TransferJet has a range of just 3cm, but can be used without a license and is suited for large files. With its speed of up to 560 megabits per second, an hourlong TV show can be transferred sent in just seconds. Sony has plans to release compatible products as early as fiscal 2009.

Existing wireless transfer technologies include Bluetooth, which is popular for transferring data between cell phones and notebook computers. These have longer ranges than TransferJet, but are not suited for handling large files because of their slower speeds of around 1-4mbps.

High-speed transmission of video and music raises such issues as privacy and copyrights. The TransferJet Consortium is expected to address these problems as well.

The other members of the consortium are Canon Inc. (TSE:7751); Hitachi Ltd. (TSE:6501); Victor Co. of Japan (TSE:6792), or JVC; KDDI Corp. (TSE:9433); Kenwood Corp. (TSE:6765); Nikon Corp. (TSE:7731); Olympus Imaging Corp.; Pioneer Corp. (TSE:6773); Seiko Epson Corp. (TSE:6724); Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan Inc. and Toshiba Corp. (TSE:6502).

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With the ideal combination of functionality, size and speed, the Canon CR-Series Check Scanners offer unmatched image quality and reliability for check capture at the first point of presentment. By leveraging operational and technological changes brought on by Check 21, organizations can now achieve new levels of profitability with electronic check processing and exchange. The CR Check Scanners are able to read MICR code line, provide a linear pre-scan endorsement of up to 48 characters, and have two cameras to capture both the front and back image of checks/documents. In addition, hardware features provide users with a range of settings and tools that can help improve their check imaging workflows.

"RDM is a recognized leader in payment solutions, and the successful certification of its software and the Canon CR-Series Check Scanners is a major accomplishment," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "This certification underscores RDM and Canon's commitments to delivering quality check scanning solutions to branch, merchant capture, remote deposit capture, retail and remittance environments."

About RDM Corporation

RDM Corporation is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol RC. RDM is a leading provider of specialized software and hardware products for electronic payment processing. RDM has pioneered electronic check conversion systems and web based image and transaction management services for banks, retailers, payment processors, and government agencies as well as print quality control and image quality systems for a variety of global customers. For further information, visit RDM's website at www.rdmcorp.com

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2007(+), with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.

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(+)IFI Patent Intelligence, January 2008

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The market's attention was focused on Lehman Brothers after its shares tumbled on growing concern the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank won't be able to raise the capital in needs to survive the credit crisis.

But Japanese banks, including industry leader Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, rose sharply, ahead of Lehman's release of "key strategic initiatives" and quarterly results due later in the day.

"Some investors seem to be preparing (for good news) just in case, given that Lehman brought forward its announcement," said Kazutaka Oshima, chief strategist at Rakuten Securities.

He said these investors are likely unwinding their short positions on banks - bets that bank shares will fall - after seeing financial stocks soar after the U.S. government took over troubled mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

As of 0501 GMT, the benchmark Nikkei average had shed 144.32 points to 12,256.33, after falling as much as 1.9 percent earlier.

The broader Topix declined 0.5 percent to 1,185.93.

Mitsubishi UFJ rose 2.5 percent to 861 yen and No.2 bank Mizuho Financial Group climbed 2.2 percent to 467,000 yen.

Inpex fell 3.3 percent to 982,000 yen after U.S. crude oil futures dropped more than $3 on Tuesday.

Mitsubishi was down 2.9 percent at 2,515 yen, while Mitsui Co shed 2.8 percent to 1,518 yen.

Trading houses are major dealers in energy and also have stakes in oil and gas projects.

Among high-tech exporters, Sony fell 3.1 percent to 3,810 yen and Canon declined 3.9 percent to 4,460 yen. (Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Chris Gallagher) ((taiga.uranaka@thomsonreuters.com; +81-3-6441-1813; Reuters Messaging: taiga.uranaka.reuters.com@reuters.net))

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But banks, including industry leader Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, rose sharply, ahead of Lehman Brothers' release of "key strategic initiatives" and quarterly results due later in the day.

The benchmark Nikkei average ended down 54.02 points at 12,346.63, after falling as much as 1.9 percent earlier.

The broader Topix rose 0.1 percent to 1,192.38.

((taiga.uranaka@thomsonreuters.com +81-3-6441-1813; Reuters Messaging: taiga.uranaka.reuters.com@reuters.net))

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