LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2006--Socket Communications, Inc., an innovative provider of mobile productivity products, Monday unveiled the Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) 9P. A first of its kind product, the CRS uses an exclusive Liquidmetal(R) Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:LQMT) housing for extreme durability and scratch resistance. The CRS combines the power of laser bar code scanning with the convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology to provide an efficient, hands-free solution that makes scanning as simple as pointing a finger. The lightweight device which fits comfortably on an index finger for hands free scanning was unveiled at the National Retail Federation Trade Show in New York City.

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