Xybernaut Granted European Patent for Wearable Computing Technologies.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers FAIRFAX, Va. & MUNICH, GERMANY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2001 Nine Additional Countries Grant Patent Protection, Further Expanding International Leadership in Wearable Computing "Wearable computing" is an active topic of research, with areas of study including user interface design, augmented reality, pattern recognition, use of wearables for specific applications or disabilities, electronic textiles and fashion design. Xybernaut(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: XYBR XYBR Xybernaut Corp (stock symbol) ), today announced that the company has been granted patents by the European Patent Organization (EPO EPO see erythropoietin. EPO Erythropoietin, see there ) in nine additional countries under European Patent No. 94 300 856.5, which corresponds directly with one of Xybernaut's basic U.S. patents No. 5,305,244. This European patent together with others issued earlier ensures protection for Xybernaut wearable and related mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings technologies on four continents. This European patent grant is indicative of the depth and breadth of Xybernaut's expertise and points to continued success in enhancing the company's position as the leading developer of wearable computing technologies and related intellectual property. As such, stakeholder value continues to be enhanced as the company protects its most valuable assets on an international basis. Both the U.S. and European patents recognize specific features that define a wearable computer See body-worn computer. . "Wearable and related mobile computing technology represents one of the strongest platforms for worldwide business and personal technology deployment," stated Edward G. Newman, 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. of Xybernaut Corporation. "The common ground that connects wearable and mobile technologies encompasses both business and consumer applications and is expected to constitute a rapidly-growing worldwide market." Xybernaut has more than 700 patent applications pending or granted worldwide covering its innovative technologies, business methods, and concepts. "We believe that by maintaining, expanding, and defending a strong patent position, we continue to retain and expand our competitive advantage in this dynamic market," added Mr. Newman. The following countries will be encompassed under European Patent No. 94 300 856.5: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the April 17, 2001 Gartner Group (company) Gartner Group - One of the biggest IT industry research firms. Address: Connecticut, USA. Research Note, Wearing it Out: The Growth of the Wireless, Wearable World, "By 2007, more than 60 percent of the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community and U.S. populations aged 15 and 50 will carry or wear a wireless computing and communications device Typically refers to a terminal used to send voice, video or text. Mobile phones, wireless PDAs and personal computers equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras are all considered communications devices. See modem. at least six hours a day." The report also emphasizes a dramatic increase to 75 percent of these populations by 2010. For more than a decade, Xybernaut has led the market as thought-leader related to integrating wearables into commercial and consumer applications and continues to be regarded as a vanguard for product design, technological interoperability, application support and systems integration. During this period, Xybernaut's patents and patent applications have been extended to cover an even broader spectrum of issues related to wearable and mobile computing technologies such as ergonomic design, data security, hygiene, ruggedization, battery life, peripheral support and others. Xybernaut's patented technologies represent attractive options for licensee or other companies in a wide variety of vertical market sectors. Through actively seeking licensing agreements Xybernaut continues to successfully attract a growing base of industry-leading equipment manufacturers, resellers, and solutions integrators. About Xybernaut Corporation Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. The Mobile Assistant(R) V (MA(R) V), Xybernaut(R)'s patented wearable PC, runs all major PC operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , including Windows(R) 98/2000/NT, Linux and SCO Unix. With the MA V, customers can realize immediate savings in maintenance, repair, diagnosis, inspection, inventory control and data collection in a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, utilities, government and transportation. Xybernaut also provides hyper linking, multimedia authoring tools, project management, asset management and speech software toolkits. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). Visit Xybernaut's web site at www.xybernaut.com. MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. , Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation |
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