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Jeode PDA Edition Improves Web Experience

By Susan Hospod
iApplianceWeb
(09/21/01, 01:44:53 PM EDT)

Insignia Solutions introduced the Jeode PDA Edition, an implementation of the company's industry-leading Java virtual machine environment that is tailored for the limited memory resources and browsing requirements of Pocket PCs, PDAs, and related handheld devices.

Jeode PDA Edition incorporates the Jeode EVM runtime engine, a Sun-authorized Virtual Machine that is fully compatible with the PersonalJava specification and supports all PersonalJava 1.2 class libraries, including optional classes.

Unlike other JVM providers that have implemented proprietary graphics software layers, the Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT) in Jeode PDA Edition has been implemented to leverage each platform's native windowing system. This architectural approach preserves the familiar look-and-feel of that environment; enables the use of platform-specific fonts and language support, and ensures integration with virtual keyboards, such as the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC's touchscreen. Insignia has also included a complete implementation of the Java Native Interface (JNI) protocol to allow developers to support platform-specific functionality (e.g., bar code readers, power management, USB port access) through Java classes.

To further support the needs of the PDA community, Insignia has made significant improvements to the start-up time of the Jeode EVM runtime engine by implementing OnAlready technology, which includes pre-loaded PersonalJava core class libraries.

Insignia offers the first JVM environment on the market that provides plug-in support for running Java applets within the Pocket Internet Explorer browser. Jeode PDA Edition also supports other popular browsers for PDAs including Espial Escape, Netclue Clue, Opera 5 for Linux, and Tenik WorldTALK.

Jeode PDA Edition leverages Insignia's dynamic adaptive compilation (DAC) and precise, concurrent garbage collection technologies. Insignia also provides developers with the tools they need to configure and tune the Jeode EVM runtime engine and DAC to meet the requirements of each specific device and application.

Companies such as BSQUARE, Compaq, Espial, Lineo, and Sun Microsystems are already employing Jeode PDA Edition in their next-generation devices and applications.

Link:
Insignia Solutions