Routers use Linux for proximity marketing

"The bundled Proximity marketing and sales campaign software is said to enable creation and configuration of marketing campaigns with multimedia content, including product demos. The software, which requires voluntary opt-in from users, lets retailers program specific days and times for campaigns, and change messages accordingly, says the company.

"While the N-Vio offers three Bluetooth radios, the N-Vio Lite supplies only one. As a result, the mountable N-Vio supports up to 21 simultaneous sessions vs. seven for the Lite version, which is designed to sit on a counter-top. The Bluetooth radios are dedicated to interactive marketing. The WiFi access point can be used as an interactive marketing conduit, as well as providing Internet access to customers.

"Both the N-Vio and N-Vio Lite run Debian Linux on AMD Geode processors, but the N-Vio is equipped with a 500MHz LX800, while the Lite version runs an LX700, clocked at 233MHz. The devices provide 256MB RAM (128MB for the Lite), 8GB of flash storage, and an Ethernet port."

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