MONTREAL--Sonomax Technologies Inc. (“Sonomax” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: SHH) today announced that BHP Billiton Iron Ore (BHP: NYSE), through its distributor Australasian Safety Services Inc., has agreed to protect an additional 4,000 workers in its facilities in Western Australia, a contract valued at $600,000. The product used to protect these workers will be the existing V3 ProFit version. BHP Billiton Iron Ore has the potential of an additional 8,000 workers to be protected with the new V5, currently in the final stages of development and testing.

“This breakthrough is made possible by the hard work of distribution partners like Michael Dean”

Said Michael Dean, CEO of Australasian Safety Services, “Our company has been servicing the mining industry for over 5 years now and we are finally starting to gain serious traction with this customer base who is very dedicated to health & safety. We are extremely proud to count BHP as one of our largest customers in Australia. The Sonomax product is now a proven commodity in the mining sector. This agreement is a result of extensive testing over the years. We are excited to get our hands on the V5 this fall to service this customer base of over 200,000 workers.”

“We are happy to report such an important contract to our shareholders for many reasons. Sonomax is much more than earphones. Hearing protection and the prevention of hearing loss has always been the heart of the company. There are over 100M workers around the world who are at risk and miners are at the top of that list. With a commitment to excellence from top mining companies like BHP and our new robust self-fit scalable product line, we will be able to protect a great number of these workers from losing their hearing,” said Nick Laperle, Sonomax’s CEO. “This breakthrough is made possible by the hard work of distribution partners like Michael Dean,” added Laperle.

About Sonomax Technologies Inc.

Sonomax® is a leader in the product development, research, and licensing of in-ear technologies. With more than 50 patents and trademarks worldwide, Sonomax’s pioneering innovation includes instant custom-fitting earpieces that deliver the most comfortable, protective and sound-enhancing experience in the world. Poised to become a standard for all in-ear applications, SonoFit™ offers OEM, ODM and aftermarket clients a broader range of opportunities in customized earpieces for the consumer, industrial, military and health markets. Learn more at http://sonomax.com

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the current views and/or expectations of Sonomax Technologies Inc. with respect to its performance, business and future events. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results and events may vary significantly. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Sonomax Technologies Inc. (TSX.V:SHH) is pleased to announce that it is organizing a private placement of up to 60,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit, for maximum gross proceeds to Sonomax of $3,000,000.

Each unit will consist of one common share and one-half (½) of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share of Sonomax at a price of $0.10 per share for a period of three years following the closing of the private placement.

Sonomax will use the net proceeds from the private placement for commercialization of its products, business development and working capital.

Industrial Alliance Securities Inc. (“IAS”) will act as lead agent for the placement. In connection with the private placement, Sonomax will pay IAS and certain other registered persons a cash commission in an amount equal to 7.5% of the gross proceeds from the sale of units to investors identified by IAS. Sonomax will also issue broker warrants to IAS and certain other registered persons, entitling them to purchase, for a period of 18 months and at a price of $0.10 per share, a number of additional shares equal to 7.5% of the number of units sold to investors identified by them.

The private placement will be effected pursuant to prospectus exemptions under applicable securities legislation and is expected to close on or before May 25, 2012.

The private placement has been conditionally accepted by the TSX Venture Exchange, subject to the filing by Sonomax of standard documentation. The securities issued in the private placement will be subject to a four-month “hold period” under applicable securities legislation and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

There are currently 321,331,244 common shares of Sonomax issued and outstanding.

About Sonomax Technologies, Inc.

Sonomax® is a leader in the product development, research, and licensing of in-ear technologies. With more than 50 patents and trademarks worldwide, Sonomax’s pioneering innovation includes instant custom-fitting earpieces that deliver the most comfortable, protective and sound-enhancing experience in the world. Poised to become a standard for all in-ear applications, SonoFit™ offers OEM, ODM and aftermarket clients a broader range of opportunities in customized earpieces for the consumer, industrial, military and health markets. Learn more at http://sonomax.com

Connect with Sonomax Technologies, Inc. on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Sonomax and on Twitter at twitter.com/Sonomax_SHH.

