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FrogPad/Ekeksen Introduce the First Wearable Frog, the Industry’s First One Handed Fabric Keyboard with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

New Wearable Eleksen FrogPad Opens World of Data Entry Opportunities

Houston – January 6, 2005 -- FrogPad, an innovator in data entry methods for mobile computing, and soft sensing and interface device manufacturer Eleksen, joined forces to introduce its latest innovation: the wearable Frog, the latest in mobile computing data interfaces – making it possible for seamless data entry from anywhere.

The wearable Frog is a portable fabric keyboard with Bluetooth technology. The wearable Frog is compatible with all Macs and PCs supporting the Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) profile, which describes how a keyboard will communicate with another Bluetooth device. FrogPad is seeking partners to take the prototypes for potential design and applications from FrogPad and Eleksen to market.

The product was announced at CES in Las Vegas as follows:

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 6, 2005 -- FrogPad, an innovator in data entry methods for mobile computing, and soft sensing and interface device manufacturer Eleksen, joined forces to introduce its latest innovation: the wearable Frog, the latest in mobile computing data interfaces – making it possible for seamless data entry from anywhere. The wearable Frog is a portable fabric keyboard with Bluetooth technology. The wearable Frog is compatible with all Macs and PCs supporting the Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) profile, which describes how a keyboard will communicate with another Bluetooth device. FrogPad is seeking partners to take the prototypes for potential design and applications from FrogPad and Eleksen to market.

Applications for the wearable Frog include industries with needs for easy data entry from a field application such as shipping logistics, healthcare patient care, and remote field operations such as on-site drilling for the Oil & Gas industry. FrogPad is an innovator in one-handed data entry methods for mobile computing devices. The wearable Frog is the latest addition to the FrogPad product line which includes the iFrog BlueTooth™ FrogPad, the original FrogPad with two versions for left and right-handed users, and the slimmer white FrogPad.

“Our new wearable Frog extends data entry to the most remote applications with ease,” said Linda Marroquin, CEO of FrogPad. “This new Frog has the same one-handed data entry capabilities as our iFrog BlueTooth™ enabled FrogPad but now in a wearable format that can be integrated into clothing for virtually any mobile application.”

The prototypes for the wearable Frog will be on display with Eleksen at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 6 – 9, 2005. To schedule an appointment with the FrogPad team, contact Linda Marroquin at 713-858-6790 or Tracy Rummel at 713-294-9888. For more information, visit either www.frogpad.com or www.eleksen.com.

Pricing and Global Availability

The wearable FrogPad, is immediately available for licensing through its corporate offices in the U.S. To discuss potential licensing or strategic partnerships, please contact Linda Marroquin at www.frogpad.com or call (US) 713-529-4474.

About FrogPad

Houston-based FrogPad is a private company delivering its products through global partners. The wearable Frog is a fabric one-handed keyboard that is 1/5th the size of traditional keyboards yet easier to use, as it offers a logical key layout and design that encourages correct ergonomic posture. For more information, see: www.frogpad.com.

About Eleksen

We are a UK company established in 1998 and operating from offices in Pinewood Studios, to the west of London. Eleksen are pioneers of conductive fabric sensing and switching applications. We research, develop and license soft sensing and switching technology and product solutions, enabling innovative product development.

Eleksen are the world’s only supplier of integrated fabric switching and sensing solutions. ElekTex™ is the name of our patented core technology, incorporating our fabric sensor technology, electronics and software. For more information on ElekTex and its benefits, visit http://www.eleksen.com/