KVH Industries (KVHI) 10-Q 3 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 02, 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	Sep. 30, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		16,556,098

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent	$ 3,747	$ 4,686
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	25,099	22,719
Marketable securities	28,684	22,619
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,698 and $3,534 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	31,815	43,895
Inventories	21,139	21,589
Prepaid expenses and other assets	7,477	4,271
Total current assets	114,214	115,093
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $46,924 and $43,202 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	37,927	39,900
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $13,923 and $11,390 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	20,080	26,755
Goodwill	32,741	36,747
Other non-current assets	4,987	3,096
Total assets	213,696	226,277
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	7,703	8,975
Accrued compensation and employee-related expenses	4,779	6,588
Accrued other	12,326	13,516
Accrued product warranty costs	2,256	1,880
Deferred revenue	9,281	5,962
Current portion of long-term debt	7,890	6,638
Total current liabilities	44,235	43,559
Deferred income taxes	4,153	5,097
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	1,127	1,391
Non-current deferred income tax liability	52,132	58,054
Total liabilities	101,647	108,101
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued
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	182	178
Additional paid-in capital	126,577	124,614
Retained earnings	13,400	14,134
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(14,960)	(7,600)
Stockholders Equity Before Treasury Stock Adjustment	125,199	131,326
Less: treasury stock at cost, common stock, 1,658,991 shares as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015	(13,150)	(13,150)
Total stockholders’ equity	112,049	118,176
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 213,696	$ 226,277

Consolidated Balance Sheets (U3

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 3,698	$ 3,534
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	48,614	43,202
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 15,068	$ 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	18,193,589	17,793,752
Common stock, shares outstanding	16,534,598	16,134,761
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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Sales:
Product	$ 19,020	$ 15,622	$ 54,464	$ 48,954
Service	26,826	28,833	77,728	81,661
Net sales	45,846	44,455	132,192	130,615
Costs and expenses:
Costs of product sales	11,001	10,275	34,660	32,777
Costs of service sales	13,576	14,454	39,826	41,407
Research and development	3,940	3,472	11,760	10,704
Sales, marketing and support	7,978	7,889	25,870	24,251
General and administrative	6,338	8,159	21,130	23,436
Total costs and expenses	42,833	44,249	133,246	132,575
Income (loss) from operations	3,013	206	(1,054)	(1,960)
Interest income	130	129	353	421
Interest expense	353	363	1,081	1,097
Other (expense) income, net	(56)	(382)	11	654
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	2,734	(410)	(1,771)	(1,982)
Income tax (benefit) expense	(129)	53	(1,037)	(134)
Net income (loss)	$ 2,863	$ (463)	$ (734)	$ (1,848)
Net income (loss) per common share
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	$ 0.18	$ (0.03)	$ (0.05)	$ (0.12)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 0.18	$ (0.03)	$ (0.05)	$ (0.12)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	15,845	15,661	15,798	15,608
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted		15,661		15,608
Diluted	15,915	15,661	15,798	15,608

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 2,863	$ (463)	$ (734)	$ (1,848)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	0	109	0	111
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,238)	(2,641)	(7,386)	(3,906)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	37	(13)	26	5
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(2,201)	(2,763)	(7,360)	(4,012)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$ 662	$ (3,226)	$ (8,094)	$ (5,860)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (734)	$ (1,848)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for doubtful accounts	379	742
Depreciation and amortization	9,090	9,427
Deferred income taxes	(888)	(45)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	799	38
Compensation expense related to stock-based awards and employee stock purchase plan	2,792	2,832
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized	894	191
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	10,819	644
Inventories	421	(3,807)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(2,932)	(2,282)
Other non-current assets	(2,190)	1,043
Accounts payable	(1,168)	(2,145)
Deferred revenue	3,829	355
Accrued expenses	(2,029)	5,602
Other long-term liabilities	(113)	(96)
Net cash provided by operating activities	18,969	10,651
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(4,791)	(4,881)
Purchases of marketable securities	(10,629)	(13,807)
Maturities and sales of marketable securities	4,563	11,719
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,857)	(6,969)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of Long-term loan	3,656	3,656
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt	(1,014)	(980)
Payments of employee restricted stock withholdings	313	345
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised and Employee Stock Purchase Plan	390	260
Net cash used in financing activities	(4,593)	(4,721)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,139)	(627)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,380	(1,666)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	22,719	25,289
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 25,099	$ 23,623

