LAS VEGAS, January 4, 2006  – tvCompass Inc. announced today a partnership with Thomson Electronics to bring the tvCompass WiFi smart remote control to the consumer market. Through tvCompass’ first original design and manufacturing licensee, Thomson Electronics, the Acoustic Research brand “Wi-Q” universal remote control will be available in spring 2006.

On display this week at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics show, the tvCompass WiFi smart remote control is a full-featured, programmable universal remote control device that employs WiFi wireless connectivity and a cell phone-style color LCD screen to deliver an enhanced entertainment navigation experience. Capable of controlling a minimum of 24 entertainment components, the WiFi smart remote serves as a powerful tool for managing even the most advanced home theatre system. The remote’s “second screen” color LCD display offers users in-hand access to an advanced Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and syndicated news, sports and weather headlines from popular on-line content feeds without disrupting the onscreen television viewing experience.

The smart remote’s wireless Internet link to tvCompass provides users with instant updates to the EPG and access to News, Weather, and Sports information localized by ZIP code with no subscription or service fee. The WiFi smart remote and tvCompass’ end-to-end software solution and real-time network make it possible to respond to advertising, play games, purchase products or participate in gaming activities while viewing television.

The scheduled availability of the Acoustic Research “Wi-Q” universal remote control is spring 2006, with a suggested retail price of $299.

About tvCompass
tvCompass is a global technology company with an innovative approach to mobile interactive entertainment, at home and on-the-go. tvCompass’ patented technology and multi-platform solutions enable people to wirelessly interact with television and broadcast programming content through popular mobile consumer devices. The company provides networking, hardware, software and content services designed to accelerate the adoption of wireless interactive entertainment by consumers. tvCompass products are enjoyed everyday by thousands of customers who are seeking to enhance their mobile TV viewing. As an original design manufacturer (ODM), the company licenses its hardware and software technology and generates revenues from services provided on both the mobile phone and smart remote platforms. For more information, visit www.tvCompass.com.