Id Systems (IDSY) 10-Q 14 Nov 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Nov. 08, 2017
Document And Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	ID SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	49,615
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2017
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		17,434,293
Trading Symbol	IDSY
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,546,000	$ 4,972,000
Restricted cash	305,000	305,000
Investments - short term	1,286,000	115,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $341,000 and $91,000 in 2016 and 2017, respectively	9,379,000	9,585,000
Financing receivables - current, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $-0- in 2016 and 2017	1,488,000	1,766,000
Inventory, net	4,723,000	3,920,000
Deferred costs - current	4,208,000	3,750,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,795,000	3,495,000
Total current assets	30,730,000	27,908,000
Investments - long term	10,238,000	1,499,000
Financing receivables - less current portion	1,658,000	2,430,000
Deferred costs - less current portion	5,027,000	6,638,000
Fixed assets, net	2,770,000	3,075,000
Goodwill	7,042,000	1,837,000
Intangible assets, net	5,595,000	706,000
Other assets	159,000	153,000
Total assets	63,219,000	44,246,000
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings		2,993,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8,637,000	7,622,000
Deferred revenue - current	9,799,000	7,197,000
Acquisition related contingent consideration - current	1,868,000
Total current liabilities	20,304,000	17,812,000
Deferred rent	316,000	366,000
Deferred revenue - less current portion	8,403,000	10,066,000
Acquisition related contingent consideration – less current portion	815,000
Total liabilities	29,838,000	28,244,000
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 21)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock; authorized 5,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value; none issued
Common stock; authorized 50,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value; 14,578,000 and 18,316,000 shares issued at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, respectively; shares outstanding, 13,767,000 and 17,435,000 at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, respectively	165,000	129,000
Additional paid-in capital	132,980,000	111,844,000
Accumulated deficit	(94,494,000)	(91,498,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(471,000)	(103,000)
Treasury stock; 811,000 and 881,000 common shares at cost at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, respectively	(4,799,000)	(4,370,000)
Total stockholders’ equity	33,381,000	16,002,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 63,219,000	$ 44,246,000

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts receivable current	$ 91,000	$ 341,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts, financial receivables current	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued	18,316,000	14,578,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	17,435,000	13,767,000
Treasury stock, shares	881,000	811,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenue:
Products	$ 6,490,000	$ 4,561,000	$ 17,199,000	$ 15,761,000
Services	4,596,000	3,654,000	12,592,000	11,835,000
Revenue, Net, Total	11,086,000	8,215,000	29,791,000	27,596,000
Cost of revenue:
Cost of products	3,475,000	3,018,000	9,717,000	10,346,000
Cost of services	1,984,000	1,195,000	4,756,000	3,325,000
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total	5,459,000	4,213,000	14,473,000	13,671,000
Gross profit	5,627,000	4,002,000	15,318,000	13,925,000
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	5,213,000	4,984,000	15,184,000	14,789,000
Research and development expenses	958,000	1,098,000	3,050,000	3,420,000
Operating Expenses, Total	6,171,000	6,082,000	18,234,000	18,209,000
Loss from operations	(544,000)	(2,080,000)	(2,916,000)	(4,284,000)
Interest income	59,000	65,000	169,000	218,000
Interest expense	(100,000)	(78,000)	(248,000)	(222,000)
Other income, net	(1,000)	1,000	(1,000)	1,000
Net loss	$ (586,000)	$ (2,092,000)	$ (2,996,000)	$ (4,287,000)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted	$ (0.04)	$ (0.16)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.33)
Weighted average common shares outstanding -basic and diluted	16,190,000	13,004,000	14,311,000	12,946,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (586,000)	$ (2,092,000)	$ (2,996,000)	$ (4,287,000)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net:
Unrealized gain (loss) gain on investments	(33,000)	4,000	(29,000)	8,000
Reclassification of net realized investment (gain) loss included in net loss	1,000		1,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(82,000)	(13,000)	(340,000)	180,000
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(114,000)	(9,000)	(368,000)	188,000
Comprehensive loss	$ (700,000)	$ (2,101,000)	$ (3,364,000)	$ (4,099,000)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2017 - USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 129,000	$ 111,844,000	$ (91,498,000)	$ (103,000)	$ (4,370,000)	$ 16,002,000
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016	14,578,000
Net loss			(2,996,000)			(2,996,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment				(340,000)		(340,000)
Unrealized loss on investments				(28,000)		(28,000)
Shares issued pursuant to an underwritten public offering, net of issuance costs of $1,200,000	$ 30,000	16,035,000				16,065,000
Shares issued pursuant to an underwritten public offering, net of issuance costs of $1,200,000, shares	3,000,000
Shares issued pursuant to Keytroller acquisition	$ 3,000	1,997,000				2,000,000
Shares issued pursuant to Keytroller acquisition, shares	296,000
Shares issued pursuant to exercise of stock options	$ 3,000	1,251,000				1,254,000
Shares issued pursuant to exercise of stock options, shares	265,000
Issuance of restricted stock
Issuance of restricted stock, shares	233,000
Shares withheld pursuant to exercise of stock options and restricted stock					(429,000)	(429,000)
Forfeiture of restricted shares
Forfeiture of restricted shares, shares	(56,000)
Stock based compensation - restricted stock		1,258,000				1,258,000
Stock based compensation - options and performance shares		595,000				595,000
Balance at Sep. 30, 2017	$ 165,000	$ 132,980,000	$ (94,494,000)	$ (471,000)	$ (4,799,000)	$ 33,381,000
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2017	18,316,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Issuance costs on shares issued pursuant to an underwritten public offering	$ 1,200,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (2,996,000)	$ (4,287,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Bad debt expense	141,000	48,000
Stock-based compensation expense	1,853,000	1,499,000
Depreciation and amortization	742,000	522,000
Inventory reserve	256,000	160,000
Other non-cash items	(49,000)	21,000
Changes in:
Accounts receivable	967,000	1,996,000
Financing receivables	1,050,000	435,000
Inventory	7,000	930,000
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(306,000)	(93,000)
Deferred costs	1,153,000	(2,438,000)
Deferred revenue	939,000	1,669,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	134,000	(1,744,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	3,891,000	(1,282,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition	(7,098,000)
Capital expenditures	(197,000)	(389,000)
Purchase of investments	(10,618,000)	(768,000)
Proceeds from the sale and maturities of investments	678,000	758,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(17,235,000)	(399,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from underwritten public offering	16,065,000
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	11,655,000	1,900,000
Repayments under revolving credit facility	(14,648,000)	(1,314,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,254,000	20,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	14,326,000	606,000
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(408,000)	183,000
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	574,000	(892,000)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	4,972,000	4,489,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	5,546,000	3,597,000
Cash paid for:
Taxes
Interest	130,000	134,000
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments	(28,000)	8,000
Value of shares withheld pursuant to stock issuance	429,000	293,000
Value of shares issued pursuant to acquisition	2,000,000
Contingent consideration relating to acquisition	$ 2,683,000

