O2Micro(R) Granted Key Patent for System to Offload Converter/Controller-Specific Tasks

O2Micro(R) International Limited (Nasdaq:OIIM), a
leading supplier of innovative power management, and security
components and systems for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and
Communications markets, received 45 claims under United States patent
number 6,941,405 for its System and Method for Offloading
Converter/Controller-specific tasks to a system microprocessor.
   This patented invention provides an offloading system for protocol
control and conversion information within microprocessor-based
systems. Applications include connectivity controllers and other
peripheral devices in microprocessor-based systems, such as notebook
PCs.
   Max Huang, executive vice president of O2Micro's Intelligent
E-Commerce business unit, stated, "This technology can reduce chip
area by offloading tasks to a system CPU otherwise performed by
dedicated hardware." Mr. Huang further added, "It also offers
time-to-market advantages by reducing hardware and re-using industry
standard software drivers."

   About O2Micro

   Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative
power management, and security components and systems for the
Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. Products
include Intelligent Lighting, Battery Management, Power Management,
SmartCardBus(R) and Security products, such as VPN/Firewall system
solutions.
   O2Micro International maintains an extensive portfolio of
intellectual property with 3,076 patent claims granted, and over 5,000
more pending. The company maintains offices worldwide. Additional
company and product information can be found on the company website at
www.o2micro.com.

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