Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Use of estimates | Use of estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates made by management include the determination of the useful lives of long-lived assets, impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, inventory obsolescence, assumptions used in stock-based compensation and the allowance for doubtful accounts. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates to ensure they appropriately reflect changes in the Company's business and new information as it becomes available. If historical experience and other factors used by management to make these estimates do not reasonably reflect future actual results, the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations could be materially impacted. |
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Revenue recognition | Revenue recognition |
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The Company earns revenue as follows: |
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(a)Setup fees are charged to customers for design, setup and implementation services. Setup fees are deferred at the beginning of the service period and recognized over the term of the arrangement, which is generally three to five years. |
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(b)Annual and/or monthly fees are charged to customers for ongoing hosting, support and maintenance. Annual hosting fees are deferred at the beginning of the service period and recognized evenly over the service period. |
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(c)Subscription revenue consists of recurring revenue based on the number of subscribers. The subscriber revenue is typically generated on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis and can be a fixed fee per user, a variable fee per user or a variable fee based on a percentage of the subscription price. The Company defers the appropriate portion of cash received for the services that have not yet been rendered and recognizes the revenue over the term of the subscription, which is generally between thirty days and one year. Pay-per-view revenues are deferred and recognized in the period when the content is viewed. Subscription revenues are recorded on either a gross or net basis depending on the transaction arrangement with the customer. Where subscription revenues are recorded on a gross basis, the total amount of the subscription is deferred and recognized over the subscription term and the share of revenue owing to our customer is deferred and recognized as a cost of revenue over the term of the subscription. Where subscription revenues are recorded on a net basis, only the Company's share of revenue from the subscription is deferred and recognized over the term of the subscription. Under U.S. GAAP guidance related to reporting revenue gross as a principal versus net as an agent, the indicators used to determine whether an entity is a principal or an agent to a transaction are subject to judgment. When we apply the indicators to our facts where we consider ourselves the principal in the subscription transaction to the user, revenue is recorded on a gross basis, the total amount of the subscription is deferred and recognized over the subscription term and the share of revenue to our customer is deferred and recognized as a cost of revenue over the term of the subscription. When we apply the indicators to our facts where we consider ourselves the agent in the subscription transaction to the user, revenue is recorded on a net basis; only the Company's share of revenue from the subscription is deferred and recognized over the term of the subscription. |
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(d)eCommerce revenues are earned through providing customers with ticketing and retail merchandising web solutions. eCommerce revenues are recorded on a net basis when the service has been provided. The Company records as revenue the portion of the fees they are entitled to as opposed to the amount billed for tickets or retail merchandise sold. |
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(e)Advertising revenues are earned through the insertion of advertising impressions on websites and in streaming video at a cost per thousand impressions. Advertising revenue is recognized based on the number of impressions displayed (“served”) during the period. Deferred revenue for advertising represents the timing difference between collection of advertising revenue and when the advertisements are served, which is typically between thirty and ninety days. Advertising revenues are recorded on a gross basis, whereby the total amount billed to the advertiser is recorded as revenue and the share of revenue to our customer is recorded as a cost of revenue. |
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(f)Support revenues are earned for providing customer support to our customers' end users. Support fees are recognized evenly over the service period. |
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(g)Usage fees are charged to customers for bandwidth and storage. Usage fees are billed on a monthly or quarterly basis and are recognized as the service is being provided. |
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(h)Equipment revenue consists of the sale and rental of set-top boxes (“STBs”) to content partners and/or end users to enable the end user to receive content over the Internet and display the signal on a standard television. Shipping charges are included in total equipment revenue. Revenue is recognized generally upon shipment to the customer. The customer does not have any right of return on STBs. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, prices are determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and the goods or services have been delivered. If any of these criteria are not met, revenue is deferred until such time as all of the criteria are met. |
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Cash and cash equivalents | Cash and cash equivalents |
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Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term investments, such as money market funds, that have original maturities of less than three months. |
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Accounts receivable | Accounts receivable |
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Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount. The Company maintains a provision for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Management considers the following factors when determining the collectability of specific customer accounts: customer credit-worthiness; past transaction history with the customer; current economic industry trends; and changes in customer payment terms. If the financial conditions of the Company's customers were to deteriorate, adversely affecting their ability to make payments, additional allowances would be required. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $220,803 and $105,292, respectively. |
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Inventory | Inventory |
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Inventory consists of set-top boxes and parts for set-top boxes. Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is accounted for on a first-in, first-out basis. The Company evaluates its ending inventories for estimated excess quantities and obsolescence. This evaluation includes analyses of sales levels and projections of future demand within specific time horizons. |
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Inventories in excess of future demand are reserved. In addition, the Company assesses the impact of changing technology and market conditions on its inventory-on-hand and writes off inventories that are considered obsolete. |
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Property, plant and equipment | Property, plant and equipment |
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Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed currently, while renewals and betterments that materially extend the life of an asset are capitalized. The cost of assets sold, retired or otherwise disposed of, and the related allowance for depreciation, are eliminated from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized. |
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Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are as follows: |
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Computer hardware | 5 years |
Computer software | 3 years |
Furniture and fixtures | 7 years |
Vehicles | 5 years |
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of useful life and lease term |
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The Company reviews the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. If these future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, then the carrying amount of the asset is written down to its fair value, based on the related estimated discounted future cash flows. The factors considered by management in performing this assessment include current operating results, trends and prospects, the manner in which the property, plant and equipment are used and the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition and other economic factors. Based on this assessment, no impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
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Intangible assets | Intangible assets |
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Intangible assets are recorded at cost less amortization. Cost of intangible assets acquired through business combinations represents their fair market value at the date of acquisition. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets, which are as follows: |
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Customer relationships | 5-7 years |
Completed technology | 5 years |
Trademarks | 1 year |
