Image of XHTML

On this page, you will find specifications for i-mode compatible XHTML and instructions on how to create websites for i-mode.

What’s XHTML ?

You can view your web site created using i-mode compatible XHTML from XHTML compatible FOMA i-mode handset models by simply uploading it to a web server accessible from the Internet.

  • noticePlease note that NTT DOCOMO does not offer Web site development services.
  • notice0-9, # and * can be used as accesskeys for the "directkey functions."

Features of i-mode compatible XHTML

  • i-mode compatible XHTML was developed to be compatible with i-mode compatible HTML based on the WAP Forum’s (now known as the OMA <Open Mobile Alliance>) XHTML-MP.
  • Compatible with all main WAP 2.0 functions.
  • Generally a dual browser with i-mode compatible HTML.
  • Compatible with Shift-JIS and UTF-8 character encodings. GIF and JPEG images are supported.
  • Scripting languages are not supported.
  • Half-size kana characters can be used.

i-mode Compatible HTML & XHTML Correspondence Table

Points to Consider when Creating i-mode Compatible Content

This is an introduction to the specifications for i-mode compatible content, guidelines for creating content that is viewable by all i-mode compatible handset models, and other information. You need to be aware of this information because it forms the basis of creating i-mode content.

XHTML Specifications

i-mode compatible XHTML versions

i-mode compatible XHTML is classified into multiple categories. Depending on the tags to be used, the handset model may need to be identified prior to use.

User Agent

User agent is an HTTP header (HTTP_USER_AGENT) that can identify the model of an accessing i-mode handset. By obtaining the HTTP header through CGI on your Web server, you can determine the model of the accessing i-mode handset. You can use this function to offer content that is maximized for viewing by individual i-mode handset models.

References

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