CIC announces new handwriting recognition software for Microsoft Windows CE platform

Business Wire, Nov 18, 1996

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1996--Communication Intelligence Corporation (NASDAQ: CICI) (CIC) today announced Jot, a new handwriting recognition system optimized for the new Microsoft Windows CE operating system platform.

Jot is a user-independent handwriting recognition system coupled with a patented user interface designed to meet specific needs associated with entering handwritten information on handheld computer devices. CIC intends to license this software to manufacturers that use the Microsoft Windows CE platform.

"We believe Jot represents a breakthrough in satisfying the unique needs which arise when handwriting recognition is used with handheld computing devices. When using these devices many situations occur which create the need for easy single-handed input. Jot provides a solution by combining a natural character set with a unique user interface for easy entry on small screens," said Jeff Dao, vice president of marketing and sales at CIC.

"The announcement of Jot for Windows CE is applauded by Microsoft," said Jon Magill, director of marketing, consumer appliance group at Microsoft. "With broad industry support from companies such as CIC, the Windows CE platform will allow handheld computing to expand to its full potential in areas such as handwriting recognition. We are excited that CIC has delivered on its commitment to developing a pen-based product for the HPC."

For more information about CIC's product lines, please visit our corporate web site at http://www.cic.com, or call our toll-free sales line at 888/888-8CIC (888/888-8242).

The Company

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 the multilingual Handwriter Recognition System and SigCheck dynamic signature verification software, and the PenDOS and PenMac pen operating environments.

CIC markets software tools such as InkTools and Sign-it, which allow signature capture and verification within computer applications. CIC also markets the Handwriter for Windows a peripheral input device product enabling users to have pen computing capabilities on their desktop and laptop personal computers.

CIC is headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., and has subsidiaries in Japan and China. CIC's stock is publicly traded on Nasdaq, symbol CICI. -0-

Note: Company and product names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks for Microsoft Corporation in the US and/or other countries.

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CONTACT: Communication Intelligence Corp.

Beverly Scott, 415/802-7754

bscott@cic.com

Maurice Boucher, 415/631-7888

mboucher@cic.om

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