KVH Industries (KVHI) 10-Q 5 Aug 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Aug. 03, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	KVH INDUSTRIES INC \DE\
Entity Central Index Key	1,007,587
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		16,509,302

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent	$ 3,794	$ 4,686
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	24,786	22,719
Marketable securities	22,659	22,619
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,908 and $3,534 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	32,588	43,895
Inventories	21,700	21,589
Prepaid expenses and other assets	5,595	4,271
Total current assets	107,328	115,093
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $46,924 and $43,202 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	38,125	39,900
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $13,923 and $11,390 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	21,879	26,755
Goodwill	33,645	36,747
Other non-current assets	4,401	3,096
Total assets	209,172	226,277
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	9,500	8,975
Accrued compensation and employee-related expenses	5,398	6,588
Accrued other	8,319	13,516
Accrued product warranty costs	2,227	1,880
Deferred revenue	6,408	5,962
Current portion of long-term debt	7,472	6,638
Total current liabilities	39,324	43,559
Deferred income taxes	4,297	5,097
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	1,200	1,391
Non-current deferred income tax liability	54,109	58,054
Total liabilities	98,930	108,101
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 30,000,000 shares; 17,487,727 and 17,336,314 shares issued at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively; and 15,828,736 and 15,677,323 shares outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	175	173
Additional paid-in capital	125,439	124,619
Retained earnings	10,537	14,134
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(12,759)	(7,600)
Stockholders Equity Before Treasury Stock Adjustment	123,392	131,326
Less: treasury stock at cost, common stock, 1,658,991 shares as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015	(13,150)	(13,150)
Total stockholders’ equity	110,242	118,176
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 209,172	$ 226,277

Consolidated Balance Sheets (U3

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 3,908	$ 3,534
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	46,924	43,202
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 13,923	$ 11,390
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued		17,336,314
Common stock, shares outstanding		15,677,323
Treasury stock, shares outstanding	1,658,990	1,658,990

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Sales:
Product	$ 20,062	$ 17,946	$ 35,444	$ 33,332
Service	25,904	26,909	50,902	52,828
Net sales	45,966	44,855	86,346	86,160
Costs and expenses:
Costs of product sales	12,989	12,017	23,659	22,502
Costs of service sales	13,259	13,693	26,250	26,953
Research and development	4,037	3,482	7,820	7,232
Sales, marketing and support	9,234	8,282	17,892	16,362
General and administrative	7,140	7,639	14,792	15,277
Total costs and expenses	46,659	45,113	90,413	88,326
Loss from operations	(693)	(258)	(4,067)	(2,166)
Interest income	118	144	223	292
Interest expense	353	366	728	734
Other income, net	144	623	67	1,036
(Loss) income before income tax expense (benefit)	(784)	143	(4,505)	(1,572)
Income tax expense (benefit)	22	106	(908)	(187)
Net income (loss)	$ (806)	$ 37	$ (3,597)	$ (1,385)
Net (loss) income per common share
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	$ (0.05)	$ 0	$ (0.23)	$ (0.09)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (0.05)	$ 0	$ (0.23)	$ (0.09)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	15,825	15,629	15,774	15,584
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted		15,629		15,584
Diluted	15,825	15,780	15,774	15,584

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (806)	$ 37	$ (3,597)	$ (1,385)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	0	4	0	2
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,472)	3,570	(5,148)	(1,265)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	9	31	(11)	18
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(4,463)	3,597	(5,159)	(1,249)
Total comprehensive (loss) income	$ (5,269)	$ 3,634	$ (8,756)	$ (2,634)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (3,597)	$ (1,385)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for doubtful accounts	434	391
Depreciation and amortization	6,255	6,232
Deferred income taxes	(1,060)	(336)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	145	39
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives	241	(18)
Compensation expense related to stock-based awards and employee stock purchase plan	1,881	1,874
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized	697	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	10,171	1,794
Inventories	(134)	(2,082)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(1,002)	(1,679)
Other non-current assets	(1,575)	31
Accounts payable	603	(3,397)
Deferred revenue	824	1,135
Accrued expenses	(4,957)	2,312
Other long-term liabilities	(74)	(7)
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,852	4,904
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(2,528)	(3,492)
Purchases of marketable securities	(3,780)	(10,649)
Maturities and sales of marketable securities	3,740	7,587
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,568)	(6,554)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of Long-term loan	2,437	2,437
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt	(674)	(651)
Payments of employee restricted stock withholdings	313	344
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised and Employee Stock Purchase Plan	119	190
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,305)	(3,242)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(912)	69
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,067	(4,823)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	22,719	25,289
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 24,786	$ 20,466

Description of Business

Description of Business	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Description of Business [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business KVH Industries, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company or KVH) designs, develops, manufactures and markets mobile communication products and services for the marine and land markets, and navigation, guidance, and stabilization products for both the defense and commercial markets. KVH’s mobile communication products enable customers to receive voice and Internet services, and live digital television via satellite services in marine vessels, recreational vehicles, buses and automobiles. KVH’s CommBox offers a range of tools designed to increase communication efficiency, reduce costs, and manage network operations. KVH sells and leases its mobile communication products through an extensive international network of dealers and distributors. KVH also sells and leases products directly to end users. KVH’s mobile communication service sales are comprised of satellite voice and Internet airtime services and from product repairs. KVH provides, for monthly fixed and usage fees, satellite connectivity services, including broadband Internet, data and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, to its TracPhone V-series customers. Mobile communication services sales also include the distribution of commercially licensed entertainment, including news, sports, music, and movies to commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets through KVH Media Group, the media and entertainment service company that KVH acquired on May 11, 2013, and the distribution of training films and e-Learning computer-based training courses to commercial customers in the maritime market through Super Dragon Limited and Videotel Marine Asia Limited (together referred to as Videotel), a maritime training services company that KVH acquired on July 2, 2014. KVH also earns monthly usage fees from third-party satellite connectivity services, including voice, data and Internet services, provided to its Inmarsat and Iridium customers who choose to activate their subscriptions with KVH. Mobile communication service sales also include sales from product repairs and extended warranty sales. KVH also offers precision fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based systems that enable platform and optical stabilization, navigation, pointing and guidance. KVH’s guidance and stabilization products also include tactical navigation systems that provide uninterrupted access to navigation and pointing information in a variety of military vehicles, including tactical trucks and light armored vehicles. KVH’s guidance and stabilization products are sold directly to U.S. and foreign governments and government contractors, as well as through an international network of authorized independent sales representatives. In addition, KVH's guidance and stabilization products are used in numerous commercial products, such as navigation and positioning systems for various applications including precision mapping, dynamic surveying, autonomous vehicles, train location control and track geometry measurement systems, industrial robotics, and optical stabilization. KVH’s guidance and stabilization service sales include product repairs, engineering services provided under development contracts and extended warranty sales.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements of KVH Industries, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company has evaluated all subsequent events through the date of this filing. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements have not been audited by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. These consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with annual financial statements and accordingly should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed on March 14, 2016 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the remainder of the year. The Company has recast certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation, with no impact on consolidated cash flows from operating, investing, or financing activities. Significant Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting periods. As described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K, the most significant estimates and assumptions by management affect the Company’s revenue recognition, valuation of accounts receivable, valuation of inventory, the determination of the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance, stock-based compensation, warranty and accounting for contingencies. The Company has reviewed these estimates and determined that these remain the most significant estimates for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . There have been no material changes to the significant accounting policies previously disclosed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . Although the Company regularly assesses these estimates, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Recently Announced Accounting P

