It's all part of the sabre rattling...they likely have a number that they think they can justify in court but would be willing to adjust those numbers in lieu of future licensing fees. I am sure that initial number is a big one, considering these handheld portable market segments...all which are well understood by juries as each jurist is a consumer of many of these products.

EDIG is the little guy protecting his turf from the international bullies...it plays well to a jury, imo, and the infringers likely get that.

IMO, there will be settlements.

I would think DM, working on a contingency basis, would prefer the upfront settlement...and as an investor I am leaning that way also, as it is very difficult for the market to value "future" revenues and I want the investment valued as high as possible when I pass the baton.