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Elo TouchSystems and Tyco Electronics Logistics AG Settle Litigation with Happ Controls Europe LimitedHapp Agrees to Cease Sales of Touchscreens Covered by European Patent Fremont, California – December 17, 2003 – Elo TouchSystems, Inc., the global leader in touch technology and a business unit of Tyco Electronics, is pleased to announce that its affiliate, Tyco Electronics Logistics AG – the proprietor of European Patent No. 0 190 734 for surface-wave touch panels and Elo as exclusive licensee – have settled their patent infringement dispute in the United Kingdom with Happ Controls Europe Limited under the aforementioned European patent. In addition, Happ has agreed to cease all sales of touchscreens covered by the European patent and will reimburse Tyco for its legal expenses. Continuing to Monitor the Marketplace"Elo and Tyco take any infringement of their intellectual property rights very seriously," says Mark Mendenhall, president of Elo TouchSystems. "We will continue to monitor the marketplace to identify any products that infringe the European Patent or any other of our intellectual property rights, and will take appropriate action where necessary." Largest Revenue Touch Products CompanyElo invented touchscreen technology in 1971 and has since established itself as a global leader in touch technology through its commitment to reliable, innovative products, and excellent customer service and support. "Elo's product innovation and its attention to vertical market trends and specific customer needs have made it the top revenue company in the touch industry," explains Mendenhall. "As touch-input solutions become more widespread – even becoming the de facto standard for certain applications – Elo provides solutions to an ever-expanding customer base in a wide range of applications within the retail, hospitality, industrial, gaming/amusement, medical, financial, and education markets." For more information on Elo's products and services, please contact Elo TouchSystems at 800-ELO-TOUCH (800-356-8682), visit Elo's Web site at www.elotouch.com, or direct electronic mail inquiries to eloinfo@elotouch.com. All products and company names referred to herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders. About Elo TouchSystemsElo TouchSystems, Inc., global leader in touch technology, is a business unit of Tyco Electronics. Elo develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of touch products that simplify the interface between people and computers in both public-access and employee-activated applications. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Fremont, California, with manufacturing sites in the U.S., Belgium, Taiwan, and Japan. (Elo operates in Japan under the name of Touch Panel Systems.) Elo's main regional offices are in Kessel-Lo, Belgium and Yokohama, Japan, with additional sales and technical support offices worldwide. For more information on Elo TouchSystems' products and services, call 1-800-ELO-TOUCH in the U.S. or visit our Web site at www.elotouch.com. About Tyco ElectronicsTyco Electronics is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and is also rapidly developing extensive networking and building technology installation services. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, OneSource Building Technologies, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries. ### ContactsBarbara Van Gennep Tom Donnelly |
