For Immediate Release

Casio Releases Logosease Compact Underwater Walkie-Talkie

for Scuba Divers

Wide Range of Models for Novice and Veteran Divers to Enjoy Underwater Conversation

Yamagata, Japan, 14^th March, 2014 — Yamagata Casio Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of Logosease compact, walkie-talkies that enable scuba divers to enjoy underwater conversation. The Logosease lineup is being released through Javy’s International Ltd, a distributor in Hong Kong and Macau.

Divers usually communicate underwater by using hand signals or writing on slates. By attaching the Logosease walkie-talkie to a diving mask however, they can converse even with an air regulator in the mouth. The handy device is small enough to fit into a pocket.

Yamagata Casio offers a lineup of four Logosease models perfect for a wide range of customers. These include leisure divers, diving instructors, and professional divers performing undersea operations. A surface station is also available for communication with divers wearing underwater Logosease units.

Lineup

・  LGS-RG005BA: Basic model for novice divers in a set of two units specially designed for two-way communication

・  LGS-RG004: Advanced model with voice recording and other features for veteran divers

・  LGS-RG004-SAR: Rescue model with a wider transmission range ideal for public agencies conducting life saving operations

・  LGS-RG004RX: Receiver-only model suitable for amateur diving experiences and training

・  LGS-SS001: Surface station that can communicate divers wearing underwater units from land or a ship

Main Features

LGS-RG005BA and LGS-RG004 series

・  Waterproof down to 42 meters (LGS-RG005BA) or 55 meters (LGS-RG004 series)

・  Compact integrated design (89.0 mm × 41.0 mm × 44.8 mm)

・  Underwater wireless communication based on ultrasonic and bone conduction technologies

・  Long transmission range (LGS-RG004-SAR: Up to 150 meters^*1 / Other models: Up to 100 meters^*1)

・  Battery lasts up to three hours^*2

・  Voice recorder function for recording conversations (LGS-RG004 and LGS-RG004-SAR)

・  Hands-free function for using voice to switch from receiving mode to transmitting mode

・  Ability to switch between three channels to avoid interference (LGS-RG004)

LGS-SS001

・  Handy device that can be operated with one hand (125.0 mm × 75.0 mm × 35.0 mm)

・  Wide transmission range (Up to 150 meters^*1)

・  Battery lasts up to 12 hours^*2

・  Equipped with an emergency signal to alert underwater divers

*1. Face-to-face position in clear and calm sea  *2. Assuming 10% of the time is used for transmitting (except LGS-RG004RX)