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DPHI, Inc.-(Dataplay)-Chosen for Surgery Platform

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Z-KAT Announces Strategic Alliance With DPHI, Inc. (DataPlay)

DPHI, Inc. Announces Design Win; Z-KAT selects DataPlaytm micro-optical format for its newest Image Guided Surgery Platform, the z-boxtm
Boulder, Colorado – October 13, 2003 – DPHI, Inc. today announced that it would supply Z-KAT with its DataPlaytm micro-optical system for use in its new z-boxtm digital surgery platform. The z-boxtm is designed to bring a new evolution of computer-assisted surgery technology to hospital operating rooms worldwide. A leader in single-use, procedure specific software applications for minimally-invasive surgery, Z-KAT selected the DataPlaytm micro-optical system for its compact form factor and robust archival and security features. The micro-optical format pioneered by DataPlaytm is the first of its kind and represents the latest advancements in optical disk recording and playback technology. “It is exciting to expand our strong working relationship with a leading surgical technology company like Z-KAT,” said Bill Almon, President and CEO of DPHI Inc. “Z-KAT’s commitment to the DataPlay platform will help set a new standard for small form factor optics. We look forward to working with Z-KAT to create new products for the medical industry and deliver on our value proposition for low cost, portable and secure storage.”

About DPHI
DPHI, Inc. provides micro-optical storage technology uniquely suited to digital recording, playback and distribution. The DataPlaytm platform features a miniaturized optical engine and removable media that enable new ways of storing and securing digital content and data for the growing market of portable electronic devices and systems. The company’s technologies are suitable for a broad spectrum of applications in industry verticals and in consumer electronics.

The DataPlaytm platform is recognized as a pioneering small form factor optical technology designed specifically to meet the needs of for portable, secure digital content creation and distribution. Unique to the DataPlaytm platform is its patented media-based “DRM” architecture and system. Employing a combination of proprietary hardware and software encryption and authentication innovations, content placed on the micro-optical DataPlaytm media from a trusted source can be accessed only by those with the recognized authority.

About Z-KAT
Z-KAT (http://www.z-kat.com ), “the digital surgery company” develops software and advanced surgical navigation technologies to enable minimally invasive musculoskeletal and neurological surgeries. The strategic alliance with DPHI furthers Z-KAT's goal of procedurally integrating its digital surgery suite of image-guided technologies for the modern operating room.

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Further Information (DataPlay):
DPHI, Inc.
2580 55th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
USA
Media Relations Contact
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Further Information (Z-KAT):
Z-KAT, Inc.
2901 Simms Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
USA
Corporate Relations Contact:
Fritz Laporte, CFO
[e-mail]
www.z-kat.com