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Tuesday, 10/04/2016 10:29:45 AM

Tuesday, October 04, 2016 10:29:45 AM

Post# of 4030
could be privileged information ??

in the past it was reported earlier in this board not to sec:

ANDREA FILES COMPLAINT WITH THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION BOHEMIA, N.Y. (January 26, 2014) – Andrea Electronics Corporation (OTCBB: ANDR - News), a leading developer of hardware and software microphone technologies, announced today that it has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. § 1337. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain audio processing hardware and software and products containing same by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent numbers 5,825,898 “System and Method for Adaptive Interference Cancelling,” 6,363,345 “System, Method and Apparatus for Cancelling Noise,” 6,049,607 “Interference Canceling Method and Apparatus,” 6,377,637 “Sub-band Exponential Smoothing Noise Canceling System,” and 6,483,923 “System and Method for Adaptive Interference Cancelling.” The named respondents include Acer Inc., Acer America Corp., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., ASUS Computer International, Dell Inc., Hewlett Packard Co., Lenovo Group Ltd., Lenovo Holding Co., Inc., Lenovo (United States) Inc., Toshiba Corp., Toshiba America, Inc., Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., and Realtek Semiconductor Corp. According to the complaint, the respondents import products, such as desktop and laptop computers, that use the patent protected audio enhancement technology. Andrea has requested that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders. http://www.andreaelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150126_Complaint_Filed_With_ITC.pdf

On October 15, 2015, Andrea Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Settlement Agreement with Realtek Semiconductor Corporation (“Realtek”). Under the Settlement Agreement the Company settled outstanding litigation between the Company and Realtek including, (a) Andrea Electronics Corporation v. Realtek Semiconductor Corp., Civ. Action No. 2:15-cv-215, pending in the Eastern District of New York, (b) Realtek Semiconductor Corporation v. Andrea Electronics Corporation, Civ. Action No. 5:15-cv-03184, pending in the Northern District of California, (c) Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing the Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-949, pending at the International Trade Commission, and (d) IPR2015-1391—1396 pending at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (collectively, the “Litigation”). In addition, the Company and Realtek entered into a Patent and Technology License Agreement. http://www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingHtml?FilingID=10963209

On November 17, 2015, Andrea Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Settlement Agreement with Acer Inc. and Acer American Corporation (“Acer”). Under the Settlement Agreement the Company settled outstanding litigation between the Company and Acer including Andrea Electronics Corporation v. Acer Inc. and Acer American Corporation., Civ. Action No. 2:15-cv-215, pending in the Eastern District of New York and Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing the Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-949, pending at the International Trade Commission (collectively, the “Litigation”). In addition, the Company and Acer entered into a Patent License Agreement. http://www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingHtml?FilingID=11022514

Andrea Electronics Provides Digital Noise Canceling Microphone To Norcon Communications Inc BOHEMIA, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea Electronics Corporation (OTC: ANDR), a leading developer of hardware and software microphone technologies, today announced that it is delivering its DA-250, a digital noise canceling and digital signal processing circuit board, to Norcon Communications for integration into their Talk-Thru communicator Unit (TTU). The TTU provides hands-free communication between people separated by security or isolation barriers and is the most widely used barrier intercom system of its type in the world. The new TTU-NC version of TTU incorporates Andrea Electronics' DA250 digital noise canceling module, reduces ambient noise detected within the customers' speech, increasing operator intelligibility for scenarios such as subway and theater ticket window transactions conducted in real world noisy environments.

Satisfied customers using the new TTU-NC include: The 911 Museum, Augusta Entertainment Complex, the Beacon Theater, Barclays Center, Bay Area Rapid Transit, Brigham Young University, Central Arkansas Transit, Cleveland Metroparks, County Of Henrico, Milwaukee Miller Park, Red Bulls Arena, San Bruno Police Department, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and the University of California among others.

The DA-250 digital noise canceling DSP module is among the latest innovations from Andrea Electronics. Its modular design is targeted towards Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) looking for a better microphone solution with ease of upgrade installation and increased audio system performance providing enhanced intelligibility for their customers. Some market applications for the DA-250 digital noise canceling processor include: virtual teller machines (VTM's), customer service kiosks, hands-free communications for automotive, trucking and police cruisers, intercom systems and fast-food restaurant drive thru order posts http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/andrea-electronics-provides-digital-noise-canceling-microphone-to-norcon-communications-inc-300182789.html

On December 22, 2015, Andrea Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Settlement Agreement with HP Inc. (“HP”). Under the Settlement Agreement the Company settled outstanding litigation between the Company and HP including Andrea Electronics Corporation v. Hewlett-Packard Co., Civ. Action No. 2:15-cv-208, pending in the Eastern District of New York and Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing the Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-949, pending at the International Trade Commission (collectively, the “Litigation”). In addition, the Company and HP entered into a Patent License Agreement.
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=69828333&symbol=ANDR

On January 27, 2016, Andrea Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Settlement Agreement with ASUSTeK Computer Inc. and ASUS Computer International (“Asus”). Under the Settlement Agreement the Company settled outstanding litigation between the Company and Asus including Andrea Electronics Corporation v. ASUS Computer Inc. et al., Civ. Action No. 2:15-cv-00214, pending in the Eastern District of New York and Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing the Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-949, pending at the International Trade Commission. In addition, the Company and Asus entered into a Patent License Agreement. http://www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingHtml?FilingID=11143260

On February 16, 2016, Andrea Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Settlement Agreement with Conexant Systems, Inc. (“Conexant”). Under the Settlement Agreement the Company settled outstanding litigation between the Company and Conexant includingAndrea Electronics Corporation v. Conexant Systems, Inc., International Trade Commission case No. 337-TA-949. In addition, the Company and Conexant entered into a Patent License Agreement. http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=70488273

On February 18, 2016, Andrea Electronics Corporation (the "Company") entered into a Settlement Agreement with Lenovo (United States) Inc., ("Lenovo"). Under the Settlement Agreement the Company settled outstanding litigation between the Company and Lenovo including Andrea Electronics Corp. v. Lenovo Group Ltd. et al., and Andrea Electronics Corp. v. Lenovo Holding Co., Inc. et al., in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Case Nos. 2:14-cv-04489 and 2:15-cv-00212), and Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing Same, in the United States International Trade Commission (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-949). The parties also entered a License Agreement.

On March 3, 2016, Andrea Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Settlement Agreement with Waves Audio Ltd. (“Waves”) which resolved outstanding litigation between the Company and Waves including Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing the Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-949 pending at the United States International Trade Commission, and Inter Partes Reviewrequests IPR2016-00459; IPR2016-00461; and IPR2016-00474 pending at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In addition, the Company and Waves entered into a Patent License Agreement. http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=70703335