
2005: - Yokohama, Japan“Imagine a world where technology dissolves boundaries”
2006: Agra, India“Imagine a world where technology enables us to live healthier lives”
2007: Seoul, South Korea“Imagine a world where technology enables a better education for all”
2008: Paris, France“Imagine a world where technology enables a sustainable environment”
Student Involvement in Embedded Competition in 2007
Registered Participants: 7,314Competing Teams: 416Advanced to Round Two: 200 Teams
China: 93 Teams
India: 30 Teams
Romania: 16 Teams
Brazil: 8 Teams
US A: 7 Teams
Korea: 6 Teams
France: 5 Teams
Who Participates?
Competitors: University and high school students studying:
Software Design Computer Networking Mathematics IT Photography Film User Interface Design
Mentors: Professors, teachers, and past competitors
Supporters: Government ministries and UNESCO
One world. Unlimited possibilities.Why do students participate in the Imagine Cup?
To improve technical skills 78%
To travel to worldwide finals 45%
To add experience to their résumé 44%
To have the experience of working with a team 42%
The opportunity to win the grand prize money 42%
The opportunity to do positive for humankind 36%
To build a network with other participants or professionals 35%
Encouraged by colleague or mentor 32%
To gain skills to necessary to start my own company 29%
For a chance to participate in the Innovation Accelerator 24%
To fulfill a dream of winning the Imagine Cup 23%
To develop an application which could be sold for profit 22%
“I wish there had been an Imagine Cup when I was growing up. It gets people involved in seeing that software is changing the world.” - Bill Gates, Chairman, Microsoft Corp.
Incentives include $200,000 USD in cash prizes, Innovation Accelerator participation, Internships, Scholarships, and more
With 9 Invitationals to Choose From
Why the Imagine Cup 2008Embedded Development
Invitational?
What is an Embedded Device?• Many similarities between a desktop
computer and an embedded device.• Processor
• Memory
• Runs software
• But…• An embedded device is a designed for a single
purpose such as an ATM, a camera or an MP3 player
• It is not designed for general computing use
Embedded Devices Are Everywhere!
What is Embedded Software?• Software created to work on a specific device
• Embedded software design involves understanding both the hardware and the software
• What UI characteristics will the device support?
• Where and how will the device be used?
• Computing power must be balanced with battery constraints
• Data storage, memory and peripherals must be balanced against device size
Embedded devices dominate the market of computing devices
• Leading edge technology centered on embedded devices• Cell phones• Robotics• Medical devices
•Blend hardware and software design
Jobs as Embedded Developers
Far more job options than PC-focused developers
Search “Embedded Software” on any job matching site
•Embedded Developers are hired in a huge variety of industries and location
•According to IEEE Average USA Salary Survey, after 5 years experience:
• Accountant - $44,000
• Lawyer - $68,000
• Embedded Designer: $77,000
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The Embedded Development Invitational
Challenges teams of 3-4, with a faculty mentor, to design an embedded solution using Windows Embedded CE 6
All hardware provided to the 200 teams reaching Round 2
Prize Awards: 1st : $15,000 2nd: $10,000 3rd: $5000
This year’s theme: “Imagine a world where technologyenables a sustainable environment.”
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How it Works
The Road to Paris
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Embedded Development Invitational Prizes
Advance to the Worldwide Finals, and
win an all-expense paid trip to Paris, France.
“The high caliber of the students and their projects is an indication of their potential to become great business and technology leaders, and a hint at how a new generation of innovations can have a lasting and transformative impact.”
Craig MundieChief Research and Strategy Officer Microsoft
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Step up to the Challenge!
Register at:
www.imaginecup.com
Join the Embedded Development invitational!