Base Ten Receives Patent Office Approval for MES Internet Communication Link.TRENTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1998-- Two Other MES (Manufacturing Execution Software) Software that provides real time access to plant activities that include equipment, labor, orders and inventory. An MES integrates the data with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems so that management has complete control of Related Patents Awarded Base Ten Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: BASEA BASEA Boston Area Solar Energy Association ) announced Monday that the U.S. Patent Office notified it of the allowance of a patent application relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc a platform independent communication link to the Internet for Manufacturing Execution Systems – Manufacturing execution system (MES) describes a set of integrated functions within a packaged software system or it can also describe the accumulated functionality within the production management infrastructure of a manufacturing or production company. (MES). It is both applicable to an Intranet, as well as the Internet, and can be used with any MES. It provides a method for remote access communication anywhere using Internet or Intranet browsers. A key feature is a downloaded applet - i.e. written in Java - that is 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. independent and can work with any popular browser such as Microsoft Explorer, Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. , etc. The method also includes a system security password technique along with an absolute audit trail of all queries. Thomas E. Gardner, chairman, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. said, "We are extremely pleased with this allowance because it represents breakthrough technologyin the MES field further consolidating our leadership position in developing new MES technology. It represents Base Ten's continuing dedication to its intellectual property estate as a strategic cornerstone of the Company's future."(a) The invention provides a user the platform independent ability to query, communicate, and exchange data from one MES system to another, a remotely located laptop to an MES system, a main office to its satellite factory's MES systems, and/or data collection center from any or all its MES systems. Further news from the U.S. Patent Office included issuance of two other patents for Base Ten's Manufacturing Execution Systems. U.S. patent 5,774,875 was issued to Base Ten on June 30, 1998 and relates to the use of portable memory devices for MES such as radio tags, and their associated communication devices in order to document the manufacturing process, thus permanently recording all manufacturing events. The other allowed application is directed to a MES method for record keeping of manufacturing activities wherein a bar code label that includes an electronic signature is assigned to material to be processed. Data from the labels is stored in a main storage device, such as a client server, to achieve secure record keeping. Base Ten Systems is a leading supplier of manufacturing solutions to FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. regulated industries. The company is focusing its efforts on execution systems and services for the pharmaceutical, chemical and medical products industries. Through installation of BASE10(TM) software, the company's customers around the world enjoy codified cod·i·fy tr.v. cod·i·fied, cod·i·fy·ing, cod·i·fies 1. To reduce to a code: codify laws. 2. To arrange or systematize. regulatory compliance, improved manufacturing flexibility and reduced production cycle time. BASE10(TM) execution systems are easily integrated with supply chain planning systems See spreadsheet and financial planning system. from BASE10(TM) complementary software partners as more manufacturers consolidate their manufacturing operations Manufacturing operations concern the operation of a facility, as opposed to maintenance, supply and distribution, health, and safety, emergency response, human resources, security, information technology and other infrastructural support organizations. into global supply chain processes.(a) (a) Forward Looking Statements The foregoing contains "forward looking information" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Such forward looking statements may be identified by the letter a ("a") or by such forward looking terminology as "may", "will", "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or similar words or variations thereof. Such forward looking statements involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Important factors that the Company believes may cause actual results to differ materially from such forward looking statements are discussed in the "Risk Factors," "Business" and "MD&A" sections of the company's current S-3 registration statements and annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additional risk factors include the effectiveness of the new software and ability of the new software to operate without "bugs" in the technology, acceptance of the release by customers and actual rollout as a result of the release. In assessing such forward looking statements you are urged to read carefully those reports and other filings. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward looking statements even if experience or future changes indicate that any such results or event (expressed or implied) will not be realized.
CONTACT: Base Ten Systems Inc.
William F. Hackett, 609/586-7010 Ext. 2310
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