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For Immediate Release July 2, 2003


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Post Time Technologies named `Exclusive Distributor` for Orad`s HorseTrack System in the United States and Canada

New York, USA, July 2, 2003. Orad Hi-Tec Systems (Neuer Markt: SIN 928 634), a world leader in virtual sets, broadcast graphics and sports technologies, (Neuer Markt: OHT.f) and Post Time Technologies Inc., (www.posttimetech.com) announced today the signing of an `Exclusive Distributor`s Agreement" for Orad`s HorseTrack system for the U.S. and Canadian Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound racing industries

The Agreement also provides Post Time with the exclusive rights for the sale of data streams derived from Orad products to racetracks, information and data providers, resellers and the general public through Post Time`s North American distribution channels and Affiliate Partners. In addition, Orad`s standard broadcast equipment will also be offered to the U.S. and Canadian racing industries through Post Time`s marketing arm.

HorseTrack - is a revolutionary tracking and identification system for sports events based on wireless technologies. HorseTrack, which targets broadcasting as well as the on-line webcasting market, is set to revolutionize the industry with its ability to produce broadcast enhancement and live webcasts of horse racing over a narrowband link. This technology is ideal for on-line gaming and betting.

Avi Sharir, Orad`s Co-Founder, President & CEO stated that: "HorseTrack is one of Orad`s biggest growth engines generating unique data assets and bringing the horse race experience and betting capabilities to new audiences at the on track, home and on the move. Post Time Technologies with its vast experience in the industry in the North American market is the ideal partner for this venture".

Over the past year and a half, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has tested the tracking ability and accuracy of the system and generated a live graphical display races in real-time. Orad has recently completed the first installations of the system at the HKJC`s Happy Valley and Sha Tin Race Courses. The technology is expected not only to augment the HKJC already extensive horse racing & training databases, but also enrich the experience of the viewers at the track as well as those watching races on TV and on the Internet.

Hardave Gill, President & CEO of Post Time Technologies stated; "We are very pleased to be chosen by Orad as their exclusive North American representative for this incredible technology. HorseTrack promises to revolutionize the way patrons view live race broadcasts while at the same time providing real-time analytical data. The system has the ability to create the most comprehensive value-added historical data which will change and enhance the entire handicapping process."

HorseTrack uses advanced, proprietary wireless technologies to continuously track the locations of miniature tags that are attached to the jockey`s helmets. The data is updated 30 times per second, with the system able to track up to 30 tags simultaneously.

HorseTrack enables live webcasting of horse racing over the Internet thus overcoming the bandwidth constraints associated with video streaming on the Internet following the same concept of TOPlay, Orad`s soccer webcasting product jointly developed with Intel.

This unique information will provide a nucleus database for an archive, servicing handicappers, and used to determine statistics not available at present (such as a virtual race, fatigue rates etc.).

The output will be broadcast across all possible media channels: kiosks and monitors throughout race tracks, OTBs and simulcast facilities, television, web and cellular devices. HorseTrack`s display can be either 2D or 3D in amazing quality and allows the viewer/user to choose different point of views, select a horse etc.

Gill went on to say, "The HorseTrack system promises to change the way horses are timed or tracked during races and workouts, and improve the degree of accuracy of the resulting data. HorseTrack`s ability to provide individual fractional times for each runner in a race, at each point of call, is something that every racetrack and handicapper has been waiting for. The resulting data, graphics and instant 2D or 3D replays are a natural fit for Post Time`s established on-track kiosks and carrels, as well as our Internet distribution networks such as RaceReplays.com and our soon to be deployed wireless platforms."

Orad will be integrating HorseTrack with its IMadGINE, CyberSport and 3D On Air Graphics systems thus allowing the real time object and camera tracking to provide the ultimate sports broadcasting experience.


