Strategic Partners Invite Media and Analysts to Attend
Technology Unveiling on Monday, March 7, 2005
SAN JOSE, Calif. and MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
ZiLOG(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: ZILG) and USA Technologies Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:
USTT) are to launch the eZ-Authorization, Payment and Networking Module
(eZ-APN(TM) Module), the world's first automated authorization, payment and
networking module for non-PC embedded, 'everyday' devices, at a media
breakfast on the first day of the Embedded Systems Conference in San
Francisco, California. The companies are extending an invitation to
accredited media to join them for the unveiling of this joint technology.
About the eZ-APN Module:
The eZ-APN module can be attached to virtually any non-PC embedded device.
Using the module allows the device to be wirelessly network enabled, with the
capability to authorize use or access and process cashless payments via debit,
credit or any other designated payment card.
USA Technologies' proprietary technology in the eZ-APN module opens up
endless new application and business opportunities. It is already in use in
vending machines, point-of-sale terminals, unattended kiosks and laundry
machines, where transactions are commonplace. The eZ-APN module can also be
used effectively and built right into product in the leisure, security, health
care, sports and home appliance industries.
At the event, the two companies will demonstrate a number of applications
that the technology can be used for:
-- A golf swing and putting analyzer (provided by P3 Pro-Swing): Offers
golf enthusiasts the opportunity to practice and hone their skills at various
locations, such as a hotel, health club or even the office, pay for it with a
credit or debit card, and electronically compare their drive or putt against
course records online, worldwide, and with world class champion golfers.
-- A blood pressure machine: Once networked, this device can accept
debit/credit cards, control and authorize activation, and feature, print and
file blood pressure history. Users can also assign information access to
their physician who can monitor their health via the Internet.
-- Interactive laundry service: Already in use on a number of college
campuses across the USA via the e-SUDS program, this application allows
students to use their college ID cards to pay for their laundry, check the
availability of washers and dryers online, and receive an e-mail notification
of when the washing is done, leaving more time to study (of course!).
Senior executives from both USA Technologies and ZiLOG will be talking
about the eZ-APN module, how it was developed, how it works, how they envisage
it making a real difference in the home, workplace and in leisure, and why the
two companies came together to undertake this ambitious project. They will
also be available to answer any questions.
Event Details:
-- Venue: The Industry Room, W San Francisco 181 3rd Street, San Francisco
-- Date: Monday, March 7, 2005
-- Time: 8:00 am
-- Duration: Approximately one hour
Buffet breakfast and refreshments will be served.
Interested parties or for more information please contact Mark Button of
Positio Public Relations at 408-453-2400 or via email at mark@positio.com
About USA Technologies:
USA Technologies is a leader in the networking of distributed assets,
wireless non-cash transactions, associated financial/network services and
energy management. USA Technologies provides networked credit card and other
non-cash systems in the vending, commercial laundry, hospitality and digital
imaging industries. USA Technologies is an IBM Business Partner. The Company
has marketing agreements with AT&T, Honeywell, MEI, and ZiLOG Corporation.
http://www.usatech.com
About ZiLOG, Inc.
ZiLOG, Inc. founded in 1974, won international acclaim for designing one
of the first architectures in the microprocessors and microcontrollers
industry. Today, ZiLOG is a leading global supplier of 8-bit micro-logic
devices. ZiLOG designs, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of devices
for embedded control and communication applications used in consumer
electronics, home appliances, security systems, point of sales terminals,
personal computer peripherals, as well as industrial and automotive
applications. ZiLOG is headquartered in San Jose, California, and employs
approximately 520 people worldwide with sales offices and design centers
throughout Asia, Europe and North America. For more information about ZiLOG
and its products, visit the Company's website at: http://www.ZiLOG.com.
NOTE: ZiLOG is a trademark or registered trademarks of ZiLOG, Inc. in the
United States and in other countries. Other product and or service names
mentioned herein may be trademarks of the companies with which they are
associated.
SOURCE ZiLOG, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.zilog.com
CONTACT:
Mark Button of Positio Public Relations,
+1-408-453-2400, or mark@positio.com
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