Socket Joins Forces With German Police for Street Side Control

NEWARK, CA, Jan 13 (MARKET WIRE) --
Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile
productivity solutions, today announced that the police force in the
German federal state of Lower Saxony has deployed the Socket SoMo 650
handheld computer for monitoring street side commercial truck controls.
The SoMo 650 will help the police officers track data from digital
tachographs installed in commercial trucks on the autobahn. Socket
partner, Softwarebuero Zauner & Partner, implemented the handheld computer
system, enabling a more efficient and easy to use durable solution.

The Lower Saxony police have currently deployed 75 SoMo 650 handheld
computers. Using the SoMo 650 the street police will be able to gain
access to the digital tachograph installed in commercial trucks. In the
European Union, tachographs are mandatory for vehicles allowed to carry a
total weight of over 3.5 tons and vehicles built to carry at least 9
passengers, if the vehicle is used for commercial purposes. Since May
2006, tachographs are required to be digital.

The tachograph records data about the vehicle's speed, the duration of its
active travel time compared to stationary and other technical information.
German laws and regulations require records of these in case of traffic
violations or accident investigations. Additionally, drivers of commercial
trucks or other commercial vehicles are required to keep driving records
for proof of work purposes. The data from the tachographs is transferred
from the SoMo 650 handheld computer to the servers at the police station
via a cabled connection, and stored in their records. The adaptability of
the Socket solution provides the police a more efficient method of
tracking traffic violations and an extendable solution that can be used
for years to come.

"Our policemen need to be very flexible and precise during street side
controls to do an efficient job," said Frank Rex at the Lower Saxony
Police. "With the SoMo 650, we've found a solution that offers the
required portability, yet with the durability, ease-of-use, expandability
and secure data transfer options we need for this process. Socket is
constantly advancing the solution so we won't have to switch to another
device on a long-term basis."

"Budgets are tight and both public and private organizations have to look
for solutions that can be used on a long-term basis and offer a high
return on investment," said Bob Zink, senior vice president of worldwide
sales and marketing for Socket. "Our SoMo 650 can target solutions
exactly to meet this need. Working with Lower Saxony's police force, we
are pleased to have developed a solution to help streamline processes and
maintain order on the autobahn."

About Softwarebuero Zauner & Partner

Zauner & Partner is an innovative software office offering European-wide,
proven and future-oriented software solutions for vehicle fleets,
transport companies, fueling stations and public authorities for the
local or Internet use.

Since it was found in 1981, Softwarebuero Zauner & Partner has
continuously extended its product portfolio, fitted to its customers'
needs and based on the latest technologies. No matter if established
standard packages or custom-made software modules, the company always
leaves the possibility to expand the system.

A high quality standard and the reliability of the software are top-level
priorities for Softwarebuero Zauner & Partner. In order to assure these,
the company consequently uses the latest procedures and technologies for
quality assurance.

The service is completed by a strong support, telephone hotline, remote
maintenance services, trainings and update services. The company also has
a strong distribution network with many offices in Germany, Austria and
other European states in order to offer thorough and competent services
on a local basis.

More information can be found at http://www.zamik.com

About Socket

Socket makes mobility computing and productivity work. The company is a
one-stop supplier of mobile computing hardware systems, offering a
handheld mobile computer specifically designed for business mobility use
and an extensive portfolio of essential mobile data collection and
networking peripherals that enable mobile automation and productivity
increases. The company also offers OEM solutions. Socket is headquartered
in Newark, Calif. and can be reached at 510-933-3000 or
www.socketmobile.com

Socket, SoMo and CF Scan Card are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Socket Mobile, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein
may be those of their respective owners.

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