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Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Remaining Performance Obligations 2 (Details) - Service Revenue [Member] $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Service revenue, expected to be recognized in the future | $ 4,553
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01 |
Service revenue, expected to be recognized in the future | $ 3,342
Service revenue, expected to be recognized in the future, period (Year) | 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01 |
Service revenue, expected to be recognized in the future | $ 1,170
Service revenue, expected to be recognized in the future, period (Year) | 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01 |
Service revenue, expected to be recognized in the future | $ 31
Service revenue, expected to be recognized in the future, period (Year) | 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01 |
Service revenue, expected to be recognized in the future | $ 10
Service revenue, expected to be recognized in the future, period (Year) | 1 year

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