UMAX BRINGS BACKGROUND PROCESSING TO BUSINESS CARD SCANNING

"Plug and Play" Solution Allows Users To Work In Other Applications While
Scanning

June 28, 1994 -- Fremont, California -- UMAX Technologies, Inc. (UTI), a
leader in graphics and scanning technology, introduces the BizCard Reader
(BCR), a business card scanner with Background Processing for increased
productivity. Based on UMAX's proprietary processing technology, the
BizCard Reader allows users to work in other applications while it scans
continuously in the background. It is an ideal business tool for
executives who frequently travel to networking events where they collect
large numbers of business cards.

Weighing less than a pound, the BizCard reader, provides features for
simplified management of business contacts including:

* Plug and play. With the parallel interface, BizCard Reader can
  be easily plugged into the standard port on the back of the PC.
* Real-time/deferred processing. The BizCard reader scans and
  converts multiple cards quickly.
* Automatic adjustment. The BizCard Reader scans in any
  direction, portrait or landscape without requiring the user
  to readjust or reinsert the card.
* Database manager. The BizCard Reader includes its own database
  manager allowing users to locate and retrieve contacts quickly
  and easily.
* Automatic links to PIMs. The BizCard Reader scans directly to
  most popular contact manager software including ACT! and
  PackRat. Users no longer need to manually export their scanned
  database into their Personal Information Manager (PIM).

Additional features include advanced character recognition, drag and drop
from field to field for correction, and the ability to find and correct
unverified cards after scanning in batch or background mode. The BizCard
reader also includes user-friendly features for management of business
card images. The BizCard reader retains the original image of the card,
"remembering" it visually. As a result, notes and information from foreign
business cards can be stored easily. A special zoom features allows users
to view business card images closely. Users also have the ability to
create multiple contact files based on various types of information and
categories. The BizCard Reader also employs artificial intelligence which
employs custom word lists, context checking, size and position of
characters, and cross correlation to determine what information belongs in
which field.

According to Andy Chang, director of product marketing at UMAX, "The
BizCard Reader is a totally different approach than other products that
are available on the market today. With productivity in mind, we designed
the background processing to allow users to scan cards and link the
information directly to their PIMs while working in another application.
This ability is a time and life saver."

System requirements includes 386, 486 PC or compatible, Window 3.0 or
later, 4MB RAM, and a hard disk with 10MB free space. The BizCard Reader
is scheduled to ship at the end of June at suggested retail price of
$249.

UMAX Technologies Inc
3353 Gateway Blvd
510-651-8883,  800-562-0311,  fax 510-651-8834

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