Upon finalization of the specification (JSR 242), OnRamp to OCAP, a profile of the J2ME CLDC technology specification, will be available to all set-top box vendors, DTV application developers and service providers. Essentially what we have here is J2ME on set-top boxes. The thinking is that they are just as constrained (or even more so) than mobile phones and Java is common enough that this will enable a new era of applications. OCAP is OpenCable Applications Platform. OnRamp brings OCAP to J2ME. Top US Cable Operators Announce 'On Ramp' to Advanced Java Technology-Based TV Services Related: Vidiom Systems Selects Esmertec to Provide the JVM Solution for its OCAP Products |
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