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The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Selects Socket to Provide Integrated Healthcare Technology Solutions

Socket solution to be deployed in 230 facilities in 24 states

NEWARK, Calif. - July 28, 2008

Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (Good Samaritan), the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services, today announced the selection of a new technology solution to streamline patient healthcare and management.

Over the next year, Good Samaritan will deploy 3,200 Socket SoMo® 650 handheld computers equipped with Good Samaritan proprietary software, extended batteries and SocketCare Premium. The devices will be used to manage and monitor daily patient care in approximately 230 Good Samaritan facilities in 24 states. Bundling software developed by Good Samaritan with the accessibility of the SoMo 650, Good Samaritan nurses, certified nursing assistants, dietitians and other healthcare providers will have immediate access to patient records. At a glance, these providers can determine if the patient has accomplished all of his or her daily activities, including meals, rehabilitation, social and extracurricular activities. Additionally, the data captured can be used for medical purposes and to inform the assessment, which determines the level of care to be provided.

Working with the Good Samaritan National Campus in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Ingram Micro, a technology distributor, Socket developed a kit that is compatible with Good Samaritan’s existing IT infrastructure and that will enable 4-6 facilities a week to be upgraded with the solution.

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“Socket is proud to be selected by Good Samaritan as the ideal technology partner for the extensive rollout,” said Bob Zink, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at Socket. “The flexibility of our system enhances the quality of life of patients and staff alike, and is a critical element to healthcare organizations looking to deploy enterprise mobile solutions customized to work with the systems they already have in place.”

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“We are committed to providing the best healthcare possible to our patients. We tested competitive devices and experienced high failure rates and various hardware issues,” said Rustan (Rusty) Williams, CIO of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. “The Socket SoMo 650 not only met all of our durability and connectivity needs, but the company has also been able to provide us with excellent support as we begin the process of moving from a paper-based to a mobile and electronic system.”

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About the company

About Socket Mobile, Inc.
Socket makes mobility computing and productivity work. The company is a one-stop supplier of mobile computing hardware systems, offering a handheld mobile computer specifically designed for business mobility use and an extensive portfolio of essential mobile data collection and networking peripherals that enable mobile automation and productivity increases. The company also offers OEM solutions. Socket is headquartered in Newark, Calif. and can be reached at 510-933-3000 or socketmobile.com.

About The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a Christian social ministry organization that seeks to share God's love in lively community settings and through services that support people in their own homes. In more than 230 locations around the country, Good Samaritan offers Christian Communities of Care in which seniors find many opportunities for a meaningful and full life. There are a host of housing options and services available, from senior living and assisted living to skilled nursing with rehabilitation and long-term care to home care.

The Good Samaritan Society’s goal for serving each resident or client is captured by its motto, "In Christ's Love, Everyone Is Someone".

The staff members at each Good Samaritan center form an integral part of these Christian communities. Whatever their job is, staff members are invited and trained to weave compassion and hospitality into their daily tasks. The loving relationships that grow between residents and staff help make real in each life a sense of God's presence and peace.

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Socket Media Contact:
Carol Montalvo
Director of Marketing Communications
510/933-3051
carol@socketmobile.com

Editorial Contact:
Catherine Koo or Nicole Wasowski
Lewis PR
415/992-4400
socketmobile@lewispr.com

Socket Investor Contact:
David Dunlap
Chief Financial Officer
510/933-3035
dave@socketmobile.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Todd Kehrli or Jim Byers
MKR Group, Inc.
323/468-2300
sckt@mkr-group.com

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