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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Thermometer Patent Litigation $ in Millions		1 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018 item	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016 USD ($) item
Litigation
Commitments and contingencies
Number of models | item				2
Charge including legal fees and other related expenses				$ 17.8
Amount of additional pre-judgment compensation			$ 1.5
Number of verdicts of infringement of patents reversed | item		1
Settled Litigation
Commitments and contingencies
Settlement payment	$ 15.0

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