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13. Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
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 $109 and $88 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, 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 $2,860 as of December 31, 2014.

 

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, 2014, the plan had a stop loss provision insuring losses beyond $80 per employee per year and an aggregate stop loss of $1,694.  As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded an accrual for estimated claims in the amount of approximately $116 and $126, 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, 2014 and 2013.

 

Liability for Product Warranties

 

Changes in the Company’s liability for its standard two year product warranties during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 

   

Balance at

Beginning of

Year

   

Warranties

Issued

   

Warranties

Settled

   

Balance at

End of

Year

 
2014   $ 292     $ 384     $ (292 )   $ 384  
2013   $ 267     $ 292     $ (267 )   $ 292  

 

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, 2014.