Sun promotes Java 'invasion' wireless field

Sun Microsystems is currently preparing to release a special version of the Java programming language that can operate on wireless sensors.

This is considered an attempt by Sun Microsystems to promote Java's "intrusion" into new applications.

Sun Labs research firm Sun Microsystems has successfully developed Small Programable Object Technology (SPOT). An important part of SPOT technology is most frequently mentioned as Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) software that operates on virtual machines. Virtual machines are the foundation for J2ME to function as an operating system on devices and allow developers to develop new drivers in the Java language if they want to Add new functions to sensor devices.

However, software that operates on current generations of sensors is too complicated and makes it difficult for researchers to add new functions, said Roger Mite, senior research director at Sun Labs - said. " But Java, in terms of flexibility and ease of programming, can be said to be a very accessible programming language ."

" There are many Java programmers who are not embedded system developers. Anyone who can use Java can install using our new technology or we can install it. Help and teach them to use only one hour . "

The Sun SPOT technology development kit includes two wireless sensors, a platform and a Javabeans development software expected to be launched in May for $ 499.