"The successful resolution of this case is a critical step in our overall strategy of enforcing and monetizing our intellectual property, including Basic Haptics, and we're pleased to achieve a settlement that is consistent with our business model, which is largely based on per unit running royalties, " said Immersion CEO Victor Viegas.
Friends of Mr. McNerney say the low profile is consistent with his style throughout his career, which included a stint heading the aircraft engines unit of General Electric Co.