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Newton to Aid in Earthquake Relief

SACRAMENTO, California--May 16, 1994--Utilizing Apple Computer, Inc.'s
latest Newton  technology, the California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services (OES), will show for the first time its new system
for disaster damage assessment.  The system will be exhibited in the
Apple  booth at the Government Technology Conference being held this
week at the Sacramento Convention Center.  The OES has implemented a
pilot program where the Newton MessagePad  will play a key role in
generating and processing damage assessment reports during disaster
relief efforts.  The pilot phase will focus on damage assessments for
the recent Northridge earthquake in Southern California where 100
assessment teams have been outfitted with the specially designed
systems.
     "This is a perfect example of using Newton as a tool for automating
data collection closer to the point of activity," said Ted Briscoe,
director of U.S. sales and marketing for Apple's Personal Interactive
Electronics (PIE) division.  "The OES solution illustrates the kinds
of innovative applications we expect to see coming from the corporate
and government sectors."
     A unique set of technologies has been assembled to create this
innovative solution which includes the Newton as the data entry and
output mechanism, Trimble Navigation's Scout Global Positioning
System (GPS)  receiver to determine the user's location and AllPen
Software's custom software interface which links the two systems
together.
     Trimble's Scout GPS receiver pinpoints the location of a damage site
according to longitude, latitude and altitude readings, automatically
stamping the time, date and location into the report, which is useful
for structures that don't have an exact street address such as a
bridge or freeway off ramp. Accuracy of the GPS receiver is boosted
to within 10 meters by using differential error correction, provided
by a pocket paging receiver by Differential Corrections, Inc.  The
required information is then entered into the Newton via AllPen's
customized software interface.  In turn, valuable data is also
collected in a form that can be used to plan for and respond to the
next disaster.
     The system is designed to enable OES to respond to disaster damage
site needs in a more timely manner.  The faster the reports are
processed, the quicker the disaster victims can receive the
assistance necessary to facilitate getting their lives on the road to
recovery.  The MessagePad's portability, user friendliness and cost
effectiveness are key factors in an organization's decision to use the
MessagePad.
     This new process eliminates the need to re-enter data into a computer
as with traditional paper forms, thus improving data integrity.  The
information can be downloaded to a computer (PC or Macintosh ) and
later integrated into an appropriate format such as word processing,
spreadsheet and database.  This data can also be used with the
Geographic Information System (GIS), a database which allows for the
geographic presentation and manipulation of data.
     Trimble Navigation is a world leader in the emerging commercial
markets for satellite based navigation, positioning and communication
data products.  These products are sold in a variety of international
vertical markets including land survey, seismic and hydrographic
survey, GIS data capture, military, general aviation, commercial and
military aviation, marine, communications, tracking and OEM.  Founded
in 1978 and located in Sunnyvale, California, Trimble has been a
leader in providing GPS solutions since 1984.
     AllPen Software, Inc. is the leading custom Newton software
development firm providing vertical Newton solutions in the following
areas: mobile forms input, wireless information systems, GPS (Global
Positioning Systems) interfaces, as well as inventory control and
barcode-based data collection.
     Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple Computer, Inc.
(NASDAQ:APPL) develops, manufactures and markets personal computers,
servers and personal interactive electronic systems for use in
business, education, the home, science, engineering, and government.
A recognized pioneer and innovator in the personal computer industry,
Apple does business in more than 120 countries.
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Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh and Newton are registered trademarks
and MessagePad is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  Scout GPS is a
trademark of Trimble Navigation Ltd.  AllPen is a trademark of AllPen
Software, Inc.
