Chapter 1. Introduction to the Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) Platform

  • Defining a Java Platform for Pervasive Devices

  • Configurations and Profiles

  • Device Application Management Systems

Sun Microsystems has defined three Java platforms, each of which addresses the needs of different computing environments:

  • Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE)

  • Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE)

  • Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME)

The inception of the J2ME platform arose from the need to define a computing platform that could accommodate consumer electronics and embedded devices. These devices are sometimes referred to collectively as pervasive devices.

The creators of the J2ME platform delineated pervasive devices into two distinct categories:

  • Personal, mobile information devices that ...

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