Description of the Company and

Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation	NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Description of the Company I.D. Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) develop, market and sell wireless machine-to-machine (“M2M”) solutions for managing and securing high-value enterprise assets. These assets include industrial vehicles such as forklifts and airport ground support equipment, rental vehicles and transportation assets, such as dry van trailers, refrigerated trailers, railcars and containers. The Company’s patented wireless asset management systems utilize radio frequency identification (RFID), Wi-Fi, satellite or cellular communications, and sensor technology and software to address the needs of organizations to control, track, monitor and analyze their assets. Our cloud-based software application called I.D. Systems Analytics (“Analytics”) is designed to provide a single, integrated view of asset activity across multiple locations, generating enterprise-wide benchmarks and peer-industry comparisons to provide an even deeper layer of insights into asset operations. Analytics determines key performance indicators (“KPIs”) relating to the performance of managed assets. The Company’s solutions enable customers to achieve tangible economic benefits by making timely, informed decisions that increase the safety, security, revenue, productivity and efficiency of their operations. The Company outsources its hardware manufacturing operations to contract manufacturers. I.D. Systems, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in 1993 and commenced operations in January 1994. Public Offering On July 17, 2017, the Company closed an underwritten public offering consisting of 2,608,695 shares of common stock at a price per share of $5.75. In addition, the underwriters of the public offering exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 391,304 shares of common stock. Including this option exercise, the aggregate gross proceeds from the offering of a total of 2,999,999 shares of common stock, before deducting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, were approximately $17.3 million. Net proceeds from the public offering were approximately $16.1 million. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to fund the Keytroller Acquisition (as defined below) and intends to use the remaining portion of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. Keytroller Acquisition On July 31, 2017, the Company, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Keytroller, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Keytroller DE”), completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Keytroller, LLC (“Keytroller”), a Florida limited liability company (the “Keytroller Acquisition”). The business the Company acquired in the Keytroller Acquisition manufactures and markets a wide range of electronic products for managing forklifts, construction vehicles, and other industrial equipment and markets its broad line of forklift management devices mainly through a network of lift truck dealers, offering solutions for different fleet sizes at a wide range of price points. The acquisition is expected to provide the Company with access to a broader base of customers and provide mid-range and economy products to complement the Company’s PowerFleet® industrial truck management system. Basis of Presentation and Liquidity The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of I.D. Systems, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Asset Intelligence, LLC (“AI”), I.D. Systems GmbH (“IDS GmbH”), I.D. Systems (UK) Ltd (formerly Didbox Ltd.) (“IDS Ltd”) and Keytroller DE (collectively referred to as the “Company”). All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2017, the consolidated results of its operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017, the consolidated change in stockholders’ equity for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 and the consolidated cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017. The results of operations for the three-month period ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2016 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year then ended. As of September 30, 2017, we had cash (including restricted cash), cash equivalents and marketable securities of $17.4 million and working capital of $10.4 million. The Company’s primary sources of cash are cash flows from operating activities and the Company’s holdings of cash, cash equivalents and investments from the sale of common stock. To date, the Company has not generated sufficient cash flows solely from operating activities, although we had positive cash flows in the current nine-month period, to fund its operations. We believe our available working capital, anticipated level of future revenues, expected cost savings from expense reduction initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of 2016, expected cash flows from operations and net proceeds of approximately $16.1 million raised from the underwritten public offering that closed on July 17, 2017 will provide sufficient funds to cover capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	NOTE 2 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents unless they are legally or contractually restricted. The Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) limits.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Use Of Estimates
Use of Estimates	NOTE 3 - USE OF ESTIMATES 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 disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company continually evaluates estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements for reasonableness. The most significant estimates relate to stock-based compensation arrangements, measurements of fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and acquisition-related contingent consideration, realization of deferred tax assets, the impairment of tangible and intangible assets, inventory reserves, allowance for doubtful accounts, warranty reserves and deferred revenue and costs. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments	NOTE 4 - INVESTMENTS The Company’s investments include debt securities, U.S. Treasury Notes, government and state agency bonds and corporate bonds, which are classified as either available for sale, held to maturity or trading, depending on management’s investment intentions relating to these securities. As of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, all of the Company’s investments are classified as available for sale. Available for sale securities are measured at fair value based on quoted market values of the securities, with the unrealized gain and (losses) reported as comprehensive income or (loss). For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, the Company reported unrealized gains of $4,000 and $8,000, respectively, and for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, the Company reported unrealized losses of $(33,000) and $(29,000), respectively, on available for sale securities in total comprehensive loss. Realized gains and losses from the sale of available for sale securities are determined on a specific-identification basis. The Company has classified as short-term those securities that mature within one year. All other securities are classified as long-term. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of investment in debt securities designated as available for sale classified by the contractual maturity date of the security as of September 30, 2017: Fair Value Due within one year $ 1,286,000 Due one year through three years 8,605,000 Due after three years 1,633,000 $ 11,524,000 The cost, gross unrealized gains (losses) and fair value of available for sale securities by major security types as of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017 are as follows: Unrealized Unrealized Fair September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Cost Gain Loss Value Investments - short term Available for sale U.S. Treasury Notes 1,065,000 $ 1,000 $ - $ 1,066,000 Corporate bonds and commercial paper $ 220,000 - - 220,000 Total investments - short term 1,285,000 1,000 - 1,286,000 Investments - long term Available for sale U.S. Treasury Notes 3,718,000 - (14,000 ) 3,704,000 Government agency bonds 3,930,000 - (12,000 ) 3,918,000 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 2,630,000 - (14,000 ) 2,616,000 Total investments - long term 10,278,000 - (40,000 ) 10,238,000 Total investments $ 11,563,000 $ 1,000 $ (40,000 ) $ 11,524,000 Unrealized Unrealized Fair December 31, 2016 Cost Gain Loss Value Investments - short term Available for sale U.S. Treasury Notes $ 40,000 - - $ 40,000 Government agency bonds 50,000 - - 50,000 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 25,000 - - 25,000 Total investments - short term 115,000 - - 115,000 Investments - long term Available for sale U.S. Treasury Notes 1,027,000 - (7,000 ) 1,020,000 Government agency bonds 100,000 - (1,000 ) 99,000 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 383,000 - (3,000 ) 380,000 Total investments - long term 1,510,000 - (11,000 ) 1,499,000 Total investments $ 1,625,000 $ - $ (11,000 ) $ 1,614,000 The Company utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those levels: ● Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. ● Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. ● Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s estimates of market participants’ assumptions. As of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, all of the Company’s investments are classified as Level 1 fair value measurements.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	NOTE 5 - REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company’s revenue is derived from: (i) sales of our industrial and rental fleet wireless asset management systems and services, which includes training and technical support; (ii) sales of our transportation asset management systems and spare parts sold to customers (for which title transfers on the date of customer receipt) and from the related communication services under contracts that generally provide for service over periods ranging from one to five years; (iii) post-contract maintenance, hosting and support agreements; and (iv) periodically, leasing arrangements. Amounts invoiced to customers which are not recognized as revenue are classified as deferred revenue, and classified as short-term or long-term based upon the terms of future services to be delivered. Our industrial and rental fleet wireless asset management systems consist of on-asset hardware, communication infrastructure, software, and hosting infrastructure. Revenue derived from the sale of our industrial and rental fleet wireless asset management systems is allocated to each element based upon vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) of the fair value of the element. VSOE of the fair value is based upon the price charged when the element is sold separately. Revenue is recognized as each element is earned based on the selling price of each element based on VSOE, and when there are no undelivered elements that are essential to the functionality of the delivered elements. The Company’s system is typically implemented by the customer or a third party and, as a result, revenue is recognized when title and risk of loss passes to the customer, which usually is upon delivery of the system, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, sales price is fixed and determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and contractual obligations have been satisfied. In some instances, we are also responsible for providing installation services. The additional installation services, which could be performed by third parties, are considered another element in a multi-element deliverable and revenue for installation services is recognized at the time the installation is provided. Training and technical support revenue are recognized at time of performance. The Company recognizes revenues from the sale of remote transportation asset management systems and spare parts when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. These criteria include requirements that the delivery of future products or services under the arrangement is not required for the delivered items to serve their intended purpose. The Company has determined that the revenue derived from the sale of transportation asset management systems does not have stand-alone value to the customer separate from the communication services provided and, therefore, the arrangements constitute a single unit of accounting. Under the applicable accounting guidance, all of the Company’s billings for equipment and the related cost are deferred, recorded, and classified as a current and long-term liability and a current and long-term asset, respectively. Deferred revenue and cost are recognized over the service contract life, beginning at the time that a customer acknowledges acceptance of the equipment and service. The customer service contracts typically range from one to five years. The Company amortized and recognized revenue of $1,282,000 and $3,887,000 during the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $1,380,000 and $4,389,000 during the three- and nine -month periods ended September 30, 2017, respectively. The service revenue for our remote asset monitoring equipment relates to charges for monthly messaging usage and value-added features charges. The usage fee is a monthly fixed charge based on the expected utilization according to the rate plan chosen by the customer. Service revenue generally commences upon equipment installation and customer acceptance, and is recognized over the period such services are provided. Revenue from remote asset monitoring equipment activation fees is deferred and amortized over the life of the contract. Spare parts sales are reflected in product revenues and recognized on the date of customer receipt of the part. The Company also derives revenue under leasing arrangements. Such arrangements provide for monthly payments covering the system sale, maintenance, support and interest. These arrangements meet the criteria to be accounted for as sales-type leases. Accordingly, an asset is established for the sales-type lease receivable at the present value of the expected lease payments and revenue is deferred and recognized over the service contract, as described above. Maintenance revenues and interest income are recognized monthly over the lease term. The Company also enters into post-contract maintenance, hosting and support agreements for its wireless asset management systems. Revenue is recognized ratably over the service period and the cost of providing these services is expensed as incurred. Deferred revenue also includes prepayment of extended maintenance, hosting and support contracts. Under certain customer contracts, the Company invoices progress billings once certain milestones are met. The milestone terms vary by customer and can include the receipt of the customer purchase order, delivery, installation and launch. As the systems are delivered, and services are performed, and all of the criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied, the Company recognizes revenue. If the amount of revenue recognized for financial reporting purposes is greater than the amount invoiced, an unbilled receivable is recorded. If the amount invoiced is greater than the amount of revenue recognized for financial reporting purposes, deferred revenue is recorded. As of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, unbilled receivables were $-0-. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from revenues in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In April 2015, the Company entered into a development project with Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC (“ABCR”), a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (“Avis”), that included certain contractual milestones. The Company recognized milestone revenue of $-0- and $255,000 during the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, respectively, from the completion of milestones in accordance with the milestone method of revenue recognition. Milestone payments are recognized as revenue upon achievement of the milestone only if the following conditions are met: (i) there is substantive uncertainty at the date of entering into the arrangement that the milestone would be achieved; (ii) the milestone is commensurate with either the vendor’s performance to achieve the milestone or the enhancement of the value of the delivered item by the vendor; (iii) the milestone relates solely to past performance; and (iv) the milestone is reasonable in relation to the effort expended to achieve the milestone. This development project was completed during 2016. On March 18, 2017 (the “SOW#4 Effective Date”), the Company entered into a statement of work (the “SOW#4”) with ABCR for the Company’s cellular-enabled rental fleet car management system (the “System”). The SOW#4 provides for a period of exclusivity commencing on the SOW#4 Effective Date and ending fourteen months after the SOW#4 Effective Date, which may be extended in six-month increments by Avis under certain conditions. Avis has the right to cancel or accept the System and pay a lower price if the System cannot retrieve the necessary vehicle data from twenty-five makes and models six months after the SOW#4 Effective Date. Pursuant to the SOW#4, the Company will also provide ABCR with services for ongoing maintenance and support of the System (“Maintenance Services”) for an initial period of sixty months from installation of the equipment. ABCR has the option to renew such period for an additional twelve months upon its expiry, and then after such 12-month period, ABCR can purchase additional Maintenance Services on a month-to-month basis (during which ABCR can terminate the Maintenance Services) for up to forty-eight additional months. ABCR has agreed to pay approximately $21,270,000 to the Company for the System and maintenance and support services which cover 50,000 units. ABCR has an option to purchase additional units. Under the terms of the SOW#4, the Company is entitled to an upfront payment of $3,290,000, which is comprised of a $2,000,000 initial payment for the units to be delivered, $902,000 for development of additional system enhancements and $388,000 for production readiness development. The Company invoiced the upfront payment which is included in current deferred revenue at September 30, 2017. In September 2017, the Company and ABCR amended SOW#4 for out-of-scope system enhancements performed by the Company. If ABCR exercises its right to terminate the agreement if the System is not able to retrieve the necessary vehicle date from twenty-five makes and models six months after the SOW#4 Effective Date, approximately $1,785,000 of the upfront payment for the units would be refundable. The Company recognizes revenue on the development project on a proportional method performance basis, as determined by the relationship of actual labor and material costs incurred to date compared to the estimated total project costs. Estimates of total project costs are reviewed and revised during the term of the project. Revisions to project costs estimates, where applicable, are recorded in the period in which the facts that give rise to such changes become known. The Company recognized revenue of $820,000 and $1,592,000 during the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, respectively. The SOW#4 may be terminated by ABCR for cause (which is generally the Company’s material breach of its obligations under the SOW#4), for convenience (subject to a termination fee), upon a material adverse change to the Company, or for intellectual property infringement. The Company does not have the right to unilaterally terminate the SOW#4. In the event that ABCR terminates the SOW#4, then ABCR would be liable to the Company for the net present value of all future remaining charges under the SOW#4 at a negotiated discount rate per annum, with the payment due on the effective date of termination. Deferred revenue consists of the following: December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Deferred activation fees $ 385,000 $ 335,000 Deferred revenue 230,000 2,116,000 Deferred maintenance and hosting service revenue 3,049,000 3,434,000 Deferred remote asset management product revenue 13,599,000 12,317,000 17,263,000 18,202,000 Less: Current portion 7,197,000 9,799,000 Deferred revenue - less current portion $ 10,066,000 $ 8,403,000

