Wherify Demonstrates Global Platform for Location Based Services At CES 2006
Written by Wherify Wireless, Inc.
Tuesday, 03 January 2006
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--Jan. 3, 2006--Carrier-class Localizable Wherify Global Location Services Center Demonstrated in Wherify Booth, 30363, South Hall 3, Las Vegas Convention Center
Wherify Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB:WFYW), a leading developer of wireless location products and services, today announced that it will be showcasing its Global Location Services Center (GLSC) at the CES 2006 show in Las Vegas. The GSLC is a carrier-class location services management platform that can be customized and localized to fit market needs around the world. Wherify will be demonstrating localized solutions for France, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, including the new Wherify-enabled "Anya Anta" child and family location safety service that will be offered this year in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
To see Wherify's GLSC and award-winning Wherifone GPS locator phone, please visit the Wherify booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 3, booth #30363.
About The Wherifone
The Wherifone provides affordable peace-of-mind to the modern mobile family. The slim, small and lightweight Tri-Band GSM cell phone (900/1800/1900 and 850/1800/1900) weighs under 70 grams and features incoming and outgoing calling, five programmable buttons for one touch dialing, a headset jack, and a backlit LCD display. The absence of a traditional dial pad helps parents and caregivers manage the expense of out-going calls, and provides ease-of-use. As well as two-way voice calling, the Wherifone features Enhanced-GPS location technology that lets it be located in both open sky conditions and lightly obstructed areas, such as many types of woodframe buildings and vehicles, and under dense foliage. The cell phone is supported by a Location Service Center which can be accessed 24 X 7 by telephone or the Internet to locate and plot a device's position on both street maps and aerial photographs.
Small businesses can also use the Wherifone to manage and communicate with mobile workers, manage the location of small fleets of trucks or delivery vehicles and coordinate dispatch destinations with drivers. The preprogrammed one-touch dialing buttons also help the small business owner manage communications expenses. The absence of a traditional dial pad prevents workers from using the Wherifone for personal calls and incurring unauthorized expenses, while at the same time insuring they can make necessary calls to up to five pre-defined locations.
About Wherify Wireless, Inc
Wherify Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB:WFYW) is a leading developer of patented wireless location products and services for family safety, communications, and law enforcement. The company's portfolio of intellectual property includes its proprietary integration of the US Government's Global Positioning System (GPS) and wireless communication technologies; its patented back-end location service; the Wherifone(TM) GPS locator phone which provides real-time location information and lets families with pre-teens, seniors, or those with special needs, stay connected and in contact with each other; and its FACES(R) industry-leading facial composite technology, which is currently being used by thousands of public safety agencies worldwide. Founded in 1998, the company is located in Redwood Shores, California.
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" and similar expressions) should be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including general conditions in the relevant industries and markets, the impact of competitive products, intellectual property issues and the other factors described in Wherify's periodic filings with the SEC. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.
Wherify, Wherify Wireless and FACES are registered trademarks of Wherify Wireless, Inc. Wherifone is a trademark of Wherify Wireless, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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