Technology Update

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Israeli Company's 'Voice Mouse' Enables Hands-Free Computer Navigation
February 9, 2003 - From ISRAEL21C
Until now, surfing the Internet, writing e-mail, and other computer usage has been limited to those who have been able to manipulate a mouse, the common computer tool that allows one to navigate a computer screen. But an Israeli company has developed new technology that will allow anyone to operate a computer, even those who are not able to "point and click" because they suffer from paralysis, Parkinson's disease or other physical limitations. Israel-based Commodio, Inc. has developed the world's first Voice Mouse. In doing so, Commodio, a small start-up based in Kfar Sava, has moved interaction with the computer from the hands to the mouth. Using their product, called QPointer HandsFree, the screen responds to the human voice in every way. Voice commands are responsible for every commands operation. No hand movements are necessary to navigate the Internet, write and send e-mail, create and edit documents, point directly at any object on a computer screen, emulate the mouse by performing drag-and-drop operations, and activating keyboard keys and shortcuts. more

New York economic planners seeking Israeli companies
September 09, 2002 - From Jerusalem Post staff reports
New York State is pursuing Israeli high-tech companies that might be interested in locating operations there through a variety of aid packages, including a Small Business Technological Fund, that provides from $500,000 to $1 million or 25 percent of the company's total expenses in financial aid. more

U.S. looking to Israel for key Internet security technology
July 14, 2002 - By Rick Radin
Buoyed by the stimulus from terror threats but also buffeted by the downdraft from the dot-com bust, Internet security companies, many of which are selling technology developed in Israel, are testing the markets for products and capital worldwide. This activity came into focus at the Israel Network Security Showcase in California's Silicon Valley on July 9, where 10 Israeli Internet security startups presented their strategies for defeating threats posed by hackers and cyber-terrorists to networks vital to business, government and individuals. more

Israel's Teva leads U.S. generic drug market
July 01, 2002 - From ISRAEL21c staff and wire reports
The 100-year-old Israeli generic drug manufacturer is now America's largest drug supplier, and is targeting new solutions for skyrocketing prescription drug costs. more

BIRD bringing Israeli, U.S. companies together for research
June 24, 2002 - From BioIsrael staff reports
The U.S.-Israel financing and partnering foundation has invested in 600 joint ventures between U.S. and Israeli companies with $7 billion in sales during the past 25 years. more

Three Israeli firms make prestigious list of companies 'most likely to change the world'
June 3, 2002 - By Israel Insider Staff Reports
Three Israeli firms made Red Herring Magazine's list of the 50 private and 50 public companies "most likely to change the world," with two of the companies, Check Point Software Technologies and Mellanox Technologies, showing continuing strength by being listed two years in a row. more

Israeli solar energy innovator sees multiple ways to serve U.S. consumers
June 03, 2002 - From ISRAEL21c news services
A pioneering solar project in California run by Israel-based Solel could be the forerunner for power plants that provide a steady flow of safer, cleaner renewable energy to U.S. markets. more

Venture capital seekers encountering 'Nablus effect'
April 29, 2002 - By Tania Hershman
Israeli venture capital posted a much smaller decline than VC in the United States last year, indicating that so far the conflict has not had a major impact on fund raising for startups. more

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