it works like this
let's say each of the 13 determine a $1b settlement amount, they will issue stock from there treasury stock ( stock on hand in their companies ) in the amount of $1b based on present market value, or a discount to present market value, this in turn on the books of uoip will give it value based on stock, in essence the cash value of uoip will be much higher as treasury stock of a company is much easier to issue than a cash payment
and as each cable company makes money, uoip will be coming along for the ride, ie what msi / txn / mot ( old ) was / qcom - a pure-play on patents
