SYMBOL: TVL TORONTO, March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tri-Vision International Ltd./Ltee (TSX:TVL) is pleased to recognize this date which marks the beginning of a new era in the Company's V-chip licensing program. March 15, 2006 is the official start of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandate to include flexible V-chip in digital television receivers with or without associated display in the United States. On August 4, 2004, the FCC issued a mandate to ensure v-chip can be modified in all digital television receivers subject to a phase in period that has now ended. Tri-Vision is of the belief that it's Canadian and US patented V-chip technology is the only known flexible v-chip technology capable of accepting modified or new rating systems in digital televisions sold in the United States. The Company's licensing campaign for it's US patent No. 5,828,402, which began as an information program in October 2004 and entered a second phase in September 2005, now includes 17 licensees. To date Tri-Vision has received non-binding communications of intent to license it's US Patent from an additional 23 companies. By Tri-Vision estimate inclusion of licenses from these companies will increase the Company's percentage of televisions sold under license in the United States to between 55 and 65 percent. The Company is also in talks with a large number of other brand name and manufacturing companies. Statistical projections are not yet available for the emerging set-top-box, computer or mobile television market. The manufacturer intent list includes companies which, when licensing is completed, will satisfy a Dell Inc. commitment to procure its branded television sets from suppliers under Tri-Vision Licenses in Canada and the United States. Dell Inc. joins major companies including Sharp, Hitachi, Funai, Orion, Pioneer, and Seiko Epson who have recognized Tri-Vision's technology for both countries. Tri-Vision's successful licensing campaign for its Canadian Patent No. 2,179,474 now accounts for approximately 98-percent of televisions sold by electronics manufacturers and or brand name companies. Work is continuing to reach the Company's goal of providing licensing for all televisions sold in Canada. "I would like to thank the many companies we are dealing with for the cordial and professional manner in which they are approaching Tri-Vision commercial licensing effort," stated Tri-Vision CEO Najmul Siddiqui. "These are complicated agreements designed to provide securities for both parties covering the next 10 years. I am pleased that our long-term policy of taking the time and considerable effort to license on a commercial basis, using the legal option as a very last resort is proving to be the correct plan. It is a plan we have every confidence will be successful," Siddiqui added. About Tri-Vision International Ltd/Ltee Tri-Vision International Ltd/Ltee is a public company founded in 1986. Shares of the Company trade on Canada's Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol TVL. Tri-Vision operates two wholly owned subsidiaries: Tri-Vision Electronics Inc. and Think Broadband Solutions Inc. Tri-Vision Electronics Inc. - Owns the sole rights to U.S. V-chip Patent No. 5,828,402 and Canadian V-chip Patent No. 2,179,474 and licenses V-chip globally. This subsidiary also markets Data Video Distribution System, Secure Pay TV, Addressable Pay TV (pay per view), Hotel Pay TV and Cable TV equipment worldwide. Think Broadband Solutions Inc. - is an authorized Canadian Distributor to Canada's broadband industry for Scientific Atlanta, Andrew Corporation and Samsung. Think Broadband specializes in in-country equipment sales and supply, logistical support, niche product design and development, in-house and offshore manufacturing capabilities. To receive Company news releases, please email and mention "TVL news" on the subject line. To find out more about Tri-Vision International Ltd. (TSX: TVL), visit our website at http://www.tri-vision.ca/. DATASOURCE: Tri-Vision International Ltd. CONTACT: CHF Investor Relations: Cathy Hume, CEO, Tel: (416) 868-1079 ext. 231, Email: ; or Jeanny So, Broker Relations Specialist, Tel: (416) 868-1079 ext. 225, Email:

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