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13. Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
13. Commitments and Contingencies

Royalty Commitment

In 2002, the Company entered into a technology license related to its development of digital products. Under this agreement, the Company is obligated to pay a royalty for each product sold that utilizes the technology covered by this agreement. The Company paid $88 and $93 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The agreement has an indefinite term, and can be terminated by either party under certain conditions.

Purchase Commitments

The Company has purchase commitments for inventory totaling $4,922 as of December 31, 2013.

Self Insured Health Benefits

The Company maintains a self-insured health benefit plan for its employees. This plan is administered by a third party. As of December 31, 2013, the plan had a stop loss provision insuring losses beyond $80 per employee per year and an aggregate stop loss of $1,563. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded an accrual for estimated claims in the amount of approximately $126 and $163, respectively, in accrued other expenses and other current liabilities of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. This amount represents the Company’s estimate of incurred but not reported claims as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Liability for Product Warranties

Changes in the Company’s liability for its standard two year product warranties during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

    Balance at
Beginning of
Year
  Warranties
Issued
  Warranties
Settled
  Balance at
End of
Year
2013     $267     $292     $(267)     $292
2012     $247     $267     $(247)     $267
                 

 

Legal Proceedings

From time to time the Company may be involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. There were no pending material claims or legal matters as of December 31, 2013.