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Related Party Balances and Transactions (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2016	Apr. 29, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Consulting and other fees to directors					$ 101	$ 160
Director Member]
Proceeds from related party debt				$ 300
Notes mature days, following proceeds of DSIT transaction				three days
Repayment of related party debt	$ 275
Percentage of interest repaid	15.00%
Director One [Member]
Proceeds from related party debt				$ 200
Percentage of borrowed amounts the company need to repay to each director				115.00%
Repayment of related party debt	$ 200
Director Two [Member]
Proceeds from related party debt				$ 100
Percentage of borrowed amounts the company need to repay to each director				115.00%
Repayment of related party debt	$ 75
Director Three [Member]
Proceeds from related party debt			$ 75
Percentage of borrowed amounts the company need to repay to each director			115.00%
Third Director [Member]
Principal amount converted to common stock		$ 100
Interest due converted into common stock		$ 15
Conversion of promissory note to common stock, shares		465,587

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