Description of Business

Description of Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the remainder of the year. 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 nine months ended September 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard 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 those years. As a result, the Company will adopt this standard effective January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard 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 of this standard 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 are expected to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

Marketable Securities (Notes)

Marketable Securities (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are the following: September 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 23,868 $ — $ — $ 23,868 Certificates of deposit 4,816 — — 4,816 Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale $ 28,684 $ — $ — $ 28,684 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 September 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. September 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 4,275 $ 4,275 Due after one year and within two years 541 541 $ 4,816 $ 4,816 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 $26 and $27 during the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $66 and $88 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation (a) Equity and Incentive Plan Stock-based compensation expense was $ 911 and $ 958 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $ 2,792 and $ 2,832 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. As of September 30, 2016 , there was $1,072 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.07 years. As of September 30, 2016 , there was $5,039 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.54 years. 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, reacquired by the Company or terminated) pursuant to stock options, restricted stock awards and other stock-based awards. The Company granted 40 and 419 restricted stock awards, subject to the terms of the 2016 Plan or the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (2006 Plan), as applicable, to employees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , respectively, and 40 and 203 restricted stock awards, subject to the terms of the 2006 Plan, to employees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , respectively. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 , respectively, and 0 and 95 stock options during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , respectively. (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 1996 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 September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $ 0 and $ 43 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, related to the ESPP.

Net Income (Loss) per Common Sh

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income per Common Share	Net Income (Loss) per Common Share Basic net income (loss) 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 September 30, 2015 , and the nine months ended September 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 919 shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2016 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic 15,845 15,661 15,798 15,608 Dilutive common shares issuable in connection with stock plans 70 — — — Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted 15,915 15,661 15,798 15,608

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 include the costs of material, labor, and factory overhead. Components of inventories consist of the following: September 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 12,910 $ 12,833 Work in process 2,288 2,778 Finished goods 5,941 5,978 $ 21,139 $ 21,589

Product Warranty

Product Warranty	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had accrued product warranty costs of $2,256 and $1,880 , respectively. The following table summarizes product warranty activity during 2016 and 2015 : Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 1,880 $ 1,853 Charges to expense 1,543 811 Costs incurred (1,167 ) (961 ) Ending balance $ 2,256 $ 1,703

Debt (Notes)