ABOUT POST TIME TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Post Time Technologies is the proud developer of the RaceVision™ touch screen replay system, TrackVision™ and SalesStream™ Internet streaming systems and www.racereplays.com subscription based Internet replay site. With a client list that includes the most recognizable, most prestigious racetracks in North America, Post Time Technologies is considered a leader in the development of information systems both at the track, and on the Internet. Post Time Technologies is a privately held Nevada corporation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Contact: Hardave Gill
Post Time Technologies Inc.
Suite 201 - 98 East 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5T 1B1
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Corporate website: www.posttimetech.com
Subscription website: www.racereplays.com



ABOUT ORAD

Founded in 1993, ORAD is a world leader in TV production technology and rapidly increasing its position in the Vissim industry. ORAD`s line of products includes virtual sets, 3D on-air graphics systems, virtual advertising, sports production solutions and hardware for the Vissim industry. ORAD has received extensive worldwide recognition for its systems at a wide range of events including the 1999/2000 Emmy Award for the `Implementation of Real Time Virtual Imaging for Live Events on Television`. ORAD is a publicly traded company on Frankfurt`s Prime Standard (OHT, SIN 928 634).

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Contact: Sarit Sagiv
Orad Hi-Tec Systems LTD,
PO Box 2177
Kfar Saba 44425, Israel
Tel: [phone] ext. 592
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
http://www.orad.tv



Special Note:
This press release contains forwards - looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. There also exist various risk factors related to the Company`s business, such as the risk that the Company`s new products will not achieve market acceptance, as well as other factors, which could cause actual events or the Company`s to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company.

[noireht]

interessiert hier anscheinend noch keinen, das Interesse kommt erst ab 2€

[p2001]

Stimmt, ähnliches soll ja schon bei anderen israelischen virtual-set-Firmen (die mit v anfangen und mit izrt aufhören) vorgekommen sein....

[p2001]

Noch mal zur Erinnerung: INTEL CAPITAL ist ebenfalls investiert!


http://www.intel.com/capital/cases/orad.htm


Remember watching the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games when Australian Ian Thorpe broke the world record in the 400-meter freestyle event? Now remember the flags that were submerged in each swim lane--the ones that cued viewers, worldwide, as to each swimmer`s nationality? Did you wonder how all those flags got down there?
Think technology, Emmy-Award winning technology from Orad Hi-Tec Systems, the company whose technology everyone the world over has seen on TV--but a company very few really know.

"In the Western world, you can randomly pick the country and the country`s top five broadcasters, and three of those five are using some combination of Orad`s products," says Zack Keinan, CEO of OradNet, a spin-off company of Orad.

Why such demand? Keinan contends that Orad`s real-time video processing and pattern recognition algorithms, combined with its hardware engines, sensor technologies and innovative application generators are giving both traditional and Internet broadcasters a unique set of tools to work with. "These are new tools that make TV, sports and advertising campaigns far more exciting and compelling for viewers," says Keinan.

One-stop shop for broadcast, sports, sponsorship and Internet markets
Orad got its start in Israel in 1993, says Keinan, when founders Avi Sharir, currently CEO of Orad, and Dr. Miky Tamir, now Orad`s Executive Vice President, teamed up to launch the company.

"The two founders formed Orad on a set of core technologies, based on the real-time tracking of objects on video, which included the ability to render the combination of graphics and video from information coming from this tracking process," says Keinan. Since then, Orad`s focus has evolved into one where Orad develops products for the TV broadcasting, Internet, production studio and sports events markets--using emerging electro-optical, video and real-time image processing technologies.

"Today, we provide a one-stop technology shop for all our customers, where Orad has become the standard for our virtual sets, sports commentary, virtual advertising and sports production products," says Keinan, "And we have customers worldwide that include the biggest names in broadcasting--such as WDR in Germany, RAI in Italy, ABC and the Discovery Channel in the US, CBC Canada, China`s CCTV and TV Globo--to name a few."

