AutoData Systems, a Unit of Electro-Sensors, Inc. and Panasonic Communications and Systems Company Partner to Automate Data Entry for Healthcare

Business Wire, Dec 3, 1998

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1998--AutoData(R) Systems has partnered with Panasonic Communications and Systems Company to provide automated data collection solutions for healthcare. AutoData bundles its automated data collection software products with the full line of Panasonic scanners. Together the two companies can offer a cost-effective alternative to manual data entry. Applications for scanning include OASIS, MDS, HEDIS, SF36, Clinical Pathways, Acute and Post Acute applications, and Patient Satisfaction.

AutoData Systems offers forms processing software and image-based scanning systems for use with Windows(TM). These patented systems can read bar code, check marks, alphanumeric hand printing, and image capture from scanned or faxed images. With these systems, forms can be processed accurately in a fraction of the time previously required using manual data entry.

Panasonic Communications & Systems Company (PCSC), a unit of Matsushita Electric Corp. of America, markets a broad line of computer peripherals, including; high speed scanners; color laser printers; video network filing software; and optical storage. End users may obtain sales information by contacting PCSSC at (800) 742-8086 or (201) 348-7000, or by visiting Panasonic's home page @ http://www.panasonic.com/scanners.> AutoData Systems is a unit of Electro-Sensors, Inc. (traded under the symbol ELSE). For more information on AutoData Systems and its series of software solutions, contact:

AutoData Systems 6111 Blue Circle Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343

Phone: (800) 662-2192

FAX: (612) 938-4693

Web site: www.autodata.com