Ericsson blip C11, User Manual

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your new purchase!
This package contains everything you need to convey your message to the crowd,
and you will have the system up and running in a few minutes!
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What is BLIP?
Bluetooth
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Local Infotainment Point (BLIP) is a location oriented service device
which provides local information through Bluetooth wireless technology
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. Users
entering a BLIP equipped area can access information through Bluetooth
equipped terminals, for example their cellular phones or Personal Digital Assistants
(PDA).
BLIP can do whatever its owners program it to do. Thanks to the open software
platform, its only limits are your imagination and programming skills. The blip C11is
equipped with a number of basic applications, forming a foundation for further
development.
The Infotainment Access Point (IAP) application makes the BLIP accessible for all
types of network communication. The data content can be stored locally on a
standalone BLIP, or on a network reachable from the BLIP, for example the
Internet. Network data is accessed through a Network File Server (NFS).
BLIP presents many new ways of developing business. Examples of these include:
• Suppliers are able to send information to their customers about products
displayed in the store window
• Customers can request further details about the presented products by
sending their contact information to the BLIP.
• Travel information and timetables can be transmitted to users waiting for
the bus.
As new BLIP applications are developed, new possibilities will emerge, opening up
new business opportunities and creating extra value to BLIP customers.
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license