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Contingencies - Narrative (Details)	Feb. 28, 2018 number_patents	Sep. 15, 2017 number_patents	Mar. 28, 2016 number_patents	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual | $				$ 0
AgaMatrix
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon by counterparty		2
AgaMatrix
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon by entity			3
WaveForm Technologies, Inc.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon by entity			3
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon by entity that are not unpatentable	2
Number of patent infringement claims transferred to new plaintiff			3

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