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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates - Schedule of Unamortized Installation Cost and Sales Commissions (Details) (10-K) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Balance, beginning | $ 274 | $ 424
Incremental costs deferred | 143 | 513
Deferred costs recognized | (332) | (663)
Balance, ending |  | 274
Installation Costs [Member] |  |
Balance, beginning | 187 | 321
Incremental costs deferred |  | 352
Deferred costs recognized |  | (486)
Balance, ending |  | 187
Sales Commissions [Member] |  |
Balance, beginning | $ 87 | 103
Incremental costs deferred |  | 161
Deferred costs recognized |  | (177)
Balance, ending |  | $ 87

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