It's the policy of Toshiba to be very responsible in terms of analyzing whatever proprietary rights are out there. We certainly observe them and respect them. Both lawsuits cited the same four patents, two issued in 1993 and one each in 1995 and 1996. And, although the technology dates back to the early and mid-1990s, the digital television market is coming to life in the current decade. The Arlington, Va.-based Consumer Electronics Association is predicting more growth this year.
Television stations comprise the other side of the digital television equation.
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