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Government Grants (Details) TWD in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 TWD
Contract One [Member] |  |
Government Grants [Line Items] |  |
Government Grants | $ 2,416 | TWD 72,000
Execution Period | January 2013 to June 2014 | January 2013 to June 2014
Product Description | MEMS Development Program | MEMS Development Program
Contract Two [Member] |  |
Government Grants [Line Items] |  |
Government Grants | $ 923 | TWD 27,500
Execution Period | April 2013 to December 2014 | April 2013 to December 2014
Product Description | Wafer-Level Lens Development Program | Wafer-Level Lens Development Program
Contract Three [Member] |  |
Government Grants [Line Items] |  |
Government Grants | $ 4,265 | TWD 135,000
Execution Period | August 2014 to July 2017 | August 2014 to July 2017
Product Description | LCOS Display Module Development Program | LCOS Display Module Development Program

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