Xybernaut Receives Patent Grants in U.S., The Republic of China and Hong Kong; U.S. and Asian Patents Recognize Specific Features That Define Wearable Computers

Business Wire, April 23, 2002

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2002

Xybernaut(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBR), today announced that in the first quarter of 2002 seven patents have been issued to the Company for mobile/ wearable computing and related technologies in the United States, the Republic of China and Hong Kong.

These U.S. and Asian patents recognize the specific features that define a wearable computer such as removable/transferable core components; docking stations and connector ports and PC Card and network interface connectivity. Stakeholder value continues to be enhanced as the company protects its most valuable assets on an international basis.

In the U.S., the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) issued two Utility Patents and two Design Patents. Utility Patent 6,359,777 relates to a removable component structure for a mobile/wearable computer and Utility Patent 6,351,388 relates to a mobile/wearable computer with PC housing for PC card and network interface.

The Design Patents relate to a docking station for a portable computer and a connector port for a portable computer.

In the Republic of China, Xybernaut received grant 142992 (Personal Communicator) and grant 142471(Core Computer System).

In Hong Kong, the patent grant extends coverage of Xybernaut's original, "Hands Free User Supported Portable Computer," patent for mobile/wearable computers. Similarly, in 2001 Xybernaut announced recognition of various patents in nine European countries.

Recognition of the company's patents in countries beyond North America is an important aspect of Xybernaut's goal to bring wearable computing and related technologies to international markets. These most recent grants in the Republic of China demonstrate considerable momentum and success.

Xybernaut's original wearable computer patent is now recognized and protected in Australia, Canada, nine countries in Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, the Republic of China and the United States. As such, stakeholder value continues to be enhanced as the company protects its most valuable assets on an international basis.

"Xybernaut has more than 700 patent applications pending or granted worldwide covering its innovative technologies, business methods, and concepts," stated Edward G. Newman, chairman, president and CEO of Xybernaut. "Utilizing aggressive licensing policies and close relationships with industry-leading manufacturers, distributors, resellers and system integrators, we continue to position the Company as the gateway to the mobile/wearable computing market on an international basis."

Xybernaut's IP developments are helping to ensure customers' long-term market success and viability by providing practical enhancements related to design and utilization of current and future wearable computing solutions.

These newly granted and recognized patents represent attractive options for licensee or collaborative companies as well as customers in a wide variety of applications related to field force automation.

About Xybernaut Corporation

Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable/mobile computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). Visit Xybernaut's Web site at www.xybernaut.com.

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