WOODBURY, N.Y., May 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq:REFR), the developer of SPD-Smart light-control technology which allows users to instantly, precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic, announced that Joseph M. Harary, President and CEO, will address the 39th Annual Cowen and Company Technology Conference on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Among the topics addressed during the presentation will be Mercedes-Benz' recent adoption of Research Frontiers' SPD-SmartGlass technology on their new SLK roadster.
This event will be broadcast live on the internet at http://wsw.com/webcast/cowen4/refr/ on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 1:35 p.m. EDT. To access the live webcast presentation, please go to the website at least ten minutes early to register and to download and install any necessary multimedia software. A webcast replay of the event can also be accessed through the Research Frontiers corporate website for 90 days following the live presentation.
About Research Frontiers Inc.
Research Frontiers Inc. is the developer of SPD-Smart light-control technology which allows users to instantly, precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic, either manually or automatically. Having invested over $81 million to date to develop its technology, Research Frontiers currently holds approximately 500 patents and patent applications and has built an infrastructure of 39 licensed companies that collectively are capable of serving the growing global demand for smart glass products in automobiles, homes, buildings, aircraft and boats. Further information about SPD-Smart technology, Research Frontiers and its licensees can be found at www.SmartGlass.com.
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Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may issue forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ and are not guaranteed. Any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly. "SPD-Smart" and "SPD-SmartGlass" are trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc.