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ThomasHolmes — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:18:32 GMT

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We're aiming to provide the simplest and most reliable method for .NET developers to integrate mobile devices with their existing and future web sites, which is why we're offering 51Degrees Device Data Lite for free use.

We have created an add-in module for .NET web sites called "Foundation" that'll automatically determine if a mobile device is accessing the site and redirect it to mobile specific content. Our add-in utilises the useragent string provided in the header of each HTTP request to identify the browser and mobile device making the request. The device database contains a useragent string for each known mobile device. When a new request is received, the API matches the useragent string to one in the database - either through a direct match or by finding the closest.

Once integrated into a web site, the module wil parse device data and store it in memory during the first request. Every time a mobile page is requested, .NET standard browser capabilities are enhanced using the mobile device data to override original values. Parameters such as screen width, screen height in pixels will be considerably more accurate, enabling you to create a web site that's more compelling and more reliable. Over 50 properties are available in our Premium data. In technical terms, when the Request.Browser object is queried, mobile device data is returned. It's that simple.

The following code placed in the Page_Load event returns the mobile device’s screen size:

int x = Request.Browser.ScreenPixelsWidth;

int y = Request.Browser.ScreenPixelsHeight;

With the 51degrees.mobi Device Data and Foundation installed these calls will return extremely accurate data when compared to the standard browser information provided by Microsoft.

But that's not all. Foundation supports redirection rules to automatically send requests from devices with defined properties, such as IsMobile = true, to different locations. Without writing a line of additional code you can create a mobile microsite accessible from your existing main home page. Read the User Guide to find out more.

jwrosewell — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:35:43 GMT

Important: See 51Degrees.mobi Web Site for latest documentation and FAQs

The following code placed in the Page_Load event returns the mobile device’s screen size:

int x = Request.Browser.ScreenPixelsWidth;

int y = Request.Browser.ScreenPixelsHeight;

With the 51degrees.mobi Device Data and Foundation installed these calls will return extremely accurate data when compared to the standard browser information provided by Microsoft.

We would like to hear about your experiences using Foundation either via our forum or by contacting us directly.

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jwrosewell — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:09:30 GMT

Project Description

This project, called "Foundation", is just one of 51Degrees.mobi components for mobile web development. It’s provided as a .NET open source class library that detects mobile devices and browsers, enhancing the information available to .NET programmers. Using 51Degrees.mobi Device Data, accurate screen sizes, input methods, plus manufacturer and model information are all available. Mobile handsets can optionally be redirected to content designed for mobile devices. Smart phones, tablets and feature phones are all supported.

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Foundation detects the presence of a mobile device, and enables the web request to be directed to web pages designed for mobile. 51Degrees.mobi other products help ASP.NET developers rapidly create fast mobile web pages supporting tablet devices, high end handsets, and basic feature phones. Learn More & Free Trial.

Accurate Device Data

We now maintain and supply our own device data so that the Foundation has accurate data for nearly all devices, browsers and operating systems that can be updated weekly without any intervention. Our device data can be used to find screen sizes, input methods and even the best size of a button for that particular device. Learn more about our device data.

How does it work?

Http requests are intercepted by an additional HttpModule before the page handler starts to process the page. The first task of the module is to detect the device making the request and enhance the default properties provided by Microsoft by 51Degrees.mobi Device Data. For example; the Request.Browser.ScreenPixelsWidth property will return the precise value for the mobile device. Finally the module determines if the request should be sent to a mobile home page and performs the redirection. The web.config file can be used to control how detection and redirection operate for your specific web site. For example; some sites may wish to redirect only the very first request to a mobile home page enabling the user to navigate to the traditional home page.

To find out more try downloading our detection example web site or reading the operational summary.

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Foundation - Key Features
	Single web address for both traditional and mobile web sites.
	Includes IsMobile and Screen Size properties plus many more.
	Free for commercial use (Mozilla Public License).
	Written specifically for the .NET platform.
	Integrates easily with your existing web site via NuGet install.
Framework - Key Features
	Adapts ASP.NET to support all mobile device platforms including Windows Phone, Apple, Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Bada, WebOS & Tizen. Learn More.
	Faster performance on mobile devices. Learn More.
	No new technologies to learn. Simple extensions for ASP.NET. Learn More.

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jwrosewell — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:08:51 GMT

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

To find out more try downloading our detection example web site or reading the operational summary.

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Add 51degrees.mobi Foundation to an Existing Web Site

Get in Touch

Other API Languages

Foundation - Key Features
	Single web address for both traditional and mobile web sites.
	Includes IsMobile and Screen Size properties plus many more.
	Free for commercial use (Mozilla Public License).
	Written specifically for the .NET platform.
	Integrates easily with your existing web site via NuGet install.
Framework - Key Features
	Adapts ASP.NET to support all mobile device platforms including Windows Phone, Apple, Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Bada, WebOS & Tizen. Learn More.
	Faster performance on mobile devices. Learn More.
	No new technologies to learn. Simple extensions for ASP.NET. Learn More.

Updated Wiki: Home

jwrosewell — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:07:51 GMT

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

To find out more try downloading our detection example web site or reading the operational summary.

