Aura Communications Awarded International Patent for Innovative Magnetic Induction Technology; Mexican Patent is First Issuance of Pending Foreign Patents.Business/Technology Editors WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE) Aug. 14, 2001- Aura Communications, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company A fabless semiconductor company specializes in the design and sale of hardware devices implemented on semiconductor chips. It achieves an advantage by outsourcing the fabrication of the devices to a specialized semiconductor manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry or "fab. providing solutions for wireless communication within the personal area network, announced today it was awarded a patent for its magnetic induction technology by the government of Mexico. Applications are pending in Europe, Japan and Asia. Aura(TM) is a leading company in providing wireless communication systems based on magnetic induction. The issued patent covers a magnetic communication system based on magnetic induction technology and the use of multiple antennas to ensure signal integrity in portable communication devices. An original patent was issued by the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Government in 1998. "Aura Communications has built a strong patent and intellectual property position covering all aspects of communicating with magnetic induction technology," affirms Charles (Chip) Marshall, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. (COO) at Aura Communications. "Protecting our IP is of strategic importance to us." About Aura Communications Inc. Aura Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that has developed an enabling technology for low-cost, low-power, personal-area networks. Aura's programmable system-on-chip (SOC) solutions create the backbone infrastructure for wireless voice, audio and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. . Its recently announced LibertyLink(TM)family of products is targeted to wireless headsets See headset. for mobile phones, personal communicators A concept for a handheld device that was co-created by Toronto engineer Robert J. Fraser in 1991, who also coined the term. The personal communicator was conceived to provide always-on, wireless connectivity to a nationwide, packet-switched communications network that would enable mobile , computers and hands-free driving, as well as wireless game controllers and cord-free computer desktop devices. Founded in 1995, Aura Communications is privately held and funded by Duchossois TECnology Partners, Pilot House Ventures, Motorola Ventures and angel investors An individual who invests his or her own money in a private company, which is typically a startup. An angel investor is not an employee or member of a bank, venture capital firm or other financial institution that normally makes such investments. . Corporate headquarters is located at 187 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, Mass. 01887. Telephone: (978) 988-0088. Facsimile: (978) 988-3977. Email: info@auracomm.com. Online information is found at its web site: http://www.auracomm.com. Aura, VoiceLink and LibertyLink are trademarks of Aura Communications Inc. All other companies and products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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