Debt (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt Long-term debt consists of the following: September 30, December 31, Term note $ 55,250 $ 58,906 Mortgage loan 2,993 3,114 Equipment loan 1,779 2,672 Total 60,022 64,692 Less amounts classified as current 7,890 6,638 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 52,132 $ 58,054 Term Note and Line of Credit On July 1, 2014, the Company entered into a five -year senior secured 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 of up to $15,000 and a term loan of $65,000 to be used for general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2016 , there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility. 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. The Company was in compliance with these financial covenants as of September 30, 2016 . Mortgage Loan The Company's mortgage 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio did not apply.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 30, 2016 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 25,093 $ 708 $ 25,801 Mobile communication sales to Canada 166 75 241 Mobile communication sales to Europe 123 6,179 6,302 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 643 3,467 4,110 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 2,720 — 2,720 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 4,768 — 4,768 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 659 — 659 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 1,245 — 1,245 Intercompany sales 539 754 1,293 Subtotal 35,956 11,183 47,139 Eliminations (539 ) (754 ) (1,293 ) Net sales $ 35,417 $ 10,429 $ 45,846 Segment net income $ 553 $ 2,310 $ 2,863 Depreciation and amortization $ 1,140 $ 1,695 $ 2,835 Total assets $ 136,175 $ 77,521 $ 213,696 Sales Originating From Three months ended September 30, 2015 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 22,755 $ 361 $ 23,116 Mobile communication sales to Canada 326 29 355 Mobile communication sales to Europe 113 4,937 5,050 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 1,607 7,461 9,068 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 2,425 — 2,425 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 2,424 — 2,424 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 1,200 — 1,200 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 817 — 817 Intercompany sales 1,198 1,137 2,335 Subtotal 32,865 13,925 46,790 Eliminations (1,198 ) (1,137 ) (2,335 ) Net sales $ 31,667 $ 12,788 $ 44,455 Segment net (loss) income $ (728 ) $ 265 $ (463 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 1,211 $ 1,984 $ 3,195 Total assets $ 143,297 $ 87,795 $ 231,092 Sales Originating From Nine months ended September 30, 2016 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 69,948 $ 1,983 $ 71,931 Mobile communication sales to Canada 865 463 1,328 Mobile communication sales to Europe 712 21,680 22,392 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 2,601 10,355 12,956 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 6,416 — 6,416 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 11,391 — 11,391 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 2,601 — 2,601 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 3,177 — 3,177 Intercompany sales 3,885 2,167 6,052 Subtotal 101,596 36,648 138,244 Eliminations (3,885 ) (2,167 ) (6,052 ) Net sales $ 97,711 $ 34,481 $ 132,192 Segment net (loss) income $ (3,593 ) $ 2,859 $ (734 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 3,572 $ 5,518 $ 9,090 Total assets $ 136,175 $ 77,521 $ 213,696 Sales Originating From Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 67,076 $ 1,220 $ 68,296 Mobile communication sales to Canada 1,282 63 1,345 Mobile communication sales to Europe 432 16,120 16,552 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 4,021 21,657 25,678 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 5,496 — 5,496 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 6,216 — 6,216 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 3,592 — 3,592 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 3,440 — 3,440 Intercompany sales 4,874 2,982 7,856 Subtotal 96,429 42,042 138,471 Eliminations (4,874 ) (2,982 ) (7,856 ) Net sales $ 91,555 $ 39,060 $ 130,615 Segment net loss $ (1,805 ) $ (43 ) $ (1,848 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 3,552 $ 5,875 $ 9,427 Total assets $ 143,297 $ 87,795 $ 231,092

Legal Matters

Legal Matters	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 and no repurchase programs expired during the period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 for which the Company measures fair value on a recurring basis, by level, within the fair value hierarchy: September 30, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Valuation Technique Assets Money market mutual funds $ 23,868 $ 23,868 $ — $ — (a) Certificates of deposit 4,816 4,816 — — (a) Liabilities Interest rate swaps 212 — 212 — (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. The carrying amount of the Company's debt approximates fair value based on currently available quoted rates of similarly structured debt. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 . As of September 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 to the seller in July 2016.

Goodwill and Intagible Assets

Goodwill and Intagible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 : Amounts Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 36,747 Foreign currency translation adjustment (4,006 ) Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 32,741 The Company is performing its annual goodwill impairment test as of August 31, 2016, 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. The Company is still in the process of performing its annual impairment test for goodwill at the reporting unit level. After completing the first step, it is possible that the Company will have to conduct the second step of this test. To the extent that the finalization of the assessment of goodwill requires an impairment charge, such adjustment will be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2016. Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are as follows: Amounts Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 26,755 Amortization expense (3,678 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,997 ) Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 20,080 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively: Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value September 30, 2016 Subscriber relationships $ 17,450 $ 5,971 $ 11,479 Distribution rights 4,277 1,114 3,163 Internally developed software 2,335 1,620 715 Proprietary content 8,160 4,075 4,085 Intellectual property 2,284 1,974 310 Favorable lease 642 314 328 $ 35,148 $ 15,068 $ 20,080 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 September 30, 2016 for acquired intangible assets is as follows: Year Ending December 31, 2016 $ 1,134 2017 4,435 2018 4,002 2019 2,989 2020 2,191 Thereafter 5,329 Total future amortization expense $ 20,080 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 third 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net sales to foreign customers outside the U.S. and Canada 26.9 % 36.2 % 31.1 % 37.7 % No single customer accounted for 10% or more of consolidated net sales for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2016 or 2015 . The Company had one customer that accounted for 12% of accounts receivable as of September 30, 2016 and 17% as of December 31, 2015 .

