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Extended Systems Adds Bluetooth Hands-Free Support for Automotive Industry
URL(s): www.extendedsystems.com
BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 2, 2001--Extended Systems (NASDAQ:XTND), a leading
provider of mobile data management and wireless connectivity solutions, today announced that its Bluetooth
software development kit for embedded devices, XTNDAccess Blue SDK, now supports the new
Hands-Free module of the Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) profile.
The Hands-Free feature, a voice connection over Bluetooth, will be used in future vehicles along with
microphones and speakers to provide voice activated control of cell phones, MP3 players and other console
functions. The PAN profile, along with telematics technology, will enable the car or a mobile device used in
the car to become a node on the worldwide network for access to a multitude of other services.
Extended Systems is introducing support for the Hands-free module at the automotive industry's Bluetooth
Solutions Forum, Oct 2-3, in Troy, Mich. and at the Communications Design Conference Oct 1-4 in San
Jose, Calif.
"Adding the Hands-Free module to the Personal Area Network profile enables automakers to integrate
Bluetooth for the enhancement of vehicle safety and the extension of wireless communications and controls in
the car," said Extended Systems Director of Marketing Don Baumgartner. "This is important as automakers
and suppliers continue to focus on safety, as well as convenience."
Citing Visteon as one of Extended Systems automotive industry customers, Baumgartner said Extended
Systems will play a significant role in providing futuristic wireless control features for the cars of tomorrow.
About XTNDAccess Blue SDK
Extended System's embedded protocol stack, XTNDAccess Blue SDK, is designed for use in embedded
devices such as cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, portable office equipment, industrial automation
products and more. The product has been qualified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) for more
user profiles than any other competing product on the market.
Extended Systems has had more than 100 Bluetooth design wins within 18 months of the release of its first
software kit. Customers include 3Com and Xircom from the PC industry; Motorola and Mitsubishi (TRIUM,
France) for telecommunications; Red-M, NEC and 3Com, among others, for networking; Hewlett-Packard
and NEC for imaging; Palm for PDAs; and Visteon for automotive products.
About Extended Systems
Extended Systems is a global leader in providing mobile infrastructure software that extends enterprise
applications to mobile and wireless environments. The company's products include data synchronization and
management software, short-range wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), and
client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers
and key relationships include Palm, 3Com, IBM, Microsoft, Compaq, Motorola, Ericsson,
Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Sharp, NEC, and Toshiba.
Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For
more information, visit the company Web site at www.extendedsystems.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the
success of Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Blue SDK and their Hands-Free module, are forward-looking
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These include the impact of unfavorable economic
conditions, success of key business relationships, the acceptance of specific industry-wide standards and
protocols, the timely development and acceptance of new products and technologies, the impact of
competitive products and pricing, international markets and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in
Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q to be filed in fiscal 2002.
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