James Dao
1937–2020 (aged 82)
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Communication Intelligence Corp.
President & CEO
Communication Intelligence Corp.
Chairman & CEO
Communication Intelligence Corp.
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May 1, 1937
Died
March 21, 2020
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- Acer Licenses CIC Pen Computing Technology Timeline entry … ne of pen products,” added Lin. “We are pleased to have Acer become a CIC licensee,” said James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. “Acer’s pen products will bring the benefi …
- Apple Japan to Ship CIC’s MacHandwriter II Timeline entry … graphical input capabilities, plus a new user interface for desktop pen computing,” said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. “The MacHandwriter II incorporates the feedba …
- Arthritis Foundation Commends CIC's Handwriter, a Pen-based Ergonomic Editing Tool for Computers Timeline entry … ic editing tool designed for increased productivity and comfort for computer users," said James Dao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CIC. Since August of 1996, CIC has promoted the …
- CIC and Samsung Jointly Announce License Agreement for Pen-Based Software Timeline entry … introduction of pen-based computing to the mass market in a most economic fashion,” said James Dao, CIC President and Chief Executive Officer. “Samsung’s mass production strength will quic …
- CIC And Summit Computer Co. Ltd. Sign Distribution Agreement for Handwriter for Windows Desktop Pen Computing in Thailand Timeline entry … indows(TM). "We're very pleased to have a working partnership with Summit Computer," said James Dao, chairman and chief executive officer of CIC. "The Summit agreement represents another st …
- CIC Announces Agreement with KPMG BayMark Capital LLC to Develop Worldwide Strategic Business Alliances Timeline entry … whose strengths are synergistic with CIC's strong product and technology position," said James Dao, chairman and CEO of Communication Intelligence Corp. The Company Communication Intellige …
- CIC Announces Extension of Joint Development Agreement with Intel Timeline entry … chnical excellence and industry leading position will benefit pen-input computing,'' said James Dao, president and chief executive officer at CIC, ''while the open architecture of CIC's Han …
- CIC Announces Japanese Version of PenDOS Timeline entry … PenDOS also makes the development of new pencentric applications efficient and easy" said James Dao, president and CEO of CIC. "These benefits were reconfirmed at last week's show. We are p …
- CIC Announces YPad for Pen Computing; A Lightning-Fast Electronic Yellow Pad for Windows Users Timeline entry … g have fallen prey to complex user interfaces and slow performance characteristics," said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. "YPad(TM) is simple and fast. YPad(TM) pages …
- CIC Brings Handwriter Recognition System to Microsoft Windows Timeline entry … ce regardless of the hardware platform, operating system, or language requirements,” said James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. “CIC’s goal is to deliver the industry sta …
- CIC Enters Marketing and Technology Agreement with IBM Timeline entry … pen computing." "CIC is pleased to establish this strategic relationship with IBM," said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. "We believe that the emerging pen-based compu …
- CIC Expands Distribution Channel in Japan for MacHandwriter Timeline entry … uct. “The Japanese market continues to represent significant opportunity for CIC,” stated James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. “Our handwriting recognition and operating en …
- CIC Hosts PenLABS Pen Computing Technology Conference in Japan Timeline entry ×2 … ely following. Featured speakers at the PenLABS conference include CIC president and CEO, James Dao, and executives from IBM, Justsystem Corporation, Microsoft, NEC and NCR Japan. CIC will …
- CIC Introduces the Most Advanced Pen Computing Product for the Desktop at a Revolutionary Price -- $199 Timeline entry … most advanced pen computing product to the Windows market at a breakthrough price," said James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. "CIC's founding mission is to develop natu …
- CIC Introduces the Most Advanced Pen Computing Product for the Desktop at a Revolutionary Price -- $199 Timeline entry … he most advanced pen computing product to the Apple market at a breakthrough price," said James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. "CIC's founding mission is to develop natu …
- CIC Receives $1.5-Million Grant from U.S. Department of Commerce to Capture China's Computer and Communications Market Timeline entry … ates the confidence and support of the U.S. Department of Commerce," stated CIC President James Dao. "This grant is significant to CIC not only for the revenue it will generate, but also be …
- CIC Ships Handwriter for Windows in the United States and Canada Timeline entry … and carpal tunnel syndrome. “Initial response to the product has been outstanding,” said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. “People are very excited about Handwriter bec …
- CIC Ships Machandwriter and Announces Successful Desktop Pen Computing Product Launch Timeline entry … and carpal tunnel syndrome. "Initial response to the product has been outstanding," said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. "People are very excited about MacHandwriter …
- CIC Signs OEM Agreement with IBM to Market Pen-Based AS/400 Computers in China Timeline entry … government, and we expect to ship the first of these systems within twelve months,” said James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. “This OEM agreement represents the first i …
