I-Mode Developer's Guide

For developers and analysts alike, this book offers a broad and thorough introduction to the most significant aspects of designing i-mode and 3G wireless applications. Coverage includes an in-depth look at the technical, business, design, and application features that have combined to make i-mode the most successful mobile Internet service in the world. As a developer of wireless applications, you will benefit from the coverage of mobile markup languages, dynamic application design, XML integration, as well as interaction design and usability for small-screen devices. You will be introduced to tools for developing original ringtones and wallpaper, two of the most popular media downloads for i-mode handset users. The i-mode Java environment, iAppli, is covered in depth, with a complete tutorial on developing iAppli programs. i-mode Developer's Guideprovides detailed information on... Developing content with i-mode HTML and XHTML Basic, the W3C-recommended language for wireless applications Building dynamic i-mode applications; with examples of security, session managements, and server-side techniques Building iAppli programs, and the i-mode Java environment Designing intelligent small-screen applications with usability, content management, and personalization Integrating XML content and dynamically-generated images into your i-mode applications Creating original handset ringtones and wallpaper, two of the most popular i-mode content services The history and overview of global mobile networks, including a comparison of i-mode and WAP features The success of i-mode; with an overview of network technologies, handset features, micro-payments, and the i-mode business model Future i-mode and 3G wireless capabilities, including location-based services 0672321882B04232002Scuka, Daniel is the author of 'I-Mode Developer's Guide' with ISBN 9780672321887 and ISBN 0672321882.