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the form of a standardized Java runtime environment and a rich set of Java APIs. The 

MIDP specification was also defined through the Java Community Process (JCP) and 

it  defines  the  J2ME  platform  for  dynamically  and  securely  deploying  optimized, 

graphical, networked applications.   

MIDP  has  been  widely  adopted  as  the  platform  of  choice  for  mobile  applications. 

Companies around the world have already taken advantage of MIDP to write a broad 

range of consumer and enterprise mobile applications.   

2.5.3.1 

Specifications 

MIDP  2.0

  is  a  revised  version  of  the  MIDP  1.0  specification.  New  features 

include  an  enhanced  user  interface,  multimedia  and  game  functionality,  more 

extensive  connectivity,  over the air  provisioning  (OTA),  and  end to end 

security.  MIDP  2.0  is  backward compatible  with  MIDP  1.0,  and  continues  to 

target mobile information devices like mobile phones and PDAs.

MIDP  1.0

  is  the  original  specification,  which  provides  core  application 

functionality  required  by  mobile  applications,  including  basic  user  interface 

and network security. 

2.5.3.2 

Benefits 

Rich User Interface Capabilities:

 MIDP applications provide the foundation 

for highly graphical and intuitive applications.   

Extensive Connectivity:

 MIDP enables developers to exploit the native data 

network and messaging capabilities of mobile information devices. 

Multimedia  and  Game  Functionality:

  MIDP  is  ideal  for  building  portable 

games and multimedia applications.   

Over the Air Provisioning:

  A  major  benefit  of  MIDP  is  its  capability  to 

deploy and update applications dynamically and securely, over the air.   

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