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to Sonomax Technologies Inc (“Sonomax”). These forward looking statements, by their nature, necessarily involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. Sonomax considers the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based to be reasonable, but cautions the reader that these assumptions regarding future events, many of which are beyond Sonomax’s control, may ultimately prove to be incorrect since they are subject to risks and uncertainties that affect Sonomax. These risks and uncertainties include risks associated with market acceptance, competitive developments and other factors. Except for ongoing obligations under securities laws to disclose all material information to investors, Sonomax disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

With North American and International distribution planned to launch by Q3 2012, the Altec Lansing products featuring SonoFit technology will be designed with the look and feel Altec Lansing customers are accustomed to, with the SonoFit Technology making the custom fit headphones experience possible.

“This technology is a great fit for Altec Lansing’s brand. We are already very active in the earphone market on a global scale, and are happy to add SonoFit to our product line,” said Raleigh Wilson, Co-President of Altec Lansing. “We’re excited to offer our global customers a listening experience custom-fit to their needs.”

“Sonomax is proud to count Altec Lansing as an OEM customer for SonoFit. This partnership enables us to expand the innovation at the heart of the Sonomax brand through their famously well-designed products,” said Nick Laperle, Sonomax’s CEO.

SonoFit, brings together more than twelve patented technologies into a disposable fitting system that delivers a customized earpiece designed to seamlessly interface with any number of application modules such as earphones, hearing protection devices, Bluetooth™ headsets, hearing aids and other in-ear products.

To find out more about SonoFit and the patented fitting technology for custom headphones, please visit: http://sonomax.com/sonofit

About Altec Lansing

Celebrating 75 years of audio excellence and innovation, Altec Lansing is recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance with industry firsts including the first "talkie" film speakers, the first set of desktop computer speakers and the first iPod docking station. Altec Lansing continues to be the first choice for music enthusiasts and audiophiles alike with exceptional audio solutions for the home, on the go, and personal enjoyment. To learn more about Altec Lansing’s unique history and discover the complete line of audio products, visit www.alteclansing.com

About Sonomax Technologies, Inc.

Sonomax® is a leader in the product development, research, and licensing of in-ear technologies. With more than 50 patents and trademarks worldwide, Sonomax’s pioneering innovation includes instant custom-fitting earpieces that deliver the most comfortable, protective and sound-enhancing experience in the world. Poised to become a standard for all in-ear applications, SonoFit™ offers OEM, ODM and aftermarket clients a broader range of opportunities in customized earpieces for the consumer, industrial, military and health markets. Learn more at http://sonomax.com

Connect with Sonomax Technologies, Inc. on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Sonomax and on Twitter at twitter.com/Sonomax_SHH.

Investment Update:

Sonomax also announces that it has received regulatory approval for the issuance of an aggregate of 3,276,000 common shares to two creditors in settlement of debt in an aggregate amount of $163,800. The shares will be issued at a deemed price of $0.05 per share. It is expected that Sonomax will issue the shares on or before April 1, 2012. The shares will be subject to a four-month “hold period” under applicable securities legislation and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Pluristem's IC Phase II trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of two doses (150x106 and 300x106) of PLX-PAD cells versus placebo administered via two intramuscular injections (day one and week twelve post initial injection). The study population will be comprised of 132 patients (44 in each cohort) with IC, Fontaine class IIb; Rutherford category 2-3, in approximately 10 U.S. clinical sites.

The primary efficacy end point of the trial will be the change in the Maximal Walking Distance from baseline during an Exercise Treadmill Tests. Secondary endpoints will include hemodynamics and quality of life measurements. Safety parameters will also be assessed.

