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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Warranty (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Minimum [Member] |
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items] |
Product Warranty Period | 1 year
Maximum [Member] |
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items] |
Product Warranty Period | 3 years

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