Pennsylvania-based Tech Firm Emerges as Leading Innovator Among 20,000 New
                   Products from Almost 3,000 Exhibitors

    LAS VEGAS, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Powercast, LLC, was chosen "Best of
Show for Emerging Technologies" January 11 at the 2007 international
Computer Electronics Show (CES), from a field estimated at 20,000-plus new
products from around the globe.
    The Pennsylvania-based startup won the title after unveiling a
breakthrough that could transform thousands of products appearing at future
CES events. The Powercast platform is the world's first system that can
wirelessly power multiple low-power devices ranging from phones, PDAs and
game controllers to hearing aids and sensors.
    More than three years of engineering development led to this week's CES
Powercast introduction, a company spokesman said today. The system consists
of two main components, a transmitter chip and a receiver chip. The
dime-sized Powercaster(TM) transmitter circuit, running on conventional
current, broadcasts an FCC-approved low-power radio signal at a
predetermined frequency. An even smaller Powerharvester(TM) receiver
circuit, embedded in almost any low-power device, harvests the energy to
recharge or even replace the device's battery. The receiver chip can power
any of thousands of different devices with innumerable applications.
    Powercast executives at the CES pointed out that one transmitter can
wirelessly charge any number of devices within its effective range.
    CNET, the official news organization of CES 2007, presented only 10
"Best of Show" awards. Honored with Powercast were 9 other industry
leaders, including LG, Sony, Microsoft, Verizon and Philips. The event drew
almost 3,000 exhibitors, and a crowd estimated at 140,000 manufacturers,
retailers and journalists from around the world.
    A Powercast spokesman said he expects multiple manufacturers to be
shipping a variety of consumer products using the patented technology later
this year.
    About Powercast
    Founded in 2003 to develop the groundbreaking Wireless Power
Platform(TM), Powercast is a pioneer in wire-free power that enables
manufacturers to overcome the limits of conventional power solutions.
FCC-approved, reliable, continuous Powercast systems improve product
flexibility, mobility, efficiency and simplicity. Powercast holds numerous
wire-free power technology patents and patent applications.
    For technical details and company background, visit the Powercast
website at http://www.powercastco.com or call Keith Kressin at 858 225 4860.

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