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To: bob who wrote (2536)	5/13/1999 9:03:00 AM
From: CAP	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 7720

Both the quarterly report and the news piece on the retinal disease scanning technology are great news. This disease scanning application will bring in a whole new group of investors. CAP

To: bob who wrote (2536)	5/13/1999 10:52:00 AM
From: vpelt	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 7720

OT bob, You know in following or owning MVIS one must pay homage to the WASHINGTON Huskies. <ggg> vpelt

To: bob who wrote (2536)	5/19/1999 7:39:00 AM
From: bob	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 7720

Wednesday May 19, 6:30 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Microvision, Inc. Microvision Awarded Phase I Contract From DARPA Company Plans Integration of Virtual Retinal Display Technology for Use In Armored Vehicles BOTHELL, Wash., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Microvision, Inc. (Nasdaq: MVIS - news, MVISW - news) today announced it has received a phase I contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to explore integrating the company's proprietary Virtual Retinal Display(TM) (VRD(TM)) technology in armored vehicles. Under the terms of the contract, DARPA has requested that Microvision provide a design plan for an extremely advanced head-worn display that will deliver a full 360-degree panoramic view of the battlespace while allowing personnel to remain in the vehicle -- creating in essence a ''glass turret.'' The objective is to provide situational awareness equal to or better than that achieved with normal unaided daylight vision, as well as during nighttime and adverse environmental conditions. Microvision's six-month study will explore head-tracking, sensors and human factors in glass turret applications and could lead to a follow-on prototype development effort. ''Current turreted vehicles fail to provide adequate situational awareness, especially under battlefield conditions,'' said Microvision President and CEO Rick Rutkowski. ''In fact, in many battle tanks, there is no display system in the turret, and therefore the external view is limited to what can be seen from a periscope or glass blocks. And in some cases, vehicle crews must put themselves at risk by standing with their heads outside the tank hatch. ''Now imagine if you could offer a head-worn display that provides the tank commander a clear view of the environment without having to leave the protective confines of the turret,'' Rutkowski added. ''And by incorporating input from such sources as AWACS or satellites, the commander also could potentially see objects behind hills and other topographical or man-made obstacles. You now have greatly enhanced the commander's situational awareness, as well as increased the tank's lethality and survivability. Microvision's strategy calls for us to penetrate markets in military aircraft, ships, ground vehicles and troops, among others. This contract not only advances VRD technology for use in ground vehicles, but also has the potential to advance our work in these other markets.'' Microvision believes that VRD technology has the potential to succeed where conventional display technologies fall short. While some technologies lack the luminance necessary for high ambient light conditions and others have high power requirements that place unacceptably high voltages on the head, only VRD technology provides true see-through, daylight readability in a compact, lower-powered display. There currently are more than 15,000 armored vehicles domestically in use in the military today where VRD technology could be an asset. Additionally, there are tens of thousands of armored vehicles worldwide that can benefit from a glass turret display system. About Microvision Headquartered in Bothell, Wash., Microvision, Inc. (Nasdaq: MVIS - news, MVISW - news) is the developer of the patented Virtual Retinal Display(TM) (VRD(TM)) technology that uses a rapidly scanned beam of light to project images on the eye's retina, allowing the viewer to see large, full-motion images without the need for a conventional display screen. Microvision's objective is to be a leading provider of personal display products and imaging technology in a broad range of military, medical, industrial, professional and consumer applications. The company was founded in 1993. Additional information can be found at the company's website at mvis.com. Forward-Looking Statement The information set forth in this release includes ''forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. Certain factors that realistically could cause results to differ materially from those projected in the company's forward-looking statements are set forth in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE: Microvision, Inc.