JSR 211 - Content Handler API 1.0
The Content Handler API (CHAPI) allows Java ME applications to invoke another application to handle the specified content type. The appropriate application to handle a content type based on the application management system (AMS) on the device. Applications may register themselves with the AMS to handle various content types. With CHAPI, applications can be developed that hand off content and data at appropriate places. FOr example, if a message has a music file attached to it, the messaging application may use CHAPI to invoke a devices's music player. For more information on CHAPI visit java.sun.com/products/chapi.
Packages
javax.microedition.content
System Properties
| Name |
Description |
microedtion.chapi.version |
The supported version "1.0" or null if not supported. |
Articles
Handling Varied Content in J2ME Applications - The Content Handling API (JSR 211) (CHAPI) provides a mechanism for a MIDlet to handle incoming content based on MIME type, URL or content handler ID. Read about the CHAPI framework and it's many uses.
