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Segment, Product and Geographic Information (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Significant Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customers Amount | $ 304,235 | $ 338,043 | $ 294,064
INX and its Affiliates [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Significant Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customers Amount | 173,976 | 251,974 | 258,156
Customer A And Its Affiliates [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Significant Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customers Amount | $ 130,259 | $ 86,069 | $ 35,908

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