PERCON INTRODUCES KEYBOARD WITH INTEGRATED MAGNETIC STRIPE READER AND
BUILT-IN BAR CODE DECODER

EUGENE, OR--Meeting industry demands for integrated bar code technology,
Percon, Inc., a leading manufacturer of bar code reading hardware, today
announced the introduction of EasyKey Plus, a PC 101-key keyboard with
integrated magnetic stripe reader and built-in bar code decoder for IBM AT
computers and compatibles.

EasyKey Plus requires no additional desk space. Its magnetic stripe reader
is integrated in the keyboard's housing, making it ideal for electronic
point of sale, access control, stock management, and charge card approval
applications.

"EasyKey Plus is a convenient solution right out of the box," says Andy
Storment, Vice President. "It installs quickly without hardware
modifications or any other specialized utility software requirements."

The EasyKey Plus is fully programmable; options include on-screen, bar code
menu, and bar code batch. In addition, an external serial device such as a
scale, check reader, or pin pad may be connected using the unit's
auxiliary serial connector. EasyKey Plus accepts bar code input from a
variety of input devices including wands, CCDs, 5V lasers, and ID Badge
scanners. Additional features include up to three channel magnetic stripe
support, programmable scale support, 99 remappable keys, laser and CCD
trigger modes, and serial baud rates up to 57.6K. Over fifteen symbologies
can be read including Code 16K.

Trigger modes enable a laser or CCD in the default mode to automatically
turn on and read any enabled code. Auto scan is supported for hands-free
scanning and a multi-scan mode allows the laser to read bar codes in
succession without retriggering after every good read. An input device
using this mode cannot read the same bar code twice in a row.

The EasyKey Plus decoder electronically decodes customer credit card
information, driver license numbers and demographic information stored on
magnetic stripe driver licenses now in use in California. Non-standard
information including specific information about the driver such as name,
address, sex, age, height and weight can also be decoded. Bi-directional
scanning allows the users to run a card through the integrated magnetic
stripe scanner in either direction, while maintaining accuracy of the
information scanned. Two-track and three-track magnetic stripe reader
models are available. A third model without a built-in magnetic stripe
reader is also available for those customers only wanting a built-in
decoder.

The suggested list price for the EasyKey Plus without magnetic stripe
reader (part number 2A000-00) is $395; for the model with two-track
magnetic stripe reader (part number 2A-002-00) $435; and for the model
with three-track magnetic stripe reader (part number 2A-0030-00) $575;
(US, quantity one). In addition, the EasyKey Plus offers optional extended
and on-site replacement warranties.

Founded in 1983 and based in Eugene, Oregon, Percon, Inc. is a leader in
bar code data solutions. Percon sells bar code hardware and software
worldwide through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and
value added resellers, offering next-day shipping, toll-free technical
support, and rapid turnaround repair service.

For more information, contact Percon, Inc., 1720 Willow Creek Circle, Ste.
530, Eugene, Oregon 97402-9171; phone (800) 929-7899 or (503) 344-1189;
fax (503) 344-1399.

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