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Add 51degrees.mobi Foundation to an Existing Web Site

Get in Touch

Other API Languages

Foundation - Key Features
	Single web address for both traditional and mobile web sites.
	Includes IsMobile and Screen Size properties plus many more.
	Free for commercial use (Mozilla Public License).
	Written specifically for the .NET platform.
	Integrates easily with your existing web site via NuGet install.
Framework - Key Features
	Adapts ASP.NET to support all mobile device platforms including Windows Phone, Apple, Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Bada, WebOS & Tizen. Learn More.
	Faster performance on mobile devices. Learn More.
	No new technologies to learn. Simple extensions for ASP.NET. Learn More.

Updated Wiki: Home

jwrosewell — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:58:32 GMT

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

To find out more try downloading our detection example web site or reading the operational summary.

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Add 51degrees.mobi Foundation to an Existing Web Site

Get in Touch

Foundation - Key Features
	Single web address for both traditional and mobile web sites.
	Includes IsMobile and Screen Size properties plus many more.
	Free for commercial use (Mozilla Public License).
	Written specifically for the .NET platform.
	Integrates easily with your existing web site via NuGet install.
Framework - Key Features
	Adapts ASP.NET to support all mobile device platforms including Windows Phone, Apple, Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Bada, WebOS & Tizen. Learn More.
	Faster performance on mobile devices. Learn More.
	No new technologies to learn. Simple extensions for ASP.NET. Learn More.

Updated Wiki: Home

jwrosewell — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:57:29 GMT

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

To find out more try downloading our detection example web site or reading the operational summary.

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Add 51degrees.mobi Foundation to an Existing Web Site

Get in Touch

Foundation - Key Features
	Single web address for both traditional and mobile web sites.
	Includes IsMobile and Screen Size properties plus many more.
	Free for commercial use (Mozilla Public License).
	Written specifically for the .NET platform.
	Integrates easily with your existing web site via NuGet install.
Framework - Key Features
	Adapts ASP.NET to support all mobile device platforms including Windows Phone, Apple, Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Bada, WebOS & Tizen. Learn More.
	Faster performance on mobile devices. Learn More.
	No new technologies to learn. Simple extensions for ASP.NET. Learn More.

Updated Wiki: Home

jwrosewell — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:56:00 GMT

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

To find out more try downloading our detection example web site or reading the operational summary.

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Add 51degrees.mobi Foundation to an Existing Web Site

Get in Touch

Foundation - Key Features
	Single web address for both traditional and mobile web sites.
	Includes IsMobile and Screen Size properties plus many more.
	Free for commercial use (Mozilla Public License).
	Written specifically for the .NET platform.
	Integrates easily with your existing web site via NuGet install.
Framework - Key Features
	Adapts ASP.NET to support all mobile device platforms including Windows Phone, Apple, Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Bada, WebOS & Tizen. Learn More.
	Faster performance on mobile devices. Learn More.
	No new technologies to learn. Simple extensions for ASP.NET. Learn More.

Updated Wiki: Home

jwrosewell — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:55:35 GMT

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

To find out more try downloading our detection example web site or reading the operational summary.

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Add 51degrees.mobi Foundation to an Existing Web Site

Get in Touch

Foundation - Key Features
	Single web address for both traditional and mobile web sites.
	Includes IsMobile and Screen Size properties plus many more.
	Free for commercial use (Mozilla Public License).
	Written specifically for the .NET platform.
	Integrates easily with your existing web site via NuGet install.
Framework - Key Features
	Adapts ASP.NET to support all mobile device platforms including Windows Phone, Apple, Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Bada, WebOS & Tizen. Learn More.
	Faster performance on mobile devices. Learn More.
	No new technologies to learn. Simple extensions for ASP.NET. Learn More.

Updated Wiki: Home

jwrosewell — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:41:52 GMT

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

To find out more try downloading our detection example web site or reading the operational summary.

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Add 51degrees.mobi Foundation to an Existing Web Site

Get in Touch

Foundation - Key Features
	Single web address for both traditional and mobile web sites.
	Includes IsMobile and Screen Size properties plus many more.
	Free for commercial use (Mozilla Public License).
	Written specifically for the .NET platform.
	Integrates easily with your existing web site via NuGet install.
Framework - Key Features
	Adapts ASP.NET to support all mobile device platforms including Windows Phone, Apple, Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Bada, WebOS & Tizen. Learn More.
	Faster performance on mobile devices. Learn More.
	No new technologies to learn. Simple extensions for ASP.NET. Learn More.

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JerryH — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:37:40 GMT

Seem to be missing a <section> node for "location" in your configuration group.

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Updated Wiki: Home

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Get in Touch

Other API Languages

Foundation - Key Features

Framework - Key Features

Updated Wiki: Home

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Get in Touch

Other API Languages

Foundation - Key Features

Framework - Key Features

Updated Wiki: Home

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Get in Touch

Foundation - Key Features

Framework - Key Features

Updated Wiki: Home

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Get in Touch

Foundation - Key Features

Framework - Key Features

Updated Wiki: Home

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?

Guides and Documentation

Example Projects

Get in Touch

Foundation - Key Features

Framework - Key Features

Updated Wiki: Home

Project Description

Mobile Optimized Web Sites

Accurate Device Data

How does it work?