Xybernaut Mobile/Wearable Computers Take Flight for 116th Air Control Wing.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4648844 FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2004 Wearable Computers See body-worn computer. Enhance Efficiency and Productivity for Aircraft Mechanics at Robins Air Force Base Xybernaut(R) Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :XYBR XYBR Xybernaut Corp (stock symbol) ) today announced that the 116th Air Control Wing has completed 8 months of evaluating Xybernaut mobile/wearable computers for a wide variety of aircraft inspection, maintenance and repair applications. Based at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, the 116th Air Control Wing is responsible for operations and maintenance of the Joint STARS aircraft, one of the most sophisticated surveillance aircraft in the U.S. military. Xybernaut is the prime contractor/integrator for the program that has been established as a model for looking at the use of mobile/wearable computing for numerous military operations This is a list of missions, operations, and projects. Missions in support of other missions are not listed independently. World War I ''See also List of military engagements of World War I
The 116th has deployed the equipment and is conducting a formal evaluation as part of an overall Department of Defense (DoD) 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. program. The program is tasked with finding technologies and methodologies that reduce aircraft maintenance costs and could easily be deployed on a broader basis across many military units. Since initial deployment began in September 2003, Xybernaut has worked with the Air Control Wing and other military units to assist in optimizing the configuration of the Xybernaut hardware and peripherals to add specific capabilities. Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an aerospace and defense conglomerate that is the result of the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The company is the third largest defense contractor for the U.S. the provider of Web-based software known as "Phoenix," was added to the program as a subcontractor One who takes a portion of a contract from the principal contractor or from another subcontractor. When an individual or a company is involved in a large-scale project, a contractor is often hired to see that the work is done. to Xybernaut in support of the deployments. The resulting integrated platform provides the flight line mechanic with a vast array of technical and support information for servicing the Boeing 707 airframe and complex on-board On board usually means to be traveling on some vehicle. For example, Baby On Board. Compare with overboard. Metaphorically, the term on-board is often used to refer to some piece of technology that is integrated in a moving vehicle, for example: "Our mechanics can access just about any information they need to complete inspection, maintenance and repairs," said Tech. Sgt. Matt Jones, software manager for the program. "They have immediate access to work cards, checklists, illustrated parts breakdowns, wiring diagrams and trouble-shooting procedures. They can also access existing or previous write-ups or problems on the aircraft." The wearable computer program manager, Tech. Sgt. Paul Spalding, says information is readily accessible, "The mechanic can send and receive e-mails, order parts and even search the Web. He or she can do everything that can be done at the office desk. The capabilities are endless." The equipment also can contain a video component that enables the mechanic to send pictures of aircraft damage via the wireless network to experts across the base. Wireless technologies, provided by Telos, another Xybernaut subcontractor, also help enhance overall safety, particularly for precarious areas such as wings and vertical stabilizers. "Today, when the mechanics are working on the wing, they have to take a laptop computer with them," explained Spalding. "They set the laptop down then walk out to where they're working. If they need more information, they have to walk back to the laptop." "Speed, efficiency, safety and accuracy are the hallmarks of everything the military does and fundamental elements of their success," stated Steven A. Newman, president and COO of Xybernaut. "We constantly evolve our products and services as a result of knowledge gained during these exercises which enables us to help our customers achieve greater success in the field. Based on the initial positive results of this program, we are now working with other military units to help them quickly understand the value of our flexible solution and also realize that it will easily fit into their budgets." Xybernaut MA V and Atigo mobile/wearable computers have been chosen as the core equipment for this initiative. Xybernaut, working closely with the 116th Air Control Wing, has shipped and is integrating more than 100 of its wearable computing technologies and solutions with the units' existing IT infrastructure. The Atigo is a smart Web pad See Webpad. computer, providing immediate access to critical information available via wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. and/or the Internet. The information is available on an as-needed, where-needed basis, making it ideally suited to emergency response situations. About Xybernaut Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable/mobile 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. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia Fairfax is an independent city forming an enclave within the confines of Fairfax County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although politically independent of the surrounding county, the City of Fairfax is nevertheless its county seatGR6. , Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). Visit the Xybernaut Web site at www.xybernaut.com. Product photos are also available directly from Xybernaut. Xybernaut, the Xybernaut logo and Atigo(R) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Xybernaut Corporation in the USA and other countries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners. This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. 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