Recently Announced Accounting Pronouncements (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	Recently Announced Accounting Pronouncements Revenue from Contracts In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 represents the culmination of efforts by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board to issue a common revenue standard. In April 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year, which resulted in ASU 2014-09 becoming effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Lease Accounting In February 2016, the FASB issued its new leases standard, ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"). ASU 2016-02 is aimed at putting most leases on lessees’ balance sheets, but it would also change aspects of lessor accounting. ASU 2016-02 is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within that year. As a result, the Company will adopt this standard effective January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Stock Compensation In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting ("ASU 2016-09"). ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. There are no other recent accounting pronouncements that have been issued by the FASB that would have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

Marketable Securities (Notes)

Marketable Securities (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	Marketable Securities Included in marketable securities as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are the following: June 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 17,061 $ — $ — $ 17,061 Certificates of deposit 5,598 — — 5,598 Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale $ 22,659 $ — $ — $ 22,659 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 13,244 $ — $ — $ 13,244 United States treasuries 1,002 — — 1,002 Corporate notes 2,283 1 — 2,284 Certificates of deposit 6,089 — — 6,089 Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale $ 22,618 $ 1 $ — $ 22,619 The amortized costs and fair value of debt securities as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are shown below by effective maturity. Effective maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties. June 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 4,566 $ 4,566 Due after one year and within two years 1,032 1,032 $ 5,598 $ 5,598 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 5,515 $ 5,516 Due after one year and within two years 3,859 3,859 $ 9,374 $ 9,375 Interest income from marketable securities was $20 and $31 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $40 and $61 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation (a) Equity and Incentive Plan The Company recognizes stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation--Stock Compensation . Stock-based compensation expense was $ 841 and $ 916 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $ 1,881 and $ 1,874 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. As of June 30, 2016 , there was $1,229 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.25 years. As of June 30, 2016 , there was $5,377 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.86 years. The Company granted 0 and 379 restricted stock awards to employees under the terms of the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and 0 and 163 restricted stock awards to employees under the terms of the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. The restricted stock awards vest ratably over four years from the date of grant subject to the recipient remaining employed through the applicable vesting dates. Compensation expense for restricted stock awards is measured at fair value on the date of grant based on the number of shares granted and the quoted market closing price of the Company’s common stock. Such value is recognized as expense over the vesting period of the award, net of estimated forfeitures. The Company granted 0 and 60 stock options to employees under the terms of the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and 0 and 95 stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. The fair value of stock options granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The weighted-average fair value per share for all options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $8.53 and $12.76 , respectively. The weighted-average assumptions used to value options as of their grant date were as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 Risk-free interest rate 1.43 % 1.54 % Expected volatility 38.22 % 44.30 % Expected life (in years) 4.17 4.18 Dividend yield 0 % 0 % On June 15, 2016, at the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the stockholders of the Company approved the 2016 Equity and Incentive Plan (2016 Plan). The 2016 Plan authorizes the Company to issue up to 3,000 shares of common stock (plus an additional 1,690 shares intended to roll over into the 2016 Plan shares subject to awards outstanding on June 15, 2016 under earlier plans that may be forfeited, canceled, required by the Company or terminated) pursuant to stock options, restricted stock awards and other stock-based awards. (b) Employee Stock Purchase Plan On June 15, 2016, at the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the stockholders of the Company also approved amendments to the Company's Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) that, among other things, increased the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance by 1,000 to a total of 1,650 . As amended, the ESPP affords eligible employees the right to purchase common stock, via payroll deductions, through various offering periods at a purchase price equal to 85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the first or last day of the offering period, whichever is lower. The Company recorded compensation charges of $ 0 and $ 14 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $ 0 and $ 29 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, related to the ESPP.

Net Income (Loss) per Common Sh

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income per Common Share	Net (Loss) Income per Common Share Basic net (loss) income per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share incorporates the dilutive effect of common stock equivalent options, warrants and other convertible securities, if any, as determined with the treasury stock accounting method. For the three months ended June 30, 2016 , and the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , due to the net loss in each of those periods, the Company excluded all outstanding stock options and non-vested restricted shares from its diluted loss per share calculation, as inclusion of these securities would have reduced the net loss per share. Common stock equivalents related to options and restricted stock awards of 815 shares of common stock for the three months ended June 30, 2015 have been excluded from the fully diluted calculation of net income per share. A reconciliation of the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic 15,825 15,629 15,774 15,584 Dilutive common shares issuable in connection with stock plans — 151 — — Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted 15,825 15,780 15,774 15,584

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in first-out costing method. Inventories as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 include the costs of material, labor, and factory overhead. Components of inventories consist of the following: June 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 13,118 $ 12,833 Work in process 2,085 2,778 Finished goods 6,497 5,978 $ 21,700 $ 21,589

Product Warranty

Product Warranty	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranty	Product Warranty The Company’s products carry standard limited warranties that range from one to two years and vary by product. The warranty period begins on the date of retail purchase or lease by the original purchaser. The Company accrues estimated product warranty costs at the time of sale and any additional amounts are recorded when such costs are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold or leased, historical and anticipated rates of warranty repairs and the cost per repair. Warranty and related costs are reflected within sales, marketing and support in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had accrued product warranty costs of $2,227 and $1,880 , respectively. The following table summarizes product warranty activity during 2016 and 2015 : Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 1,880 $ 1,853 Charges to expense 1,044 538 Costs incurred (697 ) (632 ) Ending balance $ 2,227 $ 1,759

Debt (Notes)

