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Background, Principal Activities and Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
May 18, 2012
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]      
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Iris Optronics Co Ltd [Member]      
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]      
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