CIC's Jot Handwriting Recognition System Now Bundled on The Helio Personal Digital Assistant Launched Today By VTech at Spring Comdex.

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999--

Communication Intelligence Corporation ("CIC") (Nasdaq: CICI) the leading supplier of pen based software solutions, today announced that VTech Information has licensed the Company's Jot(R) handwriting recognition system as the standard recognizer on a new personal digital assistant called the Helio.

A Soft Input Panel (SIP) version of Jot will enable users of the Helio to input text, numbers and symbols by using a pen or "stylus" to write on the screen. Jot's patented user interface will provide users of this device with accurate, easy to use character recognition as well as a pop-up keyboard. The Helio, which runs on VTech's proprietary HeliOS 1.1, is an electronic organizer that fits in a shirt pocket and is expected to sell for the affordable price of $199. VTech Information is expected to begin distribution of the Helio exclusively via the internet in mid-June 1999. CIC intends to develop and offer consumer software add-ons and upgrades for the Helio later this year.

"Jot was the obvious choice for us because it is so intuitive, and easy to learn. We want our customers to be up and running on the Helio as soon as possible," said Brian Tompkins, director U.S. marketing and operations, VTech Information.

Mike Sullivan, Vice President of Sales for CIC commented, "CIC is pleased to join forces with VTech to bring consumers an affordable and intuitive organizer offering. We believe that this is another indicator of the industry's acceptance of Jot as the leading means for entering data on small form factor electronic devices."

Jot enables recognition of English and Roman-based Western European characters, symbols and accent marks in a compact program size. The recognizer is currently bundled by Microsoft as the standard offering for all Windows(R) CE Palm-size PCs. The company also announced today that Jot will be included in new EPOC based cellular smartphone offerings by Ericsson, a leading manufacturer of cellular handsets worldwide. CIC intends to establish Jot as the de-facto standard for data input on handheld information devices.

About CIC

Communication Intelligence Corporation (CIC) is a leading supplier of pen-based software solutions. The Company's core software technologies include multilingual handwriting recognition systems, dynamic signature verification, ink compression, and operating system extensions that enable pen input. CIC's products are designed to increase the ease of use, functionality, and security of mobile electronic devices ranging from handheld companions to cellular phones. The Company's Jot(R) handwriting recognition system is currently licensed by Microsoft and ships with every Palm-size PC as the standard recognizer. Key licensees of the Company's technologies include Ericsson, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Microsoft, Mitsubishi and Nortel. CIC is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California and has a subsidiary, CICC, in Nanjing, China. For more information about CIC and its products please visit our website at http://www.cic.com.

About VTech

VTech Information is located in Campbell, California and is dedicated to providing consumer electronics that support today's active lifestyles. VTech Information products -- including its debut offering, the Helio -- will be available exclusively over the Internet, meaning valuable savings for consumers. VTech Information will leverage VTech's solid experience, manufacturing skills, and foundation as it develops its products and markets.

VTech is a fully integrated consumer electronics manufacturer that designs, manufactures, markets and sells electronic learning and telecommunication products through its extensive international distribution network. Founded in Hong Kong in 1976, VTech currently has subsidiaries and offices in 13 countries with more than 20,000 employees and launches an average of 80 to 100 new products each year. For more information on VTech Information or the Helio, please contact Brian Tompkins at [phone], [e-mail] or visit www.vtechinfo.com.

Certain statements contained in this press release, including without limitation, statements containing the words "believes", "anticipates", "hopes", "intends", "expects", and other words of similar import, constitute "forward looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual events to differ materially from expectations. Such factors include the following (1) technological, engineering, quality control or other circumstances which could delay the sale or shipment of the Company's products; (2) economic, business, market and competitive conditions in the software industry and technological innovations which could affect the Company's business; (3) the Company's inability to protect its trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others or prevent others from infringing on the proprietary rights of the Company; and (4) general economic and business conditions and the availability of sufficient financing.

CIC, the CIC logo, and Jot, are registered trademarks of Communication Intelligence Corporation. The Jot handwriting recognition system is protected by U.S.A. Patent Number 4,531,231. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.