Orad applications create unique content while saving time, costs
So what, exactly, does Orad do? "Orad`s key applications include virtual studios, virtual advertising and video enhancements for sports broadcasters," says Keinan. Broadcasters use these applications to help them create additional, unique content more easily and efficiently, while saving costs--since the content is produced on the computer versus with a traditional cast and studio.

Take Orad`s family of Virtual Sets, which broadcasters are using for multiple programs such as news, weather, entertainment, talk shows and children`s programs. Broadcasters can seamlessly integrate live presenters and actors into a Virtual Set from Orad, using 3-D scenery and computer-generated environments. "The on-air result is so realistic viewers can`t tell that everything is being produced from a virtual set," says Keinan.

Orad`s virtual advertising system, IMadGINE, is another breakthrough product, contends Keinan. "With IMadGINE, broadcasters or producers can electronically replace the peripheral boards in their stadium or seamlessly insert synthesized messages right onto the playing field. This allows producers to target their messages to specific audiences--and create a more compelling experience by placing 2-D and 3-D animated objects, and even video clips, into the playing area."

In addition, Orad`s sports commentary and analysis tools are changing the way today`s sports commentators and producers work, claims Keinan. In this case, Orad`s CyberSport can add tied-to-the field commentary graphics to live and instant replay video, where broadcasters insert graphic information over their sports broadcasts. CyberSport is also the technology that produced those country flags in the Olympic Game pool. "Another Orad sports analysis tool lets broadcasters add a graphic overlay--usually a specific object, such as a player, or a moving ball--to the video itself. This gives viewers additional insight into what the ball or player is doing," says Keinan.

Intel Capital Invests in Orad
In 1999, Orad met Intel Capital through another group at Intel, says Keinan. "We were at NAB in Las Vegas, the biggest tradeshow in broadcasting, when some members from the Intel Architecture Labs (IAL) came by our booth. We spent a while explaining what Orad was up to, and specifically our plans towards the Web --and they became interested in us, and then introduced us to Intel Capital.

Keinan says Intel Capital was also very responsive to Orad, but Orad had a tight deadline for any investment activities. "Our IPO was coming up, so we had to work quickly. We found the Intel Capital team to be flexible and cooperative given this timeline.

After meeting with Orad, the Intel Capital team saw the same opportunities that had initially attracted IAL -- that the company was creating rich media and interactive technologies targeted at an emerging class of immersive entertainment content and applications. Orad`s technology was also aimed at broadcasting, sports and sponsorship markets as well as the Internet market. After a due diligence investigation, Intel Capital invested in Orad in 1999 to encourage the growth of the Internet through making new types of Web-based applications available such as what Orad was creating.

Orad spins off OradNet to build immersive sports webcasting technologies
Keinan says that once Intel Capital made the initial investment, Orad`s primary relationship has been with IAL-- a group within Intel that serves as an "Idea Factory" to create and develop new ways to make the Internet easier to use--and more entertaining.

"At the time of the Intel investment, we (Intel and Orad) defined that we wanted to build certain capabilities together using sports as the content and the Internet as the distribution channel," says Keinan. However, a few months into the investment relationship, Keinan says Orad saw it would be best if Orad spun off a new company to develop and market its immersive sports webcasting technologies. Thus, in August 2000, Orad spun off OradNet, Inc as a wholly owned subsidiary of Orad, says Keinan. OradNet would develop applications that would enable sports fans worldwide to watch and play live or delayed sports events on their computers.

According to Keinan, the relationship between Orad and IAL was a big catalyst to Orad`s decision to spin off OradNet. "We realized that while some technologies would not be completely dissimilar to what Orad is developing, that the Internet market`s very different, therefore our entire development activity and environment would have to be different and require a new approach," says Keinan.

OradNet and IAL enter into joint Sports Internet development agreement
Working with IAL has led to a number of new opportunities, says Keinan, especially since the key motivation for Intel`s initial investment was to take Orad`s core technology and develop follow on technologies for the Internet--as opposed to broadcast.

