Plasco ID and Socket Provide Tracking Solution for Memphis City Schools

NEWARK, CA, Jul 30 (MARKET WIRE) --
Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile
productivity solutions, and Plasco ID, the leading provider of plastic
card personalization solutions, announced a mobile tracking and data
retrieval solution for the Memphis City Schools (MCS).

The solution developed for MCS combines the tracking, data analysis and
reporting capabilities of Plasco's PlascoTrac software, the mobile
computing power and scalability of the Socket SoMo 650(R) handheld
computer, and the automated data collection capability of the Socket
CompactFlash Scan Card, a small bar code scanner that plugs into the top
of the SoMo device. The joint solution can be used to track tardiness,
assign detentions, verify student identities and various other tracking
tasks. With 112,500 students, MCS is the 21st largest school district in
the nation and the largest in Tennessee. As part of the MCS Blue Ribbon
initiative, the solution will help school administrators and security
personnel create a safe and positive school environment. The initiative
focuses on improved student achievement through positive behavior support,
increased student attendance and student engagement. After an initial
pilot in five schools, MCS will rollout the solution to all middle and
high schools within the district.

"As with many paper based systems, MCS was looking for a solution to
increase efficiency by implementing an automated system," said Sergeant
Kenneth Pinkney, Director of Student Behavior and Intervention with
Memphis City Schools. "The mobile solution provided by Socket and Plasco
reduces paperwork and improves access to information, allowing MCS to
better focus on educating the students."

To use the solution, school and security officers use the Socket
CompactFlash Scan Card plugged into the SoMo 650 to scan the bar code on
student identification cards to accurately identify the student. All
middle and high school students within the MCS district have bar-coded ID
cards. Once scanned, officials use the PlascoTrac software to either
print an administrative slip (tardy, hall pass, detention) with the
wireless printer connected to the device, or take other actions,
including contacting a parent or guardian. Also, if unauthorized minors
of any age are on a campus, their identities can be immediately
identified and proper next steps can be taken. In case of emergencies,
like a lost or missing student, photos and contact information can be
shared throughout the district.

In addition to using the mobile devices within the schools, the various
school security administrators will have a SoMo 650 in each patrol car.
Officers can access the software either through the handheld computer,
laptop or desktop in the office.

"This new mobile solution provides administrators with mobile access to
student records and history, and enables the district to access and
process information at the point where it is needed," said Bob Zink,
senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at Socket Mobile.
"The solution from Socket and Plasco ID improves the safety of the
students and facilitates compliance with state and federal funding
requirements, such as the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) program, while
simultaneously increasing productivity."

"The joint solution from Plasco ID and Socket Mobile allows administrators
to be more flexible in how they manage the students on their campus," said
Robert Alonso, product manager at PlascoID. "Our solution is easily
integrated into existing systems to provide immediate results and
streamline administrative tasks."

While initially being used to track truancy and attendance problems with
students, MCS view the mobile device as an opportunity to implement other
tracking programs in the future such as inventory tracking in the library,
and monitoring transportation and nutrition services.

About Plasco ID

Plasco Inc. (dba Plasco ID) is a privately held company founded in 1983
and headquartered in Miami, Florida. Plasco ID is a leader in the plastic
card personalization industry and specializes in the integration of
Digital Photo Identification Solutions. Using the latest card technologies
available, Plasco ID has a proven track record of providing card-based
solutions for cashless vending, mobile access control and time and
attendance tracking for schools, government agencies, corporations and
amusement parks. Visit www.PlascoID.com for more information on the
company or call 305-625-4222.

About Socket Mobile, Inc.

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 socketmobile.com.

Socket and SoMo 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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