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Royalty Obligation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2018 | Apr. 29, 2023 | Jan. 31, 2023
Guaranteed Minimum Royalty Payments |  | $ 10,000 |
Royalty Obligation, Current |  | 1,600 | $ 1,725
Royalty Obligation Non Current |  | 3,102 | 3,415
Accrued Royalties, Current, Excess Royalty Payment Due |  | 379 | $ 562
Honeywell Asset Purchase and License Agreement [Member] |  |  |
Payment Term Period | 10 years |  |
Minimum Royalty Payment Obligation | $ 15,000 |  |
Royalty Obligation, Current |  | 1,500 |
Royalty Obligation Non Current |  | 2,700 |
Excess Royalty Payments |  | 400 |
Accrued Royalties, Current, Excess Royalty Payment Due |  | 400 |
Accrued Royalties Current Excess Royalty Payments Due |  | $ 400 |

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- Definition Carrying amount of the long term portions of the guaranteed minimum royalty obligation related to Honeywell Agreements. + References No definition available. + Details
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