"For this reason, in May 2000 OradNet entered into an agreement to jointly develop our immersive sports webcasting technologies with IAL. Together, we decided to build a sports immersion system that would harness Orad`s players` and balls` automatic tracking methods and IAL`s newly developed web 3-D environment," says Keinan. In addition, OradNet entered its first project within the framework of Orad`s cooperation agreement with Intel. In this project Orad and IAL committed to jointly develop TOPlay Soccer, which is a set of bandwidth friendly, high-performance, scalable 3-D graphics immersive sports webcasting tools for soccer.

The resulting (Orad and Intel) technology from this project would be aimed at generating live or delayed compelling 3-D graphical simulations of sports highlights. "For instance, soccer fans seeking a more personal view of a match would be able to now enjoy a graphical visualization of a match by choosing their viewpoint--such as choosing to watch the match through the eyes of their favorite player," says Keinan. Ultimately, the goal is to also use this technology with real-time live sports coverage of entire events.

A few months later, in November 2000, Keinan says the fruits of OradNet`s relationship with IAL spawned yet another opportunity--one where TOPlay Soccer would be using the future version of the Macromedia Shockwave Player--enhanced with Intel internet 3-D Graphics technology.

"This means TOPlay will be able to enable sports sites to webcast full motion 3-D graphic interactive sports entertainment, based on live and delayed sports events," says Keinan, who adds that OradNet plans to develop product versions of TOPlay for other sports, such as football, baseball, cricket and other games.

A satisfying working relationship
Keinan says that the most important part of OradNet`s experience with Intel, beyond the equity investment, is the ongoing relationship OradNet has with the IAL organization. "Together, we`ve defined the (sports immersion) system we would be building--on the drawing board. From there, we broke the system down into modules, where each of us took responsibility to develop certain parts of the modules. So together, with IAL, we are building one system," explains Keinan.

Keinan says the relationship with IAL has offered OradNet access to some unique, proprietary technologies that Intel is developing both independently and with Macromedia. "We`ve been able to be the first adopters of these technologies--and have also collaborated to fine-tune adjustments of those technologies to OradNet`s specific needs. This kind of opportunity is not something that happens everyday," says Keinan.

In addition, Keinan says that OradNet is getting access to "a powerhouse of very strong brand recognition and market understanding, which is helping us on our market strategy, visibility and the development of our business. As well, we have access to some of Intel`s many contacts. All of these things would be very difficult to do on our own."

Working with OradNet has also benefited Intel, says Keinan. "With us they have a good resource to explore this emerging area of sports webcasting which they wouldn`t have done in the same way by themselves. We`ve also introduced Intel to an attractive and dynamic market--both in terms of content and technologies that are being developed--and to some of our customers, who have also opened up new opportunities to them. All this gives Intel an opportunity to explore the emerging sports immersion marketplace, with us and without us."

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Dig.Übers.


Für Sofortig Freigabe Juli 2, 2003


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Geben Sie die Zeittechnologien bekannt, die ` alleinige Verkaufsvertretung ` für System in HorseTrack Orads die Vereinigten Staaten und Kanada genannt werden

Neues York, USA, Juli 2, 2003. Hallo-Technische Systeme Orad (Neuer Markt: SIN 928 634), ein Weltführer in den virtuellen Sätzen, Sendungsgraphiken und Sporttechnologien, (Neuer Markt: OHT.f) und Post Time Technologies Inc., ( www.posttimetech.com ) heute verkündet das Unterzeichnen einer ` Vereinbarung der alleinigen Verkaufsvertretung "für System HorseTrack Orads für die VEREINIGTEN STAATEN und kanadische laufende Industrien des Thoroughbred, des Kabelstranges und Greyhound

Die Vereinbarung versieht auch Pfostenzeit mit den ausschließlichen Rechten für den Verkauf der Datenströme, die von den Produkten Orad zu den racetracks, zu den Informations- und Datenversorgern, zu den Resellers und zur Öffentlichkeit durch nordamerikanische Vertriebswege der Pfostenzeit und Teilnehmerpartner abgeleitet werden. Zusätzlich Orads wird Standardsendungsausrüstung auch in die VEREINIGTEN STAATEN angeboten und kanadische laufende Industrien durch Pfosten setzten Zeit Marketing-Armes fest.