Debt (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt Long-term debt consists of the following: June 30, December 31, Term note $ 56,469 $ 58,906 Mortgage loan 3,034 3,114 Equipment loan 2,078 2,672 Total 61,581 64,692 Less amounts classified as current 7,472 6,638 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 54,109 $ 58,054 Term Note and Line of Credit On July 1, 2014, the Company entered into (i) a five -year senior credit facility agreement (the Credit Agreement) with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the lenders named from time to time as parties thereto (the Lenders), for an aggregate amount of up to $80,000 , including a revolving credit facility (the Revolver) of up to $15,000 and a term loan (Term Loan) of $65,000 to be used for general corporate purposes, including both (A) the refinancing of the Company’s $30,000 then-outstanding indebtedness under its previous credit facility and (B) permitted acquisitions, (ii) revolving credit notes (together, the Revolving Credit Note) to evidence the Revolver, (iii) term notes (together, the Term Note, and together with the Revolving Credit Note, the Notes) to evidence the Term Loan, (iv) a Security Agreement (the Security Agreement) required by the Lenders with respect to the grant by the Company of a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company in order to secure the obligations of the Company under the Credit Agreement and the Notes, and (v) Pledge Agreements (the Pledge Agreements) required by the Lenders with respect to the grant by the Company of a security interest in 65% of the capital stock of each of KVH Industries A/S and KVH Industries U.K. Limited held by the Company in order to secure the obligations of the Company under the Credit Agreement and the Notes. The Credit Agreement was amended in June 2015 to modify the circumstances under which certain changes in the Company's Board of Directors would constitute a change of control. The Credit Agreement was further amended in September 2015 to modify the Maximum Consolidate Leverage Ratio as of September 30, 2015. The $65,000 Term Note was executed on July 1, 2014 in connection with the acquisition of Videotel. See Note 14 below for more information regarding the acquisition. Proceeds in the amount of $35,000 were applied toward the payment of a portion of the purchase price for the acquired shares of Videotel, and proceeds in the amount of approximately $30,000 were applied toward the refinancing of the then-outstanding balance of the Company’s previous credit facility. The Company must make principal repayments on the Term Loan in the amount of approximately $1,200 at the end of each of the first 8 three -month periods following the closing; thereafter, the Company must make principal repayments in the amount of approximately $1,600 for each succeeding three-month period until the maturity of the loan on July 1, 2019. The Company made the first payment on this debt in September 2014. On the maturity date, the entire remaining principal balance of the loan, including any future loans under the Revolver, is due and payable, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, penalties and other amounts due and payable under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains provisions requiring the mandatory prepayment of amounts outstanding under the Term Loan and the Revolver under specified circumstances, including (i) 100% of the net cash proceeds from certain dispositions to the extent not reinvested in the Company’s business within a stated period, (ii) 50% of the net cash proceeds from stated equity issuances and (iii) 100% of the net cash proceeds from certain receipts of more than $250 outside the ordinary course of business. The prepayments are first applied to the Term Loan, in inverse order of maturity, and then to the Revolver. In the discretion of the Administrative Agent, certain mandatory prepayments made on the Revolver can permanently reduce the amount of credit available under the Revolver. Loans under the Credit Agreement bear interest at varying rates determined in accordance with the Credit Agreement. Each LIBOR Rate Loan, as defined in the Credit Agreement, bears interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each interest period from the applicable borrowing date at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR Daily Floating Rate or LIBOR Monthly Floating Rate, each as defined in the Credit Agreement, as applicable, plus the Applicable Rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, and each Base Rate Loan, as defined in the Credit Agreement, bears interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the applicable borrowing date at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus the Applicable Rate. The Applicable Rate ranges from 1.50% to 2.25% , depending on the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The highest Applicable Rate applies when the Consolidated Leverage Ratio exceeds 2.00:1.00 . Upon certain defaults, including failure to make payments when due, interest becomes payable at a higher default rate. Borrowings under the Revolver are subject to the satisfaction of numerous conditions precedent at the time of each borrowing, including the continued accuracy of the Company’s representations and warranties and the absence of any default under the Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2016 , there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolver. The Credit Agreement contains two financial covenants, a Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio and a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, each as defined in the Credit Agreement. In September 2015, the Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio was (among other things) increased from 1.00:1.00 to 1.25:1.00 for March 31, 2016 and each fiscal quarter thereafter. The Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio may not be less than 1.25 :1.00. The Company was in compliance with these financial ratio debt covenants as of June 30, 2016. The Credit Agreement imposes certain other affirmative and negative covenants, including without limitation covenants with respect to the payment of taxes and other obligations, compliance with laws, entry into material contracts, creation of liens, incurrence of indebtedness, investments, dispositions, fundamental changes, restricted payments, changes in the nature of the Company’s business, transactions with affiliates, corporate and accounting changes, and sale and leaseback arrangements. The Company’s obligation to repay loans under the Credit Agreement could be accelerated upon a default or event of default under the terms of the Credit Agreement, including certain failures to pay principal or interest when due, certain breaches of representations and warranties, the failure to comply with the Company’s affirmative and negative covenants under the Credit Agreement, a change of control of the Company, certain defaults in payment relating to other indebtedness, the acceleration of payment of certain other indebtedness, certain events relating to the liquidation, dissolution, bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership of the Company, the entry of certain judgments against the Company, certain events relating to the impairment of collateral or the Lenders' security interest therein, and any other material adverse change with respect to the Company. Mortgage Loan On April 6, 2009, the Company entered into a mortgage loan in the amount of $ 4,000 related to its headquarters facility in Middletown, Rhode Island. On June 9, 2011, the Company entered into an amendment to the mortgage loan. The loan term is ten years , with a principal amortization of 20 years , and the interest rate will be a rate per year adjusted periodically based on a defined interest period equal to the BBA LIBOR Rate plus 2.00 percentage points. Land, building and improvements with an approximate carrying value of $ 5,000 as of June 30, 2016 secure the mortgage loan. The monthly mortgage payment is approximately $ 14 plus interest and increases in increments of approximately $ 1 each year throughout the life of the mortgage. Due to the difference in the term of the loan and amortization of the principal, a balloon payment of $ 2,551 is due on April 1, 2019. The loan contains one financial covenant, a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, which applies in the event that the Company's consolidated cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balance falls below $ 25,000 at any time. As the Company's consolidated cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balance was above the minimum threshold throughout the six months ended June 30, 2016 , the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio did not apply. Under the mortgage loan the Company may prepay its outstanding loan balance subject to certain early termination charges as defined in the mortgage loan agreement. If the Company were to default on its mortgage loan, the land, building and improvements would be used as collateral. As discussed in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements, effective April 1, 2010, in order to reduce the volatility of cash outflows that arise from changes in interest rates, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements that are intended to hedge its mortgage interest obligations by fixing the interest rates specified in the mortgage loan to 5.91% for half of the principal amount outstanding and 6.07% for the remaining half of the principal amount outstanding as of April 1, 2010 until the mortgage loan expires on April 16, 2019 . Equipment Loan On January 30, 2013, the Company borrowed $ 4,700 from a bank and pledged as collateral six satellite hubs and related equipment, including three hubs purchased in 2012. The term of the equipment loan is five years, and the loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 2.76% per annum. The monthly payment is approximately $ 83 , including interest expense. On December 30, 2013, the Company borrowed $ 1,200 from a bank and pledged as collateral one satellite hub and related equipment. The term of the equipment loan is five years, and the loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.08% per annum. The monthly payment is approximately $21 , including interest expense.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Segment Reporting Under common operational management, the Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets its navigation, guidance and stabilization and mobile communication products for use in a wide variety of applications. Products are generally sold directly to third-party consumer electronic dealers and retailers, original equipment manufacturers, government contractors or to U.S. and other foreign government agencies. Primarily, sales originating in the Americas consist of sales within the United States and Canada and, to a lesser extent, Mexico and some Latin and South American countries. The Americas’ sales also include all guidance and stabilization product sales throughout the world. Sales originating from the Company’s European and Asian subsidiaries principally consist of sales into all European countries, both inside and outside the European Union, as well as Africa, Asia/Pacific, the Middle East and India. The Company operates in two geographic segments, exclusively in the mobile communication, navigation and guidance and stabilization equipment industry, which it considers to be a single business activity. The Company has two primary product categories: mobile communication and guidance and stabilization. Mobile communication sales and services include marine, land mobile, and automotive communication equipment and satellite-based voice, television and Broadband Internet connectivity services; the distribution of commercially licensed news, sports, movies, and music content for commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets; and the distribution of training films and e-Learning computer-based training courses to commercial customers in the maritime market. Guidance and stabilization sales and services include sales of defense-related and commercial navigation and guidance and stabilization equipment based upon digital compass and FOG sensor technology. Mobile communication and guidance and stabilization sales also include development contract revenue, product repairs and extended warranty sales. The following table summarizes information regarding the Company’s operations by geographic segment: Sales Originating From Three months ended June 30, 2016 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 22,760 $ 748 $ 23,508 Mobile communication sales to Canada 353 198 551 Mobile communication sales to Europe 391 7,418 7,809 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 1,083 3,370 4,453 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 2,827 — 2,827 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 4,847 — 4,847 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 1,073 — 1,073 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 898 — 898 Intercompany sales 1,577 760 2,337 Subtotal 35,809 12,494 48,303 Eliminations (1,577 ) (760 ) (2,337 ) Net sales $ 34,232 $ 11,734 $ 45,966 Segment net (loss) income $ (1,639 ) $ 833 $ (806 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 1,206 $ 1,860 $ 3,066 Total assets $ 132,547 $ 76,625 $ 209,172 Sales Originating From Three months ended June 30, 2015 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 22,275 $ 424 $ 22,699 Mobile communication sales to Canada 701 18 719 Mobile communication sales to Europe 221 6,144 6,365 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 1,080 7,176 8,256 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 1,986 — 1,986 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 1,582 — 1,582 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 1,545 — 1,545 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 1,703 — 1,703 Intercompany sales 2,508 1,047 3,555 Subtotal 33,601 14,809 48,410 Eliminations (2,508 ) (1,047 ) (3,555 ) Net sales $ 31,093 $ 13,762 $ 44,855 Segment net income (loss) $ 77 $ (40 ) $ 37 Depreciation and amortization $ 1,206 $ 1,938 $ 3,144 Total assets $ 143,007 $ 88,442 $ 231,449 Sales Originating From Six months ended June 30, 2016 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 43,477 $ 1,275 $ 44,752 Mobile communication sales to Canada 700 388 1,088 Mobile communication sales to Europe 589 15,501 16,090 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 1,958 6,888 8,846 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 5,073 — 5,073 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 6,623 — 6,623 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 1,942 — 1,942 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 1,932 — 1,932 Intercompany sales 3,347 1,413 4,760 Subtotal 65,641 25,465 91,106 Eliminations (3,347 ) (1,413 ) (4,760 ) Net sales $ 62,294 $ 24,052 $ 86,346 Segment net (loss) income $ (4,146 ) $ 549 $ (3,597 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 2,432 $ 3,823 $ 6,255 Total assets $ 132,547 $ 76,625 $ 209,172 Sales Originating From Six months ended June 30, 2015 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 44,321 $ 859 $ 45,180 Mobile communication sales to Canada 956 34 990 Mobile communication sales to Europe 319 11,183 11,502 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 2,414 14,196 16,610 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 3,071 — 3,071 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 3,792 — 3,792 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 2,392 — 2,392 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 2,623 — 2,623 Intercompany sales 3,676 1,845 5,521 Subtotal 63,564 28,117 91,681 Eliminations (3,676 ) (1,845 ) (5,521 ) Net sales $ 59,888 $ 26,272 $ 86,160 Segment net loss $ (1,077 ) $ (308 ) $ (1,385 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 2,341 $ 3,891 $ 6,232 Total assets $ 143,007 $ 88,442 $ 231,449

