Advanced Communications Technologies -- New Patent Application Filed -- re Core 3G SDR Operating Platform.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2001 Advanced Communications Technologies Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:ADVC ADVC Analog to Digital Video Converter ) (ACT-US), today announced that its Australian-based affiliate, Advanced Communications Technologies (Australia) Pty Ltd PTY LTD Propriety Limited (company structure in Australia) (ACT-Australia), has filed a key patent relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the company's revolutionary software defined multiple protocol mobile wireless base station technology known as SpectruCell. The patent filing relates to the core system design of the SpectruCell base station technology that is a software defined radio A wireless terminal (phone, PDA, etc.) that is reconfigurable via software. It enables wireless devices to be easily updated to new or later versions of the air interface and allows multiple interfaces to be supported. (SDR See software defined radio. ). The patent describes the SpectruCell architecture for implementing software defined radio (SDR) applications such as GSM, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. , WCDMA (Wideband CDMA) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that use the TDMA or GSM technology worldwide, including AT&T (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile in the U.S. , UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. , and other 3G cellular protocols. The patent describes the unique method in which SpectruCell uses a proprietary hardware platform combined with its core software operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. to implement a working software defined radio (SDR). The new patent filing is the first of a series of patent applications currently in process that are designed to protect the core SpectruCell architecture insofar in·so·far adv. To such an extent. Adv. 1. insofar - to the degree or extent that; "insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man"; "so far as it is reasonably practical he should practice as it relates to the implementation of a software defined radio for 3G and future 4G applications. "This latest patent application is especially significant, as it is designed to secure patent protection for this core component of the SpectruCell base station, which should further strengthen ACT's substantial foothold and significant market lead in software defined radio technologies. In addition once granted, it may represent a major barrier to entry for any future competitors," said Roger May, chairman of ACT-US. "Additionally, the establishment of ACT's intellectual property rights over the central components of this highly flexible technology should insure that the company can begin to generate substantial revenues from a lucrative royalty stream once the SpectruCell operating platform is released with our development tools suite in the third quarter of this year." ACT's suite of SDR development tools will comprise a hardware platform with corresponding simulation and emulation software tools that will enable third party application vendors to develop both 2G and 3G applications for software defined radio. By using the SpectruCell multiple protocol software operating platform, third party application developers can insure that their 2.5-3G products will be compatible with any mobile network regardless of the 3G protocol ultimately employed by the network operator, as any changes or modifications only require a software modification. All SpectruCell applications are compliant with and inter-operable with all existing 2G networks. Perhaps most importantly, the release of ACT's SDR development tools should be of great assistance in key negotiations currently in process with several major network and infrastructure providers in the United States and Europe. The SpectruCell development kit for third party developers will be made publicly available in the third quarter of 2001. Beta test releases are expected to commence in late July, 2001. This latest patent application filing adds to ACT's growing battery of patents which to date have covered technologies such as methods for the software implementation of CDMA (IS-95). In developing this methodology, ACT believes it has insured that a network operator can implement the CDMA (IS-95) protocol without the use of any Qualcomm (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :QCOM QCOM Qualcomm, Inc. (stock symbol) ) chipsets, or any other protocol specific hardware, thereby enjoying significant savings over a traditional hardware-based network solution. ACT plans to file additional patent applications covering its SpectruCell SDR core operating system in the near future, and expects to file in excess of 35 patents in total surrounding SDR implementations for cellular applications. Update - Dr. Gilbert Amelio Negotiations with Dr. Amelio in relation to his joining the company as chairman are now reaching the final stages and an announcement, which the company believes will be of a positive nature, will be made immediately upon completion. ACT Global Update Now Available The inaugural edition of the Advanced Communications Technologies Global Update is now available for download from the Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. -- News section of the company's Web sites. Published monthly, the Update provides an ideal source of news and commentary about ACT's progress in the development of the SpectruCell base station and associated technologies. About Advanced Communications Technologies Advanced Communications Technologies Inc. (OTC BB:ADVC) in conjunction with its Australian based affiliate ACT (Australia) Pty Ltd, is a leader in the field of Software Defined Radio and has developed a proprietary, multiple-protocol wireless base station -- SpectruCell. Through eliminating the use of Qualcomm chipsets and protocol specific hardware, and by conducting all signal processing in software, SpectruCell provides for simultaneous support of multiple mobile communications protocols (CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS, GSM & 3G) all in the same base station. Support for additional protocols is achieved through the uploading of additional software modules. By implementing the company's SpectruCell technology, network providers will be able to maintain service to their existing customer base and preserve the full utilization of their existing network infrastructure while at the same time securing a highly flexible migration path for evolving 3G-based protocols such as WCDMA and UMTS. SpectruCell is complemented by several other wireless technologies currently under development in Australia. Advanced Communication Technologies plans to market these products throughout North, South and Central America. For more information regarding Advanced Communications Technologies, visit www.act-usa.net. The foregoing contains forward-looking information within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. The actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results (expressed or implied) will not be realized. |
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