HorseTrack - ist Revolutionärsspurhaltungs- und -kennzeichnungssystem für die Sportfälle, die auf drahtlosen Technologien basieren. HorseTrack, das das Übertragen sowie den webcasting on-line-Markt zielt, wird eingestellt, um die Industrie mit seiner Fähigkeit zu revolutionieren, Sendungsverbesserung zu produzieren und zu leben die webcasts des Pferds laufend über einer narrowband Verbindung. Diese Technologie ist für on-line-Spiel und das Wetten ideal.

Avi Sharir, Co-Gründer Orads, Präsident u. CEO gaben das an: "HorseTrack ist eine Orads von den größten Wachstummaschinen, die einzigartige Datenwerte erzeugen und die Pferdenrennenerfahrung holen und an Fähigkeiten zu den neuen Publikum an der Schiene, Haus und auf der Bewegung wetten. Pfostenzeittechnologien mit seiner beträchtlichen Erfahrung in der Industrie im nordamerikanischen Markt ist der ideale Partner für dieses Wagnis ".

Über dem letzten Jahr und eine Hälfte, hat die Jockeyverein Hong Kong (HKJC) die aufspürenfähigkeit und die Genauigkeit des Systems und erzeugten der lebhaftrennen einer graphischen Anzeige in der Realzeit geprüft. Orad hat vor kurzem die ersten Installationen des Systems an den des HKJCs glücklichen Senke- und Zinnrennenkursen Sha durchgeführt. Die Technologie wird nicht nur erwartet, um das umfangreiche laufende Pferd HKJC zu vergrößern bereits u. Ausbildungsdatenbanken, aber auch die Erfahrung der Projektoren an der Schiene sowie jene Aufpassenrennen auf Fernsehapparat und auf dem Internet anreichert.

Kieme, Präsident u. CEO Hardave der Pfostenzeittechnologien angegeben; "wir sind sehr erfreut, von Orad als ihr exklusiver nordamerikanischer Repräsentant für diese unglaubliche Technologie gewählt zu werden. Versprechungen HorseTrack, das Weisengönner-Ansichtphasenrennen zu revolutionieren überträgt beim gleichzeitig Zur Verfügung stellen der analytischen Realzeitdaten. Das System hat die Fähigkeit, die komplettesten historischen Dienstleistungsdaten zu verursachen, die ändern und erhöhen den gesamten Behindernprozeß.",

HorseTrack verwendet vorgerückte, eigene drahtlose Technologien, die Positionen der Miniumbauten ununterbrochen aufzuspüren, die zu den Sturzhelmen des Jockeys angebracht werden. Die Daten sind aktualisierte 30 Zeiten pro Sekunde, mit dem System, das fähig ist, bis 30 Umbauten gleichzeitig aufzuspüren.

HorseTrack ermöglicht dem Phasenwebcasting des Pferds laufend über dem Internet, welches folglich die Bandbreitenbegrenzungen überwindt, die mit dem Bildschirm dazugehörig sind, der auf dem Internet strömt, das dem gleichen Konzept von TOPlay, das webcasting Produkt des Fußballs Orads folgt, das gemeinsam mit INTEL entwickelt wird.

Diese einzigartigen Informationen stellen eine Kerndatenbank für ein Archiv, Wartungshandicappers zur Verfügung, und verwendet, die Statistiken zur Zeit festzustellen, die nicht vorhanden sind (wie ein virtuelles Rennen, Ermüdungrate etc.).

