Socket Communications and SkyeTek Execute RFID Technology AG

Socket Communications and SkyeTek Execute RFID Technology AG Exclusive license paves the way for the development of a wide range of RFID products for mobile computing and handheld DevicesNewark, CA? 1/26/2004? Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT, PSE: SOK), the wireless connection? Company, today announced an agreement to license SkyeTek the world? S Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology on an exclusive basis for the development of a wide range of products for portable computers and handheld devices. The agreement enables multi-frequency RFID implementations and multi-function capabilities. This includes SkyeTek? S has recently announced Multi-Protocol RFID Reader / Writer, SkyeRead? M1-mini, measuring only 1 cm squared? the world? smallest device of this type of technology demonstration and early developer of products from Socket is scheduled for mid-2004. RFID products expands on a base? S existing operations scanning of bar codes for the car? , Said Mike Gifford, Socket? s founder and Executive Vice President. ? The new products, our customer base to expand the RFID technology has been incorporated and eaings momentum. We selected SkyeTek? S technology because of its small form factor, low power consumption and adaptability of the firmware. SkyeTek is very happy to work with socket solutions for handheld devices and mobile markets? said Jonathan Bein, Ph.D., SkyeTek? s President. ? Socket is a leading provider of products and solutions for automotive markets worldwide with sales of VARs and system integrators. This partnership is positioned at a growing demand for RFID technology and mobile computing. About RFIDRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) appeared for the first time applications for monitoring and access in 1980. RFID wireless AIDC systems allow for non-contact reading and are effective in manufacturing and other hostile environments, where the labels of bar codes can not survive. The systems are RFID tags and readers. The tags are based microchips with radio antennas that have already reduced the size of postage stamps. You listen to a radio research by a reader and respond by transmitting their unique ID code. RFID in a variety of markets, including retail, healthcare, livestock identification and automated vehicle identification (AVI), as their ability to register and record moving objects.About SkyeTekSkyeTek designs and manufactures flexible, easily integrated and low - cost - Advanced Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) read / write modules for OEMs, VARs and system integrators to meet the needs of emerging markets worldwide RFID. The SkyeRead? Family of RFID reader modules includes a square-inch models, miniature models and models of data encrypted with the development kit and a wide range of software interfaces for the quick start for developers. SkyeTek supports a wide range of ISO, and the standard EPC RFID tags and smart labels. SkyeTek markets high-volume licensing and private-label options directly to OEM customers in a variety of industries, as well as through a network of distributors, value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators. SkyeTek is based in Boulder, Colorado, and can be reached at 702-565-0441 or Socket Communications Socket Communications, Inc., the wireless connection? The companies, offering the widest range of connectivity products for Windows-based computers, focusing on handhelds running Pocket PC, Windows CE devices, Palm PDAs and mobile phones. Socket's Mobility Friendly? The products have many functions, and ease of use and lead the market with the smallest footprint and battery-Friendly? Energy consumption in their class. Socket's Embedded Systems Group provides solutions with mobilityIC? Interface chip, KwikBlue? Modules with integrated Bluetooth technology and a family of bar code scanning products. Socket is headquartered in Newark, Califoia, and can be reached at 510-744-2700 or more information about RFID and coming Socket RFID products, click here. Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Mobile Connection Company, Mobility Friendly, mobilityIC and KwikBlue are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein are of their respective owners. ? 2004, Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. About the author: Press Release