This document provides an overview of the Tizen operating system. Tizen is an open source software platform that is Linux-based and allows developers to create applications using HTML5 and related web technologies. The document discusses Tizen's architecture, applications, features, advantages, and evolution over time. It notes that Tizen provides flexibility, versatility, and personalization capabilities for developers. The document concludes that Tizen is a standard-based, open source platform offered by the Linux Foundation that provides HTML5 APIs for smart devices and is continuously evolving.
4. What is Tizen?
• Tizen is a cross-architecture, open source software
platform.
• Tizen is a Linux-based operating system with Linux
kernel and the GNU-C library.
• Tizen is a project within the Linux Foundation and is
governed by a Technical Steering Group (TSG) and
The Tizen Association.
• Tizen provides application development tools based on
jQuery and jQuery Mobile
5. • The software development kit (SDK) allows developers to
use HTML5 and related Web technologies to write
applications that run on supported devices.
• Virtually everything newly developed for Tizen has been
open-sourced under Apache 2.0 License.
10. Tizen Mobile Profile Release History
Web-centric platform
- Highest HTML5
coverage
- Tizen Device Web API
- Web UI framework
(jQueryMobile based
Extension)
Tizen 1.0
Web/native dual
framework
- Native API
- Unified SDK for Web and
native
- Web Runtime based on
WebKit2
- Web Audio, HTML Media
Capture
- HTML Drag & Drop,
Clipboard
Tizen 2.0 Hybrid Web/Native,
Enhanced Security, and
Optimized Perf.
- Hybrid Web and native app
support
- Content security policy
- Trusted inter-app sharing
- Account management
- QR code and image
recognition
- Systemd replacing init
daemon
Tizen 2.1
Apr. 2012
Feb. 2013
May 2013 Commercial Ready
w/ Enhanced UX
- H/W Menu & Back key
- Better Font Legibility
- H/W LED Notification
- Integration of Apps w/
Contact
- Native API for Secure
Element
- UI Customizer
- Live Web App. Editing
Tizen 2.2
July 2013
12. Advantages
Compatibility with multiple mobile platforms
Extensive personalisation capabilities
Tizen OS was able to run android application which has a base of
HTML5
Tizen operating system has support for a variety of other devices
such as a TV, a camera, or a PC.
13. Limitations
Tizen is still not too familiar
Tizen is still a second choice after the Android OS
Device performance is not maximized
14. Conclusion
Standard-based, Open Source software platform under
Linux Foundation
Offering an industry leading HTML5-based application
APIs for various categories of smart devices
Updates in Tizen SDK 2.0 Alpha
Architecture
Kernel
Web Framework
Core Subsystems
Continuously evolving platform
15. References
Tizen official websites
https://tizen.org
Tizen SDK download and Events checking.
mailing list&IRC
IRC: discussion, troubleshooting, collaboration, chatting with other
contributors
source code: https://review.tizen.org/git/
code review: https://review.tizen.org/gerrit/
wiki: https://wiki.tizen.org