Financing Receivables

Financing Receivables	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivables	NOTE 6 - FINANCING RECEIVABLES Financing receivables consists of sales-type lease receivables from the sale of the Company’s products and services. The present value of net investment in sales-type lease receivable is principally for three- to five-year leases of the Company’s products and is reflected net of unearned interest income of $293,000 and $194,000 at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, respectively, at a weighted-average discount rate of 5%. Scheduled maturities of sales-type lease minimum lease payments outstanding as of September 30, 2017 are as follows: Year ending December 31: October - December 2017 $ 418,000 2018 1,295,000 2019 759,000 2020 496,000 2021 159,000 Thereafter 19,000 3,146,000 Less: Current portion 1,488,000 Sales-type lease receivable - less current portion $ 1,658,000 The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s best estimate of the amount of credit losses in the Company’s existing sales-type lease receivables. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined on an individual lease basis if it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest contractually due. The Company considers its customers’ financial condition and historical payment patterns in determining the customers’ probability of default. The impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the lease’s effective interest rate. There were no impairment losses recognized for the three- and nine-month-periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017. The Company does not accrue interest when a lease is considered impaired. When the ultimate collectability of the principal balance of the impaired lease is in doubt, all cash receipts on impaired leases are applied to reduce the principal amount of such leases until the principal has been recovered and are recognized as interest income thereafter. Impairment losses are charged against the allowance and increases in the allowance are charged to bad debt expense. Leases are written off against the allowance when all possible means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company resumes accrual of interest income when it is probable that the Company will collect the remaining principal and interest of an impaired lease. Leases become past due based on how recently payments have been received.

