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Dsit Solutions, Ltd. ('DSIT') (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 9 Months Ended |
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Apr. 21, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Escrow deposit |  | $ 579 |
DSIT Solutions, Ltd [Member] |  |  |
Gross proceeds of sale before escrow, israeli withholding taxes and fees | $ 4,913 |  |
Withholding tax paid | 266 |  |
Transaction costs | 184 |  |
Gain on sale of transaction | $ 3,543 |  |
Percentage of eligible to receive pro rata share | 82.40% |  |
Earn - out amount | $ 1,000 |  |
Pro-rata share earn out over the period | 3 years |  |
Proceeds from the exercise of DSIT options | $ 391 |  |
Debt maturity date | Dec. 31, 2017 |  |
Expected period of escrow deposit release |  | 18 months |
DSIT Solutions, Ltd [Member] | Prior Options Exercise [Member] |  |  |
Percentage of investment in DSIT determined based on holdings | 88.30% |  |
DSIT Solutions, Ltd [Member] | Post Options Exercise [Member] |  |  |
Percentage of investment in DSIT determined based on holdings | 78.70% |  |
Acorn [Member] |  |  |
Loan due from Acorn | $ 340 |  |
Unreimbursed expenses | $ 476 |  |
Percentage of accrue interest per annum | 3.15% |  |
Due from provisions for vacation severance | $ 250 |  |
Investments in DSIT, initial balance | 5,391 |  |
Share of DSIT's net income | 25 |  |
Escrow deposit | 579 |  |
Value attributed to DSIT | $ 13,100 |  |
Post DSIT Transaction [Member] |  |  |
Percentage of investment in DSIT determined based on holdings | 41.20% |  |

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