Legal Matters

Legal Matters	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Legal Matters [Abstract]
Legal Matters	Legal Matters From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of its business. In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to inquiries, legal proceedings and claims including, from time to time, disagreements with vendors and customers. The Company is not a party to any lawsuit or proceeding that, in the Company's opinion, is likely to materially harm its business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

Share Buyback Program

Share Buyback Program	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract]
Share Buyback Program	Share Buyback Program On November 26, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of June 30, 2016 , 341 shares of the Company’s common stock remain available for repurchase under the authorized program. The repurchase program is funded using the Company’s existing cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and future cash flows. Under the repurchase program, the Company, at management’s discretion, may repurchase shares on the open market from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases depends on availability of shares, price, market conditions, alternative uses of capital, and applicable regulatory requirements. The program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice. The repurchase program has no expiration date. There were no other repurchase programs outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and no repurchase programs expired during the period. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820), provides a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures regarding fair value measurements. ASC 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 1 assets are investments in money market mutual funds, United States treasuries, and certificates of deposit. Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; or observable prices that are based on observable market data, based on directly or indirectly market-corroborated inputs. The Company’s Level 2 assets are investments in corporate notes and its Level 2 liabilities are interest rate swaps. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, and are developed based on the best information available given the circumstances. The Company has no Level 3 assets. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on the valuation techniques identified in the table below. The valuation techniques are: (a) Market approach—prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. (b) The valuations of the interest rate swaps intended to mitigate the Company’s interest rate risk are determined with the assistance of a third-party financial institution using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each instrument. This analysis utilizes observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and interest rate volatility, and reflects the contractual terms of these instruments, including the period to maturity. The following tables present financial assets and liabilities at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 for which the Company measures fair value on a recurring basis, by level, within the fair value hierarchy: June 30, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Valuation Technique Assets Money market mutual funds $ 17,061 $ 17,061 $ — $ — (a) Certificates of deposit 5,598 5,598 — — (a) Liabilities Interest rate swaps 249 — 249 — (b) December 31, 2015 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Valuation Technique Assets Money market mutual funds $ 13,244 $ 13,244 $ — $ — (a) United States treasuries 1,002 1,002 — — (a) Corporate notes 2,284 — 2,284 — (a) Certificates of deposit 6,089 6,089 — — (a) Liabilities Interest rate swaps 238 — 238 — (b) Certain financial instruments are carried at cost on the consolidated balance sheets, which approximates fair value due to their short-term, highly liquid nature. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis The Company's non-financial assets and liabilities, such as goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets resulting from business combinations, are measured at fair value using income approach valuation methodologies at the date of acquisition and subsequently re-measured if there are indicators of impairment identified during a quarter or if an impairment is identified during the annual goodwill test. There were no indicators of impairment identified during the six months ended June 30, 2016 . As of June 30, 2016 , the Company did not have any other non-financial assets or liabilities that were carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated financial statements or for which a fair value measurement was required.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	Acquisition On July 2, 2014, KVH Media Group Limited (KMG UK), an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of KVH, entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Nigel Cleave to acquire all of the issued share capital of Super Dragon Limited and Videotel Marine Asia Limited, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $47,446 , which excluded $1,719 of cash consideration that was considered deferred compensation in purchase accounting. Videotel is a maritime training services company headquartered in London that produces and distributes training films and e-Learning computer-based training courses to commercial customers in the maritime market. Videotel also has sales offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. The acquisition was consummated on the same day. The purchase price was determined through arm’s-length negotiation and was subject to a potential post-closing adjustment based on the value of the net assets delivered at the closing. In the second quarter of 2015, the Company finalized its valuations of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which resulted in no adjustments to the purchase price. The Share Purchase Agreement contains certain representations, warranties, covenants and indemnification provisions. The Share Purchase Agreement provides that 10% of the purchase price would be held in escrow for a period of approximately 21 months after the closing in order to satisfy valid indemnification claims that KMG UK could have asserted for specified breaches of representations, warranties and covenants. The escrow and holdback amounts of approximately $6,000 were fully funded to the escrow account during the first quarter of 2015. In April 2016, approximately $600 of the $4,400 total escrow funds were released to the Company to cover post-completion accounts receivable write-offs and the balance was released to the seller. The holdback of approximately $1,600 was released in July 2016.

