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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation – The Company is involved from time to time in claims, proceedings and litigation, including the following:
On May 29, 2020, Sapphire Crossing LLC sued the Company on an expired patent. Following the Company's attempts to dismiss the case informally, Sapphire Crossing amended its complaint, dropping certain allegations and adding allegations of direct divided infringement. As of December 31,
2020, the extent of a potential liability was unknown and could not be reasonably estimated. On June 8, 2021, the case was settled and no payment was required of the Company upon settlement.
In the case of any litigation, the Company records a provision for a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred, and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company reviews these provisions at least annually and adjusts these provisions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular case.