Dallas, Texas based uniView Technologies Corp. announced receipt of a $20M contract to deliver a customized version of its Linux-based Model 110 set-top box. The device, called the “Z Box,” is being tailor made for Zoned In Inc., for deployment by the end of 2000.

uniView's Linux-based Model 110 set-top box system, on which the Z Box is based, was introduced last month as an economical, entry level set-top box. The device is packaged in a VCR-like enclosure and comes with a 96-key infrared keyboard. uniView's data sheet for the Model 100 set-top box promotes the device's “Linux-based open embedded Internet operating system” as one of it's main selling points.

Hardware and software functions of the Model 100 include:

• Linux operating system with JavaScript support
  
• Automatic remote software upgrades
  
• Choice of internal 56kb/s modem or Ethernet
  
• 640×520 pixel TV graphics support
  
• Picture-in-Picture display
  
• Mono/stereo audio with MDI support
  
• Universal Smart Card reader
  
• Parallel printer port

Application software available for the system includes user friendly Internet access software, Internet-enhanced interactive TV functions, e-mail services, on-line banking, etc.

 
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