Xybernaut Granted U.S. Patent for Wearable Computer System That is Integrated with a Garment Collar

Business Wire, Sept 28, 2004

FAIRFAX, Va. -- War Fighters, First Responders, Technicians and Mechanics to Benefit from Hands Free Access to Computing and Communications

Xybernaut(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBR) today announced that the Company has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) related to wearable computing as integrated with the collar of a garment.

This patent, U.S. Patent No. 6,798,391 called, "Wearable Computer System," involves a wearable computer having computer components movably located in a collar (such as that of a garment) that the user wears around his or her neck. The computer component(s) can be a display, monitor, a microphone or audio headset.

Under the protected patent, the computer components can be extended beyond the confines of the collar and are adjustable -- such as to be moved near the user's face. When the components are not in use, they can be retracted back inside the collar and out of the way and/or protected by the collar.

"For the war fighter and first responder the ability to gain access to computing and communication capabilities in a hands free manner is essential. For the field service technician, the mechanic and many others it is simply the most efficient way they can possibly do their jobs," stated Steven A. Newman, president and COO of Xybernaut. "How to get the job done as efficiently as possible, regardless of the specific task at-hand, is an area in which Xybernaut has extremely deep knowledge and know-how. In fact, it is what we are all about," added Newman.

Xybernaut continues to successfully attract a growing base of industry-leading equipment manufacturers, resellers and solutions integrators and these newly patented technologies 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

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 and China). Visit the Xybernaut Web site at www.xybernaut.com. Product photos are also available directly from Xybernaut.

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