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Segments and Geographical Information (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  | $ 28,932 | $ 27,427 | $ 25,599
Long-lived assets | [1] | 651 | 514 | 480
Israel [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  | 21,870 | 20,619 | 19,044
Long-lived assets | [1] | 651 | 514 | 480
India [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  | 4,497 | 3,119 | 3,140
Long-lived assets | [1] |  |  |
Far East [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  | 1,416 | 2,964 | 1,390
Long-lived assets | [1] |  |  |
America [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  | 918 | 411 | 855
Long-lived assets | [1] |  |  |
Europe [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  | 231 | 314 | 1,170
Long-lived assets | [1] |  |  |
[1] | Long-lived assets are comprised of property and equipment (intangible assets and goodwill are not included).

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