CIC'S Jot Embedded in Sony Ericsson's New Multimedia Smartphone P800
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Communication Intelligence Corporation ("CIC") (Nasdaq: CICI), the leader in
electronic signature, biometric verification and natural input solutions
announced today that its Jot(R) product is embedded and shipping on the much
anticipated P800 multimedia smartphone from Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications AB, the joint venture established in 2001 by
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Nasdaq: ERICY) and Sony Corporation
(NYSE: SNE).
"Jot provides P800 users an intuitive and natural way to interact with all
applications on this device and we are delighted to have contributed to its
successful debut," said Russ Davis, Vice President of Product Development for
CIC. "Jot's ability to allow users to quickly and accurately enter text onto
the P800 enables it to become an ideal device for note taking and short
messaging overcoming the historical difficulties associated with using keypads
or cryptic handwriting recognition software."
This smart phone runs on the latest version of the open operating system,
Symbian OS v7.0 and incorporates the new UIQ pen-based user interface. As an
open platform, users can download all types of applications, such as games or
personal productivity software, based on Java and C++. This opens up
possibilities in several applications areas and it means that consumers will
be able to update their handsets regularly with new applications and content.
In a recent review of the P800 by Gary Krakow of MSNBC, he stated, "The
thing that sets the P800 apart from the SPV is the built-in handwriting
recognition software. First of all: It works..." He further stated, "... I
was amazed to see just how well the phone was able to read my handwriting.
Better than most other PDAs I've ever tested. It made character input a dream
..." For the full article see: msnbc.com .
"The P800 represents the ultimate in mobile multimedia products that will
change the way people communicate," commented Stefan Streit, Director of
Product Marketing, Sony Ericsson. "We have worked with CIC extensively on a
number of applications that increase the ease of use and the value we provide
to consumers and look forward to the contribution they can make to extend the
capabilities of these open systems with their broad range of offerings."
CIC plans to make its WordComplete(R); text entry utility which provides
multilingual dictionaries for even faster data entry, and Sign-On(TM);
biometric security application for device access available for the P800 later
in 2003.
This device is open in more ways than one. Its integrated browser can
access the web (HTML and xHTML), i-Mode and WAP. Furthermore, the P800 can be
used across five continents and in about 160 countries as it runs on GSM
900/1800/1900. The P800 has been shipping in Europe, Asia and Middle East
since end of 2002 and will be shipping in other markets during 2003.
About CIC
Communication Intelligence Corporation is the leading supplier of
electronic signature, biometric security and natural input solutions focused
on emerging, high potential applications including paperless workflow, smart
wireless devices and e-Commerce enabling the world with "The Power to Sign
Online(R)." CIC's products are designed to increase the ease of use,
functionality, and security of electronic devices and e-business processes.
CIC sells directly to OEMs and Enterprises and has products available through
major retail outlets such as, CompUSA, Staples, OfficeMax, key integration
partners or direct via our website. Industry leaders such as Charles Schwab,
Fujitsu, Handspring, Hitachi, IBM, Oracle, Palm Inc., Prudential, Siebel
Systems and Sony Ericsson have licensed the company's technology. CIC is
headquartered in Redwood Shores, California and has a joint venture, CICC, in
Nanjing, China. For more information, please visit website cic.com
Certain statements contained in this press release, including without
limitation, statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates,"
"hopes," "intends," "expects," and other words of similar import, constitute
"forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual events to differ
materially from expectations. Such factors include the following
(1) technological, engineering, quality control or other circumstances which
could delay the sale or shipment of the products; (2) economic, business,
market and competitive conditions in the software industry and technological
innovations which could affect the Company's business; (3) the Company's
inability to protect its trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate
without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others or prevent others
from infringing on the proprietary rights of the Company; and (4) general
economic and business conditions and the availability of sufficient financing.
NOTE: CIC, its logo, Jot, WordComplete and The Power to Sign Online are
registered trademarks. Sign-On is a trademark of Communication Intelligence
Corporation. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Contact Information
CIC
Investor Relations Inquiries:
Chantal Eshghipour
650-802-7740
www.investorrelations@cic.com
SOURCE Communication Intelligence Corporation
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/CONTACT: Chantal Eshghipour of CIC, +1-650-802-7740/
/Web site: cic.com /
(CICI ERICY SNE)
CO: Communication Intelligence Corporation; Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications AB; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; Sony Corporation
ST: California
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