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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Thermometer Patent Litigation $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended
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May 31, 2018 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 Patent | Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2016 USD ($) model Patent
Litigation |  |  |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |  |
Number of models | model |  |  |  | 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 | Patent |  | 1 |  | 2
Settled Litigation |  |  |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |  |
Settlement payment | $ 15.0 |  |  |

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