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Mercedes-Benz AMG Uses ePad-ink E-Signature Solution from Interlink Electronics and Softpro to Automate Internal Document Processing
Tuesday September 23, 8:09 am ET


CAMARILLO, Calif. & AFFALTERBACH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2003--Interlink Electronics Inc., (Nasdaq:LINK - News), a world leader in the development of interface technologies and e-signature solutions, and Mercedes-Benz AMG GmbH, a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler AG, announced today that Mercedes-AMG has deployed Interlink's ePad electronic signature solution as part of an extensive project to control and optimize its internal document processes. Mercedes-Benz will utilize Interlink's ePad-ink signature device in conjunction with Softpro's SignDoc software to capture and verify handwritten signatures in electronic documents, as well as to secure their authenticity and integrity.



In 2002, Mercedes-AMG started a project (internal name ADS) to control and optimize internal processes. One of its aspects is to drastically reduce the usage of paper, allowing Mercedes-AMG to benefit from more efficient and more secure processes. In addition, the DaimlerChrysler group plans to install test platforms for similar applications in other sections. The project team expects to achieve substantial savings in time and money from the targeted processes.

The forms digitized as part of Mercedes' ADS project include documents with legal aspects such as test clearances, inspections reports and garage acceptances. The guidelines for product liability require a high level of security for these kinds of transactions and Mercedes-AMG uses ePad-ink to capture both handwritten signatures and invisible signature biometrics. Using software from Softpro, the system encrypts this data within each signed document in a way that it cannot be changed or re-used. Mercedes-AMG may also execute a "combo verification" using both the shape and biometrics of the signature to test whether it is statistically identical to that kept on-file for a registered signer.

"Industry leaders such as the DaimlerChrysler group are leveraging e-signature technology to streamline their manufacturing processes and reduce overhead costs," said Rod Vesling, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, E Transactions, Interlink Electronics, Inc. "Mercedes-AMG's automation of its manufacturing documents using Interlink's ePad-ink is a clear example. As e-signature deployment continues to enter the mainstream of global IT operations, Interlink, along with industry partners such as Softpro, is well positioned to deliver such cost-saving solutions."

About Mercedes-AMG

Since 1971 car lovers and motor sport enthusiasts worldwide are fascinated by three letters: AMG. 1971 saw Hans Heyer and Clemens Schickedanz surprisingly winning the 24-hour-race of Spa in their AMG-Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8. This was the breakthrough for the Mercedes refining manufacturer. Since that time AMG-fans agree: There is just one car that is more fascinating than a Mercedes -- a Mercedes of AMG. Right from the beginning AMG added innovations to Mercedes cars in the exterior and interior. Since 1999 the company is an affiliate of DaimlerChrysler.

While in the early days the tuning business was predominant, AMG is today a developer and production manufacturer. The company has achieved a superior reputation and is held in high regard by its competitors.

AMG now acts as a "think tank" and is closely connected with other affiliates of DaimlerChrysler. It has developed its own engines, chassis, brakes, aerodynamic design elements and body parts as well as the interior and elements of the on-board communications. With its innovations in the production process, Mercedes-AMG acts as a model company for increased efficiency in various workflow processes. Recently Mercedes-AMG invested approximately 20 Million Euro in new production lines. The heart of the plant's extension was the engine manufacturing process.

About Interlink Electronics

Interlink Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:LINK - News) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of intuitive interface technologies and products, including products to hand-sign electronic documents, forms and point-of-sale transactions. One of the Company's most popular e-signature products, ePad-ink, captures handwritten signatures using an LCD input screen. Visual feedback from the LCD during the signing process produces a natural signature shape while information displayed by the LCD underneath the signing area helps produce an intuitive signing context.

Interlink Electronics serves a world-class customer-base from its corporate headquarters in Camarillo, California, USA, and offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and China. The company currently holds more than 70 patents on sensor technologies, e-signature technologies, wireless communications protocols and product design properties. See Interlink Electronics online at http://www.interlinkelectronics.com/ or in Japan at http://www.interlinkelec.co.jp/

About SOFTPRO

SOFTPRO is based in Boeblingen, Germany and has local subsidiaries for the North American and Asian-Pacific markets in Newark (Delaware) and Singapore. The company employs approximately 50 people worldwide. SOFTPRO is the leading vendor of systems for the verification of handwritten signatures, worldwide. The company's portfolio contains solutions for the electronics authentication of processes and documents in which the static and dynamic (biometric) characteristics of signatures are extracted and evaluated. See SOFTPRO online at http://www.softpro-na.com.

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From time to time the Company may issue forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The following are among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: business conditions and growth in the electronics industry and general economies, both domestic and international; lower than expected customer orders; delays in receipt of orders or cancellation of orders; competitive factors, including increased competition, new product offerings by competitors and price pressures; the availability of third party parts and supplies at reasonable prices; changes in product mix; significant quarterly performance fluctuations due to the receipt of a significant portion of customer orders and product shipments in the last month of each quarter; and product shipment interruptions due to manufacturing problems. The forward-looking statements contained in this document regarding industry and revenue trends, new markets, new product introductions, technology adoption, and future business activities should be considered in light of these factors.



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