“We are excited to receive the world’s FDA first clearance for an Intermittent Claudication clinical trial using allogeneic cell therapy as a potential preventive treatment for IC”, said Zami Aberman, Chairman and CEO of Pluristem. “We believe that our approach of repeatable intramuscular injections will potentially enable to boost the healing process of our patients. In this trial, we will take benefit of our "off-the-shelf" PLX properties achieved by our three dimensional (3D) proprietary technology platform for efficient, controlled, mass production of cell therapy product candidates, for the treatment of millions of IC patients around the world.”

We Are Very Happy To Introduce Sonomax Technologies (SHH:TSXV) As Our Newest Site Sponsor and Supporter Of Clean Small-Cap Discussion.

Sonomax Is A Great, Award Winning Hearing Technology Company Worth A Few Minutes Of Your Time To Discover. Don't Just Take Our Word For It, Here Are A Few Of Their Biggest International Clients:

• Coca-Cola
• BHP Billiton
• Hess
• Rio Tinto
• Kraft
• Nestle
• United Kingdom Ministry Of Defence

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SAN DIEGO, CA, April 05, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), announced today that it expects to report fiscal Q2 2012 revenues of approximately $2.4 million for the period ended March 31, 2012.

"We experienced a reduction in quarterly and fiscal first half revenues compared to the prior year due to the continued uncertainty surrounding the U.S. defense budget and a difficult global business environment," remarked Tom Brown, president and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "While our selling cycles can be long and uneven, we are adding to a growing pipeline of potential domestic and international business, focusing in particular on significant AHD military opportunities."

Brown concluded, "We are starting to see a pickup in demand for LRAD systems and expect increasing fiscal second half revenues based on anticipated U.S. and foreign military orders and continued penetration of our AHD systems into worldwide Public Safety, Commercial Security and Wildlife & Asset Protection markets."

About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation's Long Range AcousticDevice® (LRAD®) directional communication systems are being used around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about LRAD Corporation and its long-range directional sound systems, please visit the company's web site at http://www.lradx.com/.

OF COMMON STOCK

HENDERSON, NV, March 28, 2012 – Parametric Sound Corporation (Nasdaq: PAMT), a leading innovator of directed audio products and solutions, announced today the completion of its public offering of 1,888,888 shares of common stock. All such shares were sold at the price of $4.50 per share resulting in gross proceeds of $8.5 million and net proceeds of approximately $7.3 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.

“We are pleased to have successfully completed the offering," stated Ken Potashner, Executive Chairman. "The offering will enable the company to launch its licensing and product-based strategies. We also now have the financial resources necessary to further strengthen our industry-leading IP portfolio.”

MDB Capital Group LLC acted as the sole manager of the offering. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from MDB Capital Group LLC, 401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1020, Santa Monica, CA 90401, (310) 526-5000. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 283,333 shares of Parametric Sound’s common stock to cover over-allotments, if any.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities nor shall there be any offer or sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

“The eers™ custom earbuds are truly a unique product in the marketplace,” said Joyce Fleck, President - Navarre Distribution Services, Inc. “We are pleased to provide warehousing, fulfillment services as well as distribution to Sonomax. We are excited to help bring this highly innovative product to retail.”

“We are looking forward to working with a world-class partner like Navarre,“ said Nick Laperle, CEO of Sonomax Technologies, Inc. “We anticipate the distribution and logistics partnership will lead to increased success for Sonomax that will help to expand our revenue opportunities, by bringing the eers™ brand to the retail marketplace more quickly and in mass quantities.

eers™ custom earbuds are poised to be a game changer in the earphones market. Named CES 2012’s Best of Innovations winner, the self-fit custom-fit earbuds feature Sonomax’s SonoFit™ Technology that allows the earbuds to mold to the unique shape of an individual’s ear canal in just five minutes, providing maximum comfort, exceptional sound and a secure fit even during vigorous activity.

Laperle added,"The Navarre partnership is another step forward in increasing the visibility of eers in the consumer market as well as in preparation for its eventual transfer to a master distributor– both of which will assist in making the SonoFit fitting system the standard for all in-ear applications."

