ETRI develops digital contents vending machine
2008/12/17 23:12
In a strange development with the deployment of 3G and WiBro wireless networks, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) recently announced the development of a digital contents vending machine:
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) said the "Contents Island" machine does away with the complication of registering and paying charges associated with mobile service providers. It also does not require people to pay wireless packet charges since the system is designed to be directly plugged into computers, cellular phones and other portable multimedia players.
ETRI said the goal is to set up the machines in airports, train and subway stations, expressway rest areas, convenience stores and coffee shops across the country, with the first models likely to reach the market in about six months.
