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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Write-downs (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items] |  |
Theater system components written off in Costs and expenses | $ 300 | $ 200
Write-downs for excess inventory | 6 | 12
Maximum [Member] | Technology Sales [Member] |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items] |  |
Write-downs for excess inventory | $ 100 | $ 100

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- Definition Amount of loss from reductions in inventory due to subsequent measurement adjustments, including, but not limited to, physical deterioration, obsolescence, or changes in price levels. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 330 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -URI https://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=116847112&loc=d3e4542-108314 + Details
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