To: jhild who wrote (41654 ) 10/13/1999 1:52:00 PM From: ColleenB Respond to of 43774
why would you lookie here, seems that the doctors might be able to price check toys for their kids before they can access Digibill for their own billing practices. Monday August 9, 6:13 am Eastern Time Company Press ReleaseJP Systems, BarPoint.com to Debut Wireless In-Store Comparison Shopping on Handheld Devices InfoBeam(TM) Technology Provides Wireless Link to BarPoint's Product-Specific Information Using UPC Barcode as Search Parameter DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 1999-- BarPoint.com Inc. (OTC BB:BPNT - news) has partnered with JP Systems' InfoBeam(TM) for the timely delivery of product pricing, purchase and other information over wireless communications devices in a service to debut this fall. Shoppers will soon use UPC barcodes that appear on more than 100 million retail products to wirelessly access comparative pricing and other consumer information while shopping in any store. This partnership allows mobile users to type or scan product UPC barcodes into a handheld device to wirelessly access BarPoint.com. A patent-pending search engine technology, BarPoint.com gives consumers instant access to comparative pricing from on-line sources, as well as manufacturer's contact information, links to purchase the item from e-commerce vendors, and more. The 12-digit UPC code can be entered manually on standard Palm OS and Windows CE(TM) PDAs, or can be scanned in hand-held devices such as the SPT 1500 manufactured by Symbol Technologies (NYSE:SBL - news). JP Systems' InfoBeam(TM) software is provided for most popular handheld devices allowing them to instantly access BarPoint's Internet-based server to receive this product-specific information. The service is ideal for use in stores offering to match competitors' prices. ``BarPoint's technology and extensive databases provide a groundbreaking way of efficiently searching for and retrieving product pricing information from the Internet,' said Dayakar Puskoor, chairman and CEO of Dallas-based JP Systems. ``BarPoint is the ideal shopping portal for the wireless handheld world where time, bandwidth and convenience are of the utmost importance.' The BarPoint service is the latest addition to InfoBeam(TM), which provides on-demand access to critical data such as stocks, yellow pages, package tracking, corporate databases, and now comparison price shopping. InfoBeam(TM) software is available for today's most popular devices such as Palm Connected Organizers(TM) and Windows CE(TM) handheld devices working with two-way pagers, wireless modems or cellular phones. The server technology is licensed to service providers, carriers and corporations looking to extend information to the wireless community. ``JP Systems is a recognized leader in the development of innovative solutions for the PDA and wireless market. No other company has delivered this type of wireless technology to so many platforms and devices,' said Leigh Rothschild, chairman and CEO of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based BarPoint.com. ``BarPoint and InfoBeam(TM) create an empowering combination for consumers who want accurate, up-to-date, comparative pricing information in the palm of their hands.' About BarPoint Founded in 1998 BarPoint.com, Inc. is dedicated to Connecting the Real World to the Cyber World(TM) using innovative, patent-pending technology and an extensive database of more than 100 million consumer products linked to their UPC barcodes. Scheduled for launch in the fall of 1999, www.barpoint.com will offer consumers the opportunity to search for product-specific information and shop for products by entering any UPC Barcode number. About JP Systems JP Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of wireless data solutions that benefit the mobile professional. The company's software integrates multiple handheld communications devices and data networks allowing mobile users to instantly and wirelessly exchange email and access enterprise information and Web content anytime and anywhere. Based in Dallas, Texas, JP Systems partners with leading manufacturers and service providers to deliver solutions on today's data networks and devices that are scaleable for next-generation technology. For more information, visit JP Systems' Web site www.jpsystems.com. This press release contains ``forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, regarding the Company's business strategy and future plans of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific to the matters discussed in this press release. These and other important factors, including those mentioned in various Securities and Exchange Commission filings made periodically by the Company, may cause the Company's actual results and performance to differ materially from the future results and performance expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to provide public updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking statements made herein to reflect changes in the Company's expectations or future events. Note to Editors: InfoBeam(TM) is a trademark of JP Systems, Inc. BarPoint and BarPoint.com and Connecting the Real World to the Cyber World are trademarks of BarPoint.com, Inc. BarPoint technology is patent-pending. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: M/C/C, Dallas (for JP Systems) Jonathan Leibo, 972/480-8383 jonathan_leibo@mccom.com or For BarPoint.com Jeffrey Sass, 800/934-3887 sass@barpoint.combiz.yahoo.com