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2009  
April 8,2009

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SafeCell solves the problem of in-flight Cell Phone use in the USA

Melbourne Australia, April 8, 2009: SafeCell (Patent Pending) provides an alternative approach for corporate jet passengers to use their cell phones onboard aircraft without the requirement for installing complex and expensive GSM Picocell network infrastructure and jamming systems.

Ron Chapman the inventor of SafeCell and CEO stated that “What we have successfully achieved is an in-flight cell phone solution that is, 95% cheaper, 90% lighter and less than half communication cost of the existing systems and unlike its competitors, does not require Telco approval.”

SafeCell is a software application installed on a cell phone, which operates in flight or offline mode and takes control of the cell phone to communicate via Bluetooth, instead of GSM. SafeCell connects the cell phone to the Iridium satellite network, which is outside the global cellular roaming network. The benefit of this approach is obvious; SafeCell does not incur global roaming charges just because it is in the air. As for value, a voice call via SafeCell costs $1.00 per minute, compared to other-system calls (They can cost up to $5.00 per minute). SMS starts at 25 cents. The system also accommodates news updates and text email.

One of the major issues in developing any aircraft system, is how do you test the system without modifying the aircraft and this is where SafeCell is really unique. If you already have an Iridium system (currently 18,000 aircraft do) ASiQ has developed a simple solution using a laptop or UMPC with Bluetooth dongle. The system works just the same as a permanent installation and has been in operation now for three months on a Falcon2000ex.

SafeCell comes in two modules Data and Voice. Laptop/UMPC systems providing the full messaging capability will be available in April. Also any existing certified PC can host SafeCell, as long as it has either an Ethernet or USB connection for a Bluetooth dongle. ASiQ is developing a new low cost access point with voice capability that should be available in the next quarter and will be certified and manufactured in the USA.

The basic SafeCell messaging solution provides SMS/MMS and Text email (which can also accommodate in-flight news updates) and starts at US $10K for the aircraft equipment. For $20K SafeCell will include our new voice capability. New cell phones are provided as part of each system installation and high quality noise canceling wireless headsets are included with the voice option.

“If you think the Bizjet system is unique, wait until we release the airline system! For those airlines who cannot afford an entertainment system and do not want to pay up to $500K for an existing mobile phone solution, SafeCell will be the answer"

For further info Contact Ron.Chapman@asiq.com  www.asiq.com

 

April 2,2009

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SafeCell In-flight Mobile Phone Solution Launched for BizJet

ASI Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:ASIQ) has been advised that ASIQ Ltd, the licensee for the aviation SafeCell system (patent pending) has announced the global launch of SafeCell for the bizjet market. Further details of the launch are available at: http://www.airfax.com/ifexpress/special_edition.htm

About SafeCell

The SafeCell intellectual property is a patent application and proof of concept to allow a mobile phone to be operated safely in-flight, by disabling a mobile phones primary transmitter and communicating via the mobile phones auxiliary communications port i.e. Bluetooth or USB SafeCell communicates with the ground via existing low cost satellite networks providing an inexpensive in-flight mobile phone messaging solution.

For further information, contact
ASI Entertainment, Inc.
Phil Shiels, +1 210 7752468
philshiels@nextwaveinvestments.com.

 


2008  
September 29,2008

 

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ASI Entertainment Announces Patentability of SafeCell Established

ASI Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:ASIQ) announced today that it has received advice from its patent attorneys, Watermark, that an International Preliminary Report on Patentability (“IPRP”) has been established for the Company’s SafeCell patent application. This is the culmination of a 16 month process following 2 independent examinations and international searches. Under the report, all 13 claims of the final submission have been accepted.

The next phase in the establishment of patent rights is the filing of national phase patent applications in individual countries of interests. The company has until 27th January 2009 to complete this phase.

About ASI and SafeCell

ASI owns the intellectual property of SafeCell. SafeCell is a new generation patent-pending software application that converts a normal cell phone into a wireless communicator. SafeCell was developed to substantially reduce the cost of SMS, MMS, Chat, and Email for the regional and international airline traveler. SafeCell connects via Bluetooth, so it operates with any modern cell phone, including the new generation cell phones that already have wireless interface. SafeCell delivers its services via the internet and is designed for operation in-flight and on the ground.

SafeCell is uniquely positioned competitively and is currently being marketed to the airline industry via licensing and agency agreements. ASI’s business model is based on receiving license fees and royalty payments fees from the SafeCell technology

 

 

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2007  

September 14 2007

 

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SafeCell In-Flight Cell Phone System Flight Tested

--(MARKETWIRE)--ASI Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:ASIQ) announced today that it has flight tested SafeCell, the company's patent-pending in-flight cell phone system.

