[March 31, 2005]

Viseon Unveils Multimedia Capable VisiFone

BY JOHANNE TORRES

Dallas, TX-based Viseon, Inc. made an official announcement today about the company's developing a multimedia version (MM) of its VisiFone Digital Home Telephone for VoIP. The new device is said to enable users to view personalized content and information automatically at any time they choose, on the large 10.4 inch color TFT/LCD screen in full motion video.

The new VisiFone is a fully digital home telephone for VoIP services. The new version provides new features including digital wideband audio in the handset and speakerphone as well as TV-quality two-way video calling and on-screen VoIP feature management control. The VisiFone MM also allows consumers to view new personalized content and information such as news, weather, sports and stock quotes. Consumers will also be able to instantly view a variety of content from partners, including broadcast and cable TV networks and prominent Web portals. With the VisiFone MM, users will be able to instantly interact with the content provider or sponsor on their VisiFone by audio or video call. The new version also lets users customize the content to be displayed on the VisiFone at chosen intervals throughout the day. For example, have the VisiFone display the local traffic report and live traffic cam feeds on demand every morning prior to their morning commute.

To aggregate content and sponsors for the VisiFone, the company previously announced the formation of ViseonMedia (VMN, LLC), its owned subsidiary. ViseonMedia entered into agreements with various sponsors and marketing partners to deliver selected programming to VisiFone users. ViseonMedia will work directly with the VoIP carriers to develop content and information services for access by their VisiFone MM equipped subscribers.

"The VisiFone MM and ViseonMedia's exclusive programming provides VoIP carriers with a compelling tool to attract new subscribers to the rich world of digital telephony," said John Harris, Viseon CEO and president. "The VisiFone provides the best "telephony" ever experienced. Its multimedia features and two-way videophone capabilities will show consumers that VoIP is clearly better than plain old circuit switched telephone service."

The new VisiFone MM complements the initial 5.6 inch screen version of the VisiFone announced in January, which begins shipping to carriers in June. The VisiFone MM will be available to carriers later this year.

Viseon, Inc.
www.viseon.com