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I&E to produce PayStar-Choice kiosks

March 25, 2002

LODI, Calif. - PayStar Corp. (OTCBB:PYST), developing a rollout strategy for its public-access kiosk program at Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) locations, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sparta, N.J.-based Instruments & Equipment Co. (I&E) to produce the units.

I&E will provide PayStar with NCR EasyPoint kiosks containing management software developed by NetNearU. The units will feature touchscreen and keyboard options and support full-motion video and audio.

The kiosks, which will be offered to individual Choice franchisees, will provide hotel guests with Internet and e-mail service, hotel information, and access to Choice's guest loyalty program.