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Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at December 31, 2016 |  | $ 31,343
Foreign currency translation adjustment |  | 1,459
Balance at June 30, 2017 | $ 32,802 | $ 32,802
Reporting units with over 100% excess of fair value over carrying value of the reporting unit's respective net assets | 2 | 2
Operating Segments [Member] | Mobile Connectivity [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Increase in operating earnings | 62.00% |
Exceeds carrying value by less than 100% [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at June 30, 2017 | $ 4,401 | $ 4,401
With over 100% excess of fair value over carrying value of the reporting unit's respective net assets [Domain] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill, Percent | 87.00% | 87.00%
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at June 30, 2017 | $ 28,401 | $ 28,401

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