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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Product Warranty (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Minimum |
Product Warranty |
Warranty period | 1 year
Period after sale to provide limited warranty services | 2 years
Maximum |
Product Warranty |
Warranty period | 2 years

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- Definition Represents the period of standard product warranty. + References No definition available. + Details
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