Ad-hoc | 16 July 2001 20:52

ELMOS Semiconductor AG english

Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– ELMOS acquires far-reaching licence in the field of optical sensors ELMOS Semiconductor AG has acquired a licence of exclusive rights for an innovative optical measuring principle named HALIOS (High Ambient Light Independent System). The out-standing innovation of this optical measuring principle is the detection of 3-dimensional movements as well as the elimination of optical interference effects. In addition, the HALIOS system is self- adjusting and able to compensate ageing and environmentally corrosive effects. This measuring principle allows the contact-free detection of any movement, including push-buttons and switches, and their conversion into electrical signals. Due to its contact-free and, therefore wear-resistant measurement mode, the HALIOS system offers access to completely new applications. If the detection is realized by optically pervious and, at the same time, printable surfaces, switches and control units, especially regulators, can be “virtually” shown. The multi-faceted nature of HALIOS will contribute to product development in areas ranging from video and audio systems, consumer good electronics, household equipment, data processing, up through and including communication and automotive systems, and industrial electronics. This pioneering investment conducted against international competitors offers ELMOS the access to a package of intellectual property comprising 24 patents owned by a German invention team. This exclusive licence gives ELMOS the chance to address new products and new markets and to expand long-term sales and earnings. Contact: ELMOS Semiconductor AG; Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 1; D-44227 Dortmund; Tel.: +49-231-7549-0; Fax: +49-231-7549-548; invest@elmos.de; www.elmos.de end of ad hoc announcement (c) DGAP 16.07.2001 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 567710; Index: Listed: Neuer Markt in Frankfurt; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München, Stuttgart 162052 Jul 01