Goodwill and Intagible Assets

Goodwill and Intagible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill The following table sets forth the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2016 : Amounts Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 36,747 Foreign currency translation adjustment (3,102 ) Balance at June 30, 2016 $ 33,645 The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of August 31, 2015, as defined by ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (ASC 350). ASC 350 requires that the impairment test be performed through the application of a two-step process. The first step compares the carrying value of the Company’s reporting units to their estimated fair values as of the test date. If fair value is less than carrying value, a second step is performed to quantify the amount of the impairment, if any. As of August 31, 2015, the Company performed its annual impairment test for goodwill at the reporting unit level and, after conducting the first step, determined that it was not necessary to conduct the second step as it concluded that the fair value of its reporting units exceeded their carrying value. Accordingly, the Company determined no adjustment to goodwill was necessary. Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets during the six months ended June 30, 2016 are as follows: Amounts Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 26,755 Amortization expense (2,533 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,343 ) Balance at June 30, 2016 $ 21,879 Intangible assets arose from an acquisition made prior to 2013, the acquisition of KVH Media Group in May 2013 and the acquisition of Videotel in July 2014. Intangibles arising from the acquisition made prior to 2013 are being amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 7 years . Intangibles arising from the acquisition of KVH Media Group are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of: (i) 10 years for acquired subscriber relationships, (ii) 15 years for distribution rights, (iii) 3 years for internally developed software and (iv) 2 years for proprietary content. Intangibles arising from the acquisition of Videotel are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of: (i) 8 years for acquired subscriber relationships, (ii) 5 years for favorable leases, (iii) 4 years for internally developed software and (iv) 5 years for proprietary content. The intangibles arising from the KVH Media Group and Videotel acquisitions were recorded in pounds sterling and fluctuations in exchange rates could cause these amounts to increase or decrease from time to time. Acquired intangible assets are subject to amortization. The following table summarizes acquired intangible assets at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively: Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value June 30, 2016 Subscriber relationships $ 17,828 $ 5,488 $ 12,340 Distribution rights 4,380 1,046 3,334 Internally developed software 2,359 1,516 843 Proprietary content 8,298 3,698 4,600 Intellectual property 2,283 1,892 391 Favorable lease 654 283 371 $ 35,802 $ 13,923 $ 21,879 December 31, 2015 Subscriber relationships $ 19,161 $ 4,426 $ 14,735 Distribution rights 4,736 895 3,841 Internally developed software 2,457 1,244 1,213 Proprietary content 8,812 2,879 5,933 Intellectual property 2,283 1,729 554 Favorable lease 696 217 479 $ 38,145 $ 11,390 $ 26,755 Estimated future amortization expense remaining at June 30, 2016 for intangible assets acquired is as follows: Year Ending December 31, 2016 $ 2,334 2017 4,570 2018 4,130 2019 3,084 2020 2,261 Thereafter 5,500 Total future amortization expense $ 21,879 For intangible assets, the Company assesses the carrying value of these assets whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset, or asset group, to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset, or asset group. There were no events or changes in circumstances during the second quarter of 2016 which indicated that an assessment of the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets was required.

Business and Credit Concentrati

Business and Credit Concentrations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Business and Credit Concentrations	Business and Credit Concentrations Significant portions of the Company’s net sales are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net sales to foreign customers outside the U.S. and Canada 31.0 % 39.9 % 33.4 % 38.5 % No single customer accounted for 10% or more of consolidated net sales for the three or six months ended June 30, 2016 or 2015 or accounts receivable at June 30, 2016 . The Company had one customer that accounted for 17% of the accounts receivable as of December 31, 2015 .

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Effective April 1, 2010, in order to reduce the volatility of cash outflows that arise from changes in interest rates, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements. These interest rate swap agreements are intended to hedge the Company’s mortgage loan related to its headquarters facility in Middletown, Rhode Island by fixing the interest rates specified in the mortgage loan to 5.91% for half of the principal amount outstanding and 6.07% for the remaining half of the principal amount outstanding as of April 1, 2010 until the mortgage loan expires on April 16, 2019 . As required by ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging , the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. As of June 30, 2016 , the fair value of the derivatives is included in other accrued liabilities and the unrealized loss is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk: Interest Rate Derivatives Notional (in thousands) Asset (Liability) Effective Date Maturity Date Index Strike Rate Interest rate swap $ 1,517 (121 ) April 1, 2010 April 1, 2019 1-month LIBOR 5.91 % Interest rate swap $ 1,517 (128 ) April 1, 2010 April 1, 2019 1-month LIBOR 6.07 %

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Estimates and Assumptions [Text Block]	Significant Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting periods. As described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K, the most significant estimates and assumptions by management affect the Company’s revenue recognition, valuation of accounts receivable, valuation of inventory, the determination of the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance, stock-based compensation, warranty and accounting for contingencies. The Company has reviewed these estimates and determined that these remain the most significant estimates for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . There have been no material changes to the significant accounting policies previously disclosed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . Although the Company regularly assesses these estimates, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Summary of Significant Accoun25

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements of KVH Industries, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company has evaluated all subsequent events through the date of this filing. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements have not been audited by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. These consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with annual financial statements and accordingly should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed on March 14, 2016 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the remainder of the year.

Recently Announced Accounting26

Recently Announced Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue from Contracts In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 represents the culmination of efforts by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board to issue a common revenue standard. In April 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year, which resulted in ASU 2014-09 becoming effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Lease Accounting In February 2016, the FASB issued its new leases standard, ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"). ASU 2016-02 is aimed at putting most leases on lessees’ balance sheets, but it would also change aspects of lessor accounting. ASU 2016-02 is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within that year. As a result, the Company will adopt this standard effective January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Stock Compensation In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting ("ASU 2016-09"). ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. There are no other recent accounting pronouncements that have been issued by the FASB that would have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

Stock-Based Compensation (Polic

Stock-Based Compensation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Compensation-Stock Based Compensation	The Company recognizes stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation--Stock Compensation . Stock-based compensation expense was $ 841 and $ 916 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $ 1,881 and $ 1,874 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. As of June 30, 2016 , there was $1,229 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.25 years. As of June 30, 2016 , there was $5,377 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.86 years.

