Low latency input sample

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Shows how to handle input on a dedicated input thread to achieve lowest input latency.

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Specifically, this sample shows:

  1. Setting up two rectangles, one rendered using DirectX and one using XAML
  2. Using a SwapChainPanel embedded in a XAML app to render and draw DirectX content
  3. Achieving lowest input latency by setting up a dedicated input thread using swapChainPanel->CreateCoreIndependentInputSource(CoreInputDeviceTypes::Mouse | CoreInputDeviceTypes::Touch | CoreInputDeviceTypes::Pen);
  4. Achieving lowest output latency using Waitable Back Buffers
  5. Artificially blocking the UI thread to show the XAML rect rendering choppy and the DirectX rect rendering smooth and unaffected

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Reference

Reduce latency with DXGI 1.3 swap chains
DirectX and XAML
Creating an dedicated input thread

System requirements

Client: Windows 10

Server: Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview

Phone: Windows 10

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