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INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET [Abstract] |  |  |
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets | $ 430,000 | $ 231,000 | $ 367,000
Estimated aggregate amortization of intangible assets - 2016 | 26,000 |  |
Estimated aggregate amortization of intangible assets - Therafter | 0 |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment of intangible assets | 255,000 |  |
GIS Database [Member] |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment of intangible assets | 236,000 | 33,500 |
Brand Name [Member] |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment of intangible assets | 19,000 | 9,500 |
Location Based Services and Wireless Communications Products [Member] |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment of intangible assets |  | $ 43,000 |
Wireless Communications Products [Member] |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment of intangible assets | $ 255,000 |  |

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- Definition Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized after the first fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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