Qualcomm And Xi'an Kingtone Information Technology Launch 3G Project To Prevent Lifelong Vision Disability In Children

The Mobile Vision Project began in October 2011. Today, 50 township-level clinics regularly use the system in their daily medical practice and an additional 71 clinics are registered to roll out the system in the coming months. Of the 1,144 eye exams collected to date, 684 resulted in a diagnosis of amblyopia. 

"We are honored to work with Qualcomm on this project to show how wireless technologies can have significant positive impact in health care," said Tao Li, president of Xi'an Kingtone Information. "Early results indicate that the 3G-enabled system assists in better collection and analysis of patients' health information, improves efficiency and timeliness in data exchange between health workers and improves data collection, screening and treatment."

"Since 2006, Qualcomm has been committed to demonstrating the use of advanced wireless technology to improve health care, education and entrepreneurship in China," said Xiang Wang, senior vice president and president of Qualcomm Greater China. "The Mobile Vision Project builds on the knowledge we have gained over the years to help improve patient care in rural communities and is a powerful example of how through collaboration, we can create projects that make a difference in people's lives."                                                

About Xi'an Kingtone Information Technology Co., Ltd.Xi'an Kingtone Information Technology is a professional application developer and provider of field and long distance information management technology. The company strives to provide complete, 3G enabled solutions that aid industrial production, communication, logistics, government services and public life.  Xi'an Kingtone Information is the recipient of the 2007 Qualcomm BREW Award for Best Public Service Application.

For more information, please visit www.kingtoneinfo.com.

About China Children and Teenagers' FundChina Children and Teenagers' Fund was established in 1981. It was China's first independent and legally sanctioned charity fund, raising funds for the mission of caring, fostering and educating China's children and teenagers, especially those in impoverished areas. For more information, please visit www.cctf.org.cn.  

About Qualcomm and its Wireless Reach InitiativeQualcomm believes access to 3G and next-generation mobile technologies can improve people's lives. Qualcomm's Wireless Reach initiative is a strategic program that brings wireless technology to underserved communities globally. By working with partners, Wireless Reach invests in projects that foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety, enhance the delivery of health care, enrich teaching and learning and improve environmental sustainability. For more information please visit www.qualcomm.com/wirelessreach.  

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

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