Drexler Technology 'LaserCard File System' Now Windows 98 Compatible; Can Password-Protect Medical Record Files or Provide an E-Commerce 'Hacker Barrier'

Business Wire, Feb 11, 1999

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 1999--Drexler Technology Corporation (Nasdaq:DRXR), today announced that its LaserCard File System (LCFS) software development package is now compatible with Windows 98. It can be used to password-protect medical record files or provide a "hacker barrier" to Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator Web browsers when the card is being used for E-commerce or other Internet applications.

Prior to introduction of LCFS for Windows 98, the LCFS software development package was used with Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows NT.

LCFS can be used with its DLL (dynamic link libraries) to develop LaserCard(R) applications with enhanced security features that can prevent direct access to files on the optical memory card through Internet browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

Other features of the LCFS dynamic link libraries include permitting up to 16 partitions for highly secure, password-protected, multiple-application cards; permitting the LaserCard file format to be operating-system independent; and enabling the use of the LaserCard with database management systems from Oracle (Nasdaq:ORCL), Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT), Sybase (Nasdaq:SYBS), and others.

The LCFS password-protected files can be used for protecting medical data on patient record cards. For example, a patient's optical card could include billing information, prescription history, and medical records, each in separate files. Before granting access to any particular file, the application prompts the user for the password relating to that file and will deny access if the proper password is not entered.

Based in Mountain View, Drexler Technology Corporation manufactures LaserCard(R) optical memory cards. Drexler's wholly owned subsidiary, LaserCard Systems Corporation, develops system software for PC-based optical card systems. Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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