BILBO INNOVATIONS, INC. ____________________________________________________________________ Manufacturer of Computer Control Pedals Release: May 25, 1995 Contact: Sergei Burkov, President BILBO INNOVATIONS, INC. JOINS THE WEB Madison, Wis. -- Bilbo Innovations, Inc., manufacturer of STEP ON IT! Keyboard Control Pedals announces its joining the World Wide Web. Our home page carries basic information about our new ergonomic computer input device, three custom-programmable foot switches that take over the operation of selected keystrokes and mouse clicks. The system moves part of the entry activity from the keyboard to the floor pedals - thus speeding up the typing process through reducing hand movements. STEP-ON-IT! Keyboard Control Pedals 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. An initial default configuration for the foot-operated switches is these frequently used keystrokes: Pedal 1 - Shift Pedal 2 - Control Pedal 3 - Alt However, the operator can choose to assign any other keystroke, such as - Esc, Return, PgUp, PgDn, a longer macro (up to 13 characters per pedal), or a mouse button click. Using STEP ON IT! pedals effectively takes the strain off the hands of the operator for extra efficiency, speed and comfort. They may also help to avoid bent and twisted wrist positions, usually associated with Repetitive Strain Injury, and could have special advantages for the disabled and amputees. In interactive gaming environments, STEP-ON-IT! controls can speed up the operations, with less hand switching required back and forth from the joystick or yoke to the keyboard. The system is compatible with all PC games, joysticks, yokes, and similar gaming input devices currently on the market. No game controller is required. The home page contains pricing ($139 list, $99 "street") and ordering information, which lets the end-users to instantly place orders either on-line or by dialing our toll-free number (1-800-203-0092). A PGP-based credit card number public key encryption and signature verification will soon be offered as an option. Inforamation on merchants carrying the product is also provided. The page is linked to various other web sites, offering the user instant access to vast information about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, workplace ergonomics, and various other areas of the pedals' applications. The user's can download our free software, and the media get an instant access to Bilbo Innovations' press releases. The URL is: www.bilbo.com ###