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Investment in Dsit Solutions, Ltd. ('DSIT') (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Apr. 21, 2016
Loan from DSIT	$ 340
Unreimbursed expenses	$ 909
Percentage of accrue interest rate per annum	3.15%
Debt maturity date	Apr. 30, 2018
Due from provisions for vacation and severance	$ 264
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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