Haptek Optimizes Generation-4 Software For Intel Pentium 4 Processor

SANTA CRUZ, California, September 20, 2002 -- Haptek today announced the availability of its Generation-4 Character Automation Technology optimized for the Intel Pentium 4 processor. Hapteks Generation-4 software completely automates the process of character interaction with the end-user -- by optimizing for the Intel Pentium 4 processor, Haptek is providing increased value for its customers.

As previewed in Hapteks PeoplePutty product, character automation brings a completely new dimension to the human-computer interface. Hapteks Generation-4 technology provides characters that are completely automated, with full human emotions and physical responses. Fully interactive dynamic characters respond to the user - with Hapteks Generation-4 software you get a fully dynamic character that is essentially alive" on the users system.

Optimizing Hapteks Generation-4 software for Intel® Pentium® 4 processor-based PCs provides real consumer and business value through the use of interactive characters created on the fly providing a robust 3D animation experience." said Melissa Laird, director of Intel Developer Services for Intel Corporation. We are pleased that Haptek is delivering this engaging type of dynamic, non-repetitive character animation software quickly to market; in part by taking advantage of Intels Early Access Program for software developers."

Haptek powers an evolutionary new way of developing online entertainment. Small file sizes, digital rights management, cross platform support, streaming audio and detail-rich, high-quality animation make the Haptek platform the premiere system for creating and delivering interactive, episodic 3D content for the Web. Existing film content can be re-purposed on the Haptek platform to take advantage of existing animation and appearance data of franchised characters and ultimately to take advantage of public familiarity and enthusiasm for interactivity.

For more information on Hapteks Generation-4 commercial software -- please contact
Bert Reitsma, Vice President, Business Development, Haptek, Inc. at (831) 469-4394 or by email at bert@haptek.com.

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Haptek, Inc.
931 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, California 95060
(831) 469-4394

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