Making high performance custom earphones available to everyone, in the comfort of their own home, eers™ custom headphones redefine the listening experience providing an acoustic seal to ensure the wearer’s choice of listening does not need to compete with ambient sound, irrespective of the environment.

About Navarre:

Navarre Distribution Services and Navarre Logistical Services are subsidiaries of Navarre Corporation (Nasdaq:NAVR) that together provide North American retailers and their suppliers with agile distribution and returns management, third-party logistics (3PL), online fulfillment and custom marketing programs, all powered by a best-in-class systems infrastructure and collaborative support teams. With a more than 25-year track record of connecting strong brands with smart logistics and unmatched service, the company helps its customers to pick, pack, ship and sell more profitably. Established in 1983, Navarre Corporation is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and has offices in Bentonville, AR and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Learn more at www.navarre.com.

About Sonomax Technologies, Inc.
Sonomax® is a leader in the product development, research, and licensing of in-ear technologies. With more than 50 patents and trademarks worldwide, Sonomax’s pioneering innovation includes instant custom-fitting earpieces that deliver the most comfortable, protective and sound-enhancing experience in the world, as well as software-driven solutions for validating earpiece performance. Sonomax recently introduced sculpted eers™ line of custom fitting earphones which feature the latest SonoFit™ system. SonoFit™ offers OEM, ODM and aftermarket clients a broader range of opportunities in customized earpieces for the consumer, industrial, military and health markets. Learn more at http://sonomax.com.

Connect with Sonomax’s eers on Facebook at facebook.com/sculptedEERS and on Twitter at twitter.com/sculptedEERS.

Connect with Sonomax Technologies, Inc. on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Sonomax and on Twitter at twitter.com/Sonomax_SHH.

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Laperle added,"The Navarre partnership is another step forward in increasing the visibility of eers in the consumer market as well as in preparation for its eventual transfer to a master distributor– both of which will assist in making the SonoFit fitting system the standard for all in-ear applications."

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About Sonomax Technologies, Inc.
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TORONTO, CANADA--(Marketwire - March 13, 2012) -Intertainment Media Inc. ("Intertainment" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:INT)(OTCQX:ITMTF)(FRANKFURT:I4T) announces that the Company has filed a claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada against John Doe No. 1, aka MaydayMalone, John Doe No. 2, aka f3drivr, and John Doe No. 3, aka CESpumper ("Defendants") who have posted false, malicious and defamatory comments ("Posts") on the Stockhouse website.

Intertainment is claiming general and punitive damages and seeking an injunction consequent to the following matters:

Each of the Posts was known by the responsible Defendant to be false, or was made recklessly, without regard to whether it was true or false;

Each of the Posts was made by the responsible Defendant with malice, spite and ill will and was calculated to disparage Intertainment and Intertainment's chosen business, to damage Intertainment's reputation in the community, and to lower Intertainment in the minds of right thinking members of society, and did have these intended effects; and

Each of the Posts was published in the form known by the responsible Defendant to be visited by persons with a financial interest in Intertainment.

"The Company is adamant that it will defend itself and the rights of its stakeholders and will not let the defamatory actions of those that hide behind anonymity to undermine the value being built by the Company and its businesses," said David Lucatch, CEO of Intertainment Media Inc.

The Company routinely engages in communications that are forthright and open to discussion by all parties. It regularly provides market updates and non-confidential information to educate and inform the public at large about its activities and endeavors.

The Company will continue the process to identify the persons and organizations making and supporting improper postings and will pursue further legal options.

About Intertainment Media Inc. www.intertainmentmedia.com

Connecting people with brands, Intertainment Media Inc. is a Rich Media Applications leader, focused on delivering leading edge technology and marketing solutions enabling clients to power enhanced branding, loyalty initiatives and consumer engagement.

Selected as a Microsoft Global Agency Initiative partner, Intertainment has joined an elite group of interactive agencies worldwide that Microsoft recommends to its Partners and Customers. Intertainment owns a number of key properties including Ortsbo, Ad Taffy, itiBiti and Magnum Fine Commercial Printing Limited.

