is it possible to read data from serial port in metro app?

Question

I have read this http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/tailoringappsfordevices/thread/7c61973a-c371-43e6-952c-3598f0967c82,  it seems no way to directly contact serial port in WinRT.

I'm wondering if it's possible to have workaround to read data from serial port in metro style app? We need to integrate a library in metro app which will read gps data from serial port.

Answer 1

Dong, Yi,

I am looking into this for you.

Best Wishes - Eric

Answer 2

Thanks eric.
One more question, can metro app connects to specialized device access serial port?

http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/BUILD/BUILD2011/HW-747T

Answer 3

Is this an actual serial port or a USB serial port? 

Answer 4

I think the gps device will use USB port on most laptops. 

Answer 5

Have you looked into creating a GPS sensor driver for your device?

Answer 6

wait for Eric's reply.

Dong Yi,it's seems that we are face the some scenario  and the same problem to solve.

Answer 7

This isn’t a scenario we targeted.  The option of last resort – is you write a custom driver, which isn’t an option for everyone, and even then it can only be accessed by one privileged app declared in device metadata.   A desktop app may be a better answer.

Best Wishes - Eric