Fair Value Measurements (Polici

Fair Value Measurements (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures	ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820), provides a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures regarding fair value measurements. ASC 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 1 assets are investments in money market mutual funds, United States treasuries, and certificates of deposit. Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; or observable prices that are based on observable market data, based on directly or indirectly market-corroborated inputs. The Company’s Level 2 assets are investments in corporate notes and its Level 2 liabilities are interest rate swaps. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, and are developed based on the best information available given the circumstances. The Company has no Level 3 assets. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on the valuation techniques identified in the table below. The valuation techniques are: (a) Market approach—prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. (b) The valuations of the interest rate swaps intended to mitigate the Company’s interest rate risk are determined with the assistance of a third-party financial institution using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each instrument. This analysis utilizes observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and interest rate volatility, and reflects the contractual terms of these instruments, including the period to maturity.

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Impairment Test Policy	The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of August 31, 2015, as defined by ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (ASC 350). ASC 350 requires that the impairment test be performed through the application of a two-step process. The first step compares the carrying value of the Company’s reporting units to their estimated fair values as of the test date. If fair value is less than carrying value, a second step is performed to quantify the amount of the impairment, if any. As of August 31, 2015, the Company performed its annual impairment test for goodwill at the reporting unit level and, after conducting the first step, determined that it was not necessary to conduct the second step as it concluded that the fair value of its reporting units exceeded their carrying value.

Derivative Instruments and He30

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging	As required by ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging , the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. As of June 30, 2016 , the fair value of the derivatives is included in other accrued liabilities and the unrealized loss is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Marketable Securities (Tables)

Marketable Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	Included in marketable securities as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are the following: June 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 17,061 $ — $ — $ 17,061 Certificates of deposit 5,598 — — 5,598 Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale $ 22,659 $ — $ — $ 22,659 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 13,244 $ — $ — $ 13,244 United States treasuries 1,002 — — 1,002 Corporate notes 2,283 1 — 2,284 Certificates of deposit 6,089 — — 6,089 Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale $ 22,618 $ 1 $ — $ 22,619
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost And Fair Value Basis [Table Text Block]	The amortized costs and fair value of debt securities as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are shown below by effective maturity. Effective maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties. June 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 4,566 $ 4,566 Due after one year and within two years 1,032 1,032 $ 5,598 $ 5,598 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 5,515 $ 5,516 Due after one year and within two years 3,859 3,859 $ 9,374 $ 9,375

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of share-based payment award, stock options, valuation assumptions	The weighted-average assumptions used to value options as of their grant date were as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 Risk-free interest rate 1.43 % 1.54 % Expected volatility 38.22 % 44.30 % Expected life (in years) 4.17 4.18 Dividend yield 0 % 0 % On June 15, 2016, at the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the stockholders of the Company approved the 2016 Equity and Incentive Plan (2016 Plan). The 2016 Plan authorizes the Company to issue up to 3,000 shares of common stock (plus an additional 1,690 shares intended to roll over into the 2016 Plan shares subject to awards outstanding on June 15, 2016 under earlier plans that may be forfeited, canceled, required by the Company or terminated) pursuant to stock options, restricted stock awards and other stock-based awards. (b) Employee Stock Purchase Plan On June 15, 2016, at the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the stockholders of the Company also approved amendments to the Company's Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) that, among other things, increased the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance by 1,000 to a total of 1,650 . As amended, the ESPP affords eligible employees the right to purchase common stock, via payroll deductions, through various offering periods at a purchase price equal to 85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the first or last day of the offering period, whichever is lower. The Company recorded compensation charges of $ 0 and $ 14 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $ 0 and $ 29 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, related to the ESPP.

Net Income (Loss) per Common 33

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of reconciliation of basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	A reconciliation of the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic 15,825 15,629 15,774 15,584 Dilutive common shares issuable in connection with stock plans — 151 — — Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted 15,825 15,780 15,774 15,584

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of inventories	Components of inventories consist of the following: June 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 13,118 $ 12,833 Work in process 2,085 2,778 Finished goods 6,497 5,978 $ 21,700 $ 21,589

Product Warranty (Tables)

Product Warranty (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of product warranty activity	The following table summarizes product warranty activity during 2016 and 2015 : Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 1,880 $ 1,853 Charges to expense 1,044 538 Costs incurred (697 ) (632 ) Ending balance $ 2,227 $ 1,759

Debt Long-term debt (Tables)

Debt Long-term debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Long-term debt consists of the following: June 30, December 31, Term note $ 56,469 $ 58,906 Mortgage loan 3,034 3,114 Equipment loan 2,078 2,672 Total 61,581 64,692 Less amounts classified as current 7,472 6,638 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 54,109 $ 58,054

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment	Sales Originating From Three months ended June 30, 2016 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 22,760 $ 748 $ 23,508 Mobile communication sales to Canada 353 198 551 Mobile communication sales to Europe 391 7,418 7,809 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 1,083 3,370 4,453 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 2,827 — 2,827 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 4,847 — 4,847 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 1,073 — 1,073 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 898 — 898 Intercompany sales 1,577 760 2,337 Subtotal 35,809 12,494 48,303 Eliminations (1,577 ) (760 ) (2,337 ) Net sales $ 34,232 $ 11,734 $ 45,966 Segment net (loss) income $ (1,639 ) $ 833 $ (806 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 1,206 $ 1,860 $ 3,066 Total assets $ 132,547 $ 76,625 $ 209,172 Sales Originating From Three months ended June 30, 2015 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 22,275 $ 424 $ 22,699 Mobile communication sales to Canada 701 18 719 Mobile communication sales to Europe 221 6,144 6,365 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 1,080 7,176 8,256 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 1,986 — 1,986 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 1,582 — 1,582 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 1,545 — 1,545 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 1,703 — 1,703 Intercompany sales 2,508 1,047 3,555 Subtotal 33,601 14,809 48,410 Eliminations (2,508 ) (1,047 ) (3,555 ) Net sales $ 31,093 $ 13,762 $ 44,855 Segment net income (loss) $ 77 $ (40 ) $ 37 Depreciation and amortization $ 1,206 $ 1,938 $ 3,144 Total assets $ 143,007 $ 88,442 $ 231,449

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis	The following tables present financial assets and liabilities at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 for which the Company measures fair value on a recurring basis, by level, within the fair value hierarchy: June 30, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Valuation Technique Assets Money market mutual funds $ 17,061 $ 17,061 $ — $ — (a) Certificates of deposit 5,598 5,598 — — (a) Liabilities Interest rate swaps 249 — 249 — (b) December 31, 2015 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Valuation Technique Assets Money market mutual funds $ 13,244 $ 13,244 $ — $ — (a) United States treasuries 1,002 1,002 — — (a) Corporate notes 2,284 — 2,284 — (a) Certificates of deposit 6,089 6,089 — — (a) Liabilities Interest rate swaps 238 — 238 — (b)

