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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InPlay Technologies (NASDAQ:NPLA) has named Pittsburgh-based Dawar Technologies "Duraswitch Licensee of the Year 2006." This awards program recognizes Duraswitch licensees who have demonstrated strong overall support of the Duraswitch Technology including royalty revenue growth, innovative designs and marketing efforts. "We congratulate the Dawar team on this accomplishment," said Tim Kuhn, Vice President Business Development, InPlay Technologies. "The entire Dawar organization has embraced the Duraswitch technology, from the top management down the line. We were invited to participate in their national sales representative meeting this year and have had very good participation from their reps in other training programs that we offer. And, we have had strong, open communication on all levels throughout the year. During 2006, Dawar contributed significantly to our increase in thiNcoder(R) rotary switch sales. We believe their commitment to the Duraswitch technology and strong design and manufacturing capabilities will continue to drive their success." "We are very honored to win this award", said Carl Snyder, President & CEO, Dawar Technologies. "We feel that this exemplifies our position in the market as a premier manufacturer and supplier of user interface products. Our focus is on the customer. By providing leading edge technologies like Duraswitch, meeting urgent customer demands such as those which exist in the Resistive Touch Screen market or by applying the work ethic that has sustained the company for 124 years, we are confident that we will continue to excel for our customers." Duraswitch's patented electronic switch technologies include PushGate(R), a thin, durable pushbutton technology with crisp tactile feedback; thiNcoder(R), a flex circuit mounted rotary switch that enables low-cost integration of rotary and pushbutton switches, and MagnaMouse(TM), a flat- panel cursor control. Duraswitch technologies offer multiple customization options, giving switch manufacturers and OEMs advantages over other types of switches including: ability to integrate multiple switch types in flat-panel and slim-profile designs; high durability and reliability; sealability against harsh environments; unique illumination capabilities; and an ergonomic, user- friendly interface. About Dawar Dawar is a privately held manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh, Penn. Dawar is 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, smart cards and touch screens. Additional information regarding Dawar is available at http://www.dawar.com/, http://www.dawartouch.com/ or by calling 1-800-366-1904. 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(R) technology is the only digital-based pen-input solution for the rapidly growing tablet PC and mobile computing markets. Its Duraswitch(R) 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 http://www.inplaytechnologies.com/ for more information. DATASOURCE: Dawar Technologies CONTACT: Tim Kuhn, Vice President, Business Development, of InPlay, +1-480-586-3300, or Peter Jarzynka, Director of Technologies and Marketing, of Dawar Technologies, +1-800-366-1904 ext 309 Web site: http://dawar.com/ http://www.dawartouch.com/ http://www.inplaytechnologies.com/

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