November 19, 2001
Clarinet Systems(R), Inc. a global provider of wireless infrared connectivity for handheld devices, and Info Touch Technologies, www.infotouch.net (CDNX:IFT.V) is pleased to announce the rollout of the Zap Link(SM) e-services kiosks that provide wireless Infrared connectivity for users of handheld devices.
With the initial launch in 35 stores, these information kiosks will also offer Internet phone calling, video teleconferencing, online shopping as well as and other services. It's part of a project to bring new technology services to customers of Circle K, which is owned by Phillips Petroleum Company.
"Info Touch and Clarinet Systems are breaking new ground with the introduction of Infrared technology. Circle K customers are now just a 'beam' away from downloading web-based information into their PDA," said Info Touch Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hamed Shahbazi. "This fits perfectly within Info Touch's strategy of utilizing the kiosk as a base station or gateway to wirelessly connect and empower PDA users."
Pivotal to the PDA users experience at the Zap Link kiosks is the installation of the EthIR STAR(TM) wireless connectivity system. Clarinet Systems' EthIR STAR products play an essential roll in the wireless services offerings to customers. PDA users can connect to the Internet by pointing their devices Infrared port towards the Clarinet Systems EthIR Beam(R) located inside the kiosk. When connectivity is established, users can download email, browse the web, get stock quotes and get the latest news, all on their PDA device.
Hundreds more Zap Link e-services kiosks are planned to be deployed in stores within the Phillips network in a phase II of the roll out in 2002. Clarinet Systems and Info Touch are clearly paving the way for a new kind of shopping experience with the addition of wireless infrared connectivity for PDA users in Circle K stores.
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