CALGARY, Oct. 20 /CNW/ - Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA) (TSE: ZIC) has
signed a three-year licensing and royalty agreement to provide a new Bluetooth
reference design to Fujikon Industrial Holdings Limited (stock code: 0927).
The reference design is being used in conjunction with Fujikon's expertise in
mechanical and acoustic design to create a Bluetooth-enabled wireless headset.
"The Bluetooth market is set to explode with estimated compound annual
growth rates of 63 per cent during the next six years," says Gary Kovacs,
senior vice president, Marketing and Sales, Zi Corporation. "Our acquisition
of Telecom Technology Centre (TTC) in July of this year allows us to capture
this market growth and play a leadership role in the development of Bluetooth
technology."
Bluetooth frees users from cords and connections and allows for wireless
voice and data transfer up to 10 meters. Applications for Bluetooth technology
span the spectrum of audio products, personal communication and computer
products. The new headset, will include enhance mobile interaction with
features such as hands-free call answering, secured voice communication and
interference immunity.
"The effective application of Bluetooth technology requires close
collaboration," said Johnny Yeung, chairman, Fujikon. "Therefore with our
expertise in the design and manufacture of electro-acoustic products and
technical input from TTC, our electro-acoustic products will be Bluetooth
enables so they can capture the market share more efficiently."
Established in 1982, Fujikon is an acoustic accessories manufacturer
specializing in consumer audio products. Fujikon product line features
speakers, headphones, and microphones, designed for multimedia computer and
audio purposes, distributed to major consumer electronic computer
manufacturers and retail chains in five continents around the world. |
