Dumont actually knew what Evan was about. The success of SONY TV is obvious to all, so Dumont naturally won’t be unclear. Moreover, as the other party’s core supplier, in fact, he has to know more than others. At least, Dumont can guess the production of SONY TV through the shipment of the imaging tube.

It is precisely because of the popularity of SONY TV that a few days ago, company executives proposed a rediscussion and the Applied Physical Systems Company's agreement. They felt that low-priced SONY TV would harm their own interests. Of course, this proposal was not passed.

Because the opposition gave evidence of refutation. The imaging tubes supplied by Dumont Laboratory are all mature and standard products, and the price of the Applied Physical Systems Company did not reduce the price. As an exclusive supplier, the transaction with the Applied Physical Systems Company did not suffer any losses, but it did not benefit them themselves. As for the possibility of low-priced products squeezing their own high-end products, this is not non-existent, but the degree is definitely not great. After all, the two are completely different. Consumers who can buy TVs of about 300 US dollars cannot buy large-sized TVs worth thousands of dollars.

When the user experience is not too different, the more affordable the product, the higher the sales volume.

Due to the abnormal movement of Dumont Laboratory, Dumont believes that the Applied Physics Systems Company must have received the news. Therefore, the other party rushed to New Jersey.

It is related to the life and death of the company. Dumont thinks that if it were him, he would solve this hidden danger as soon as possible.

"Mr. Dumont is really straightforward..."

After both sides sat down, facing Dumont who was straightforward, Evan decided to follow the trend and said directly: "Since that's the case, I won't go around the corner."

"Mr. Dumont, I hope to get authorization from your patents and technologies related to the imaging tube."

Dumont nodded slightly when he heard this. With technology, he could produce the imaging tube by himself, and he would not be controlled by others. It was just that although his ideas were good, it was unrealistic. Technology was Dumont's lifeblood. In order to develop, he had authorized the patent to RCA for $20,000, which made him regret it. How could he make such a prodigal mistake again?

Dumont replied without thinking, "Mr. Warren, this is impossible. Dumont Lab has no intention of diffusion imaging tube technology."

"If you pay attention to this, I don't think we need to continue talking."

As he said that, Dumont was about to get up.

"Wait!" Evan shouted, "Mr. Dumont, you're here, don't you listen to my offer?"

"Even if the negotiation is not finalized, there is no need to waste this good food. God tells us not to waste it, we should obey, right?"

Dumont was just doing it, and when he heard Evan's words, he said, "You're right."

So, the two of them tacitly agreed not to mention official business for the time being, and started chatting while eating. The topic went from shallow to deep. This was a process of mutual understanding. Although it was boring, it was essential.

Only when the food was almost done, Evan re-recorded the old things.

"Mr. Dumont, I believe you must be aware of how important the patent of a camera tube is to me. Therefore, no matter how much the price it costs, I will."

"And, I also believe that the patent for the imaging tube is not a non-sale product for Dumont Laboratory."

"Or, Mr. Dumont, just say it, what price can make you feel relieved?"

Through the interaction just now, Dumont has some understanding of Evan and he admires his achievements very much. Dumont also appreciates Evan as a person. But none of these can affect his change of mind.

"Evan, just say it. I can guarantee that we will perform the contract 100% but if you have a patent, please be exempted from speaking."

Having said that, the atmosphere became a little stiff.

However, Evan was prepared for this. Since he couldn't get it with money alone, he had to change his strategy.

Evan thought for a while and said, "Since that's the case, let it go in advance."

"Mr. Dumont, I heard that you are vigorously studying color TV technology?"

Dumont didn't understand, so he replied lightly: "Yes."

"Color TV technology is the future of television, and colleagues are scrambling to study it," Evan said.

"It's a pity that everyone seems to be making unfast."

Dumonte nodded and said, "It seems like this..."

"What, are you going to participate?"

Evan said: "Of course..."

"In fact, we have started to do it. And, there was a certain progress just recently."

"Oh?" Dumont said half-believingly, "What's the matter?"

The principle of color TV technology is almost the same as that of black and white TVs. The only difference lies in the color of the luminous screen and the difference in the corresponding encoding and control circuits.

"That's it...why, you confirm it yourself?" Evan kept it a secret, reached out to pat or not, and didn't know when it would be placed on a file bag on the table.

This file bag looks very familiar. When Dumont looked at it, he found that it had the logo of the Patent Office printed on it.

It is obvious that the patent document is contained inside.

Dumont has to take it seriously now. Since Evan is confident that he will convince him with this document, it will definitely not be simple.

Before unpacking the file bag, Dumont couldn't help but guess: "What breakthrough will it be? They had no foundation in the manufacturing of the imaging tube before, and this aspect is likely to be ruled out... Could it be the circuit? It's not very difficult. The patents in the circuit are important and not important, because they are too difficult and easy to be bypassed."

Dumont's heart flashed with various possibilities, and his hands did not pause because of this. Soon, he pulled out a page of the file.

There is only this piece of paper inside.

Dumont looked at ten lines at a glance, quickly browsed the text on it, then frowned slightly. He looked up at Evan, and then put the paper back into the file bag.

"Evan, is it true that this is written on it?"

Dumont looked in disbelief.

Evan nodded.

Dumont put the file bag aside, pondered for a moment, and asked, "What do you want to do when you take out this?"

"What don't you want to do?" Evan said with a smile: "I just have an unworthy offer. I want to know if you are interested in Mr. Dumont."

"Tell me."

"My proposal is very simple, let's cooperate..."

"I have what you want on my hands, and you have what I want on my hands. Cooperation is a win-win situation."

"Of course, maybe in your opinion, what I want is more valuable than the chips I have, and I admit that. But I think what I have is the ticket to the future, and having it can lead the way in color TV. So, from this point of view, its value is enough."

"What do you think? Mr. Dumont?"

...

Dumont did not answer immediately, and he spoke only after three minutes.
Chapter completed!