To: KevinThompson who wrote (27733 ) 6/14/2000 10:05:00 PM From: KevinThompson Read Replies (1) | Respond to
Yes, I was right. It was LINK that I was thinking of. Here's a "Story Stock" article last Nov. from Briefing.com:30-Nov-99 14:39 ET consider this: LINK's ePad product could change the way millions of individuals do business online. ePad is a device that, along with bundled software, enables the user to electronically bind his or her signature to any legal or business document. In addition to capturing the line shape of electronic signatures, ePad records stylus pressure and time-to-sign data required by more sophisticated applications such as signature binding and biometric identity verification. ePad is a Windows '95/'98/NT "Plug-and-play" input device. The device and software are compatible with Adobe Acrobat v. 4.0 and Microsoft Office documents. And here's the kicker: the Senate has recently approved legislation to give digitally-signed contracts the same legal standing as traditional ink-and-paper ones. The implications are enormous; this legislation should affect a host of online transactions such as car buying, mortgage applications, and other contracts and transactions. And while other technologies (such as retina or fingerprint scanners) may be utilized, the signature is as old as writing itself. We believe LINK's ePad is well-positioned to capitalize on its digital reincarnation. The company has other products as well. The company recently signed a deal with LSI Logic; LINK's Interactive Remote Control will be included in LSI Logic's new Integra SDP2000 Set-top Development Platform. Satellite and cable set-top-box manufacturers will use this platform to develop next generation digital set-top-boxes (STBs). LINK will be at the Western Cable Show in Los Angeles, December 14-17, adding to its visibility. The company currently is not covered by Wall Street sell-side analysts, but is gaining favor, as indicated by its rising stock price. Finally, be advised that with only 5.03 million shares in the float, shares of LINK can move quickly in either direction. - CD
