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Nature of Operations (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Apr. 21, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents |  | $ 481 | $ 222
February 2018 [Member] |  |  |
Sale of remaining interest in DSIT |  | 5,800 |
Proceeds from DSIT |  | 4,200 |
Due to DSIT |  | 1,600 |
Corporate [Member] |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents |  | 450 |
Corporate [Member] | March 16, 2018 [Member] |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents |  | 2,367 |
DSIT Solutions, Ltd [Member] |  |  |
Company's holdings in DSIT prior to sale transaction | 78.70% |  |
Company's holdings after transaction | 41.20% |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 516 | $ 112 | $ 1,047

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