- CIC Signs OEM Agreement with IBM to Market Pen-Based AS/400 Computers in China Timeline entry … government, and we expect to ship the first of these systems within twelve months," said James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. "This OEM agreement represents the first i …
- CIC to Bring Pen Computing to the Desktop in North America and Europe Timeline entry … e distribution system. “We are very impressed with CalComp’s new ultra-thin tablet,” said James Dao, president of CIC. “It represents a major technological breakthrough, and will allow us t …
- CIC's PenDOS and Handwriter Software Offered on New Epson Handheld Computer Timeline entry … emory size, low battery consumption, but fast and robust responses," stated CIC President James Dao. "CIC expects that PenDOS will be available on additional handheld computers shortly." Th …
- CIC’s Handwriter Recognition System Software and PenDOS Ships on IBM’s ThinkPad 710T Timeline entry … – the ThinkPad 710T, and through expanded pen market development programs.” According to James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC, “Superior handwriting recognition is key t …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. (CIC) Launches PenLABS Timeline entry … ales of pen-based computer systems are expected to exceed 2 million units by 1994,'' said James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. ''More than 30 computer OEMs will offer pe …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. 1996 Fiscal Results Timeline entry … ptimistic about this roll-out and anticipate recognizing increased revenue in 1997," said James Dao, chief executive officer. The company's cash and short-term investments at Dec. 31, 1996 …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. and Infos Announce Pen-Based Software License Agreement Timeline entry … ed computing to a wide variety of industrial, distribution and retail applications,” said James Dao, president and chief executive officer at CIC. ”Infos’ European marketing strength and mo …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. Announces Co-development Agreement with Justsystem Timeline entry … the growing global market demand for pen-based computer systems and applications,'' said James Dao, CIC's president and chief executive officer. ''We are delighted to be working with Justs …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. Announces Private Placement of Common Stock Through Daiwa Timeline entry … e of equity to accelerate the growth of the company and its subsidiary, CIC Japan,'' said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. CIC is a leading, worldwide supplier of pen c …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. Appoints Vice President Retail Sales Timeline entry … hannels, is precisely the experience CIC needs to fully capitalize on retail sales," said James Dao, chairman and CEO. "Recruiting Mr. Tauskey is a reflection of CIC's enthusiasm for a long …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. Financing Approved, Plan of Reorganization Filed Timeline entry … d $1.0 million Bridge Loan Financing previously disclosed in CIC's Sept. 22 news release. James Dao, CIC's chairman, also announced that an equity financing agreement was signed by CIC and …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. New Director Appointed Timeline entry … pen computing which makes him an important addition to the CIC Board of Directors," said James Dao, chairman, chief executive officer and president of CIC. "As the Chairman of its Finance …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. Offers Synopsis of Remarks at Cruttenden Southern California Growth Stock Conference Timeline entry … progress in technology validation, product introductions and market share captured," said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. "In addition to the strategic marketing and t …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. Reports 275% Annual Revenue Increase Timeline entry … progress in technology validation, product introductions and market share captured," said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. "In addition to the strategic marketing and t …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 1992 Timeline entry … is well positioned to take advantage of the burgeoning pen-based computer market,'' said James Dao, CIC president and CEO. CIC is a leading, worldwide suppliers of pen computing products, …
- Communication Intelligence Corp. Seeks Chapter 11 Protection for Shareholders Timeline entry … g a planned round of financing, thus leaving the rapidly growing company in need of cash. James Dao, chairman and chief executive officer of CIC said, "The Chapter 11 filing will allow us t …
- Communication Intelligence Corporation Announces a Marketing and Distribution Strategic Alliance With Gemini Industries, Inc. Timeline entry … o bring Handwriter products to all PC users in the quickest and most effective way," said James Dao, Chairman and CEO of Communication Intelligence Corporation. The Companies Communication …
- Communication Intelligence Corporation Announces Additional Steps to Help Achieve Fourth Quarter Profitability Timeline entry … ating costs and hopes to achieve its mandated goal. The Company also announced today that James Dao, a director of the Company, recently sold approximately 1.2 million shares of the Company …
- Communication Intelligence Corporation Elects Newly Expanded Board of Directors; Philip Sassower Appointed as Chairman of the Board Timeline entry ×3 … oard at the company's annual meeting of stockholders held June 1, 1998: Michael A. Braun, James Dao, Guido DiGregorio, Jess M. Ravich, Philip Sassower, Jeffrey Steiner and C.B. Sung. Dao, D …