Intertainment Media owns and operates a number of key properties including Ad Taffy, itiBiti, Ortsbo and Magnum. For more information on the Company and its properties, please visit www.intertainmentmedia.com.

Headquartered in the Toronto, Canada region, with offices in New York, Los Angeles and San Mateo, CA, Intertainment Media Inc. is listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the symbol "INT" (TSX VENTURE:INT) and in the US on the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol "ITMTF". Intertainment is also traded in Europe, on the XETRA Exchange under the symbol "I4T".

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The offered securities mentioned in this press release will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons except in certain transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act.

This new release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements.

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(SAN DIEGO, CA, February 7, 2012) – LRAD Corporation (Nasdaq: LRAD), the world’s leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), today announced revenues of $3.6 million and net income of $314,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.

"Deliveries of LRAD® systems for bird protection and control, perimeter security, disaster response and to the U.S. Navy resulted in a profitable quarter and a good start to fiscal 2012," remarked Tom Brown, president and chief executive officer of LRAD Corporation. "While uncertainty continues in the worldwide economy and domestic defense budget, we anticipate a successful fiscal 2012 based on our growing pipeline of global AHD business opportunities, further expansion into commercial markets, and the introduction of new products and applications."

Revenues for fiscal Q1 2012 increased 64% from $2.2 million recorded in fiscal Q1 2011. The increase was primarily attributable to orders into growing commercial markets and deliveries on an order to the U.S. Navy. Gross profit for fiscal Q1 2012 was $1.7 million, or 48% of revenues, compared to $992,000, or 45% of revenues, for the same period a year ago. The increase was primarily due to increased revenue and fixed overhead absorption, partially offset by increased cost related to the amortization of prepaid expenses to support the large military sale in fiscal 2011.

Operating expenses for fiscal Q1 2012 were relatively flat compared to the same period in the prior year at $1.4 million. Decreases of $77,000 for bad debt expense and $13,000 for travel expense and other reductions were offset by increases of $28,000 primarily for business development personnel, $26,000 for non-cash share-based compensation expense, $20,000 for increased audit and legal fees, and $20,000 for commission expense for third party sales representatives.

Net income for fiscal Q1 2012 was $314,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $355,000, or $(0.01) per share, for the same period last year. The increase was primarily the result of higher revenues and gross margin.

Management is scheduled to discuss the Company’s fiscal Q1 2012 business and financial results on a conference call tomorrow, February 8, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation's Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD®) directional communication systems are being used around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about LRAD Corporation and its long-range directional sound systems, please visit the company's web site at http://www.lradx.com/.

That tells me large INT buyers are accumulating without showing their hands, which keeps acceleration as tame as possible (4th gear vs 6th gear).

Regards,
George

"On February 1st, 2012 MicroVision will be closing our online store."

"We decided to close our online store based on high demand for MicroVision products across the globe and our ability to leverage strategic distribution networks in over 120 countries worldwide."

http://www.microvision.com/displayground/uncategorized/times-are-a-changin/

(thanks to Tetrimbath, IV MVIS board)

Would like to hear your feedback.

George

Extreme Networks, Inc. Purchases MMP Portfolio™ License

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB: PTSC.OB - News) today announced that Extreme Networks, Inc. has purchased an MMP™ Portfolio license.

About Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks delivers networks for the mobile world. The company's open network solutions enable a seamless user experience providing a platform for improved business agility. From the converged mobile edge of enterprises to virtualized clouds, and from data centers to global carrier networks that backhaul mobile traffic, Extreme Networks' extensible services architecture, sets a foundation for mobility, identity awareness and
faster performance to empower people and machines to connect and move seamlessly. Extreme Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more information, visit: www.extremenetworks.com.

