BILBO INNOVATIONS, INC. bilbo@bilbo.com www.bilbo.com _______________________________________________________________ Manufacturers of Computer Control Pedals Release: Sep. 1, 1995 MANUFACTURERS OF ERGONOMIC COMPUTER PEDALS OPEN BUSINESS IN SILICON VALLEY Bilbo Innovations Inc., announces its move to Sunnyvale, Calif. The company manufactures an innovative ergonomic input device -- "STEP ON IT!" Keyboard Control Pedals, that supplements the computer keyboard with foot pedals, taking over the operation of selected keystrokes. The system helps to avoid bent and twisted wrist positions usually associated with Repetitive Strain Injury (carpal tunnel syndrome). It offers more comfort and greater productivity, moving part of the entry activity to the floor pedals - thus speeding up the typing process - by reducing hand movements. Using three electronic foot switches, the system can be custom- programmed by the end-user to assign or reassign any three keys or mouse clicks to the floor operation, to suit the needs at the time. A preferred initial configuration might be: Pedal 1 - Control Pedal 2 - Alt Pedal 3 - Shift However, the operator can choose to assign any other frequently used keystroke such as - Esc, Return, PgUp, PgDn, a longer macro, or a mouse button click. While primarily designed to increase typing productivity and comfort in everyday use, "STEP ON IT!" Keyboard Control Pedals are also ideal for interactive computer games, such as flight simulators, and for use by the handicapped. "STEP ON IT!" pedals are invented by two immigrants from Russia, physicists Sergei Burkov and Alex Freed. The device works with any IBM PC/AT-compatible computer under DOS, Windows 3.1 & 95, OS/2, or any other operating system. Bilbo Innovations is manufacturing and marketing their invention through both direct mail (1-800-203-0092) and retail distribution. In California, the pedals are available at Fry's Electronics. The suggested retail price is $99.00. The company's World Wide Web home page can be found at http://www.bilbo.com/tae/bilbo/bilbo.html ###