Ron Chapman, ASI's CEO, stated, "The SafeCell flight test was a world first using a completely portable test kit that required no approval or hardware interfaced to the aircraft systems. The test was conducted on a corporate aircraft over two, one-hour flights. Cell phones were housed in the SafeCell-shielded leather pouches to prevent them from interfering with the aircraft or ground networks. We used suction caps to attach an aviation-certified 3-inch antenna to the aircraft window and connected it via the Iridium global satellite constellation. The SafeCell software connects the cell phone via Bluetooth and WiFi as they are documented or certified as safe for use in aircraft. All SMSs transmitted were delivered.

"From the flight test we recognised that SafeCell's SMS service is not only an ideal low-cost solution for airlines, but also for corporate jet passengers and pilots.

"The portable demonstrator is the size of a small briefcase and was created as an easy way for an airlines and now corporate jets, to flight test the system."

A SafeCell system will start from $10K and each SMS will cost as little as 25 cents.

The new flight demonstrator will be on display at the World Airlines Entertainment Association "WAEA" Exhibition and Conference held in Toronto 17th - 20th September.

Safe Harbor Disclosure:
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, commonly identified by such terms as "believes," "looking ahead," "anticipates," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "intend," "project," and other terms with similar meaning. Although the company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's projections and expectations are disclosed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this press release are expressly qualified by such cautionary statements and by reference to the underlying assumptions.

For further information, contact
ASI Entertainment, Inc.
Phil Shiels, +1 210 7752468
phil.shiels@asiq.com.

Or

Ron Chapman, +61 3 9437 1233
ron.chapman@asiq.com.

 


January 2 2007

 

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ASI Entertainment Inc. Announces Restructure

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASI Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:ASIQ) announced today that the Company’s Board has received and ratified a restructuring proposal received from the majority stockholders of the company. The restructuring will become effective December 31, 2006.

Under the restructure:

  1. ASI Entertainment, Inc. ("ASI”) will distribute all of the ordinary shares of its subsidiary, ASIQ Pty. Ltd. (“ASIQ”) to the stockholders of ASI in the same proportion as their stockholding in ASI.

  2. Subsequent to the distribution of ASiQ shares, ASI will issue 32,216,664 shares of its common stock for $500,000.

  3. ASI will acquire ASIQ’s SafeCell Intellectual Property for $250,000 under payment terms to be agreed, and will agree to write off $1,800,000 debt owed to ASI by ASIQ.

On completion of the restructuring, ASI’s subsidiary ASIQ will be privatised. ASIQ provides in-flight connectivity solutions for airline passengers and crew. ASiQ has contracts with Saudi Arabian Airlines and Air One for its internet based systems.

ASI’s business will then comprise the ownership of the SafeCell Intellectual Property and will look to other synergistic investments.

SafeCell is an application for a patent of a new concept that allows cell phones to be operated in-flight, without interfering with the aircraft avionics and cellular ground networks.

ASI CEO, Mr Ron Chapman stated, “the restructuring is appropriate under current market conditions as it will generate working capital for both companies to further develop the products and programs, and will result in the current ASI shareholders retaining their investment in the airline communication business through ASIQ, as well as an investment in the SafeCell Intellectual Property in ASI.”

Safe Harbor Disclosure:
Certain statements contained in this press release and periodic reports issued by ASI Entertainment, Inc., (ASIQ) (the "company"), that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding the intent, belief, or current expectations, estimates, or projections of the company, its directors, or its officers about the company and the industry in which it operates and are based on assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements include without limitation statements regarding: (a) the company's strategies regarding growth and business expansion, including future acquisitions; (b) the company's financing plans; (c) trends affecting the company's financial condition or results of operations; (d) the company's ability to continue to control costs and to meet its liquidity and other financing needs; (e) the declaration and payment of dividends; and (f) the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand and regulations. Although the company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that the anticipated results will occur. When issued in this report, the words "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other items, (i) changes in the regulatory and general economic environment; (ii) conditions in the capital markets, including the interest rate environment and the availability of capital; (iii) changes in the competitive marketplace that could affect the company's revenue and/or cost and expenses, such as increased competition, lack of qualified marketing, management or other personnel, and increased labor and inventory costs; (iv) changes in technology or customer requirements, which could render the company's technologies noncompetitive or obsolete; (v) new product introductions, product sales mix, and the geographic mix of sales. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For further information, contact
ASI Entertainment, Inc.
Phil Shiels, +61 3 9016 3021
phil.shiels@asiq.com.

ASI's websites: www.g3cars.com. and www.asiq.com.