Inventory

Inventory	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory	NOTE 7 - INVENTORY Inventory, which primarily consists of finished goods and components used in the Company’s products, is stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in first-out (FIFO) method. Inventory is shown net of a valuation reserve of $208,000 at December 31, 2016, and $334,000 at September 30, 2017. Inventories consist of the following: December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Components $ 1,183,000 $ 1,155,000 Finished goods 2,737,000 3,568,000 $ 3,920,000 $ 4,723,000

Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Fixed Assets	NOTE 8 - FIXED ASSETS Fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, and are summarized as follows: December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Equipment $ 1,678,000 $ 974,000 Computer software and website development 5,874,000 5,601,000 Computer hardware 2,761,000 2,460,000 Furniture and fixtures 401,000 416,000 Automobiles 60,000 60,000 Leasehold improvements 181,000 181,000 10,955,000 9,692,000 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (7,880,000 ) (6,922,000 ) $ 3,075,000 $ 2,770,000 As of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, the Company had expenditures of approximately $1,919,000 and $4,000, respectively, for computer software and website development which had not been placed in service. Depreciation expense is not recorded for such assets until they are placed in service. Depreciation and amortization expense of fixed assets for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 was $134,000 and $420,000, respectively, and for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 was $219,000 and $545,000, respectively. This includes amortization of costs associated with computer software and website development for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 of $41,000 and $128,000, respectively, and for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 of $131,000 and $281,000, respectively. The Company capitalizes in fixed assets the costs of software development and website development. Specifically, the assets comprise an implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, enhancements to the VeriWise TM

Acquisition

Acquisition	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition	NOTE 9 – ACQUISITION On July 31, 2017, the Company completed the Keytroller Acquisition pursuant to an asset purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among the Company, Keytroller DE, Keytroller and the principals of Keytroller party thereto. Consideration for the Keytroller Acquisition included (i) $7,098,000 in cash paid at closing, (ii) 295,902 shares of our common stock issued at closing with a fair value of $2,000,000 and (iii) up to $3,000,000 of shares of our common stock as potential earn-out payments, computed in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement. The potential earn-out payments were estimated at a fair value of $2,683,000. The purchase price is subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment to be performed during the fourth quarter of 2017, pursuant to which the cash portion of the purchase price may be adjusted upward to the extent the final determination of closing working capital exceeds estimates at closing and may be adjusted downward to the extent the final determination of closing working capital is below estimates at closing. The Company incurred acquisition-related expenses of approximately $251,000, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30,2017. The purchase method of accounting in accordance with ASC805, Business Combinations The following table summarizes the approximate preliminary purchase price allocation based on estimated fair values of the net assets acquired at the acquisition date: Accounts receivable $ 835,000 Inventory 1,066,000 Other assets, net 42,000 Intangibles 5,086,000 Goodwill (a) 5,205,000 Less: Current liabilities assumed (453,000 ) Net assets acquired $ 11,781,000 (a) The goodwill is expected to be fully deductible for tax purposes, except the contingent consideration which is deductible only when paid. The Company will finalize the purchase price allocation as soon as all the required information is available. The results of operations of Keytroller DE have been included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations as of the effective date of acquisition. The following revenue and operating income of Keytroller DE are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 Revenues $ 1,254,000 $ 1,254,000 Operating income $ 219,000 $ 219,000 The following table represents the combined pro forma revenue and earnings for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 Historical Pro Forma Combined Historical Pro Forma Combined Revenues $ 11,086,000 $ 11,480,000 $ 29,791,000 $ 33,629,000 Operating loss (544,000 ) (554,000 ) (2,916,000 ) (2,442,000 ) Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.04 ) $ (0.04 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (0.17 ) The following table represents the combined pro forma revenue and earnings for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 Historical Pro Forma Combined Historical Pro Forma Combined Revenues $ 8,215,000 $ 9,864,000 $ 27,596,000 $ 32,270,000 Operating loss (2,092,000 ) (1,749,000 ) (4,287,000 ) (3,551,000 ) Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.16 ) $ (0.10 ) (0.33 ) $ (0.22 ) The combined pro forma revenue and earnings for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017 were prepared as though the Keytroller Acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2016 and 2017, respectively. This summary is not necessarily indicative of what the results of operations would have been had the Keytroller Acquisition occurred during such period, nor does it purport to represent results of operations for any future periods.

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	NOTE 10 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL The following table summarizes identifiable intangible assets of the Company as of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017: September 30, 2017 Useful Lives (In Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized: Customer relationships 10 $ 3,123,000 (52,000 ) 3,071,000 Trademark and tradename 10 – 15 1,367,000 (21,000 ) 1,346,000 Patents 11 1,489,000 (1,049,000 ) 440,000 Favorable contract interest 5 388,000 (16,000 ) 372,000 Covenant not to compete 4 208,000 (7,000 ) 201,000 6,575,000 (1,145,000 ) 5,430,000 Unamortized: Customer list 104,000 - 104,000 Trademark and Tradename 61,000 - 61,000 165,000 - 165,000 Total $ 6,740,000 $ (1,145,000 ) $ 5,595,000 December 31, 2016 Useful Lives (In Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized: Patents 11 $ 1,489,000 $ (948,000 ) $ 541,000 Unamortized: Customer list 104,000 - 104,000 Trademark and Tradename 61,000 - 61,000 165,000 - 165,000 Total $ 1,654,000 $ (948,000 ) $ 706,000 Amortization expense of intangible assets for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 was $34,000 and $102,000, respectively, and for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 was $130,000 and $197,000, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for these intangible assets is as follows: Year ending December 31: October - December 2017 $ 178,000 2018 712,000 2019 712,000 2020 712,000 2021 576,000 Thereafter 2,540,000 The changes in goodwill from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 is as follows: Balance of as January 1, 2017 $ 1,837,000 Keytroller acquisition 5,205,000 Balance as of September 30, 2017 $ 7,042,000

