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Legal proceedings update (Details) $ in Thousands | Jun. 25, 2020 USD ($) | Jun. 23, 2020 patent
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Penalty to be paid to DOJ |  |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |
Deferred Prosecution Agreement, period | 3 years |
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded To Other Party | $ | $ 8,925 |
US Patent Infringement |  |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |
Number of patents allegedly infringed |  | 12
European Patent Infringement |  |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |
Number of patents allegedly infringed |  | 1

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