Goodwill and Intagible Assets39

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill	The following table sets forth the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2016 : Amounts Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 36,747 Foreign currency translation adjustment (3,102 ) Balance at June 30, 2016 $ 33,645
Schedule of finite-lived intangible assets	The changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets during the six months ended June 30, 2016 are as follows: Amounts Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 26,755 Amortization expense (2,533 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,343 ) Balance at June 30, 2016 $ 21,879
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Acquired intangible assets are subject to amortization. The following table summarizes acquired intangible assets at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively: Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value June 30, 2016 Subscriber relationships $ 17,828 $ 5,488 $ 12,340 Distribution rights 4,380 1,046 3,334 Internally developed software 2,359 1,516 843 Proprietary content 8,298 3,698 4,600 Intellectual property 2,283 1,892 391 Favorable lease 654 283 371 $ 35,802 $ 13,923 $ 21,879 December 31, 2015 Subscriber relationships $ 19,161 $ 4,426 $ 14,735 Distribution rights 4,736 895 3,841 Internally developed software 2,457 1,244 1,213 Proprietary content 8,812 2,879 5,933 Intellectual property 2,283 1,729 554 Favorable lease 696 217 479 $ 38,145 $ 11,390 $ 26,755
Schedule of expected amortization expense	Estimated future amortization expense remaining at June 30, 2016 for intangible assets acquired is as follows: Year Ending December 31, 2016 $ 2,334 2017 4,570 2018 4,130 2019 3,084 2020 2,261 Thereafter 5,500 Total future amortization expense $ 21,879

Business and Credit Concentra40

Business and Credit Concentrations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Schedule of significant portions of the Company's net sales	Significant portions of the Company’s net sales are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net sales to foreign customers outside the U.S. and Canada 31.0 % 39.9 % 33.4 % 38.5 %

Derivative Instruments and He41

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk	As of June 30, 2016 , the Company had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk: Interest Rate Derivatives Notional (in thousands) Asset (Liability) Effective Date Maturity Date Index Strike Rate Interest rate swap $ 1,517 (121 ) April 1, 2010 April 1, 2019 1-month LIBOR 5.91 % Interest rate swap $ 1,517 (128 ) April 1, 2010 April 1, 2019 1-month LIBOR 6.07 %

Marketable Securities Maturity

Marketable Securities Maturity Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 22,659	$ 22,618
Available-for-sale Securities	22,659	22,619
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Mutual Funds, Money Market [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	17,061	13,244
Available-for-sale Securities	17,061	13,244
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
US Treasury Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis		1,002
Available-for-sale Securities		1,002
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis		2,283
Available-for-sale Securities		2,284
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		1
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		0
Certificates of Deposit
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	5,598	6,089
Available-for-sale Securities	5,598	6,089
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis	4,566	5,515
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value	4,566	5,516
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two, Amortized Cost Basis	1,032	3,859
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two, Fair Value	1,032	3,859
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	5,598	9,374
Available-for-sale Securities	$ 5,598	$ 9,375

Marketable Securities Textual (

Marketable Securities Textual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities Textual [Abstract]
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)	$ 20	$ 31	$ 40	$ 61

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 8.53	$ 12.76
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	1,690		1,690
Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate			1.43%	1.54%
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 841	$ 916	$ 1,881	$ 1,874
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 1,229		$ 1,229
Weighted-average period of recognition (in years)			2 years 3 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate			38.22%	44.30%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term			4 years 2 months 1 day	4 years 2 months 4 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate			0.00%	0.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	0	0	60	95
Restricted stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 5,377		$ 5,377
Weighted-average period of recognition (in years)			2 years 10 months 9 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	0	0	379	163
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 0	$ 14	$ 0	$ 29
2016 Plan [Member] | Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	3,000		3,000
ESPP Plan [Member] | Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	1,650		1,650
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized			1,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instrument, Percentage Of Share Price	85.00%		85.00%

Net Income (Loss) per Common 45

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		815
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	15,825	15,629	15,774	15,584
Schedule of reconciliation of basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
Dilutive common shares issuable in connection with stock plans	0	151	0	0
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	15,825	15,780	15,774	15,584

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Components of inventories
Raw materials	$ 13,118	$ 12,833
Work in process	2,085	2,778
Finished goods	6,497	5,978
Inventories, net	$ 21,700	$ 21,589

Product Warranty (Details)

Product Warranty (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranty Accrual	$ 2,227		$ 1,880
Summary of product warranty activity
Beginning balance	1,880	$ 1,853
Charges to expense	1,044	538
Costs incurred	(697)	(632)
Ending balance	$ 2,227	$ 1,759

Product Warranty (Details Textu

Product Warranty (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Product Warranty (Textual) [Abstract]
Accrued product warranty costs	$ 2,227	$ 1,880
Minimum
Product Warranty (Textual) [Abstract]
Limited warranty period on product	1 year
Maximum
Product Warranty (Textual) [Abstract]
Limited warranty period on product	2 years

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details)	Jul. 02, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2013USD ($)satellite_hub	Jan. 30, 2013USD ($)satellite_hubssatellite_hub	Apr. 06, 2009USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)covenant	Apr. 01, 2019USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015	Apr. 01, 2010Swap_Agreements
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt						$ 61,581,000			$ 64,692,000
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities						7,472,000			6,638,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities						54,109,000			58,054,000
Senior Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term		5 years
Line of Credit [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt						$ 56,469,000			58,906,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 80,000,000
Long-term Line of Credit	30,000,000
Proceeds from Lines of Credit	$ 250,000
Line of Credit Facility, Mandatory Prepayment Provision, Net Cash Proceeds from Dispositions Not Reinvested, Percentage	100.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Mandatory Prepayment Provision, Net Cash Proceeds from Stated Equity Issuance, Percentage	50.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Mandatory Prepayment Provision, Net Cash Proceeds from Receipts Greater than 250 Thousand Dollars, Non-ordinary Business, Percentage	100.00%
Consolidated Leverage Ratio		2
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Maximum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio						1.25
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.50%
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Maximum | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.25%
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio						1.25
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio								1.25
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio										1
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 15,000,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 65,000,000
Debt Instrument, Security Interest Pledged, Percentage		65.00%
Proceeds from Lines of Credit		$ 35,000,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal		1,200,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal		$ 1,600,000
Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt						$ 3,034,000			3,114,000
Mortgages [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term					10 years
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal						$ 14,000
Number of Financial Covenants | covenant						1
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 4,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term If Balloon Not Considered					20 years
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount						$ 5,000,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Increase (Decrease) in Principal						1,000
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held | Swap_Agreements											2
Mortgages [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate					2.00%
Mortgages [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Covenant, Cash And Cash Equivalents Threshold						25,000,000
Mortgages [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage											5.905%
Mortgages [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage											6.07%
Equipment Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt						$ 2,078,000			$ 2,672,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment			$ 21,000
Equipment Loan [Member] | Equipment Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term			5 years	5 years
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal				$ 83,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 1,200,000	$ 4,700,000
Debt Instrument, Collateral Pledged			1	6
Number of Satellite Hubs Purchased In Period | satellite_hub				3
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate			3.08%	2.76%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Mortgages [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid							$ 2,551,000

