faceVsion Announces New High Definition Webcam Product Line for Use with Skype

Partnership enables Skype users to enjoy real-time, two-way HD video calling, marking a new era in internet communications

TAIPEI, Taiwan, January 5 - faceVsion Technology Inc., a market innovator pioneering HD video
communications for consumers and SMEs, has partnered with Skype to develop a
high definition (HD) webcam optimized for Skype(TM) video calling, the FV
TouchCam(TM) N1.

"We are thrilled to bring HD video to Skype's global community and that
we are advancing online video calls to a whole new frontier together with
Skype," said Alex Huang, CEO of faceVsion. "At faceVsion, we believe video
communications should be an incremental and seamless enhancement to existing
modes of communication that does not involve purchasing and installing
expensive videoconferencing equipment."

Promise of HD video calling over internet now a reality

Armed with HD codec know-how and embedded systems design expertise,
faceVsion has overcome a number of barriers to enable all PC and internet
users to enjoy real-time, two-way HD video communications using Skype, their
existing PCs and the public internet:

    -- Insufficient CPU power to handle real-time, two-way HD video
       communications
    -- Most webcams available today cannot send HD (or above) video quality
    -- Unmanaged 1-2 Mbps broadband networks cannot typically transmit HD
       video quality

Over the years, Skype has evolved into one of the most significant and
convenient communications platforms for people to stay connected over the
internet. Now, with the faceVsion HD webcam, Skype users worldwide can enjoy
HD-quality video calling, allowing them to stay even more closely in touch,
whether it's grandchildren singing a Christmas carol to their grandparents,
friends saying "Happy New Year" across borders, or professionals meeting to
discuss business partnerships across time zones.

"With Skype's expertise in internet communications and our disruptive
technology, the partnership represents a milestone in instant and convenient
HD video communications," Huang added.

The faceVsion FV TouchCam(TM) N1 camera, with an embedded H.264* codec
chip and dual microphones supporting beamforming techniques, offers
synchronized, crystal clear HD video (720p, 3X DVD resolution) and superior
audio quality. The FV TouchCam(TM) N1 connects to a PC using a USB plug and
also comes with a flexible universal base that fits on any monitor. Its
portability enables mobile professionals to stay connected in HD at any time,
from anywhere.

"These easy-to-use HD webcams will make 720p video calling via Skype
accessible to the millions of consumers around the world who do not have a
high performance PC," said Manrique Brenes, Skype's director of business
development and product management for consumer electronics.

HD video calling is supported in Skype for Windows 4.2 beta, or later,
which is available as a free download from
www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/beta/. The FV TouchCam(TM) N1
will be available for purchase at www.shop.facevsion.com and
www.skype.com/shop.

*H.264 is MPEG-4 AV compression to enable superb video experience at
substantially lower bit rates

To download photos of FV TouchCam(TM) N1, visit
www.facevsion.com/support/downloadcenter

About faceVsion(TM)

faceVsion Technology (FVT) is the global leader in pioneering solutions
that empower consumers and SMEs with true-to-life HD video communications
experience over public and private networks through any PC screens. Armed
with HD codec know-how and embedded systems design expertise, faceVsion
offers a full range of HD solutions including webcams, universal video coding
units (FVexpress(TM)), and full function set-top phones (FVfone(TM)).
Together with its partners around the world, faceVsion delivers and enhances
video communications for users worldwide.

About Skype

Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of
individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send
instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Every day, people
everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles.
Download Skype to your computer or mobile phone at www.skype.com/shop.

Access to a broadband Internet connection is required. Other requirements
include:

    * Sender's operating system has to have winXP Sp3 or newer
    * Upload bandwidth > 800kbps
    * Receiver CPU needs to be 1.8GHz and more

Skype is not a replacement for traditional telephone service and cannot
be used for emergency calling.

Skype, associated trademarks and logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks
of Skype Limited.

    Contact:

     Bryan Yen
     +886-3-318-3369 Ext.63621
     bryan.yen@facevsion.com

Bryan Yen of faceVsion Technology Inc., +886-3-318-3369 Ext.63621, bryan.yen at facevsion.com