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To: John Biddle who wrote (31495)	1/21/2003 10:57:42 PM
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Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar Obtains Patent for Vehicle Diagnostics, Performance Technology prnewswire.com Patented technology to collect, transmit and display diagnostic information from vehicles with onboard diagnostic systems SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Networkcar, a Reynolds and Reynolds company (NYSE: REY), today announced that it has acquired the rights to a patent for a system that collects, transmits and displays diagnostic and performance information from motor vehicles equipped with onboard diagnostic systems. This patent describes an in-vehicle device that collects diagnostic and location-based information from a vehicle, and then wirelessly transmits this information to a central, Internet-accessible computer. The computer translates and displays the information to diagnose and locate the vehicle. A user views the information from a secure Web page. "This patent strengthens Networkcar's already solid position as the leading provider of remote diagnostics and real-time performance monitoring services for consumers, automotive service providers, fleet managers and government agencies," said Dave Dutch, president of Networkcar. "Additionally, we have several pending patents covering remote diagnostics, wireless smog tests, and Internet-based, real-time vehicle performance and location data." Networkcar, Inc. ( networkcar.com ) is the leading provider of around-the-clock services for monitoring the performance, location and security of consumer and fleet vehicles. The company features advanced performance monitoring technology and satellite-location systems that enable the company to provide the most advanced solution for car maintenance and operation on the market today. The Networkcar Service includes real-time car performance updates, Smart Roadside Assistance, stolen vehicle recovery services and Car Guardian, a feature that allows a car owner to find their car by accessing a secure Web page. With the Networkcar Service, car owners increase safety and security, save time and reduce costs with advanced preventive maintenance and early problem detection. Reynolds and Reynolds ( reyrey.com ) is the leading provider of integrated solutions that help automotive retailers manage change and improve their profitability. With 75 years of experience serving automotive retailing, Reynolds enables car companies and retailers to work together to build the lifetime value of their customers. The company's award-winning software, service and training solutions include a full range of retail and enterprise management systems; networking and support; e-business applications; Web services; learning and consulting services; CRM solutions, document and data management and leasing services. Reynolds serves more than 20,000 customers comprising 90 percent of the automotive retailers and virtually all car companies in North America. It conducts CRM consulting services on five continents. ----- Every day there's a new use for wireless. Here's another way that wireless devices will not be limited to just phones. Long term Target: 3 devices per pop.