An object-based architecture for WAP-compliant applications

The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is an emerging standard for the deployment of data oriented applications in wireless environments. Although some components of the WAP suite have been developed, it lacks a complete general architecture integrating software components of both the Internet and wireless contexts in a transparent way. The paper presents a general architectural framework to develop and deploy portable applications and services accessible by WAP-compliant mobile terminals, extending end-to-end services between terminal and business applications. Moreover, a technique to handle client disconnection is presented.