Wireless Communications Giant Leads Industry Recognition of Geoworks
Intellectual Property Rights
ALAMEDA, Calif., February 22 /PRNewswire/ --
Geoworks Corporation (Nasdaq: GWRX), a pioneer in wireless data communications
services and technologies, today announced that Toshiba Corporation is the
first to finalize a licensing agreement for Geoworks' patented flexible user
interface (Flex UI) technology. Flex UI technology is an essential element of
the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), the emerging global standard for
mobile communications. Geoworks has licensed its patented technology to
Toshiba for use in a series of handset devices.
"Toshiba joined our licensing program very shortly after it was announced,
demonstrating that Geoworks' licensing structure is well-received by one of
the leaders in the wireless communications industry," said Don Ezzell, General
Counsel of Geoworks Corporation. "Leveraging our technology, Toshiba can
significantly advance the emerging market for WAP-enabled products and the
realization of a single, open standard for mobile devices."
About Geoworks Flex UI Licensing Program
Developed in accordance with the WAP Forum's guidelines on asserting
Intellectual Property Rights for WAP and WML, Geoworks' licensing structure is
designed to foster the growth of emerging WAP markets and provide its
technology through standard industry practices. Geoworks informed all WAP
Forum members in January that its patented technology is employed as an
essential component of the WAP standard.
Geoworks has posted on its web site (http://www.geoworks.com) a white paper
entitled "The Geoworks Wireless Internet Patent: Invention and Innovation in
Flexible User Interface Technology." The white paper details many issues of
interest to WAP Forum members and non-members, including licensing details,
legal issues and technical information.
About Geoworks
Geoworks Corporation is a pioneer in wireless data communications services
and technologies for the business and consumer markets. The company's vision
is to enable mobile Internet access in the business to business markets. In
the business to business market, the company provides its server technology,
wireless industry expertise and consulting services to other technology
companies to further advance the mobile medium. Geoworks serves the consumer
market through Mobile Attitude, the company's branded mobile media and
commerce service, delivered to the growing universe of digital mobile phones
and pagers. By licensing its essential Intellectual Property Rights for the
Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Geoworks supports the worldwide market
for mobile devices that enable people to easily and instantly access and
interact with information and services. Based in Alameda, California, the
company has international offices in Sweden, 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 services market, the potential size of the
market, and technology innovation and licensing issues relevant to these
markets. Actual results may vary significantly due to various risks and
uncertainties. Those include, but are not limited to, the following: i) the
mobile services market may not emerge to the degree or timing anticipated; and
ii) new technologies, licensing programs, 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.
SOURCE Geoworks Corporation
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