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Income Taxes - Components of Income/(Loss) Before Income Tax Provision (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
U.S. | $ (3,439) | $ (8,346)
Foreign | 403 | (507)
Income/(loss) before income tax provision (benefit) | $ (3,036) | $ (8,853)

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