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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Long-Term Contracts, Contract Price | $ 5,153 | $ 5,355 |
Long-Term Contracts, Commitments Amount | 3,760 | 4,086 |
Security Deposit | 1,091 | 1,256 |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net | 2,148 | 2,082 | $ 2,126
Contractual Obligation | $ 89,179 | $ 95,210 |
Lease Expiration Period | The lease arrangement will expire gradually from 2017 to 2024 |  |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Sales Commissions Percentage | 0.50% |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Sales Commissions Percentage | 2.00% |  |

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