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 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 September 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 $ 1,496 (103 ) April 1, 2010 April 1, 2019 1-month LIBOR 5.91 % Interest rate swap $ 1,496 (109 ) April 1, 2010 April 1, 2019 1-month LIBOR 6.07 %

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 nine months ended September 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.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the remainder of the year.

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Recently Announced Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard 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 those years. As a result, the Company will adopt this standard effective January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard 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 of this standard 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 are expected to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

Stock-Based Compensation (Polic

Stock-Based Compensation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Compensation-Stock Based Compensation	Stock-based compensation expense was $ 911 and $ 958 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $ 2,792 and $ 2,832 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. As of September 30, 2016 , there was $1,072 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.07 years. As of September 30, 2016 , there was $5,039 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.54 years.

Fair Value Measurements (Polici

Fair Value Measurements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Impairment Test Policy	The Company is performing its annual goodwill impairment test as of August 31, 2016, 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.

Derivative Instruments and He30

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	Included in marketable securities as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are the following: September 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 23,868 $ — $ — $ 23,868 Certificates of deposit 4,816 — — 4,816 Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale $ 28,684 $ — $ — $ 28,684 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 September 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. September 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 4,275 $ 4,275 Due after one year and within two years 541 541 $ 4,816 $ 4,816 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of share-based payment award, stock options, valuation assumptions	(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 1996 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 September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $ 0 and $ 43 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, related to the ESPP.

Net Income (Loss) per Common 33

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic 15,845 15,661 15,798 15,608 Dilutive common shares issuable in connection with stock plans 70 — — — Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted 15,915 15,661 15,798 15,608

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of inventories	Components of inventories consist of the following: September 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 12,910 $ 12,833 Work in process 2,288 2,778 Finished goods 5,941 5,978 $ 21,139 $ 21,589

Product Warranty (Tables)

Product Warranty (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of product warranty activity	The following table summarizes product warranty activity during 2016 and 2015 : Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 1,880 $ 1,853 Charges to expense 1,543 811 Costs incurred (1,167 ) (961 ) Ending balance $ 2,256 $ 1,703

Debt Long-term debt (Tables)

Debt Long-term debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Long-term debt consists of the following: September 30, December 31, Term note $ 55,250 $ 58,906 Mortgage loan 2,993 3,114 Equipment loan 1,779 2,672 Total 60,022 64,692 Less amounts classified as current 7,890 6,638 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 52,132 $ 58,054

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment	Sales Originating From Three months ended September 30, 2016 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 25,093 $ 708 $ 25,801 Mobile communication sales to Canada 166 75 241 Mobile communication sales to Europe 123 6,179 6,302 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 643 3,467 4,110 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 2,720 — 2,720 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 4,768 — 4,768 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 659 — 659 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 1,245 — 1,245 Intercompany sales 539 754 1,293 Subtotal 35,956 11,183 47,139 Eliminations (539 ) (754 ) (1,293 ) Net sales $ 35,417 $ 10,429 $ 45,846 Segment net income $ 553 $ 2,310 $ 2,863 Depreciation and amortization $ 1,140 $ 1,695 $ 2,835 Total assets $ 136,175 $ 77,521 $ 213,696 Sales Originating From Three months ended September 30, 2015 Americas Europe and Asia Total Mobile communication sales to the United States $ 22,755 $ 361 $ 23,116 Mobile communication sales to Canada 326 29 355 Mobile communication sales to Europe 113 4,937 5,050 Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas 1,607 7,461 9,068 Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States 2,425 — 2,425 Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada 2,424 — 2,424 Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe 1,200 — 1,200 Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas 817 — 817 Intercompany sales 1,198 1,137 2,335 Subtotal 32,865 13,925 46,790 Eliminations (1,198 ) (1,137 ) (2,335 ) Net sales $ 31,667 $ 12,788 $ 44,455 Segment net (loss) income $ (728 ) $ 265 $ (463 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 1,211 $ 1,984 $ 3,195 Total assets $ 143,297 $ 87,795 $ 231,092

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 for which the Company measures fair value on a recurring basis, by level, within the fair value hierarchy: September 30, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Valuation Technique Assets Money market mutual funds $ 23,868 $ 23,868 $ — $ — (a) Certificates of deposit 4,816 4,816 — — (a) Liabilities Interest rate swaps 212 — 212 — (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)

