NPLA Inplay Technologies (MM)

InPlay Technologies (NASDAQ: NPLA) today announced that as the only pen input solution with digital stream communication available today, its unique writing pens and LCD digitizers are ideally suited for the new pen input features available in Windows Vista. According to Microsoft, the Windows Tablet Technology in Windows Vista delivers significant improvements to the pen navigation experience with a focus on making the pen an even more powerful and useful device. Among the new features, users of most versions of Windows Vista can assign key commands or actions to simple pen gestures called �flicks.� The Handwriting Recognition Personalization Tool allows users to tailor recognition results to their own personal handwriting style, and distinct hovering and tapping feedback enables the pen to be used as comfortably as a mouse. All versions of Windows Vista excluding Home Basic are expected to provide complete built-in pen functionality. Leveraging the unique digital input technology formerly sold under the FinePoint Innovations name, InPlay�s hardware enables OEM�s to develop innovative new features for incorporation into future Windows Vista-based products. �Our digital pen technology is uniquely positioned to take full advantage of the Windows Vista platform and support for pen input,� said Ramesh Ramchandani, vice president at InPlay. �The analog technology used on most systems today has limited expansion capability. With digital signaling technology, our system enables nearly limitless future feature enhancements.� �We�re excited about the tremendous support and enthusiasm our partners around the world are showing for Windows Vista,� said Dave Wascha, director of partner marketing communications for Windows Client at Microsoft Corp. �By working closely with valued partners like InPlay we are helping to provide a high quality product and an improved user experience, which ultimately benefits our mutual customers.� The MagicPoint� system consists of a digitizer behind the LCD and digital writing pen. InPlay is advancing pen computing technology, using a cordless, active RF digital pen versus the analog pen used with most pen computing systems in the tablet PC market today. InPlay offers OEMs the choice of a self-powered pen or a battery-free pen. The MagicPoint self-powered pen, already in the hands of thousands of consumers,�has a maintenance-free, long-life battery, eliminating the need to pull power from the computer. The MagicPoint battery-free technology is designed and engineered to optimize power consumption while maintaining high accuracy, high resolution and low noise performance. The MagicPoint driver has been designed to work with Windows Vista and is tested and compatible with both the 32-bit and 64-bit editions of�Windows Vista. More information on MagicPoint� solutions can be found at www.inplaytechnologies.com. About InPlay Technologies InPlay Technologies develops, markets and licenses proprietary emerging technologies. Working with its licensees and OEM customers, InPlay offers technology solutions that enable innovative designs and improved functionality for electronic products. The company�s MagicPoint� technology is the only digital-based pen-input solution for the rapidly growing tablet PC and mobile computing markets. Its Duraswitch� brand of electronic switch technologies couples the friendly tactile feedback of mechanical pushbuttons and rotary dials with the highly reliable, thin profile of membrane switches, making it ideal in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. InPlay is focused on further commercializing these technologies and seeking additional innovative technologies to enhance its portfolio. Visit www.inplaytechnologies.com for more information. Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.