Der Ausgang ist Sendung über allen möglichen Mittelführungen: Kiosks und Monitoren während der Rennenschienen, des Service OTBs und des simulcast, des Fernsehens, des Netzes und der zellularen Vorrichtungen. Anzeige HorseTracks kann entweder 2D oder 3D in erstaunlicher Qualität sein und läßt das viewer/user unterschiedlichen Punkt von Ansichten wählen, vorwählen ein Pferd usw..

Kieme fuhr fort zu sagen, "der Systemversprechungen HorseTrack, die Weisenpferde zu ändern werden während der Rennen und der Workouts, und den Grad von Genauigkeit der resultierenden Daten zu verbessern Zeit festgesetzt oder aufgespürt. Fähigkeit HorseTracks, einzelne Bruchzeiten für jeden Läufer in einem Rennen, an jedem Punkt des Anrufs zur Verfügung zu stellen, ist etwas, die jedes racetrack und handicapper gewartet hat. Die resultierenden Daten, die Graphiken und der Augenblick 2D oder 3D replays sind ein natürlicher Sitz für hergestellte Aufschienenkiosks der Pfostenzeit und carrels, sowie unsere Internet-Verteilungsnetze wie RaceReplays.com und unser bald, um entfaltete drahtlose Plattformen zu sein.",

Orad wird HorseTrack mit seinem IMadGINE, CyberSport und 3D auf den Luftgraphiksystemen integrieren, die folglich den Realzeitgegenstand und die Kamera aufspürt, um den entscheidenden Sport zur Verfügung zu stellen erlauben, der Erfahrung überträgt.


UNGEFÄHR PFOSTENCZeitcTechnologien INC..
Pfostenzeittechnologien ist der stolze Entwickler des Notenschirmes RaceVision? replay System, TrackVision? und strömende Systeme des Internets SalesStream? und gegründetes Internet www.racereplays.com Subskription replay Aufstellungsort. Mit einer Klientenliste, die das erkennbarste miteinschließt, gilt die meisten prestigious racetracks in Nordamerika, Pfostenzeittechnologien als einen Führer in der Entwicklung der Informationssysteme beide an der Schiene und auf dem Internet. Pfostenzeittechnologien ist eine privat gehaltene Nevadakorporation.

ZU MEHR INFORMATION TRETEN SIE BITTE IN VERBINDUNG:

Kontakt: Kieme Hardave
PfostencZeitcTechnologien Inc..
Suite 201 - Ost2. Allee 98
Vancouver, B.C. Kanada V5T 1B1
Telefon: [phone]
Telefax: 604-609-6696
Email: [e-mail]
Korporatives website: www.posttimetech.com
Subskriptionswebsite: www.racereplays.com



ÜBER ORAD

Gegründet 1993, ist ORAD ein Weltführer, in der Fernsehapparatproduktionstechnologie und seine Position in der Industrie Vissim schnell -erhöhen. Linie ORADs der Produkte umfaßt virtuelle Satz-, Aufluft3D graphiksysteme, virtuellen Annoncierens, Sportproduktionslösungen und Kleinteile für die Industrie Vissim. ORAD hat umfangreiche weltweite Anerkennung für seine Systeme an einer breiten Strecke der Fälle einschließlich des 1999/2000 Emmy Preises für die ` Implementierung der virtuellen Realzeitbelichtung für Phasenfälle auf Fernsehen ` empfangen. ORAD ist eine öffentlich gehandelte Firma auf Frankfurts Hauptstandard (OHT, SIN 928 634).

ZU MEHR INFORMATION TRETEN SIE BITTE IN VERBINDUNG:

Kontakt: Sarit Sagiv
Hallo-Technische Systeme Ltd. Orad,
PO-Kasten 2177
Kfar Saba 44425, Israel
Telefon: [phone] Äußeres 592
Telefax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
http://www.orad.tv



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