Las Vegas, Nevada, January 6, 2004 – Harmonic Research, Inc is proud to introduce the Lightglove virtual controller at the 2004 International CES. As the recipient of the CES Best of Innovations award in Accessibility, Lightglove technology will improve the quality of life for individuals with limited mobility by making it easier for them to interface with their electronics.

The Lightglove device can be worn either on the wrist or strapped to an armrest. This allows the user to manipulate an onscreen cursor or use as an X10 switch controller. A fraction of an inch of finger motion within the light beams can perform programmed tasks. Those with ALS or paralysis can use Morse code to prolong or enhance their ability to communicate. Since only light is being touched, it is the first wireless wearable "no-impact" interface device. Touch nothing but light, yet control so much.

Another benefit of only touching light is that hospital professionals can use the device to interface with equipment, thereby reducing germ transmission and associated costs. Future applications in the medical field are yet to be explored. To that end, the Lightglove Medical License will be auctioned on eBay beginning January 15^th 2004. A medical devices company with established channels will be appropriately postured to facilitate a larger market penetration at a more reasonable price point.

Although this technology was developed for accessibility, the broader paradigm can be described as a personal controller for use with those lifestyle items encountered everyday that require a button. This would include computers, entertainment center components, car radios, kitchen gadgets as well as say ATM machines. Instead of being in close proximity and then pushing a physical button, it will be like having a watch remote with a light button similar to the virtual interaction seen in "Minority Report".

With an infrared sensor or wireless connectivity and a thin software layer, this technology can be incorporated into a wide array of devices. The current cross platform compliant configuration uses a "plug-n-play" standard HID driver and USB connection for the base station. The accessibility device will be available May 2004 at a cost of $399. Future applications include virtual gaming controller, "air-piano", remote control, gesture recognition, intrinsically safe "no spark" communications, among others. As a patented core technology platform, future applications will be continuously unfolding.

Harmonic Research, Inc, a Virginia based company, is a small prototype house that has been focused on producing a new ergonomic human interface device. The original motivation for the technology stemmed from the inventor watching his mother deal with an advanced case of carpal tunnel. The company intends to follow a license model to most effectively distribute the technology throughout the various market verticals. Emerging from the economic "Abyss of Death", Lightglove seeks financial support and professional expertise. Additional information is available @ www.lightglove.com.