About Patriot Scientific Corporation

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Patriot Scientific Corporation (PTSC) is the co-owner of the Moore Microprocessor Patent Portfolio™ licensing partnership, and is the parent of the wholly owned subsidiary, PDSG. For more information on PTSC, visit www.ptsc.com.

About the MMP Portfolio™

The MMP Portfolio includes seven US patents as well as their European and Japanese counterparts, which cover techniques that enable higher performance and lower cost designs essential to consumer and commercial digital systems ranging from PCs, cell phones and portable music players to communications infrastructure, medical equipment and automobiles.

Ottawa-based Wi-LAN Inc. (WIN-T) has launched a patent suit against Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM-T), adding to the challenges facing the troubled BlackBerry maker.

The suit, filed in a U.S. district court in Florida, claims that the BlackBerry maker is infringing on two patents belonging to Wi-LAN — U.S. Patent No. 5,515,369 and U.S. Patent No. 6,232,969.

The “369” patent relates to the way BlackBerry smartphones and the PlayBook tablet use Bluetooth, a means of short-distance data transmission between devices. Wi-LAN says about 60 models of RIM devices infringe on that patent.

The “969” patent relates to the “sym” key on several of the more recent families of BlackBerry smartphones, including the Bold, Torch, Curve and Pearl.

The claim against RIM says Wi-LAN has been “irreparably harmed and monetarily harmed” but doesn't provide a financial amount. It does say that, if the claim is upheld, RIM should pay triple the damages if it's found to have willfully infringed on the patent.

Wi-LAN's suit also asserts RIM should have known that it was infringing on the Bluetooth patent since it is the subject of litigation between the Ottawa-based patent house and one of RIM's suppliers — Texas Instruments.

Patents can be incredibly valuable because they provide the legal right to use certain unique technology.

Wi-LAN specializes in licensing out rights to the patents in its portfolio and has a record of exacting multi-year licence agreements with companies after fighting successful legal battles that sometimes take years to resolve.

A spokeswoman for Wi-LAN said Monday the patent suit against Research In Motion was part of a normal course of business and unrelated to the weekend announcement that RIM's co-CEOs were stepping aside.

Wi-LAN doesn't comment on the cases when they're before the courts, she said.

The suit, which filed late Friday in the U.S. district court for the Southern District of Florida and announced Monday, is the latest challenge for RIM, which is in the midst of a major shakeup of its senior management.

RIM has a new chief executive officer, who will replace Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie.

They are being replaced by Thorsten Heins, a little-known RIM executive who has the job of trying to pull Research in Motion out of a big slump.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/business-technology/patent-firm-wi-lan-sues-research-in-motion/article2311578/

Approximately 80% of the shares voting at today's special meeting of shareholders voted in favor of the proposal to adopt the agreement and plan of merger, which represented approximately 55% of the company's total outstanding shares of common stock as of the November 25, 2011 record date. A quorum of approximately 76% of the company's total outstanding shares of common stock as of the record date was present in person or by proxy at the meeting.

Upon consummation of the merger, the company's shareholders will receive $0.268 in cash for each share of the company's common stock. The transaction is expected to close within the next day.

The transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of customary closing conditions as set forth in the agreement and plan of merger and discussed in detail in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Superclick on November 29, 2011.

About Superclick, Inc.

Superclick, Inc. (OTCBB: SPCK), through its wholly owned, Montreal-based subsidiary Superclick Networks, Inc., develops, manufactures, markets and supports the Superclick Internet Management System (SIMS™), Monitoring and Management Application (MAMA™) and Media Distribution System (MDS™) in worldwide hospitality, conference center and event, multi-tenant unit (MTU) and university markets. Superclick Networks Inc. serves leading hospitality brands including Accor, Fairmont & Raffles Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Jumeirah, Kimpton Hotels, Mandarin Oriental Hotels, Marriott Hotels International, Shangri-La Hotels and Starwood in Canada, North America, the Middle East and Asia. Superclick Networks is also partnering with IBM Global Services in the development of products and services designed to address strategic opportunities in key growth markets on a worldwide basis.

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