Navox Awarded Key First Patent for its SVD Voice-Data Communication Technology Over Wireless Channels
18 December 2000
Navox Awarded Key First Patent for its SVD Voice-Data Communication Technology Over Wireless Channels
MONTREAL--Dec. 18, 2000--NAVOXEnables real simultaneous voice and data telematics
services across multiple cellular technologies
Navox Corporation, a subsidiary of C-MAC Industries Inc., today announced the approval of its first patent application involving simultaneous transmission of data and voice over digital wireless channels. This patent provides the intellectual property foundation for Navox technology licensing plans into the wireless data market, which includes but is not limited to, wireless location, telematics, vehicle/asset tracking and location based services in general.
This patent (No. 6,140,956) focuses on the simultaneous, and non-intrusive, transmission of data and voice over wireless voice channels. The patent's sixteen claims encompass a number of techniques and applications delivered through the voice channel that can support many data and/or voice applications where both are equally important to provide a high quality service.
Navox is working with a number of industry leaders to build the next generation location based services systems. Navox unique SVD technology is easily implementable both in mobile devices and in call centers and, when complemented by Navox other modem products, can support a large number of Telematics applications.
"The voice channel represents the only common denominator in the complex tandem wireline-wireless communication infrastructure; it is also the largest consumer communication infrastructure. Our unique technology truly bridges the gap between voice and data and enables advanced and transparent data and voice services over this infrastructure," said Denis Marchand, president and CEO of Navox. He adds: "We are agressively supporting our customers with reference designs, test and development systems and call center modem bank hardware and software."
This issuance is part of Navox's considerable portfolio of filed, pending patents currently under review by the Patent and Trademark Office. The attorneys for this patent were Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, from Newport Beach, California.
About Navox
Navox Corporation is a Telematics and voice-data communication technology innovator and provider. Navox has developed a unique, end-to-end suite of in-band modem technologies to enable transparent voice-data and Telematics services. Navox Corporation (http://www.navox.com) is a majority owned subsidiary of C-MAC Industries.
About C-MAC
C-MAC is a leading internationally diversified designer and manufacturer of integrated electronic manufacturing solutions, from components to full systems, primarily serving the communications, automotive, instrumentation, defense and aerospace equipment markets worldwide. C-MAC services also include product design, supply chain management, and assembly and testing. C-MAC, headquartered in Montreal (Quebec, Canada), employs more than 9,200 employees and operates 49 manufacturing facilities located in Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. C-MAC's manufacturing operations are supported by six strategically located design centers in North America and Europe. C-MAC (CMS) stock is traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (EMS). For additional information, visit our web site at http://www.cmac.com
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