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The Company reviews the carrying value of its definite lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. If these future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, then the carrying amount of the asset is written down to its fair value, based on the related estimated discounted future cash flows. The factors considered by management in performing this assessment include current operating results, trends and prospects, the manner in which the intangible assets are used and the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition and other economic factors. Based on this assessment, no impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
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Goodwill | Goodwill |
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Goodwill represents the excess, at the date of acquisition, of the cost of an acquired business over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to an annual impairment test at the reporting unit level and between annual tests if changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The Company performs an annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1 of each calendar year. Goodwill impairment is assessed based on a comparison of the fair value of each reporting unit to the underlying carrying value of the reporting unit's net assets, including goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the amount of the impairment loss. The second step of the impairment test involves comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with its carrying amount to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The Company's impairment test is based on its single operating segment and reporting unit structure. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, there was no impairment loss. |
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Investment in affiliate | Investment in affiliate |
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Investee companies that are not consolidated, but over which the Company exercises significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Whether or not the Company exercises significant influence with respect to an investee depends on an evaluation of several factors including, among others, representation on the investee's board of directors and voting rights. Under the equity method of accounting, an investee's accounts are not reflected within the Company's consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations and comprehensive loss; however, the Company's share of the losses of the investee company is reflected under the caption “Equity in loss of affiliate” in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Due to KyLin TV's accumulated losses, the Company's investment in KyLin TV was reduced to zero as at December 31, 2008. No further charges will be recorded because the Company has no obligation to fund the losses of KyLin TV. If KyLin TV becomes profitable in the future, the Company will resume applying the equity method only after its share of that net income equals the Company's share of net losses not recognized during the period in which the equity method was suspended. |
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Income taxes | Income taxes |
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Income taxes are accounted for under the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes Recognition” (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 requires that income tax accounts be computed using the liability method. Deferred taxes are determined based upon the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial reporting and tax reporting bases of assets and liabilities given the provisions of currently enacted tax laws. |
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ASC 740 requires an entity to recognize the financial statement impact of a tax position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. If the tax position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the tax effect is recognized at the largest amount of the benefit that has a greater-than-fifty-percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. ASC 740 also provides guidance for classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. ASC 740 requires that a liability created for unrecognized tax benefits be presented as a separate liability and not combined with deferred tax liabilities or assets. |
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The Company operates in a number of countries worldwide. Its income tax liability is therefore a consolidation of its tax liabilities in various locations. Its tax rate is affected by the profitability of its operations in various locations, the tax rates and taxation systems of the countries in which the Company operates, its tax policies and the impact of certain tax planning strategies which have been implemented. |
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To determine its worldwide tax liability, the Company makes estimates of possible tax liabilities. Tax filings, positions and strategies are subject to review under local or international tax audit and the outcomes of such reviews are uncertain. In addition, these audits generally take place years after the period in which the tax provision in question was determined and it may take a substantial amount of time before the final outcome of any audit is known. Future tax audits could result in income tax liabilities that differ materially from the amounts recorded in our financial statements. |
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A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company has recorded substantial tax losses over the years: therefore, a full valuation allowance has been recorded against all net deferred tax assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
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Foreign currency transactions | Foreign currency transactions |
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The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are re-measured into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet dates. These transactional foreign exchange gains or losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. |
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Financial instruments | Financial instruments |
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The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables, due from/to related parties, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, which are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars. The carrying amounts of such instruments approximate their fair values principally due to the short-term nature of these items. Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest rate, currency or credit risk arising from these financial instruments. |
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With respect to accounts receivable, the Company is exposed to credit risk arising from the potential for counterparties to default on their contractual obligations to the Company. The Company controls credit risk through credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. The Company performs credit evaluations on its customers, but generally does not require collateral to support accounts receivable. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts that corresponds with the specific credit risk of its customers, historical trends and economic circumstances. |
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Research and Development | Research and Development |
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Costs incurred for research and development are expensed as incurred and are included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. |
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Advertising | Advertising |
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Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and totaled $429,844 and $325,157 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. |
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Stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments | Stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments |
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The Company accounts for all stock options and warrants using a fair value-based method. The fair value of each stock option and warrant granted to employees is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model and the related stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the expected life of the option. The fair value of the warrants granted to non-employees is measured and expensed as the warrants vest. |
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Restricted stock awards give the holder the right to one share of common stock for each vested share of restricted stock. These awards vest on an annual basis over a four-year vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense is recorded based on the market value of the common stock on the grant date and recognized over the vesting period of these awards. |
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Recently Issued Accounting Standards | Recently Issued Accounting Standards |
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In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance on the disclosure of uncertainties about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. This standard provides guidance about management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is permitted. We expect to adopt this guidance on January 1, 2017. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have any impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. |
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In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on revenue recognition. This guidance provides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance also requires more detailed disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, early adoption is not permitted, and must be applied retrospectively or modified retrospectively. We expect to adopt this guidance on January 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our operations and therefore have not yet determined the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, if any. |
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