Interlink Electronics Introduces World's First Bluetooth Media Remote Control for Notebook Computers with ExpressCard; Company Offers Consumer Market an Innovative Remote Control for Notebook Computers.CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Interlink Electronics Interlink Electronics is a technology company that specializes in user interfaces. History In 2001, Interlink joined Microsoft in designing the controller for the Xbox console. , Inc. (Pink Sheets:LINK), a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of human interface products and technologies, today introduced an ExpressCard sized, Bluetooth Media Remote Control. The remote is the first to combine the wireless freedom of Bluetooth with the convenience of a rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery, also known as a storage battery, is a group of two or more secondary cells. These batteries can be restored to full charge by the application of electrical energy. in an ExpressCard form factor. It enables notebook users to control entertainment software from the comfort of the couch, even when the couch and computer are in different rooms. Called ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth, it is designed to be used with Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. XP Media Center Edition, Dell Media Experience and other popular software, including Windows Media Player Digital jukebox software for Windows from Microsoft that plays a variety of audio, video and streaming formats including MP3, WMA, CD audio and MIDI. Starting with Version 6.2 in 1999, the Windows Media Rights Manager was added for securing copyrighted content. , Apple iTunes, Real Player, Nullsoft WinAmp, CyberLink PowerDVD and InterVideo WinDVD. The remote uses the ExpressCard slot featured in the new generation of notebook computers for both storage and charging, so it is always available and ready for use. "The popularity of digital music, photos and videos is transforming notebook computers into portable entertainment centers," said E. Michael Thoben, Chairman, 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. and President of Interlink Electronics, Inc. "One missing ingredient for a satisfying entertainment experience is a reliable remote control that is optimized for notebook use. ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth fills this void." "ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth is also the first product developed by Interlink Electronics that targets the growing consumer notebook market," continued Mr. Thoben. "This product demonstrates our commitment to innovation in pursuit of new markets. IDC reported the mix of consumer notebook shipments eclipsed that of corporate for the first time in 2005, and forecasts a 20% CAGR CAGR See: Compound Annual Growth Rate (from 2005-2010) for consumer notebooks versus 15% for corporate notebooks." "In addition to enhancing the notebook entertainment experience, the remote is a very effective and powerful tool for giving PowerPoint presentations," said Mr. Reisteter, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Interlink Electronics. "The convenience of a remote designed to store and recharge in the ExpressCard slot is ideal for people on the move. PowerPoint users will appreciate the extra confidence of knowing the remote is always there, fully charged and ready to use." About ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth uses standard media keys to enable channel and volume control, menu navigation, item selection and transport control for DVD/CD, audio and video within popular entertainment software. Bluetooth technology provides up to 30 feet of wireless range. The system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. for the remote are: a notebook computer equipped with Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. Pro, Home or Media Center Edition, an ExpressCard/54 slot for storing and recharging, and a Bluetooth receiver. ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth is initially available on-line at www.interlinkelectronics.com and at www.dell.com and later this year through Interlink INTERLINK - A commercial product comprising hardware and software for file transfer between IBM and VAX computers. Electronics' worldwide network of authorized Distributors and Resellers. Suggested retail price for the product is $49.95 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . About Interlink Electronics, Inc. Interlink Electronics, Inc. (Pink Sheets:LINK), is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of intuitive human interface products and technologies. Setting tomorrow's standards for electronic signature and e-notarization products, advanced remote controls and consumer electronics interface solutions, Interlink has established itself as one of the world's leading innovators of intuitive interface design. With more than 80 patents around the world protecting its technologies and products, Interlink Electronics serves a world-class customer-base from its corporate headquarters in Camarillo, Calif., and offices in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. and China. For more information, see http://www.interlinkelectronics.com. ExpressCard(TM) is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (body, hardware, standard) Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - (PCMCIA, or "PC Card") An international trade association and the standards they have developed for devicies, such as modems and external hard disk drives, that can be plugged into notebook (PCMICA). Bluetooth(R) is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks and registrations are the property of their respective owners. This release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The following are among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: business conditions and growth in the electronics industry and general economies, both domestic and international; lower than expected customer orders; delays in receipt of orders or cancellation of orders; competitive factors, including increased competition, new product offerings by competitors and price pressures; the availability of third party parts and supplies at reasonable prices; changes in product mix; significant quarterly performance fluctuations due to the receipt of a significant portion of customer orders and product shipments in the last month of each quarter; problems or delays in reporting our results of operations to the public; and product shipment interruptions due to manufacturing problems. The forward-looking statements contained in this document regarding industry and review trends, industry product and technology acceptance, product mix and future business activities should be considered in light of these factors. |
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