Humetrix.com Receives U.S. Patent for Fundamental Internet Connectivity Process

Patented Process Enables Simple, Automated Access to Internet-Based Records Using Smart Portable Devices

San Diego—November 30, 1999

Humetrix.com, Inc. today announced that it has received a U.S. patent (#5,995,965) covering the process by which a smart portable device can access Internet-based records in a simple, automated manner. The patent, entitled "System and Method for Remotely Accessing User Data Records," covers access to the Internet from smart cards, smart phones, and handheld wireless devices.

"We believe this patent is fundamental to the way businesses and consumers will connect to the Internet," said Dr. Bettina Experton, Founder and CEO of Humetrix.com. "Both novices and experienced users want connectivity tools that simplify access to secure Internet-based records. Our patented process, called Netissimo^®, satisfies this need by providing users with direct and automated access to their secure Internet locations using a smart portable device such as a smart card or handheld wireless device. Given the rapid and widespread adoption of these devices by consumers and businesses, we believe that the market potential for our patented process is tremendous."

Humetrix.com's patented solution utilizes the memory of a smart portable device to store the Internet addresses and authentication information specific for each user. To connect to these locations, the user simply launches the Netissimo^® application using his or her personalized.

smart device (e.g., by inserting the smart card in a reader). Netissimo® automatically dials the user's Internet Service Provider, launches the browser, and navigates to the programmed Internet sites. If any of these sites are secure, the smart card automatically provides the user authentication information (e.g., name and password) required to connect the user directly into his or her personal record within each site. Thus, access to the user's Internet-based records is simple, direct, and automated.

"By deploying our customized Netissimo^® solution to their business or consumer users, our clients can drive traffic to their sites, build brand awareness, increase loyalty, and establish competitive advantage for their web-based applications," stated Dr. Experton. "Moreover, these opportunities are available to clients in a broad range of vertical markets where the adoption of smart portable devices is growing rapidly such as healthcare, financial services, banking, wireless telecommunications, and e-tailing. Humetrix.com has discussions underway in these and other application areas."

A patent application for the Netissimo^® process has also been filed in Europe.

About Humetrix.com
Humetrix.com was founded to provide Internet connectivity solutions that enable automated, user-friendly, and secure access to our clients' Web-based applications. At the heart of every solution is our patented process that allows for simple, automated connectivity to the Internet using smart portable devices such as smart cards, cell phones, and handheld wireless devices. This process is available for licensing on a stand-alone basis or as part of a complete solution designed, developed, and implemented by Humetrix.com. Humetrix.com is a privately held company headquartered in Del Mar, California. More information about Humetrix.com and our patented Internet connectivity product called Netissimo® can be accessed at www.humetrix.com and www.netissimo.com, respectively.

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