ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ --
Geoworks Corporation (Nasdaq: GWRX), an innovator in mobile data
communications services and technologies, today announced the formation of a
technical and marketing alliance with
U.S. Wireless Corporation (Nasdaq: USWC; Frankfurt: USP), a provider of
location information and traffic-related mobile content. The companies have
agreed to collaborate on the development and marketing of new integrated
wireless location-based services incorporating U.S. Wireless' mobile location
information and Geoworks' proprietary Mobile ASP(TM) platform.
U.S. Wireless' mobile location information will enable Geoworks to offer
its customers personalized wireless content and commerce services that cater
to a mobile user's immediate location and individual needs. Coupled with the
company's end-to-end Mobile Server+ technology, Geoworks can enable the
delivery of location-specific, user-requested information to a variety of
mobile devices and platforms, including SMS and WAP-enabled cellular phones,
and personal digital assistants and pagers.
"Location-based mobile services are the wave of the future," said Dave
Grannan, CEO of Geoworks. "Collaborating with U.S. Wireless puts Geoworks at
the forefront of technology and innovation -- building services that mobile
consumers want."
"Geoworks is rapidly establishing itself as a leader in the development of
products and services in the mobile services arena," said Oliver Hilsenrath,
U.S. Wireless Chairman and CEO. "By working with innovative providers like
Geoworks, we increase the range of location-based services available to the
wireless community, and foster usage of the U.S. Wireless location network."
About U.S. Wireless Corporation
U.S. Wireless provides mobile location and traffic related information to
wireless carriers, Internet providers, public safety, and
transportation/telematics companies. The Company is building a national
location network, based on its award-winning RadioCamera(TM) pattern matching
positioning technology, which pinpoints the location of cellular callers to
enable the delivery of mobile services, including life saving emergency 911
caller location, live traffic and traveler information, navigation assistance,
localized directory assistance, and vehicle and asset tracking. More
information on U.S. Wireless and the RadioCamera(TM) network can be found on
the Company's website at http://www.uswcorp.com.
About Geoworks
Geoworks Corporation is a leading innovator in wireless data
communications services and technologies for the business-to-business and
business-to-consumer markets. Geoworks' Mobile ASP(TM) solution utilizes a
flexible combination of its proprietary Mobile Server+ technology and its
mobile media expertise to enable businesses to reach their mobile customers
with relevant and timely information. Geoworks AirBoss(TM) client/server
mobile data solutions provide carrier-grade customizable systems ranging from
field service applications to telematics solutions. Based in Alameda,
California, the company has additional offices in New Jersey, Japan and the
United Kingdom, and can be found on the World Wide Web at
http://www.geoworks.com .
In keeping with U.S. law, Geoworks notes that this press release includes
forward-looking statements, including the emergence of, and Geoworks'
participation in, the mobile data and technology services market. Actual
results may vary significantly due to various risks and uncertainties. Those
include, but are not limited to, the following: i) the mobile data and
technology services market may not emerge to the degree or timing anticipated;
and ii) new technologies and new services are inherently subject to
development, timing and consumer acceptance risks. Additional information is
available in the Risk Factors and Business discussions in the Company's Forms
10- K, 10-Q and other filings available from the Company or from the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONTACT:
Kristy Cory of Red Whistle Communications,
503-552-3749, or kcory@redwhistle.com; or Paul Brunato of U.S.
Wireless Corporation, 925-327-6236, or paul@uswcorp.com; or Bob
Bogard of Geoworks, 510-814-5811, or bbogard@geoworks.com
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