- Communication Intelligence Posts Record Revenues in First Quarter 1994 Timeline entry … ne was responsible for the dramatic ramp-up in CIC's first quarter product revenue," said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. "With over 10,000 units installed, Handwriter …
- Communication Intelligence Reports Second Quarter 1993 Results Timeline entry … s towards establishing its Handwriter Recognition System as an industry standard," stated James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. "Two major CIC licensees, IBM and NEC, recent …
- Communication Intelligence Reports Third Quarter 1993 Results Timeline entry … 993 year-to-date revenues are primarily a reflection of our licensing activities," stated James Dao, CIC president and CEO. "In addition to these licensing activities, CIC has two new disti …
- Fujitsu Bundles CIC's Handwriter Recognizer with Pen Windows and PenDOS on its 325Point Pen Tablet Timeline entry … n smaller computer form factors, are paramount to the growing pen computing market,” said James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. “Working with Fujitsu will help us to reac …
- Fujitsu Signs Worldwide License for CIC’s Pen Computing Technology Timeline entry … s its commitment to bringing systems solutions to the mobile computing marketplace,” said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. “Fujitsu’s licensing of CIC’s multilingual Ha …
- IBM and CIC Developing Handwriter Recognition System for OS/2 Timeline entry … 0T pen-based tablet computer. “I am pleased about this joint development agreement,” said James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. “Handwriter Recognition System for OS/2 wi …
- Kemper Securities to Assist Financing for Communication Intelligence Corporation, the Leader in Pen and Mobile Computing Timeline entry … ties Inc. as its advisor and agent in connection with CIC's current financing activities. James Dao, chairman and chief executive officer of CIC, said, "We are very happy to have Kemper Sec …
- MicroAge Offers CIC PenLABS Seminars Introducing Pen Computing Benefits to the Business Market Timeline entry … beyond the tens of thousands of satisfied pen computer users in vertical markets,” noted James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. “As pen computing hardware and soft-ware prod …
- MicroSlate and Arthur Dent Licenses CIC PenDOS and Pen Computing Technology Timeline entry … re-pared to meet the demands of the vertical markets with pen computing solutions,” noted James Dao, president and chief executive officer of CIC. “We are pleased to join them in bringing c …
- NEC Corp. Licenses CIC Pen Computing Technology Worldwide Timeline entry … “CIC is pleased to be working with NEC as part of our worldwide licensing program,” said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. “NEC is an acknowledged industry leader in th …
- NEC Corp. Signs Letter of Intent to License CIC Technology Timeline entry … eased to be working with NEC as part of our continuing worldwide licensing program,” said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. ”NEC is an acknowledged industry leader in th …
- Norand Licenses CIC'S Handwriter Recognition Software Timeline entry … ssion to excel in the rapidly expanding wireless mobile data communications market," said James Dao, CIC's president and chief executive officer. Norand will initially use CIC's Handwriter …
- Philip Sassower Appointed Chairman of CIC's Executive Committee Timeline entry ×2 … s chairman of the company's newly formed executive committee. Other committee members are James Dao and C.B. Sung. Sassower graduated from Queens College of New York and the Harvard Law Sch …
- Scriptel Sets International License Agreement Timeline entry … years and includes multiple extension options. In a joint announcement, CIC's president, James Dao, and Scriptel Corp.'s president, Vance Holloway, said, "This agreement will expedite brin …
- SEIKO EPSON Licenses CIC Pen Computing Technology Timeline entry … further establishes our technology as the foremost pen computing industry standard,” said James Dao, CIC president and chief executive officer. “With the addition of Seiko Epson, CIC licens …
Journal
- CIC Granted Patent for Side-by-side Pen-based Computer Design Journal article … tegrated display with windows that can overlap the two pages. Patent 5,049,862, issued to James Dao, founder of CIC, Jeffrey Dao, son of the founder, David C. Foyt, a researcher, and Kennet …
- CIC Makes Its Presence Felt Journal article … ize mixed cursive writing input at interactive performance speeds." CIC president and CEO James Dao wouldn't elaborate on any details of the agreement. We can only speculate that the agreem …
- Notes From the Pen Windows Conference Journal article … concept of "pen-centric" applications, in which the pen has direct control of the screen. James Dao of CIC gave a presentation on his company's work in multilingual character recognition in …
- PenDOS: Making DOS Pen-Aware Journal article … d straightforward for both software developers and end-users. According to CIC's founder, James Dao, any DOS program that's currently mouse-aware can be effortlessly transformed into a pen- …
- Short Cuts: Roaming Around the Mobile Computing Industry Journal article … f Reorganization and that the company is no longer operating under Chapter 11 protection. James Dao, CIC's chairman, president and CEO said, "CIC has survived the restructuring of the pen c …
Organizations
- Communication Intelligence Corp. Biography … inted Philip Sassower chairman, and eliminated the office of chief executive officer that James Dao and Sassower had jointly held.21 CIC began shipping Jot for the Palm III and PalmPilot or …