Nokia Enables New Business Opportunities and Alluring Mobile Services by Deploying a Cohesive Java Technology for Application Development and Download.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers JavaOne 2003 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2003 As The Industry Forerunner Nokia Brings Java(TM) MIDP (Mobile Information Device Profile) A programming interface (API) for cellphones and pagers for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME). It provides support for a graphical interface, networking and storage of persistent data for "MID Profile" applications, 2.0 Support to the Series 60 Platform and to the Latest Version of the Nokia Developer Suite Nokia (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NOK NOK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Norwegian Krone. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ), the global leader in mobility, announced today that its Series 60 Platform will support Java Mobile Information Device Profile Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) is a specification published for the use of Java on embedded devices such as mobile phones and PDAs. MIDP is part of the Java Platform, Micro Edition (Java ME) framework and sits on top of Connected Limited Device Configuration, a set 2.0 (MIDP), the latest specification for mobile application downloading. Also, Nokia introduced the Nokia Developer's Suite for J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) A version of Java 2 for cellphones, PDAs and consumer appliances. J2ME uses the K Virtual Machine (KVM), a specialized Java interpreter for devices with limited memory. (Java 2 Micro Edition), Version 2.0, with MIDP2.0 support, for mobile application developers. The MIDP2.0 specification, developed and implemented by the Java Community Process Sun's system for allowing third parties to submit requests for new features to Java. JCP is a formal process that must be adhered to, and fees are involved. In 1999, Sun submitted Java to the ECMA standards body, but withdrew its J2SE specification later in the year. (JCP See Java Community Process. JCP - Java Community Process ), offers improvements in communications, security, multimedia and user interface capabilities, resulting in new applications with radically enhanced features, such as rich graphics and security. They will increase the possibilities to build dynamic applications for enterprises, banking, multiplayer games and numerous other areas. "Over 10 million mobile Java applications are downloaded per month, and the number is rapidly growing. More than 50 operators have deployed Java technology and all leading handset vendors have committed to the technology as well," said Timo Poikolainen, Vice President, Nokia Mobile Software. "We are pleased to be among the first industry leaders introducing products and solutions based on the jointly developed MIDP2.0 specification. In mobile communications, Java technology is the enabler in providing a true mass market for the downloadable application business," he continued. The MIDP2.0 specification will also offer a comprehensive set of harmonized APIs to ensure economies of scale and consistent development across different device classes. For developers this will provide a non-fragmented, cohesive platform to create applications that will run on all MIDP 2.0-compliant handsets. New Series 60 features - unique benefits Series 60 now supports Java MIDP 2.0 with the backwards compatibility to the previous MIDP 1.0 version. This support ensures a smooth evolution from existing Java applications to new and richer applications. The Java implementation in Series 60 brings enhanced graphics functionality, Bluetooth APIs, support for various secure HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. connection types, advanced multimedia APIs, and messaging APIs. And to ensure seamless application usability, Series 60 also uses the same application installer and application menu for Java and native Symbian applications. The Series 60 Platform has also been enhanced with several other new features that are designed to add value for licensees, developers, and operators, and to further expand the user experience. For example, Series 60 offers expanded possibilities for personalization. A user will be able to switch between different sets of icons, wallpapers, screensavers, background bitmaps, and color schemes offered by an operator or other service portal. For messaging, Series 60 now provides enriched presentation capabilities in MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service See MMS. ) through enhanced SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) Pronounced "smile." A format for delivering and synchronizing multimedia content on the Web. Introduced in the summer of 1998 by the W3C, it is a document type (DTD) of XML and provides the timing commands that (a). The Series 60 Platform is a terminal software product for smart phones that Nokia licenses to handset manufacturers. The platform has rapidly become the market leading software for smart phones with licensees representing approximately 60 percent of global handset market. Panasonic, Samsung, Sendo, Siemens and Nokia have licensed the Series 60 Platform. The Nokia Developer's Suite for J2ME Version 2.0 offers developers enhanced functionality and standardizes development. The suite is available in two versions, supporting both Windows and Linux platforms, and can be downloaded for free at www.forum.nokia.com/tools. (a) SMIL: Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (hypertext, language, multimedia, text, World-Wide Web) Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language - (SMIL) A language based on Extensible Markup Language (XML), that enables people without programming or scripting backgrounds to author multimedia presentations in a simple text About Nokia Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges. |
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