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WAP & WML

Notes WML is used to create pages that can be displayed in a WAP browser. Pages in WML are called
DECKS. Decks are constructed as a set of CARDS.

HTTP Interface

The HTTP interface serves to retrieve WAP content from the Internet requested by the mobile
device. WAP content (WML and WML Script) is converted into a compact binary form for
transmission over the air. The WAP micro browser software within the mobile device interprets
the byte code and displays the interactive WAP content. WAP content (WML and WMLScript) is
converted into a compact binary form for transmission over the air (see Figure 2.1).

Figure 2.1: WAP Content in Compact Binary Form

The WAP micro browser software within the mobile device interprets the byte code and displays
the interactive WAP content (see Figure 2.2).

Figure 2.2: Mobile Device Display

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Caution WAP content (WML and WML Script) is converted into a compact binary form for
transmission over the air.

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