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	NOTE 11 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Stock Option Plans The Company adopted the 1999 Stock Option Plan, pursuant to which the Company had the right to grant stock awards and options to purchase up to 2,813,000 shares of common stock. The 1999 Stock Option Plan expired during 2009 and the Company cannot issue additional options under this plan. The Company adopted the 2007 Equity Compensation Plan, pursuant to which, as amended, the Company may grant options to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,500,000 shares of common stock. The 2007 Equity Compensation Plan expired during 2017 and the Company cannot issue additional options under this plan. The Company also adopted the 2009 Non-Employee Director Equity Compensation Plan, pursuant to which, as amended, the Company may grant options to purchase up to an aggregate of 600,000 shares of common stock. There were 14,000 shares available for future issuance under the 2009 Non-Employee Director Equity Compensation Plan at September 30, 2017. In June 2015, the Company adopted the 2015 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2015 Plan”) pursuant to which the Company may grant stock options, restricted stock and other equity-based awards with respect to up to an aggregate of 1,200,000 shares of common stock. There were 234,000 shares available for future issuance under the 2015 Plan at September 30, 2017. The plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, which has the authority to determine, among other things, the term during which an option may be exercised (not more than 10 years), the exercise price of an option and the vesting provisions. The Company recognizes all employee share-based payments in the statement of operations as an operating expense, based on their fair values on the applicable grant date. As a result, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $60,000 and $221,000, respectively, for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and $108,000 and $306,000, respectively, for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, in connection with awards made under the stock option plans. The following table summarizes the activity relating to the Company’s stock options for the nine -month period ended September 30, 2017: Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Aggregate Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Options Price Term Value Outstanding at beginning of year 1,243,000 $ 5.08 Granted 349,000 6.0 Exercised (265,000 ) 4.72 Forfeited or expired (32,000 ) 8.26 Outstanding at end of period 1,295,000 $ 5.33 7 years $ 2,827,000 Exercisable at end of period 632,000 $ 5.12 4 years $ 1,509,000 The fair value of each option grant on the date of grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model reflecting the following weighted-average assumptions: September 30, 2016 2017 Expected volatility 45.5 % 42.42 % Expected life of options (in years) 4 4 Risk free interest rate 1.2 % 1.7 % Dividend yield 0 % 0 % Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period $ 1.60 $ 2.11 Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock and the expected life of options is based on historical data with respect to employee exercise periods. The fair value of options vested during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017 was $237,000 and $221,000, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017 was $11,000 and $365,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, there was approximately $1,069,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options granted under the Company’s stock option plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.04 years. The Company estimates forfeitures at the time of valuation and reduces expense ratably over the vesting period. This estimate is adjusted periodically based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from the previous estimate. Restricted Stock The Company grants restricted stock to employees, whereby the employees are contractually restricted from transferring the shares until they are vested. The stock is unvested stock at the time of grant and, upon vesting, there are no contractual restrictions on the stock. The fair value of each share is based on the Company’s closing stock price on the date of the grant. A summary of all non-vested restricted stock for nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 is as follows: Weighted- Number of Average Non-vested Grant Date Shares Fair Value Restricted stock, non-vested, beginning of year 392,000 $ 5.45 Granted 233,000 6.25 Vested (180,000 ) 5.46 Forfeited (7,000 ) 5.69 Restricted stock, non-vested, end of period 438,000 $ 5.86 The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $288,000 and $904,000, respectively, for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and $404,000 and $1,258,000, respectively, for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, respectively, in connection with restricted stock grants. As of September 30, 2017, there was $2,042,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested shares. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.00 years. Performance Shares In January 2016, the Company granted performance shares to employees pursuant to the 2015 Plan. The shares are unvested at the time of grant and, upon vesting, there are no contractual restrictions on the shares. The vesting of the shares is subject to the achievement of performance goals during a two-year period from the date of issuance, with the ability to achieve prorated vesting of the shares during interim annual measurement periods. If the performance goals are not met, the performance shares will not vest and will automatically be returned to the plan. If the performance goals are met, then the shares will be issued to the employees. The fair value of each share is based on the Company’s closing stock price on the date of the grant. A summary of all non-vested performance shares for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 is as follows: Weighted- Number of Average Non-vested Grant Date Shares Fair Value Performance shares, non-vested, beginning of year 261,000 $ 4.07 Granted - - Vested (100,000 ) 4.07 Forfeited (50,000 ) 4.07 Performance shares, non-vested, end of period 111,000 $ 4.07 The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $124,000 and $374,000, respectively, for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and $44,000 and $289,000, respectively, for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, in connection with the performance share grants. As of September 30, 2017, there was $71,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance shares. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.30 years.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	NOTE 12 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Public Offering On July 17, 2017, the Company closed an underwritten public offering consisting of 2,608,695 shares of common stock at a price per share of $5.75. In addition, the underwriters of the public offering exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 391,304 shares of common stock. Including this option exercise, the aggregate gross proceeds from the offering of a total of 2,999,999 shares of common stock, before deducting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, were approximately $17.3 million. Net proceeds from the public offering were approximately $16.1 million. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to fund the Keytroller Acquisition and intends to use the remaining portion of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. Preferred stock The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. The Company’s Board of Directors has the authority to issue shares of preferred stock and to determine the price and terms of those shares. No shares of preferred stock are issued and outstanding. Stock repurchase program On November 3, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate value of up to $3,000,000 pursuant to a share repurchase program. The repurchases under the share repurchase program are made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and are funded from the Company’s working capital. The amount and timing of such repurchases is dependent upon the price and availability of shares, general market conditions and the availability of cash, as determined at the discretion of the Company’s management. All shares of common stock repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase program are held as treasury stock. The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock under the share repurchase program during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, the Company has purchased a total of approximately 310,000 shares of its common stock in open market transactions under the share repurchase program for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1,340,000, or an average cost of $4.33 per share. Shares Withheld During nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017, 61,000 and 70,000 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock were withheld to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted shares and to pay the exercise price of stock options in the aggregate amount of $293,000 and $429,000, respectively.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	NOTE 13 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Comprehensive loss includes net loss and unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale investments and foreign currency translation gains and losses. Cumulative unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments are reflected as accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The accumulated balances for each classification of other comprehensive loss for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows: Unrealized Accumulated Foreign gain (losses) other currency on comprehensive items investments loss Balance at January 1, 2017 $ (92,000 ) $ (11,000 ) $ (103,000 ) Net current period change (340,000 ) (28,000 ) (368,000 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (432,000 ) $ (39,000 ) $ (471,000 ) The accumulated balances for each classification of other comprehensive loss for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016 are as follows: Unrealized Accumulated Foreign gain (losses) other currency on comprehensive items investments loss Balance at January 1, 2016 $ (500,000 ) $ - $ (500,000 ) Net current period change 180,000 8,000 188,000 Balance at September 30, 2016 $ (320,000 ) $ 8,000 $ (312,000 ) Income and expense accounts of foreign operations are translated at actual or weighted-average exchange rates during the period. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations that operate in a local currency environment are translated to U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Translation gains or losses are reported as components of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss in consolidated stockholders’ equity. Net translation gains or losses resulting from the translation of foreign currency financial statements and the effect of exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions of a long-term investment nature with IDS GmbH resulted in translation gains (losses) of $180,000 and $(340,000) for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017, respectively, which are included in comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity. Effective December 1, 2015, the intercompany transactions with IDS GmbH are not considered of a long-term investment nature and the effect of the exchange rate changes subsequent to December 1, 2015 on the intercompany transactions are included selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in determining net income or loss. Foreign currency transactions gains (losses) for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 of $(41,000) and $(164,000), respectively, and for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 of $133,000 and $406,000, respectively, respectively, are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Net Loss Per Share of Common St

Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock	NOTE 14 - NET LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK Net loss per share for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017 are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2017 2016 2017 Basic and diluted loss per share Net loss $ (2,092,000 ) $ (586,000 ) $ (4,287,000 ) $ (2,996,000 ) Weighted-average shares outstanding 13,004,000 16,190,000 12,946,000 14,311,000 Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.16 ) $ (0.04 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.21 ) Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution assuming common shares were issued upon the exercise of outstanding options and the proceeds thereof were used to purchase outstanding common shares. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options, warrants and unvested restricted stock and performance shares awards. For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, the basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are the same, since the effect from the potential exercise of outstanding stock options, warrants and vesting of restricted stock and performance shares of 1,821,000 would have been anti-dilutive. For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, the basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are the same, since the effect from the potential exercise of outstanding stock options, warrants and vesting of restricted stock and performance shares of 1,844,000 would have been anti-dilutive.

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility	NOTE 15 - REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY On December 18, 2015, the Company and AI entered into a loan and security agreement (the “Revolver”) with Siena Lending Group LLC. The Revolver provided a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $7.5 million and a maturity date of December 18, 2017. Effective August 30, 2017, the Company terminated the Revolver. The Company did not incur an early termination penalty as a result of terminating the Revolver.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Ex

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	NOTE 16 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following: December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Accounts payable $ 6,195,000 $ 7,417,000 Accrued warranty 472,000 450,000 Accrued severance 609,000 202,000 Accrued compensation 297,000 502,000 Other current liabilities 49,000 66,000 $ 7,622,000 $ 8,637,000 Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017 is accrued severance of $609,000 and $202,000, respectively, to Kenneth Ehrman and Norman L. Ellis, the former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, respectively. The accrued severance is payable in equal monthly installments of approximately $37,000 as of September 30, 2017. The Company’s products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of acceptance of the product by the customer. The customers may purchase an extended warranty providing coverage up to a maximum of 60 months. A provision for estimated future warranty costs is recorded for expected or historical warranty matters related to equipment shipped and is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017. The following table summarizes warranty activity for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2017 Accrued warranty reserve, beginning of period $ 614,000 $ 472,000 Accrual for product warranties issued 387,000 118,000 Product replacements and other warranty expenditures (245,000 ) (48,000 ) Expiration of warranties (248,000 ) (92,000 ) Accrued warranty reserve, end of period $ 508,000 $ 450,000

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 17 - INCOME TAXES The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability approach. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had provided a valuation allowance to fully reserve its net operating loss carryforwards and other items giving rise to deferred tax assets, primarily as a result of anticipated net losses for income tax purposes.

