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Segment, Product and Geographic Information (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Segment Reporting Significant Customer [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable | $ 79,799 | $ 106,474
INX and its Affiliates [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Significant Customer [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable | 39,311 | 58,530
Customer A And Its Affiliates [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Significant Customer [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable | $ 40,488 | $ 47,944

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