Clarinet Systems Helps Create a New Trend in Education by Providing a Mobile Learning Environment for Students.

Business Editors/High-Tech and Education Writers

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001

Clarinet Systems, Inc. a global provider of wireless connectivity for handheld appliances, is helping to enhance the mobile learning computing trend brought about by the success of Palm, Inc.'s Education Pioneer (PEP) grant program as well as the deployment of Palm(TM) handheld computers at the University level. Palm handhelds can be loaded with applications, such as financial calculators, reference books, literature books, coursework organizers and word processors, considerably lightening the 20-pound backpack that the typical student lugs around. With the advent of Palm handhelds widely deployed at schools and universities across America, teachers and students are exploring new ways to utilize their Palm handhelds in the classroom.

Wireless Connectivity

Here is how Clarinet Systems technology ties it all together. At the University of South Dakota they're using Clarinet Systems high-speed IR ports around campus so students can use their Palm handhelds to receive email, download web clippings, schedule appointments with faculty, turn in assignments electronically, share lecture notes, research academic requirements and obtain class materials. Educators can distribute syllabi, course calendars, resource materials and assignments. The IR ports are conveniently located around campus in the student center, library, as well as the medical and law schools buildings.

With a minimal investment of about a $1.00 per student, USD has deployed over 40 wireless Infrared access points for the 10,000 plus students to access information over the network using their Palm handhelds.

This acceptance towards mobile learning using IR is really catching on. As evidenced by the thirty plus Universities all across America that have installed Clarinet Systems high-speed wireless products.

The future of mobile learning is here, students all over the U.S. can now be empowered at school by using their Palm handhelds around campus to send and receive information through a revolutionary data transfer system that lets them retain their freedom while keeping them connected.

About Clarinet Systems

Clarinet Systems, Inc., of Milpitas, Calif., is a global provider of wireless connectivity for handheld devices. The company is focused on providing a universal network access solution for mobile devices, such as Notebooks and Handheld computers, and Internet appliances such as MP3 music players and electronic books. Clarinet Systems, Inc's products are used in healthcare, hospitality, and education and by Fortune 1000 companies.

Clarinet System's EthIR LAN, wireless access systems, is designed to connect handheld devices and PCs to the corporate network and Internet, via their built-in, infrared (IR) port, without additional cards, cables or third-party software. These devices are becoming increasingly popular among mobile workforces, as users need instant, on-demand and untethered access to email and the Internet while away from their office.

Note to Editors: Palm is a trademark of Palm, Inc.