"How much is EDIG's technology worth to the product if the product does not work without it?????"

That was going to be my next question to post...you beat me to it.

For e.Digital, the process provides  capability with reduced framework.

 That reduction has  attributable value,  as well as the tangible ability.

 One of the main reasons to infringe...how will this be factored into an infringement case?

doni