S40 (Series 40) Phones

S40 is a software platform and application user interface (UI) software used in Nokia’s broad range phones. In S40 range phones , only J2ME and flash lite application can played or installed.

For developers, S40 platform offers a mass market opportunity. There is MIDO (Mobile Information Device Profile) and CLDC (Connected Limited Device Configuration) with an array of JSRs (Java Specification Request) that provide additional location, communication, messaging, and media interface.

It can also be personalized with themes, animated screen-savers (GIFs , SWF etc.) and wallpapers.

All the things included in this supported by OMA_DRM  to protect  java developers of intellectual property.

Brief of OMA_DRM

DRM is a Digital Rigths Management system invented by the Open Mobile Alliance whose members represent the entire value chain, including mobile phone manufacturers (e.g. Nokia, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sony-Ericsson, BenQ-Siemens), mobile system manufacturers (e.g. Ericsson, Siemens, Openwaves), operators (e.g. Vodafone, O2, Cingular,), and IT companies (e.g. Microsoft, IBM, Sun).