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Dawar to Manufacture Controls Using Duraswitch PushGate Technology for Military Emergency Packs PHOENIX, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InPlay Technologies (NASDAQ:NPLA) announced today that Duraswitch licensee, Dawar, has won a new project with an established design/contract manufacturer to develop and manufacture control panels using PushGate(R) technology for military emergency packs. Used in military recovery efforts, the emergency pack includes a radio transmitter with PushGate pushbutton controls. "In this type of application, there is no tolerance for switch failure. PushGate is a high performance, extremely reliable switch," said Peter Jarzynka, director of sales, Dawar. "We worked closely with our customer's engineering staff to develop an interface that would provide peace of mind in a highly stressful situation." The prototype design has been approved and completion of the product is expected in July 2005. Tim Kuhn, vice president business development, InPlay Technologies, commented, "Dawar's knowledge of the benefits that Duraswitch PushGate can offer their customers helped them to determine the best design for this application." Duraswitch PushGate is a unique pushbutton that employs the simple combination of a metal actuator and a permanent magnet. PushGate provides superior tactile feedback that does not degrade over time or use. Using the natural force of magnetism instead of flexing domes or springs, PushGate is substantially more durable than conventional switch technologies. Duraswitch technologies are available through licensed manufacturers. About Dawar Dawar is a privately held manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh, Penn. Certified to ISO 9001-2000 standards, Dawar offers manufacturing and engineering services for high volume, low volume and prototype projects. The company's product line includes membrane switches, overlays, keypads, touch screens and smart cards. More information is available at http://www.dawar.com/ or call 1-800-366-1904. About InPlay Technologies InPlay Technologies markets and licenses proprietary emerging technologies. The InPlay business model is to bring inventions to market by creating win-win relationships for the inventors and manufacturers through InPlay Technologies. The company was founded to commercialize its internally developed Duraswitch electronic switch technologies, and has executed license agreements with switch manufacturers and OEMs worldwide. Today, the Duraswitch patented technologies are in the controls of a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. InPlay Technologies is focused on building on the Duraswitch foundation and leveraging its licensing model with additional, innovative technologies. Visit http://www.inplaytechnologies.com/ for more information. DATASOURCE: InPlay Technologies CONTACT: Heather Beshears, Vice President, Corporate Communications, of InPlay Technologies, +1-480-586-3357, Web site: http://www.inplaytechnologies.com/ http://www.dawar.com/

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