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	NOTE 18 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Cash and cash equivalents and investments in securities are carried at fair value. Financing receivables and capital lease obligation are carried at cost, which is not materially different than fair value. Accounts receivable, accounts payable and other liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short period to maturity of these instruments.

Concentration of Customers

Concentration of Customers	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration of Customers	NOTE 19 - CONCENTRATION OF CUSTOMERS For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 and as of September 30, 2017, one customer accounted for 17% of the Company’s revenue and one customer accounted for 11% of the Company’s accounts receivable. One customer accounted for 12% of finance receivables as of September 30, 2017. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016 and as of September 30, 2016, one customer accounted for 18% of the Company’s revenue and 10% of the Company’s accounts receivable, respectively.

Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiari

Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiaries	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiaries	NOTE 20 - WHOLLY OWNED FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES The financial statements of the Company’s wholly owned German subsidiary, IDS GmbH, and United Kingdom subsidiary, IDS Ltd, are consolidated with the financial statements of I.D. Systems, Inc. The net revenue and net loss for IDS GmbH included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations are as follows: For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2017 2016 2017 Net revenue $ 311,000 $ 799,000 $ 1,779,000 $ 1,250,000 Net income 41,000 185,000 590,000 240,000 Total assets of IDS GmbH were $1,012,000 and $1,472,000 as of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, respectively. IDS GmbH operates in a local currency environment using the Euro as its functional currency. The net revenue and net loss for IDS Ltd included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations are as follows: For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2017 2016 2017 Net revenue $ 70,000 $ 100,000 $ 211,000 $ 507,000 Net (loss) income (104,000 ) 93,000 (368,000 ) 172,000 Total assets of IDS Ltd were $1,130,000 and $1,216,000 as of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, respectively. IDS Ltd operates in a local currency environment using the British Pound as its functional currency.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	NOTE 21 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Except for normal operating leases, the Company is not currently subject to any material commitments. Contingencies On June 12, 2017, ACF FinCo I LP (“ACF”) filed a lawsuit against us in the District Court for Dallas County, Texas. The complaint alleges that ACF is the successor-in-interest to McDonald Technologies International Inc. (“MTI”), one of our former suppliers, and alleges one cause of action for breach of a May 2015 Master Services Agreement pursuant to which we purchased certain products manufactured and services rendered by MTI. The complaint seeks approximately $2.0 million in damages for amounts allegedly due by us under this agreement, plus interest and attorney’s fees. On July 7, 2017, we filed our answer denying any liability to ACF and asserting various defenses to ACF’s claims against us. The lawsuit is currently in active discovery. We believe that the lawsuit is without merit and intend to continue to vigorously defend ourselves in this matter. Severance agreements The Company entered into severance agreements with five of its executive officers. The severance agreements, each of which is substantially identical in form, provide each executive with certain severance and change in control benefits upon the occurrence of a “Trigger Event,” as defined in the severance agreements. As a condition to the Company’s obligations under the severance agreements, each executive has executed and delivered to the Company a restrictive covenants agreement. Under the terms of the severance agreements, in general, each executive is entitled to the following: (i) a cash payment at the rate of the executive’s annual base salary as in effect immediately prior to the Trigger Event for a period of 12 months, (ii) continued healthcare coverage during the severance period, (iii) partial accelerated vesting of the executive’s previously granted stock options and restricted stock awards, and (iv) as applicable, an award of “Performance Shares” under the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement previously entered into between the Company and the executive.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	NOTE 22 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In May 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting”. The FASB issued the update to provide clarity and reduce the cost and complexity when applying the guidance in Topic 718. The amendments in this update provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. This ASU will be effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU to the consolidated financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” which simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Under the amendments in ASU 2017-04, an entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The updated guidance requires a prospective adoption. The guidance is effective beginning fiscal year 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this new accounting pronouncement on its results of operations and financial position. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash,” which requires the inclusion of restricted cash with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU to the consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” which provides clarification on how companies present and classify certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. This ASU will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU to the consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which amends the guidance on measuring credit losses on financial assets held at amortized cost. The amendment is intended to address the issue that the previous “incurred loss” methodology was restrictive for an entity’s ability to record credit losses based on not yet meeting the “probable” threshold. The new language will require these assets to be valued at amortized cost presented at the net amount expected to be collected with a valuation provision. This update standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU to the consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” (Topic 718), which includes provisions intended to simplify various aspects related to how share-based payments are accounted for and presented in the financial statements. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this pronouncement January 1, 2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial results. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The revised guidance must be applied on a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The revised guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the quarter ending March 31, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on the consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which requires entities to measure most inventory “at the lower of cost and net realizable value (“NRV”),” thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. Under the new guidance, inventory is “measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value,” which eliminates the need to determine replacement cost and evaluate whether it is above the ceiling (NRV) or below the floor (NRV less a normal profit margin). The guidance defines NRV as the “estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation.” The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein. Early application is permitted. The Company adopted this pronouncement January 1, 2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial results. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606). This ASU is intended to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue by removing inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements; providing a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues; improving comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions and capital markets; and providing more useful information to users of financial statements through improved revenue disclosure requirements. The new standard is required to be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying it recognized at the date of initial application. In July 2015, the FASB approved a deferral of the ASU effective date from annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 to annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, while allowing for early adoption for fiscal periods after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on the consolidated financial statements. The new revenue standard provides the option between two different methods of adoption. The full retrospective method calls for the Company to present each prior reported period shown in the financial statements under the new guidance. The modified retrospective method requires the Company to calculate the cumulative effect of applying the new guidance as of the date of adoption via adjustment to retained earnings. The Company continues to assess the impact the new revenue standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and has not yet decided on which adoption alternative to apply upon adoption in the first quarter of 2018. As part of our ongoing evaluations, the Company does not expect the adoption of the new revenue standard to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements as the revenue recognition of the majority of transactions under our current policy are expected to be appropriate under the guidance of the new revenue standard.

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value of Available for Sale Securities	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of investment in debt securities designated as available for sale classified by the contractual maturity date of the security as of September 30, 2017: Fair Value Due within one year $ 1,286,000 Due one year through three years 8,605,000 Due after three years 1,633,000 $ 11,524,000
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation	The cost, gross unrealized gains (losses) and fair value of available for sale securities by major security types as of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017 are as follows: Unrealized Unrealized Fair September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Cost Gain Loss Value Investments - short term Available for sale U.S. Treasury Notes 1,065,000 $ 1,000 $ - $ 1,066,000 Corporate bonds and commercial paper $ 220,000 - - 220,000 Total investments - short term 1,285,000 1,000 - 1,286,000 Investments - long term Available for sale U.S. Treasury Notes 3,718,000 - (14,000 ) 3,704,000 Government agency bonds 3,930,000 - (12,000 ) 3,918,000 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 2,630,000 - (14,000 ) 2,616,000 Total investments - long term 10,278,000 - (40,000 ) 10,238,000 Total investments $ 11,563,000 $ 1,000 $ (40,000 ) $ 11,524,000 Unrealized Unrealized Fair December 31, 2016 Cost Gain Loss Value Investments - short term Available for sale U.S. Treasury Notes $ 40,000 - - $ 40,000 Government agency bonds 50,000 - - 50,000 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 25,000 - - 25,000 Total investments - short term 115,000 - - 115,000 Investments - long term Available for sale U.S. Treasury Notes 1,027,000 - (7,000 ) 1,020,000 Government agency bonds 100,000 - (1,000 ) 99,000 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 383,000 - (3,000 ) 380,000 Total investments - long term 1,510,000 - (11,000 ) 1,499,000 Total investments $ 1,625,000 $ - $ (11,000 ) $ 1,614,000

