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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2023 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) Portfolio Segment | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of reporting segment | Segment |  | 3 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2022 |  |  | $ 122,000
Reserve for credit losses to notes receivable |  |  | 200,000
Accumulated deficit |  | $ (242,672,000) | $ (245,270,000)
Cumulative effect of the implementation of ASC 326 |  | (119,000) |
Reserve balance for credit loss | $ (119,000) |  |
Percentage of service revenue that is recognized over a period of time against total revenue |  |  | 1.3205%
Deferred revenue |  | 400,000 |
Notes receivable, principal amount |  | 29,100,000 |
Borrower's note balance |  | $ 22,400,000 |
Borrower's note balance, percentage |  | 77.00% |
Due from borrower |  | $ 22,400,000 |
Number of distinct portfolio purchases and loan agreements | Portfolio |  | 20 |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Adjustment To Retained Earnings | 400,000 |  |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Adjustment To Retained Earnings | 300,000 |  |
ASC 326 [Member] |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2022 |  |  | $ 100,000
Reserve for credit losses to notes receivable |  | $ 300,000 | 200,000
Accumulated deficit | 200,000 | 10,000,000 |
Adjustment To Retained Earnings | 200,000 |  |
Cumulative effect of the implementation of ASC 326 |  | $ 100,000 |
Reserve balance for credit loss | (100,000) |  | $ (10,000)
Increase in reserve for credit losses | $ 200,000 |  |

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