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net.rim.device.api.crypto
Class DigestFactory

java.lang.Object
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public abstract class DigestFactory

extends Object

Creates a digest.

For more information on the cryptographic algorithms supported by this factory, see Crypto Algorithms.

Category:

Signed: This element is only accessible by signed clients. If you intend to use this element, please contact RIM to establish the necessary agreements that will allow you to have your COD files signed. Signing is only required for use on the device, development under the JDE can occur without signing the CODs.

Since:

JDE 3.6.0

See Also:

DigestInputStream, DigestOutputStream

Constructor Summary

Method Summary

	static Enumeration	getAlgorithms() Returns an Enumeration of String representing all of the registered algorithms with this factory.
	static Digest	getInstance(String algorithm) Constructs and returns a new Digest object.

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

equals, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Constructor Detail

Method Detail

getInstance

public static Digest getInstance(String algorithm)
                          throws NoSuchAlgorithmException

Constructs and returns a new Digest object.

Parameters:

algorithm - The name of the digest to construct, eg "SHA1", "MD5", etc.

Returns:

The Digest.

Throws:

NoSuchAlgorithmException - Thrown if the digest cannot be constructed.

Since:

JDE 4.0.2

Category:

Signed: This element is only accessible by signed clients. If you intend to use this element, please contact RIM to establish the necessary agreements that will allow you to have your COD files signed. Signing is only required for use on the device, development under the JDE can occur without signing the CODs.

getAlgorithms

public static Enumeration getAlgorithms()

Returns an Enumeration of String representing all of the registered algorithms with this factory.

Returns:

An Enumeration of Strings representing all of the registered algorithms with this factory.

Since:

JDE 3.6.0

Category:

Signed: This element is only accessible by signed clients. If you intend to use this element, please contact RIM to establish the necessary agreements that will allow you to have your COD files signed. Signing is only required for use on the device, development under the JDE can occur without signing the CODs.