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GestureTek Health sponsors ‘Best Student Paper’ Award at Virtual Rehabilitation 2007, Europe’s premier cyber therapy conference

TORONTO, ON – (October 16, 2007) – GestureTek Health - a division of gesture-recognition pioneer GestureTek Inc. – today announced its sponsorship of the ‘Best Student Paper’ award at Virtual Rehabilitation 2007 in Italy, Europe’s premier virtual reality conference for the healthcare industry.  The award recognizes student research and achievement in the area of virtual rehabilitation.
The winner of GestureTek’s first-ever ‘Best Student Paper’ Award for 2007 was Andrea Turolla for her paper on ‘Reinforcement feedback in virtual environment versus conventional physical therapy for arm motor deficit after stroke’.  Co-winners included P. Tonin, C.S. Zucconi, M. Agostini, F. Piccione, M. Dam, and L. Piron.
“Andrea’s paper was selected from a record number of submissions, which reflects a growing interest and awareness in this unique area of healthcare,” said Ron Kelusky, President of GestureTek Health.
Kelusky affirmed GestureTek Health’s commitment to advancing the science of virtual rehabilitation through research as well as through the commercialization of the many unique gesture-controlled applications that have been developed by researchers throughout the globe.
“Our continued research in the development of three-dimensional camera software and interactive immersive technologies, combined with the growing support of the research community, will enable the development of new and innovative technologies for both the clinical and home environments,” added Kelusky.

For more information contact:
Patti Jordan, Director Mktg & Comm, GestureTek, 416-340-9290 x 274 patti.jordan@gesturetek.com
Liz Nida, SSPR, (71) 634-8055 jmoore@sspr.com

About GestureTek Health
A division of GestureTek Inc., Gesturetek Health™ delivers the benefits of computer vision and gesture-control technology for the disability, health and education markets. The company’s advanced immersive and interactive therapy solutions are used by doctors, nurses, clinicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, special education professionals and gerontologists worldwide to promote rehabilitation, life skills and learning, sensory stimulation and active education.
GestureTek Health’s leading-edge products are designed for all ages and ability levels. Their ‘no-touch’ design minimizes cross-contamination. Whether relaxing in a virtual sensory environment, engaging in immersive play, or following a regimen of physiotherapy and music therapy applications, patients can achieve marked improvements to their physical and cognitive abilities, while also having fun and building self-esteem.

About GestureTek Inc.
GestureTek is the pioneer, patent-holder and world leader in computer vision and gesture-recognition technologies for information, presentation and entertainment systems.  The company’s revolutionary video gesture control software lets users control interactive content, access information, manipulate special effects or immerse themselves in an interactive 3D virtual world - simply by moving their hands or body in free space.  GestureTek offers many products for a wide variety of environments and applications: interactive visual display systems that project dazzling multi-media content onto any sized floor, wall, bar top or counter; illuminate floating display surfaces where users can navigate traditional multi-media or engage in multi-touch surface computing; and immersive media solutions that project people’s real-time image into a computer-generated landscape where they can play games or manipulate advertisements - with no gear or equipment required.  In the past 20 years, GestureTek has delivered nearly 4000 interactive displays, kiosks, exhibits, games and other interactive solutions for museums, science centers, location-based entertainment facilities, retail stores, real estate presentation centers, television networks and game developers, as well as corporate boardrooms, showrooms and presentation centers.  The technology is also used by healthcare organizations specializing in rehabilitation, sensory stimulation, activation and recreation. The consumer market includes gesture-based games and applications for home PC’s, consoles, games, toys and mobile devices. GestureTek’s clients include CNN, NASA, BMW, Ford, Oracle, Intel, IBM, Federal Express, Autodesk, Panasonic and more.  Software licensees include Microsoft, Sony and Hasbro.  GestureTek is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with additional offices in Toronto, Ottawa, New York City and Asia. GestureTek was formerly known as JesterTek. For more information visit www.gesturetek.com or call (800) 315-1189.

About GestureTek Inc.
GestureTek is the pioneer, patent-holder and world leader in gesture-recognition technologies and computer vision for information, presentation and entertainment systems.  The company’s revolutionary video gesture control software lets users control interactive content, access information, manipulate special effects or immerse themselves in an interactive 3D virtual world - simply by moving their hands or body. In the past 20 years, GestureTek has delivered approximately 4,000 interactive displays, kiosks, exhibits, games and other interactive solutions for museums, science centers, location-based entertainment facilities, retail stores, tourism and hospitality venues, real estate presentation centers, corporate boardrooms and showrooms, television networks and game developers.  The technology is also used by advertisers and marketers to make their digital signs and advertisements interactive and immersive.  Healthcare organizations specializing in rehabilitation, sensory stimulation, activation and recreation also use GestureTek’s technology for virtual therapy. GestureTek’s clients include leading organizations and Fortune 500 companies such as CNN, NASA, BMW, Ford, Oracle, Intel, IBM, Federal Express, Autodesk, Panasonic and more.  Software and patent licensees include Microsoft, Sony, Hasbro and NTT DoCoMo. GestureTek is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with additional offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Asia.  For more information visit www.gesturetek.com or call (416) 340-9290 or 800-315-1189. 

About GestureTek Health
A division of GestureTek Inc., Gesturetek Health™ delivers the benefits of computer vision and gesture-control technology for the disability, health and education markets. The company’s advanced immersive and interactive therapy solutions are used by doctors, nurses, clinicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, special education professionals and gerontologists worldwide to promote rehabilitation, life skills and learning, sensory stimulation and active education.

GestureTek Health’s leading-edge products are designed for all ages and ability levels. Their ‘no-touch’ design minimizes cross-contamination. Whether relaxing in a virtual sensory environment, engaging in immersive play, or following a regimen of physiotherapy and music therapy applications, patients can achieve marked improvements to their physical and cognitive abilities, while also having fun and building self-esteem.

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