BAFO Technologies Introduces Innovative Voice Over IP -VoIP- Product Which Relays Instant Messenger Calls to Standard Telephones.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 2004 International CES PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 2004 Messenger Call Box Automatically Sends Voice Calls from Computer to Land or Mobile Lines for Toll-Free, High Quality Phone Calls BAFO BAFO Best And Final Offer BAFO Base Accounting & Finance Office Technologies, a manufacturer and distributor of computer peripherals, debuted an innovative Messenger Call Box (MCB (Memory Control Block) An identifier (16 bytes) that DOS places in front of each block of memory it allocates. ) at CES 2004 in Las Vegas, NV, earlier this month which garnered rave reviews from conference attendees. The USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. device allows users to relay voice calls initiated via instant messaging programs, including AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. , Yahoo!, MSN and ICQ, to a land or cellular phone. The Messenger Call Box offers a high quality, toll-free option for users making long distance and overseas calls. MCB is truly a first of its kind VoIP product. Easy Installation and Set-up The plug-and-play Messenger Call Box connects via USB to the computer, which instantly recognizes and activates the device. Two standard RJ-11 ports then connect the MCB to any standard telephone (including cordless) and to the wall phone jack. As incoming voice IMs are detected through the MCB software, they are relayed to the attached phone or forwarded to another number of the user's choice. Intelligent Software Instantly Relays Calls When started, the proprietary MCB software runs in the background and monitors IM activities in the foreground. When a voice call invitation comes in, the MCB will ring the connected telephone and connect the call. If configured for call forwarding mode, the software can also forward the call to any phone number designated by the user including cellular phones. If the MCB is in answering machine mode, the MCB will record a voicemail message while the user is away. "We're excited about this new technology which will allow those who use voice call features in instant messaging programs to have the best possible and toll-free experience," says Frank Schwartz, Director of Marketing for BAFO Technologies. "By using a standard telephone, we expect that the MCB will prompt more users to take advantage of voice calls via such platforms." The Messenger Call Box will be available in early Q2 of 2004. BAFO Technologies is currently working with retailers in the U.S. and Internationally in preparation for its launch. Models and MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) will be determined in the coming weeks. About BAFO Technologies Based in Piscataway, NJ, BAFO Technologies is the US subsidiary of Taiwan First Line Electronics (TFL TFL, n tensor fascia lata; a muscle that originates from the anterior superior iliac spine and anterior portion of the iliac crest. Its primary functions include flexing and abducting the thigh. ), a 25-year-old Taiwan-based global manufacturer and a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. on the Taiwan Stock Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSEC) Established in 1961, the only centralized securities market in Taiwan. . In addition to private-label OEM cable and component manufacturing, BAFO develops peripherals for home and office PCs, with a focus on USB devices and innovative products for home/PC entertainment. For more information, visit the company website at www.bafo.com. |
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