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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) SalesChannel | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of sales channels | SalesChannel | 2 |
Sales returns coverage period | 30 days |
Unbilled accounts receivable | $ | $ 5.2 | $ 5.1
Amortization period for incentive compensation costs | 1 year |

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