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Interesting concept, and probably really useful for people on the go.

I'm guessing you're doing the web redirection to the site of your client, or is this incorrect?

If you are doing the redirection, I'm curious why you decided to not also include a QR code?

Yes, there is a backend interface that allows the card owner to direct each individual card to any webpage they want. We do include QR code (printed on the back of the cards) and NFC inside.

If someone sticks it in their USB port, what do they see? A URL shortcut file they need to click on? Or some kind of fancy executable software?

borpik -

Kevin from intelliPaper here.

On SwivelCard the drive drive shows up labeled 'iPaper' and presents a file named 'Double-click to launch.html'

Once loaded, the browser redirects to your selected landing page.

If connectivity is not detected, a message indicates internet was not detected, and prompts to reload the page.

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