Generation UMTS

20th January , 2004

US : Wherify Wireless Inc., developers of innovative GPS-based location products and services, is unveiling the world's smallest GPS Locator Phone.

Wherify's new GPS Locator Phone is geared towards consumers looking for a unique personal safety and security device that can be used to keep tabs on the location of loved-ones (no matter their age), within feet, through the Internet or any phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Wherify GPS Locator Phone incorporates such features as a two-way mic/speaker, a one-touch button with direct dial to 911 and an operator in the event of an emergency, as well as a programmable button with direct dial to a parent, guardian, spouse, co-worker or other important contact. Wherify's GPS Locator Phone will retail for less than $150 and will be available to consumers late second quarter 2004. Wherify is also showcasing at CES a family of other GPS Locators that are smaller and lighter than their predecessor, the Wherify GPS Locator for Kids, and come in a variety of form-factors from handheld devices with unique designs, to GPS Locators about the size of a matchbox.

"The two-way voice speaker adds an extra layer of safety and security for the person carrying the Wherify GPS Locator Phone and will become a standard feature in all future Wherify personal location devices," said Timothy Neher, president and CEO of Wherify Wireless. "In case of an emergency, not only will the 911 emergency operator get the person's location within feet, they'll also be able to assess the situation, stay in contact with the user of the Wherify GPS Locator Phone, and determine the appropriate level of emergency response."

Neher added that the company's new GPS Locator Phone could also be used in a variety of business applications. He cited such business uses as executive security, fleet management, vehicle and cargo tracking, valuable asset tracking, and mobile workforce communication.

Through the convergence of Global Positioning System (GPS) and digital wireless technologies -- in combination with Wherify's patented back-end location technology -- Wherify's GPS Location products and services offer a tested and proven safety solution that gives consumers and businesses peace of mind knowing they can locate loved ones or valuable property, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Simply, the Wherify subscriber logs on to the Internet at www.wherify.com or any telephone to quickly identify the location of their loved-ones or valuable assets within feet, in about a minute. In the event of an emergency, either the subscriber or individual carrying a Wherify GPS Locator can request an emergency 911 response and local police will be dispatched.

About Wherify Wireless

Wherify Wireless, Inc. is a privately-held developer of patented wireless location products and services for child safety, parental supervision, personal protection, Alzheimer and memory loss, supervision, law enforcement, animal identification, and property asset tracking. The company's proprietary integration of global positioning systems and wireless communication technologies will enable customers to obtain real-time location information for individuals and property directly through the Internet or any phone. Founded in March 1998, Wherify Wireless is located in Redwood Shores, Calif.

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