Glad you noticed from the SHM notes and other tid bits there was more openness this time.

There were some very short and candid comments by all of them, be it in the presentations by Fred and Pat, then Q&A in which they all participated.

I called Fred this week primarily to thank him for having Tony there. I explained the concensus of opinion by this group was a level of confidence in meeting him and hearing him explain what he could during Q&A. It gave an impression our best interests were on track.

Fred then explained...I will use my memory and in my words the following.

We understand the need for more transparency and we strive to answer questions of our shareholders, but must do so within the constraints set forth by those we pay for professional guidence. There are risks to divulge too much sensitive information on the legal front concerning litigation, or matters that involve the SEC, and of course not exposing new patent filings in which the risks should be obvious to anyone.

I told him the feedback in general was people felt to be positive on the transparency front. It was better than in past meetings.

More filings, more settlements before Markman, NUNCHI deals lurking, MicroSignet...too soon to tell.

Timing?