Xybernaut Receives Patent Grants in China and Europe; Four New International Grants Recognize Specific Features That Define Mobile/Wearable Computers.FAIRFAX, Va. -- Xybernaut Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBR XYBR Xybernaut Corp (stock symbol) ) today announced new patent grants in China and Europe. These patents add to the value of the Company's intellectual property -- the monetization of which remains an important Company priority. In Europe, the European Patent Office (EPO EPO see erythropoietin. EPO Erythropoietin, see there ) issued two patents. Patent No. 0 825 515, named "Body-Worn Computer A computer that is worn on the body and accessed via voice recognition and a head mounted display (HMD). The computer is ruggedized for the natural abuse it will receive in the work environment. ," and Patent No. 0 827 061, named "Mobile Computer," relate to a body-worn computer that easily converts into a conventional personal or laptop computer. Under these EPO grants, Xybernaut intellectual property is officially recognized in eleven countries -- Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In the People's Republic People's Republic n. A political organization founded and controlled by a national Communist party. of China, Xybernaut received Patent No. 99104441.X, named "Mobile Computer With Audio Interrupt System," and Patent No. 98116342.4, named "Core Computer Unit." These patents identify a voice-enabled mobile/wearable computing device and a removable core computer structure, respectively. "Recognition of the Company's patents in countries beyond North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. is an important aspect of Xybernaut efforts to monetize our intellectual property," stated Edward G. Newman, Xybernaut chairman 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. . "These most recent grants in China and Europe should demonstrate our continuing focused execution on critical portions of our strategic plans." Xybernaut IP developments are helping to ensure customers' long-term market success and viability by providing practical enhancements related to design and utilization of current and future 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. solutions. As indicated previously, these newly granted and recognized patents also represent attractive options for licensee or collaborative companies, as well as customers in a wide variety of applications related to field force automation. 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, Mobile Assistant(R) MA V(R) 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 within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 (the "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plan," "confident that," "believe," "scheduled," "expect," or "intend to," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, the availability of components and successful production of the Company's products, general acceptance of the Company's products and technologies, competitive factors, timing, and other risks described in the Company's SEC reports and filings. |
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