Richmond, BC—December 3, 2001

ARKON TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES 2002 DECT TURN-KEY REFERENCE DESIGNS

Short Messaging Service And Dual Handset Systems To Become Highlight Of Product Development

  Arkon Technologies Inc., a total product development company and Philips Semiconductor Official Design House, has announced its 2002 DECT and WDCT digital cordless turn-key reference design platforms for the European and North American markets.  These new reference designs have been engineered with a primary objective of a low bill of material cost, enabling licensing partners to aggressively enter new markets and increase market share in established markets.

The 2002 product line will comprise of an entry level VS (value) series, a mid range GS (grande) series and a high end EX (executive) series.  Ranging from single and dual handset systems for a new entry level segment in the DECT market, to high end systems with ultra slim and smart designs, the complete product line is designed to cover the full range of any product deployment.  Newly developed technology highlights behind the product development includes a Non-GAP protocol, Short Messaging Service (SMS,) voice activated dialing and more.

“The 2002 DECT product line is the most exciting and comprehensive product line Arkon has ever created,” according to Brian Ho, Vice President of Business Development.  “We are achieving record breaking development cycle times that will enable our licensing partners to enjoy the benefits ultimately.”

Unique from other design licensing companies, Arkon offers a full solution to manufacturers in a one-stop shop.  In addition to reference design licensing, Arkon Technologies also offers professional consulting and design services to aid manufacturers reach their product goals.  Arkon Design, a creative design firm under the Arkon Networks umbrella that specializes in wireless consumer technology product designs, offers industrial and mechanical design professional services.  A total solution increases coherency between the various aspects of the design cycle.

About Arkon Technologies

Arkon Technologies Inc. offers design consultancy and technical services in wireless technology and design licensing, product development, engineering and OEM manufacturing liaison, with a specialization in 900MHz, 1.8GHz and 2.4GHz wireless communication.  Arkon is recognized as a worldwide leader in DECT wireless technology solutions, offering competitive designs in telephony and wireless Internet.  A Worldwide Official Design House of Philips Semiconductors, Arkon’s product designs have sold millions worldwide under leading technology brand names such as Alcatel, Bellsouth, Philips Magnavox, NTL and VTech.

Founded in 1993 as a private company, Arkon is headquartered in Vancouver BC, Canada and has sales & marketing offices in Europe and Asia.  For more information www.arkonnetworks.com

CONTACT:

Arkon Technologies

Brian Ho          

bho@arkon.bc.ca

Arkon is a trademark of Arkon Technologies, Inc.  All other trade, product, or service names referenced in this release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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