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Mobile Service Architecture - JSR 179

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JSR 179 - Location API for J2ME 1.0.1

 

JSR 179 allows Java ME technology devices to determine their physical locations, enabling location-aware applications on mobile handsets. Examples include mapping, messaging applications with presence, and treasure hunts.

Packages

 

javax.microedition.location

System Properties

 
Name Description
microedition.location.version The supported version "1.0" or null if not supported.
 

Articles

 

J2ME and Location-Based Services - This article introduces you to the field of LBS and to the Location API for J2ME (JSR 179), a set of generic APIs that can be used for developing location-based services. In addition, the article offers guidelines for designing location-based services.

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