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Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 : Amounts Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 36,747 Foreign currency translation adjustment (4,006 ) Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 32,741
Schedule of finite-lived intangible assets	The changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are as follows: Amounts Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 26,755 Amortization expense (3,678 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,997 ) Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 20,080
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Acquired intangible assets are subject to amortization. The following table summarizes acquired intangible assets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively: Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value September 30, 2016 Subscriber relationships $ 17,450 $ 5,971 $ 11,479 Distribution rights 4,277 1,114 3,163 Internally developed software 2,335 1,620 715 Proprietary content 8,160 4,075 4,085 Intellectual property 2,284 1,974 310 Favorable lease 642 314 328 $ 35,148 $ 15,068 $ 20,080 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 September 30, 2016 for acquired intangible assets is as follows: Year Ending December 31, 2016 $ 1,134 2017 4,435 2018 4,002 2019 2,989 2020 2,191 Thereafter 5,329 Total future amortization expense $ 20,080

Business and Credit Concentra40

Business and Credit Concentrations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net sales to foreign customers outside the U.S. and Canada 26.9 % 36.2 % 31.1 % 37.7 %

Derivative Instruments and He41

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 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 $ 1,496 (103 ) April 1, 2010 April 1, 2019 1-month LIBOR 5.91 % Interest rate swap $ 1,496 (109 ) April 1, 2010 April 1, 2019 1-month LIBOR 6.07 %

Marketable Securities Maturity

Marketable Securities Maturity Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 28,684	$ 22,618
Available-for-sale Securities	28,684	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	23,868	13,244
Available-for-sale Securities	23,868	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		6,089
Available-for-sale Securities		6,089
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		0
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis	4,275	5,515
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value	4,275	5,516
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two, Amortized Cost Basis	541	3,859
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two, Fair Value	541	3,859
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	4,816	9,374
Available-for-sale Securities	$ 4,816	$ 9,375

Marketable Securities Textual (

Marketable Securities Textual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities Textual [Abstract]
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)	$ 26	$ 27	$ 66	$ 88

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 911	$ 958	$ 2,792	$ 2,832
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 1,072		$ 1,072
Weighted-average period of recognition (in years)			2 years 25 days
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	$ 5,039		$ 5,039
Weighted-average period of recognition (in years)			2 years 6 months 14 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	40	40	419	203
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 0	$ 14	$ 0	$ 43
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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		919
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	15,845	15,661	15,798	15,608
Schedule of reconciliation of basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
Dilutive common shares issuable in connection with stock plans	70	0	0	0
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	15,915	15,661	15,798	15,608

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Components of inventories
Raw materials	$ 12,910	$ 12,833
Work in process	2,288	2,778
Finished goods	5,941	5,978
Inventories, net	$ 21,139	$ 21,589

Product Warranty (Details)

Product Warranty (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranty Accrual	$ 2,256		$ 1,880
Summary of product warranty activity
Beginning balance	1,880	$ 1,853
Charges to expense	1,543	811
Costs incurred	(1,167)	(961)
Ending balance	$ 2,256	$ 1,703

Product Warranty (Details Textu

Product Warranty (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Product Warranty (Textual) [Abstract]
Accrued product warranty costs	$ 2,256	$ 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) $ in Thousands	Jul. 01, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)covenant	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015	Jul. 02, 2014USD ($)covenant	Apr. 01, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 60,022		$ 64,692
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities		7,890		6,638
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities		52,132		58,054
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		$ 55,250		58,906
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
Number of Financial Covenants | covenant						2
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] | 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
Line of Credit [Member] | Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity						$ 65,000
Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 2,993		3,114
Mortgages [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of Financial Covenants | covenant		1
Mortgages [Member] | Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Covenant, Cash And Cash Equivalents Threshold		$ 25,000
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		$ 1,779		$ 2,672

