Xybernaut Granted Korean Patent for Core Computer Unit
Friday February 11, 10:17 am ET
Transferable Core and Related Intellectual Property Recognized in another Leading International Economy
FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2005--Xybernaut® Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBR - News) today announced that the Company has been granted a new patent by the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
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The patent, called "Core Computer Unit," is related to the Company's Transferable Core intellectual property and describes a computing system consisting of two separate but compatible structures.
The first structure, the core computer, includes components such as a processor, volatile and non-volatile storage, main circuit board, input/output controller, and video/audio controller enclosed in a sealed structure with a single operator interface.
The second structure is an enclosure that has a reciprocal connection means and provides interfaces for the core unit. Both the first and the second structure are non-functional as a computer when not combined.
The Transferable Core intellectual property describes a system that is often referred to as the "brains" of a PC -- processor, memory, storage and I/O circuitry, your desktop, software applications and information -- everything but the power supply and display. When plugged into what the company calls an "enclosure," which can be anything from a stripped down laptop, to a cell phone, to the dashboard of a car, the core unit becomes a true "personal" computer.
The Transferable Core and related Core Computer Units allow a computer user to determine the core computer components needed while allowing the user to easily remove or transfer this core into a wide variety of enclosures. The true benefit of Xybernaut Transferable Core patented technologies is that, regardless of what enclosure is used, the operator always has a familiar computing environment. The operating system, software, applications, data and the look-and-feel of the user's personal desktop are the same.
Systems described under this patent have the potential of being programmed with generic data (such as safety instructions or inspection/maintenance/repair procedures) or programmed with mission-specific information or performance parameters that are tailored to each operator or a specific operator task.
"Moving quickly to build on the formation of Xybernaut Korea Ltd., we are actively pursuing ways to leverage our intellectual property assets in this and other leading international markets," stated Edward G. Newman, chairman and CEO of Xybernaut. "As indicated previously, recent patent grants and the establishment of new international operations are part of the company's efforts to expand its presence in leading economic regions. The company has long been involved in numerous partnerships and marketing alliances in Europe and Asia while also protecting/expanding its intellectual property and working in these markets - similarly to North America - under a comprehensive IP licensing strategy. Securing and protecting intellectual property in these areas strengthens our position as a leader in mobile computing."
This new patent Korean patent No. 0461936, which relates to U.S. Patent No. 5,999,952, represents an attractive option for licensees such as collaborative companies or customers in a wide variety of applications related to mobile computing. |
