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Patent Cross License Agreement (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Notes to financial statements [Abstract]

Fair Value Determination

	(In thousands)
Legal settlement	$	57,000
License to Intel	1,583,000
License from Intel	(140,000		)
Total cash consideration	$	1,500,000

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