profiles

A profile is a collection of Java APIs that complements one or more Java 2 Platform Editions by adding domain-specific capabilities. Profiles may also include other defined profiles. A profile implementation requires a Java 2 Platform Edition to create a complete development and deployment environment in a targeted vertical market. Each profile is subject to an associated set of compatibility requirements. Profiles may be usable on one or more editions. Some examples of profiles within the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition are: * Personal Profile- for non-PC products that need to display Web-compatible Java-based content * Java Card - for secure smart cards and other severely memory-constrained devices.