Bigelow, who launched a small prototype of the module in 2006 after licensing the patent from NASA, will rely on Boeing Co. and Southern California rocket developer Space Exploration Technologies to provide transportation.

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Ibiquity's business plan is modeled after wildly profitable licensing firms such as Qualcomm (for digital cellular)and Gemstar (for onscreen TV guides).

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His income got a boost from memorabilia and licensing demands after his perfect game in August.

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