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Applied Future Technologies, Inc.

6483 Kipling St.
Arvada, Colorado 80004
PHONE: 303.403.0457
FAX: 303.421.4395
E-Mail: aft@appliedfuture.com

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Contact: Michael Elder
800-790-3353

Applied Future Technologies To Show
Updated HomeVoice^TM Software at CEDIA EXPO ‘97

Arvada, CO, August 29, 1997 --- Applied Future Technologies, Inc. (AFT) will be showing their HomeVoice^TM Release 1.2 software product at the Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) EXPO ’97 which will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, September 3-7, 1997.

"The CEDIA EXPO ’97 gives us an opportunity to display the update to our HomeVoice^TM software as well as demonstrate the overall open-air voice commanding capability of HomeVoice^TM. " said Michael Elder, AFT Vice President. "The HomeVoice^TM software update is a minor release providing some new capabilities as well as fixing some software bugs. The new capabilities include the ability to use .wav files (recorded sound bites) as the optional command feedback in addition to the synthesized voice response currently provided in HomeVoice^TM. In addition, HomeVoice^TM can issue a voice output command in response to a triggered or scheduled event from the HomeVoice^TM supported controllers. The new release is in its final beta testing and will be available to registered users of HomeVoice via our web page, www.appliedfuture.com, before the end of September."

HomeVoice^TM is a unique Windows ’95 base software product that provides the user with the capability to control off-the-shelf home automation equipment by using continuous speech voice commanding. You can control lights, TVs, VCRs, home theater, heating and air conditioning, security systems and much more by simply speaking voice commands in your normal tone of voice. After issuing your voice command, the HomeVoice^TM software has a user set option to provide a voice response feedback using a synthesized phrase that you create or HomeVoice™ can play a .wav sound file in the new release. Imagine simply telling your house to turn on the dining room light and after issuing the command, hear HomeVoice^TM play a Star Trek .wav file of Captain Picard saying "Make it so!".

The suggested retail price of the HomeVoice^TM is $299.00.

HomeVoice^TM is compatible with most of the Home Automation controllers available including AFT’s HomeISA^TM HomeVision, Home Base, JDS, Proxi and CM11A. Applied Future Technologies, Inc. also offers HomeVoice^TM bundled in the HomeISA^TM Kit. This kit includes a HomeISA^TM controller card (a PC ISA based controller capable of X-10 and IR), HomeVoice^TM, a Crown pressure zone microphone for open air commanding, a powerline interface module and cable, an X-10 compatible lamp module, an Infrared emitter, an Infrared receiver, and a temperature sensor. The suggested retail price of the HomeISA^TM Kit is $449.00.

AFT has aggressive plans for future enhancements to HomeVoice^TM which include user interface improvements, scheduling capability, telephone interface, Caller ID, Email capability, support for additional controllers, and establishing levels of security.

Applied Future Technologies, Inc. is an engineering company dedicated to bringing affordable, innovative products and integrated technology solutions to the Home Automation industry and the Assistive Technology domain for the disabled. In addition to product development, AFT designs and installs home automation systems as well as home theater, computer networks and satellite television systems.

CEDIA EXPO ’97, an educational conference and trade show for the electronic lifestyle^TM industry, will attract more than 260 exhibitors and 7,500 attendees from around the world.

For more information, contact Applied Future Technologies at 800-790-3353 or visit their web site at www.appliedfuture.com .

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