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CLARINET SYSTEMS PARTNERS WITH INFOTOUCH
TO PIONEER INFRARED CONNECTIVITY FOR HANDHELD DEVICES
IN CIRCLE K STORES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST


Fremont, CA, Nov 15- Clarinet Systems(R), Inc. a global provider of wireless infrared connectivity for handheld devices, and Info Touch Technologies, www.infotouch.net (IFT: CDNX) is pleased to announce the rollout of the Zap Link SM e-services kiosks that provide wireless Infrared connectivity for users of handheld devices.

With the initial launch in 35 stores , these information kiosks will also offer Internet phone calling, video teleconferencing, online shopping as well as and other services. It's part of a project to bring new technology services to customers of Circle K, which is owned by Phillips Petroleum Company. "Info Touch and Clarinet Systems are breaking new ground with the introduction of Infrared technology. Circle K customers are now just a "beam" away from downloading web-based information into their PDA", said Info Touch Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hamed Shahbazi. "This fits perfectly within Info Touch's strategy of utilizing the kiosk as a base station or gateway to wirelessly connect and empower PDA users".

Pivotal to the PDA users experience at the Zap Link kiosks is the installation of the EthIR STAR(TM) wireless connectivity system. Clarinet Systems' EthIR STAR products play an essential roll in the wireless services offerings to customers. PDA users can connect to the Internet by pointing their devices Infrared port towards the Clarinet Systems EthIR Beam(R) located inside the kiosk. When connectivity is established, users can download email, browse the web, get stock quotes and get the latest news, all on their PDA device.

Hundreds more Zap Link e-services kiosks are planned to be deployed in stores within the Phillips network in a phase II of the roll out in 2002. Clarinet Systems and Infotouch are clearly paving the way for a new kind of shopping experience with the addition of wireless infrared connectivity for PDA users in Circle K stores. To find out more about the Circle K Zap Link kiosks and their locations in the Phoenix area please visit www.circlek.com or call Circle K's toll-free customer service number, (800) 527-5476.

About Clarinet Systems:
Clarinet Systems, Inc., is a global provider of wireless connectivity solutions for handheld devices. The company is focused on providing a universal network access solution for mobile devices, such as Notebooks, Handheld and Palm-Size PCs, Internet appliances such as MP3 music players and electronic books. Clarinet Systems, Inc.'s products are used in healthcare, hospitality, and education and by Fortune 1000 companies. Clarinet System's EthIR LAN, and EthIR STAR wireless access systems, are designed to connect handheld devices and PC's to the corporate network and Internet, via their built-in, infrared (IR) port, without additional cards, cables or third-party software. These devices are becoming increasingly popular with an organization's mobile workforce, as users need instant, on-demand and untethered access to email and the Internet while traveling or away from their office.

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