Each year their license will have to be renewed if they continue to use the tech in products--that is probably what is meant by ``royalties``. Either that or they are now charging them. I do not beleive that they would choose their words so poorly. This was good news--I have just checked in for today and was very happy to see it. Anyone think that we will see another one tomorrow? Did you notice that Seiko Epson`s BOD approved their agreement? Good luck to all, ads