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DSIT Solutions, Ltd. ('DSIT') (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 21, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016
Percentage of investment in DSIT determined based on holdings |  | 41.20%
Loan due from Acorn |  | $ 340
Unreimbursed expenses |  | $ 591
Debt maturity date |  | Apr. 30, 2018
Debt instrument interest rate per annum |  | 3.15%
Due from provisions for vacation and severance |  | $ 240
Investments in DSIT, initial balance |  | 5,390
Value attributed to DSIT |  | $ 13,100
DSIT Solutions, Ltd [Member] |  |
Gross proceeds of sale before escrow, israeli withholding taxes and fees | $ 4,913 |
Escrow deposit | $ 579 |
Escrow deposit released month | 18 months |
Withholding tax paid | $ 266 |
Transaction costs | 184 |
Gain on sale of transaction | 3,543 |
Step-up value of transaction | $ 2,574 |
Pro rata share of earn-out | 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 |
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% |
Prior DSIT Transaction [Member] |  |
Percentage of investment in DSIT determined based on holdings | 78.70% |
Post DSIT Transaction [Member] |  |
Percentage of investment in DSIT determined based on holdings | 41.20% |

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