Nortel and Communication Intelligence Corporation Announce Joint Development to Define Next Generation Wireless Communications Standards and Products
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. — April 28, 1997 — The joint development will be applied to communications products which are expected to be announced in 1997.
Under this collaboration, Communication Intelligence Corporation (CIC) and Nortel will work to develop communication protocols and to integrate key pen input technologies for handwriting recognition and electronic ink data processing. The resulting capabilities are expected to enhance wireless communications to improve ease of use and to increase the functionality of wireless services. It is anticipated that this joint effort will create new open standards which will help the wireless communications industry to grow.
Key features are expected to allow users to communicate with voice as well as electronic ink messaging. New solutions to address security requirements will also be pursued to facilitate discretionary communications and electronic commerce."Wireless networks such as GSM and PCS provide a robust platform for more powerful wireless communications. The collaboration of CIC with Nortel, a world leader in telecommunications, will seek to create new solutions to help the wireless telecommunications market expand by delivering new and compelling services to their customers," said Jeff Dao, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at CIC."
CIC is a leader in natural input technology, especially pen input, with a strong understanding of the stringent performance requirements for consumer products. Nortel is pleased to be working with CIC to jointly create new standards for next generation wireless communications which will redefine the usability and breadth of services available in the personal communications market," said Ian Sugarbroad, Vice President of Wireless Terminals at Nortel.;
The Companies;
About Nortel
Nortel is a major provider to digital mobile network operators throughout the world, including PCS 1900 in North America and worldwide, with GSM 900 and 1800 digital mobile networks. Nortel is also an emerging supplier of digital cellular terminals through its alliance and equity position with Matra of France.Nortel works with customers worldwide to design, build, and integrate digital networks for information, entertainment, education, and business. Nortel has shipped and installed more digital lines worldwide than any other company. Nortel's research capabilities around the world include a network of research and development facilities, affiliated joint ventures, and other collaborations fostering innovative product development and advanced design research in 14 countries. Nortel had 1996 revenues of S 12.8 billion and has approximately 68,000 employees worldwide.;
About CIC
Communication Intelligence Corporation develops, markets, and licenses natural input computer technology — products that use pen and image for input. Founded in 1981, CIC is a leading supplier of pen computing software products to hardware manufacturers throughout the world. The company's products include Handwriter(R) Recognition System and Jot(TM), user independent handwriting recognition systems, and the INKshrINK(R) electronic ink data compression software. CIC also developed the SigCheck(TM) dynamic signature verification software which facilitates reliable user authentication.CIC also markets the Handwriter(R) for Windows(R) peripheral input device product enabling users to have pen computing capabilities on their desktop and laptop personal computers.CIC is headquarters in Redwood Shores, California, and has subsidiaries in Japan and China. CIC's stock is publicly traded on Nasdaq, symbol CICI.
SOURCE: Communication Intelligence Corp.