VersaPad™
Universal Input Device

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New, Intuitively-Easy-To-Use, Universal Input Device
For Telecommunications, MMS, Interactive TV and Video Games

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Q&A about the VersaPad; an interview with Dr. Edward Lin

The rigid and restrictive telephone keypad layout – fixed by worldwide convention – has shackled the phone from becoming a user-friendly computer. Strict adherence to the dial pad’s unique alpha-numeric association (2 with ABC, 3 with DEF, etc.) ensures that every call to the number, 1-800-FLOWERS, would reach the same number; and that interactions with electronic directories, financial transactions, etc. would remain compatible and accurate.

Unfortunately, the above alphanumeric pairing requires repetitive tapping of a specific key to signal each single alphabet (e.g. tapping the 2 key three times to enter "C"). Even storing names and numbers in the phone’s memory – a most basic task – is frustrating and error-prone. Software "keyboards", or linguistic software like T9 or eZiText, all increase complexity and cost. and often presents an intimidating learning curve. The overwhelming majority of consumers yearn for something intuitively simple and fast to use.

Dr. Edward Lin, Founder and CEO of Ingenious Technologies, has been awarded landmark US and International patents on a remarkable new universal input device, the VersaPad™. For the first time in history, the VersaPad will enable the user to quickly enter — with intuitive ease — ANY letter, punctuation mark with a single keystroke, while conforming to the worldwide standard in telephone keypad layout! It will revolutionize information access. And simplify telecommunications, mobile computing and interactive TV at the user level as never before possible.

Each VersaKey is capable of being pressed as well as tilted in four distinct sideways directions. Each key is friction-actuated without the need for precision of finger placement. The shape of keytop is flexible (oval, round, tear-drop, kidney bean, etc.) and compatible with many esthetic designs

Thus each key provides five distinct letters or functions. In conjunction with any other key or button (such as [Shift]), each key has a ten-fold increase in function. Shift-a = A; Shift-1 = F1. All punctuation marks as well as other frequently used symbols, such as @, are available at the first level, without having to dig deeper inside a menu page.

VersaPad is much easier to use than the standard QWERTY keyboard because its letters are arranged in a logical, clockwise, alphabetical sequence on each key — and all accessible via the thumb for single-handed use! Thus, those who "hunt and peck" (the majority of QWERTY keyboard users) will find VersaPad much easier to use. The compact and versatile VersaPad provides virtually all the functions of a full keyboard, and when coupled with a simple word-completion software, allows the user to zero-in on the intended word with lightening speed. It therefore accelerates text entry to a higher level than attainable with any predictive software alone. VersaPad will enhance user enjoyment and productivity to unprecedented levels.

VersaPad can also provide the same versatility for non-English languages to meet the native information needs of people in various countries. The VersaPad has numerous important consumer, educational, and industrial applications. It is especially useful in mobile and convergence products.

Dr. Lin’s breakthrough VersaPad universal input device will:

1. Unshackle users from the text-input tedium of both the telephone keypad and QWERTY keyboard

2. Enable text entry in any language at speeds much faster than with T9 or eZiText — and much easier;

3. Provide unprecedented ease for MMS, internet access, Interactive TV and IPG navigation; and 

4. Create numerous new revenue sharing opportunities for carrier data services and m-commerce.

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Q&A about the VersaPad; an interview with Dr. Edward Lin

Wireless handset sales have continued to surge, from 423 million units in 2002 to over 957 million in 2006. Mobile messaging revenue already exceeded $50 billion dollars in 2006 and wireless subscribers are expected total 4 billion by 2010. Wireless smart devices now outnumber PCs by a margin of 10 to 1, increasingly redefine computing and change the way people work and live. The VersaPad has virtually unlimited applications and represents strategic opportunities for investment and product development. Licensing, joint venture, manufacturing and marketing opportunities are being considered. For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations
Ingenious Technologies Corporation®
1109 Millpond Court, Osprey, FL 34229-8863, USA
Tel: (941) 966-0890
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