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Subsequent Events (Details Narrative) - Subsequent Event [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 16, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Debt repayment date | Apr. 30, 2018 |
Accrued interest rate | 12.50% |
DSIT Solutions, Ltd [Member] |  |
Company's holdings in DSIT | 41.20% |
After February 15, 2018 [Member] |  |
Accrued interest rate | 16.50% |
Board Of Directors [Member] |  |
Borrowing amount | $ 1,900 |
Immediately funded loan amount | $ 900 |
Directors Member] |  |
Debt instrument maturity description |  | maturity date no earlier than April 2018
Directors Member] | After July 7, 2017 [Member] |  |
Borrowing amount |  | $ 1,000

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