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Nature of Operations (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 21, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) Director
Non-escrow corporate cash and cash equivalents |  | $ 100
Loan repayment date |  | Apr. 30, 2018
DSIT Solutions, Ltd [Member] |  |
Company's holdings in DSIT prior to sale transaction | 78.70% |
Company's holdings after transaction | 41.20% |
Director Member] | February 2017 [Member] |  |
Number of directors | Director |  | 3
Borrowing amount |  | $ 900
Loan repayment date |  | Apr. 30, 2018
Directors Member] | July 7, 2017 [Member] |  |
Commitment to provide an additional amount |  | $ 1,000

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