JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Apr 26, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- ParkerVision, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRKR), a developer and marketer of semiconductor technology solutions for wireless applications, announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey L. Parker will be a presenter at MDB Capital Group's inaugural Bright Lights Conference, the first public company conference focused exclusively on companies with disruptive and market changing intellectual property (IP). The conference will be held on May 10-12, 2010, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Mr. Parker is scheduled to present on Wednesday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time, and is available for one-on-one investor meetings during the conference on May 11 & 12.

ParkerVision was selected by MDB as one of 50 of the most innovative public companies ranked in the 90th percentile for technology leadership from a universe of more than 1,600 small cap companies with U.S. patents, as rated by PatentVest, MDB's proprietary IP business intelligence database. In addition to being a featured speaker, ParkerVision is nominated for the Provectus Award. Latin for "Most Advanced," this award is presented to the top five companies across all industries with the highest combined tech score, patent application compounded annual growth rate, and number of patent grants. The Provectus recognizes strength of IP process.

The Bright Lights Conference underscores MDB's commitment to advancing the financial market's understanding of the hidden value of intellectual property assets and future technology leadership. In addition to company presentations, expert panels, IP workshops and one-on-one investor meetings, MDB will provide insightful IP analysis and objective data regarding the "Best and Brightest" companies presenting during this exclusive, invitation-only event.

To attend the conference, please email brightlights@mdb.com, or contact your MDB representative at 310-526-5000. For conference information, please visit: www.mdb.com/bright-lights-conference.

MDB Capital Group LLC is an institutional research and investment banking firm that focuses exclusively on companies that possess market changing, disruptive intellectual property.

About ParkerVision, Inc.

ParkerVision, Inc. designs, develops and markets its proprietary RF technologies, which enable advanced wireless communications for current and next generation mobile communications networks. Its solutions for wireless transfer of radio frequency (RF) waveforms enable significant advancements in wireless products, addressing the needs of the cellular industry for efficient use of power, reduced cost and size, greater design simplicity and enhanced performance in mobile handsets as the industry migrates to next generation networks. ParkerVision is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. For more information please visit www.parkervision.com. (PRKR-G)

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This press release contains forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, each of which speaks only as of the date made. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are disclosed in ParkerVision's SEC reports, including the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated or projected.

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SOURCE: ParkerVision, Inc.

CONTACT:  
ParkerVision, Inc.
Cindy Poehlman, Chief Financial Officer
904-732-6100
cpoehlman@parkervision.com
The Wall Street Group, Inc.
Ron Stabiner, Vice President
212-888-4848
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