SubterraCom Provides Government Approval Update
VANCOUVER, BC - January 8, 2009 - SubterraCom Wireless Solutions ("SWS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of iPackets International, Inc. ("iPackets") (OTC: IPKL), is pleased to provide government approval update for its mine-safety wireless tracking, monitoring and communication system, SubterraMine.
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Approval
On August 26, 2008, SWS received Intrinsic Safety and Part 23 approvals for use in underground coal mines by the U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA for its 802.11-based Subterra-M8 model 810T two-way text wireless communication and tracking device (MSHA approval number 23-A080014-0). The Subterra-M8 model 810T, a key component of SubterraMine, is a hand-held device carried by miners that allows them to send and receive text messages, alerts, and activate an SOS panic button. In addition, the model 810T provides location tracking which is transmitted to SubterraMine's tracking and display station that displays the physical location of a miner. For additional information, click on the following link, msha.gov.
On December 27, 2007, SWS submitted an application to MSHA for explosion proof approvals for its 802.11-based Subterra-ZAP model S246-XP96 zone access point. Model S246-XP96 ZAPs, IEEE 802.11 wireless/wire-line access points with built-in 96-hour battery back-up, are based on true wireless mesh network technologies that collectively define a resilient, highly reliable and available wireless in-mine voice and data communication backbone with redundant multi-paths and multi-hops. The application is still under review.
Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety Approval
On December 4, 2008, SWS received Bituminous Equipment approval for use in underground coal mines by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety for its 802.11-based Subterra-M8 model 810T two-way text wireless communication and tracking device (Pennsylvania approval number BFE 159-08). With this approval, SWS is permitted to sell Subterra-M8 model 810T to underground coal mines that operate in the state of Pennsylvania. Additional information on the Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety can be found at: depweb.state.pa.us.
West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training (WV-OMHS&T) Approval
On July 31, 2007, SWS received verification of functionality approval for its SubterraMine under West Virginia Legislative Rule Title 56, Series 4 Governing Protective Clothing and Equipment. The approval was issued by West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training. With this approval, SWS is permitted to sell its system to underground coal mines that operate in the state of West Virginia. For additional information, go to www.SubterraCom.com, and click on the "Approved" stamp on the main page.
About SubterraCom Wireless Solutions and SubterraMine
SubterraCom is a developer and provider of wireless communications software and equipment for the global mine-safety industry. SubterraMine, the company's flagship product designed to significantly improve the safety of miners and equipment, is a real-time two-way wireless communications solution that tracks, monitors, and communicates with miners and equipment underground and above ground. For more information, visit www.SubterraCom.com. |