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	$ 1,293	$ 2,335	$ 6,052	$ 7,856
Net sales	45,846	44,455	132,192	130,615
Segment net income (loss)	2,863	(463)	(734)	(1,848)
Depreciation and amortization	2,835	3,195	9,090	9,427
Total assets	213,696	231,092	213,696	231,092	$ 226,277
Subtotal [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	47,139	46,790	138,244	138,471
Eliminations [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	(1,293)	(2,335)	(6,052)	(7,856)
Mobile communication [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	25,801	23,116	71,931	68,296
Mobile communication [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	241	355	1,328	1,345
Mobile communication [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	6,302	5,050	22,392	16,552
Mobile communication [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	4,110	9,068	12,956	25,678
Guidance and stabilization [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	2,720	2,425	6,416	5,496
Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	4,768	2,424	11,391	6,216
Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	659	1,200	2,601	3,592
Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	1,245	817	3,177	3,440
Americas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	539	1,198	3,885	4,874
Net sales	35,417	31,667	97,711	91,555
Segment net income (loss)	553	(728)	(3,593)	(1,805)
Depreciation and amortization	1,140	1,211	3,572	3,552
Total assets	136,175	143,297	136,175	143,297
Americas [Member] | Subtotal [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	35,956	32,865	101,596	96,429
Americas [Member] | Eliminations [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	(539)	(1,198)	(3,885)	(4,874)
Americas [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	25,093	22,755	69,948	67,076
Americas [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	166	326	865	1,282
Americas [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	123	113	712	432
Americas [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	643	1,607	2,601	4,021
Americas [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	2,720	2,425	6,416	5,496
Americas [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	4,768	2,424	11,391	6,216
Americas [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	659	1,200	2,601	3,592
Americas [Member] | Guidance and stabilization [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	1,245	817	3,177	3,440
Europe and Asia [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	754	1,137	2,167	2,982
Net sales	10,429	12,788	34,481	39,060
Segment net income (loss)	2,310	265	2,859	(43)
Depreciation and amortization	1,695	1,984	5,518	5,875
Total assets	77,521	87,795	77,521	87,795
Europe and Asia [Member] | Subtotal [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	11,183	13,925	36,648	42,042
Europe and Asia [Member] | Eliminations [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	(754)	(1,137)	(2,167)	(2,982)
Europe and Asia [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | United States [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	708	361	1,983	1,220
Europe and Asia [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Canada [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	75	29	463	63
Europe and Asia [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Europe [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	6,179	4,937	21,680	16,120
Europe and Asia [Member] | Mobile communication [Member] | Other geographic areas [Member]
Schedule of operations by geographic segment
Subtotal	3,467	7,461	10,355	21,657
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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016SegmentProducts
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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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	Sep. 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	$ 212	$ 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	212	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	23,868	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	23,868	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		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		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
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

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			$ 1,600	$ 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

Goodwill and Intagible Assets55

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015	$ 36,747
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,006)
Balance at September 30, 2016	$ 32,741

Goodwill and Intagible Assets56

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 20,080	$ 26,755
Amortization expense	(3,678)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	$ (2,997)

Goodwill and Intagible Assets57

Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)		$ 20,080	$ 26,755
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		35,148	38,145
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		15,068	11,390
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		20,080	26,755
Subscriber relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		17,450	19,161
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		5,971	4,426
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		11,479	14,735
Distribution rights
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		4,277	4,736
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		1,114	895
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		3,163	3,841
Internally developed software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		2,335	2,457
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		1,620	1,244
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		715	1,213
Proprietary content
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		8,160	8,812
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		4,075	2,879
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		4,085	5,933
Intellectual Property [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	7 years
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		2,284	2,283
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		1,974	1,729
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		310	554
Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross		642	696
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization		314	217
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		$ 328	$ 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	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,014	$ 1,134
2,015	4,435
2,016	4,002
2,017	2,989
2,018	2,191
Thereafter	5,329
Total future amortization expense	$ 20,080

Business and Credit Concentra59

Business and Credit Concentrations (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 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			12.00%		17.00%
Foreign customers outside the U.S. and Canada [Member]
Schedule of significant portions of the Company's net sales
Net sales, percentage	26.90%	36.20%	31.10%	37.70%

Derivative Instruments and He60

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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	$ 1,496
Asset (Liability)	$ (103)
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	$ 1,496
Asset (Liability)	$ (109)
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	Sep. 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%