HI Corporation to Provide 3D Software Solution to Motorola PCS through Worldwide Licensing Agreement.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2003

HI's Mascot Capsule(R) Engine Micro 3D Edition Will Help Enhance

Gaming Experience for Motorola Handset Users

Mobile 3D rendering technology pioneer HI Corporation (HI ticker symbol) and the Personal Communications Sector of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) have reached a worldwide licensing agreement for use of HI's Mascot Capsule(R) Engine Micro 3D Edition software on select Motorola handsets. The software solution lets consumers access applications using 3D graphics on mobile phones and other personal communication devices, thereby enhancing the overall gaming experience.

The licensing agreement covers Versions 1, 2, and 3 of Mascot Capsule(R) Engine Micro 3D Edition, as well as Version 4, which will be compliant with the Mobile 3D API (JSR 184) planned for ratification through the JAVA Community Process during 2003. In addition, HI is developing compatibility of the software-based Mascot Capsule(R) Engine with Open GL ES, a mobile 3D specification developed with hardware implementation in mind.

"For years now, Motorola has been seeking out and creating new, exciting mobile data solutions for network operators and their consumer subscribers," said Ruchi Mangalik, Director of Software, Motorola PCS. "We're thrilled to see mobile data uptake on the rise and we're very pleased to be working with HI Corporation to help accelerate its growth through the addition of 3D capabilities to new and existing mobile gaming applications."

Kazuo Kawabata, president of HI Corporation, also praised the agreement by stating, "Our company marks a new era with this agreement. The recognition of our technology by Motorola makes us very proud."

The two companies have commenced work on several projects requiring varied implementations of 3D rendering. Motorola expects to release products implemented with Mascot Capsule(R) Engine Micro 3D Edition in upcoming months.

About HI Corporation

Established in 1989, Meguro-ku, Tokyo. Paid-in capital: 289.25 million yen. President: Kazuo Kawabata. The company is actively involved in the development of packaged software, systems, and games, and in seminar instruction to professional engineers. With a mission to present solutions for a "second nature" computing lifestyle, HI Corporation is seeing its results grow steadily as the developer of Mascot Capsule(R) Engine. This essential software engine enables realtime 3D rendering on the PC desktop, Web pages, embedded devices, handheld game devices, and mobile handsets. Mascot Capsule(R) Engine is available for licensing to countless platforms for use in a myriad of application products.

*Mascot Capsule(R) is a registered trademark of HI Corporation. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.