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	$ 2,337	$ 3,555	$ 4,760	$ 5,521
Net sales	45,966	44,855	86,346	86,160
Segment net income (loss)	(806)	37	(3,597)	(1,385)
Depreciation and amortization	3,066	3,144	6,255	6,232
Total assets	209,172	231,449	209,172	231,449	$ 226,277
Subtotal [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	48,303	48,410	91,106	91,681
Eliminations [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	(2,337)	(3,555)	(4,760)	(5,521)
Mobile communication [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	23,508	22,699	44,752	45,180
Mobile communication [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	551	719	1,088	990
Mobile communication [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	7,809	6,365	16,090	11,502
Mobile communication [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	4,453	8,256	8,846	16,610
Guidance and stabilization [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	2,827	1,986	5,073	3,071
Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	4,847	1,582	6,623	3,792
Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	1,073	1,545	1,942	2,392
Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	898	1,703	1,932	2,623
Americas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	1,577	2,508	3,347	3,676
Net sales	34,232	31,093	62,294	59,888
Segment net income (loss)	(1,639)	77	(4,146)	(1,077)
Depreciation and amortization	1,206	1,206	2,432	2,341
Total assets	132,547	143,007	132,547	143,007
Americas [Member] | Subtotal [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	35,809	33,601	65,641	63,564
Americas [Member] | Eliminations [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	(1,577)	(2,508)	(3,347)	(3,676)
Americas [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	22,760	22,275	43,477	44,321
Americas [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	353	701	700	956
Americas [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	391	221	589	319
Americas [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	1,083	1,080	1,958	2,414
Americas [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	2,827	1,986	5,073	3,071
Americas [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	4,847	1,582	6,623	3,792
Americas [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	1,073	1,545	1,942	2,392
Americas [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	898	1,703	1,932	2,623
Europe and Asia [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	760	1,047	1,413	1,845
Net sales	11,734	13,762	24,052	26,272
Segment net income (loss)	833	(40)	549	(308)
Depreciation and amortization	1,860	1,938	3,823	3,891
Total assets	76,625	88,442	76,625	88,442
Europe and Asia [Member] | Subtotal [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	12,494	14,809	25,465	28,117
Europe and Asia [Member] | Eliminations [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	(760)	(1,047)	(1,413)	(1,845)
Europe and Asia [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	748	424	1,275	859
Europe and Asia [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	198	18	388	34
Europe and Asia [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	7,418	6,144	15,501	11,183
Europe and Asia [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	3,370	7,176	6,888	14,196
Europe and Asia [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	0	0	0	0
Europe and Asia [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	0	0	0	0
Europe and Asia [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	0	0	0	0
Europe and Asia [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Reporting (Details Text

Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016ProductsSegment
Segment Reporting (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of geographical segments | Segment	2
Number of primary products | Products	2

Share Buyback Program (Details)

Share Buyback Program (Details) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016Programshares	Nov. 26, 2008shares
Share Buyback Program (Textual) [Abstract]
Common stock available for repurchase | shares	341	1,000
Number of other repurchase programs outstanding	0
Number of stock repurchase programs other expired	0

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Disclosure	$ 249	$ 238
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Disclosure	249	238
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Money market mutual funds [Member]
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	17,061	13,244
Money market mutual funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	17,061	13,244
Money market mutual funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Money market mutual funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
US Treasury Securities
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		1,002
US Treasury Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		1,002
US Treasury Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0
US Treasury Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Corporate notes [Member]
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		2,284
Corporate notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Corporate notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		2,284
Corporate notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Certificates of Deposit
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	5,598	6,089
Certificates of Deposit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	5,598	6,089
Certificates of Deposit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Certificates of Deposit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 0	$ 0

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 02, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability					$ 1,719
Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date	$ 6,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Escrow Released				$ 4,400
Videotel [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 47,446
Business combination, consideration transferred, percentage held in escrow		10.00%
Business combination, consideration transferred, period escrow held	21 months
Accounts receivable write-offs [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Escrow Released				$ 600
Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Escrow Released			$ 1,600

Goodwill and Intagible Assets55

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015	$ 36,747
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,102)
Balance at June 30, 2016	$ 33,645

Goodwill and Intagible Assets56

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 21,879	$ 26,755
Amortization expense	(2,533)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	$ (2,343)

Goodwill and Intagible Assets57

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)		$ 21,879	$ 26,755
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		35,802	38,145
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		13,923	11,390
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		21,879	26,755
Subscriber relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		17,828	19,161
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		5,488	4,426
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		12,340	14,735
Distribution rights
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		4,380	4,736
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		1,046	895
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		3,334	3,841
Internally developed software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		2,359	2,457
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		1,516	1,244
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		843	1,213
Proprietary content
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		8,298	8,812
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		3,698	2,879
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		4,600	5,933
Intellectual Property [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	7 years
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		2,283	2,283
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		1,892	1,729
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		391	554
Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		654	696
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		283	217
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		$ 371	$ 479
Headland Media Limited [Member] | Subscriber relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	10 years
Headland Media Limited [Member] | Distribution rights
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	15 years
Headland Media Limited [Member] | Internally developed software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	3 years
Headland Media Limited [Member] | Proprietary content
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	2 years
Videotel [Member] | Subscriber relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	8 years
Videotel [Member] | Internally developed software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	4 years
Videotel [Member] | Proprietary content
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	5 years
Videotel [Member] | Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	5 years

Goodwill and Intagible Assets58

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details 4) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,014	$ 2,334
2,015	4,570
2,016	4,130
2,017	3,084
2,018	2,261
Thereafter	5,500
Total future amortization expense	$ 21,879

Business and Credit Concentra59

Business and Credit Concentrations (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Additional Characteristic			0		1
Canadian Customer [Member]
Schedule of significant portions of the Company's net sales
Net sales, percentage					17.00%
Foreign customers outside the U.S. and Canada [Member]
Schedule of significant portions of the Company's net sales
Net sales, percentage	31.00%	39.90%	33.40%	38.50%

Derivative Instruments and He60

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Apr. 01, 2010
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Schedule of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk
Strike rate		5.905%
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Schedule of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk
Strike rate		6.07%
Interest rate swap [Member] | First half of mortgage [Member]
Schedule of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk
Notional	$ 1,517
Asset (Liability)	$ (121)
Effective Date	Apr. 1, 2010
Maturity Date	Apr. 1, 2019
Derivative, Type of Interest Rate Paid on Swap	1-month LIBOR
Strike rate	5.91%
Interest rate swap [Member] | Second half of mortgage [Member]
Schedule of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk
Notional	$ 1,517
Asset (Liability)	$ (128)
Effective Date	Apr. 1, 2010
Maturity Date	Apr. 1, 2019
Derivative, Type of Interest Rate Paid on Swap	1-month LIBOR
Strike rate	6.07%

Derivative Instruments and He61

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual) - Interest rate swap [Member] - Contract	Jun. 30, 2016	Apr. 01, 2010
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Interest rate swap agreements		2
First half of mortgage [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textual) [Abstract]
Strike rate	5.91%
Second half of mortgage [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textual) [Abstract]
Strike rate	6.07%