Xybernaut Wearable Computers Chosen as Mobile Computing Platform for Security Command Center at OracleWorld Conference
Monday September 8, 9:15 am ET
FAIRFAX, Va. & REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2003--
Law Enforcement, Emergency First Response and Government/Military Applications Focal Point of Wearable Computing Applications
Xybernaut Corporation (NASDAQ:XYBR - News), an Oracle Partner, today announced that the Company's wearable computing technologies, including the MA V® and the Atigo®, will be showcased in the Security Command Center (BOOTH #1736) portion of OracleWorld 2003 -- the annual Oracle Corporation international conference scheduled for September 7 - 11.
The Security Command Center is a showcase of advanced technologies that are being used in a variety of security applications -- particularly homeland defense, national security, military/government and emergency preparedness/response.
Xybernaut Mobile Assistant® V (MA® V) and Atigo® technologies have been chosen as the mobile computing platform on which several security applications will operate including:
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-- Critical Incident Response Tool Set (CIRT) -- CIRT is a
wearable computing solution that allows first responders and
subsequent emergency personnel to manage operations by having
various types of critical information at their fingertips,
including building floor plans/schematics, specific images
related to a facility or site, incident command protocols and
other critical response data.
-- RECENTLY: on August 23, Xybernaut technologies, configured
with the CIRT solution were used during a first responder
exercise conducted law enforcement agencies, fire and
rescue teams, HAZMAT teams, SWAT teams EMS personnel in
Charleston, SC -- detailed information can be found at:
www.xybernaut.com/company/public/press/2002/press_release.asp?PRESSID=
163
-- School Emergency Management Planning Software (SEMPS) --
Developed by a team of Colorado school security professionals,
SEMPS forms the basis of the SOS LITTLETON INITIATIVE -- a
national campaign spear-headed by Congressman Tom Tancredo
(R-CO) to establish minimum standards of security (SOS) for
schools in the U.S.
-- RECENTLY: on May 21, Xybernaut technologies, configured
with the SEMPS application were used during a full-scale
school emergency exercise conducted by emergency response
teams in Littleton, CO -- detailed information can be
found at:
www.xybernaut.com/company/public/press/2002/press_release.asp?PRESSID=
135
(Due to the length of these URLs, it may be necessary to copy and
paste the hyperlinks into your Internet browser's URL address field.)
Additional technologies will be integrated into the wearable computing platform including biometrics, authentication/identification, geo-spatial, geographic information systems (GIS), integrated body armor and ballistics garments, head-mounted displays, voice recognition and many others.
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WHAT/WHERE:
OracleWorld 2003 -- BOOTH # 1736
Moscone Center
747 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
oracle.com
DATE/TIME:
September 7 -11
HOW TO COVER THE NEWS: Reporters/media representatives interested in attending the OracleWorld 2003 should contact LeTisha Ephraim via e-mail to latisha.ephraim@oracle.com or via phone at 650-506-9322. Qualified reporters will be able to register prior-to and any day of the event. Media representatives can schedule Xybernaut wearable computer and first responder demonstrations, photo-opportunities and face-to-face interviews by contacting Michael Binko at via e-mail to mbinko@xybernaut.com or via phone at 703-654-3637
ABOUT ORACLEWORLD:
OracleWorld is the world's largest conference and exhibition dedicated to Oracle technology. This collaborative, hands-on learning environment is full of innovative technology and training. It's a forum that enables existing customers and technology professionals to meet with Oracle executives, developers, and other key customers to get first-hand information on Oracle's product strategy and technology updates while learning how to get the most out of their existing products.
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, 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 Mobile Assistant® V (MA® V) 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 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 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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Contact:
Xybernaut Corporation
Michael Binko, 703/631-6925
mbinko@xybernaut.com
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