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Revenue	Deferred revenue consists of the following: December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Deferred activation fees $ 385,000 $ 335,000 Deferred revenue 230,000 2,116,000 Deferred maintenance and hosting service revenue 3,049,000 3,434,000 Deferred remote asset management product revenue 13,599,000 12,317,000 17,263,000 18,202,000 Less: Current portion 7,197,000 9,799,000 Deferred revenue - less current portion $ 10,066,000 $ 8,403,000

Financing Receivables (Tables)

Financing Receivables (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments	Scheduled maturities of sales-type lease minimum lease payments outstanding as of September 30, 2017 are as follows: Year ending December 31: October - December 2017 $ 418,000 2018 1,295,000 2019 759,000 2020 496,000 2021 159,000 Thereafter 19,000 3,146,000 Less: Current portion 1,488,000 Sales-type lease receivable - less current portion $ 1,658,000

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consist of the following: December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Components $ 1,183,000 $ 1,155,000 Finished goods 2,737,000 3,568,000 $ 3,920,000 $ 4,723,000

Fixed Assets (Tables)

Fixed Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Fixed Assets	Fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, and are summarized as follows: December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Equipment $ 1,678,000 $ 974,000 Computer software and website development 5,874,000 5,601,000 Computer hardware 2,761,000 2,460,000 Furniture and fixtures 401,000 416,000 Automobiles 60,000 60,000 Leasehold improvements 181,000 181,000 10,955,000 9,692,000 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (7,880,000 ) (6,922,000 ) $ 3,075,000 $ 2,770,000

Acquisition (Tables)

Acquisition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation on Net Assets Acquired	The following table summarizes the approximate preliminary purchase price allocation based on estimated fair values of the net assets acquired at the acquisition date: Accounts receivable $ 835,000 Inventory 1,066,000 Other assets, net 42,000 Intangibles 5,086,000 Goodwill (a) 5,205,000 Less: Current liabilities assumed (453,000 ) Net assets acquired $ 11,781,000 (a) The goodwill is expected to be fully deductible for tax purposes, except the contingent consideration which is deductible only when paid.
Schedule of Revenue and Operating Income	The following revenue and operating income of Keytroller DE are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 Revenues $ 1,254,000 $ 1,254,000 Operating income $ 219,000 $ 219,000
Schedule of Combined Pro Forma Revenue and Earnings	The following table represents the combined pro forma revenue and earnings for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 Historical Pro Forma Combined Historical Pro Forma Combined Revenues $ 11,086,000 $ 11,480,000 $ 29,791,000 $ 33,629,000 Operating loss (544,000 ) (554,000 ) (2,916,000 ) (2,442,000 ) Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.04 ) $ (0.04 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (0.17 ) The following table represents the combined pro forma revenue and earnings for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 Historical Pro Forma Combined Historical Pro Forma Combined Revenues $ 8,215,000 $ 9,864,000 $ 27,596,000 $ 32,270,000 Operating loss (2,092,000 ) (1,749,000 ) (4,287,000 ) (3,551,000 ) Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.16 ) $ (0.10 ) (0.33 ) $ (0.22 )

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	The following table summarizes identifiable intangible assets of the Company as of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017: September 30, 2017 Useful Lives (In Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized: Customer relationships 10 $ 3,123,000 (52,000 ) 3,071,000 Trademark and tradename 10 – 15 1,367,000 (21,000 ) 1,346,000 Patents 11 1,489,000 (1,049,000 ) 440,000 Favorable contract interest 5 388,000 (16,000 ) 372,000 Covenant not to compete 4 208,000 (7,000 ) 201,000 6,575,000 (1,145,000 ) 5,430,000 Unamortized: Customer list 104,000 - 104,000 Trademark and Tradename 61,000 - 61,000 165,000 - 165,000 Total $ 6,740,000 $ (1,145,000 ) $ 5,595,000 December 31, 2016 Useful Lives (In Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized: Patents 11 $ 1,489,000 $ (948,000 ) $ 541,000 Unamortized: Customer list 104,000 - 104,000 Trademark and Tradename 61,000 - 61,000 165,000 - 165,000 Total $ 1,654,000 $ (948,000 ) $ 706,000
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	Estimated future amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for these intangible assets is as follows: Year ending December 31: October - December 2017 $ 178,000 2018 712,000 2019 712,000 2020 712,000 2021 576,000 Thereafter 2,540,000
Schedule of Changes in Goodwill	The changes in goodwill from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 is as follows: Balance of as January 1, 2017 $ 1,837,000 Keytroller acquisition 5,205,000 Balance as of September 30, 2017 $ 7,042,000

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock Options Activity	The following table summarizes the activity relating to the Company’s stock options for the nine -month period ended September 30, 2017: Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Aggregate Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Options Price Term Value Outstanding at beginning of year 1,243,000 $ 5.08 Granted 349,000 6.0 Exercised (265,000 ) 4.72 Forfeited or expired (32,000 ) 8.26 Outstanding at end of period 1,295,000 $ 5.33 7 years $ 2,827,000 Exercisable at end of period 632,000 $ 5.12 4 years $ 1,509,000
Schedule of Fair Value Stock Option Assumption	The fair value of each option grant on the date of grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model reflecting the following weighted-average assumptions: September 30, 2016 2017 Expected volatility 45.5 % 42.42 % Expected life of options (in years) 4 4 Risk free interest rate 1.2 % 1.7 % Dividend yield 0 % 0 % Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period $ 1.60 $ 2.11
Schedule of Non-vested Share Activity	A summary of all non-vested restricted stock for nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 is as follows: Weighted- Number of Average Non-vested Grant Date Shares Fair Value Restricted stock, non-vested, beginning of year 392,000 $ 5.45 Granted 233,000 6.25 Vested (180,000 ) 5.46 Forfeited (7,000 ) 5.69 Restricted stock, non-vested, end of period 438,000 $ 5.86
Schedule of Non-vested Performance-based Units Activity	A summary of all non-vested performance shares for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 is as follows: Weighted- Number of Average Non-vested Grant Date Shares Fair Value Performance shares, non-vested, beginning of year 261,000 $ 4.07 Granted - - Vested (100,000 ) 4.07 Forfeited (50,000 ) 4.07 Performance shares, non-vested, end of period 111,000 $ 4.07

Accumulated Other Comprehensi39

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The accumulated balances for each classification of other comprehensive loss for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows: Unrealized Accumulated Foreign gain (losses) other currency on comprehensive items investments loss Balance at January 1, 2017 $ (92,000 ) $ (11,000 ) $ (103,000 ) Net current period change (340,000 ) (28,000 ) (368,000 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (432,000 ) $ (39,000 ) $ (471,000 ) The accumulated balances for each classification of other comprehensive loss for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016 are as follows: Unrealized Accumulated Foreign gain (losses) other currency on comprehensive items investments loss Balance at January 1, 2016 $ (500,000 ) $ - $ (500,000 ) Net current period change 180,000 8,000 188,000 Balance at September 30, 2016 $ (320,000 ) $ 8,000 $ (312,000 )

Net Loss Per Share of Common 40

Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Loss Per Share Basic and Diluted	Net loss per share for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017 are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2017 2016 2017 Basic and diluted loss per share Net loss $ (2,092,000 ) $ (586,000 ) $ (4,287,000 ) $ (2,996,000 ) Weighted-average shares outstanding 13,004,000 16,190,000 12,946,000 14,311,000 Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.16 ) $ (0.04 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.21 )

Accounts Payable and Accrued 41

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following: December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) Accounts payable $ 6,195,000 $ 7,417,000 Accrued warranty 472,000 450,000 Accrued severance 609,000 202,000 Accrued compensation 297,000 502,000 Other current liabilities 49,000 66,000 $ 7,622,000 $ 8,637,000
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability	The following table summarizes warranty activity for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2017 Accrued warranty reserve, beginning of period $ 614,000 $ 472,000 Accrual for product warranties issued 387,000 118,000 Product replacements and other warranty expenditures (245,000 ) (48,000 ) Expiration of warranties (248,000 ) (92,000 ) Accrued warranty reserve, end of period $ 508,000 $ 450,000

Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidia42

Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiaries (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
I.D. Systems GmbH [Member]
Schedule of Financial Statements of Foreign Subsidiary	The net revenue and net loss for IDS GmbH included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations are as follows: For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2017 2016 2017 Net revenue $ 311,000 $ 799,000 $ 1,779,000 $ 1,250,000 Net income 41,000 185,000 590,000 240,000
I.D. Systems (UK) Ltd [Member]
Schedule of Financial Statements of Foreign Subsidiary	The net revenue and net loss for IDS Ltd included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations are as follows: For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2017 2016 2017 Net revenue $ 70,000 $ 100,000 $ 211,000 $ 507,000 Net (loss) income (104,000 ) 93,000 (368,000 ) 172,000

Description of Business and Liq

Description of Business and Liquidity (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Jul. 17, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Shares issued pursuant to exercise of stock options	391,304
Proceeds from public offering		$ 16,065,000
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities		17,400,000
Working capital		$ 10,400,000
Public Offering [Member]
Sale of stock shares issued	2,608,695
Sale of stock price per share	$ 5.75
Number of common stock issued	2,999,999
Gross proceeds from public offering	$ 17,300,000
Proceeds from public offering	$ 16,100,000

Investments (Details Narrative)

Investments (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments	$ (33,000)	$ 4,000	$ (29,000)	$ 8,000

Investments - Schedule of Fair

Investments - Schedule of Fair Value of Available for Sale Securities (Details)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Due within one year	$ 1,286,000
Due one year through three years	8,605,000
Due after three years	1,633,000
Long term	$ 11,524,000

Investments - Schedule of Avail

Investments - Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	$ 11,563,000	$ 1,625,000
Unrealized Gain	1,000
Unrealized Loss	(40,000)	(11,000)
Fair Value	11,524,000	1,614,000
Short-term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	1,285,000	115,000
Unrealized Gain	1,000
Unrealized Loss
Fair Value	1,286,000	115,000
Short-term Investments [Member] | U.S. Treasury Notes [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	1,065,000	40,000
Unrealized Gain	1,000
Unrealized Loss
Fair Value	1,066,000	40,000
Short-term Investments [Member] | Corporate Bonds and Commercial Paper [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	220,000	25,000
Unrealized Gain
Unrealized Loss
Fair Value	220,000	25,000
Short-term Investments [Member] | Government Agency Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost		50,000
Unrealized Gain
Unrealized Loss
Fair Value		50,000
Long-term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	10,278,000	1,510,000
Unrealized Gain
Unrealized Loss	(40,000)	(11,000)
Fair Value	10,238,000	1,499,000
Long-term Investments [Member] | U.S. Treasury Notes [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	3,718,000	1,027,000
Unrealized Gain
Unrealized Loss	(14,000)	(7,000)
Fair Value	3,704,000	1,020,000
Long-term Investments [Member] | Corporate Bonds and Commercial Paper [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	2,630,000	383,000
Unrealized Gain
Unrealized Loss	(14,000)	(3,000)
Fair Value	2,616,000	380,000
Long-term Investments [Member] | Government Agency Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost	3,930,000	100,000
Unrealized Gain
Unrealized Loss	(12,000)	(1,000)
Fair Value	$ 3,918,000	$ 99,000

Revenue Recognition (Details Na

Revenue Recognition (Details Narrative)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)Integer	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Amortization of deferred equipment revenue	$ 1,380,000	$ 1,282,000	$ 4,389,000	$ 3,887,000
Unbilled receivables, current	0		0		$ 0
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue recognition, milestone method, revenue recognized		$ 0		$ 255,000
Revenue recognition, milestone method, description				Milestone payments are recognized as revenue upon achievement of the milestone only if the following conditions are met: (i) there is substantive uncertainty at the date of entering into the arrangement that the milestone would be achieved; (ii) the milestone is commensurate with either the vendor’s performance to achieve the milestone or the enhancement of the value of the delivered item by the vendor; (iii) the milestone relates solely to past performance; and (iv) the milestone is reasonable in relation to the effort expended to achieve the milestone. This development project was completed during 2016.
Cost of services, maintenance costs			$ 21,270,000
Number of system and maintenance and support services units | Integer			50,000
Upfront payment			$ 3,290,000
Initial payment			2,000,000
Payment for development cost			902,000
Payment for production readiness development			388,000
Refundable upfront payment			1,785,000
Revenue recognized	$ 820,000		$ 1,592,000

Revenue Recognition - Schedule

Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 18,202,000	$ 17,263,000
Less: Current portion	9,799,000	7,197,000
Deferred revenue - less current portion	8,403,000	10,066,000
Deferred Activation Fees [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	335,000	385,000
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	2,116,000	230,000
Deferred Maintenance and Hosting Service Revenue [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	3,434,000	3,049,000
Deferred Remote Asset Management Product Revenue [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 12,317,000	$ 13,599,000

Financing Receivables (Details

Financing Receivables (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Unearned income on sales type leases	$ 194,000	$ 293,000
Discount rate of unearned income	5.00%	5.00%

Financing Receivables - Schedul

Financing Receivables - Schedule of Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
October - December 2017	$ 418,000
2,018	1,295,000
2,019	759,000
2,020	496,000
2,021	159,000
Thereafter	19,000
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments	3,146,000
Less: Current portion	1,488,000	$ 1,766,000
Sales-type lease receivable - less current portion	$ 1,658,000	$ 2,430,000

Inventories (Details Narrative)

Inventories (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory valuation reserves	$ 334,000	$ 208,000

Inventories - Schedule of Inven

Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components	$ 1,155,000	$ 1,183,000
Finished goods	3,568,000	2,737,000
Inventory, Net	$ 4,723,000	$ 3,920,000

Fixed Assets (Details Narrative

Fixed Assets (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 219,000	$ 134,000	$ 545,000	$ 420,000
Software development and website development projects costs			90,000	366,000
Computer Software and Website Development [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Computer equipment not yet placed in service	4,000		4,000		$ 1,919,000
Amortization expense	$ 131,000	$ 41,000	$ 281,000	$ 128,000

Fixed Assets - Schedule of Fixe

Fixed Assets - Schedule of Fixed Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 9,692,000	$ 10,955,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(6,922,000)	(7,880,000)
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,770,000	3,075,000
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	974,000	1,678,000
Computer Software and Website Development [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	5,601,000	5,874,000
Computer Hardware [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,460,000	2,761,000
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	416,000	401,000
Automobiles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	60,000	60,000
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 181,000	$ 181,000

Acquisition (Details Narrative)

Acquisition (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Number of common stock issued, value		$ 2,000,000
Acquisition related expenses		251,000
Contingent consideration		$ 2,683,000
Business combination contingent consideration weighted average discount rate		14.60%
Asset Purchase Agreement [Member] | Keytroller DE [Member]
Cash	$ 7,098,000
Number of common stock issued	295,902
Number of common stock issued, value	$ 2,000,000
Potential earn-out payments	3,000,000
Fair value of potential earn-out payments	$ 2,683,000

Acquisition - Schedule of Purch

Acquisition - Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation On Net Assets Acquired (Details) - Keytroller DE [Member]	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)
Accounts receivable	$ 835,000
Inventory	1,066,000
Other assets, net	42,000
Intangibles	5,086,000
Goodwill (a)	5,205,000	[1]
Less: Current liabilities assumed	(453,000)
Net assets acquired	$ 11,781,000
[1]	The goodwill is expected to be fully deductible for tax purposes, except the contingent consideration which is deductible only when paid.

Acquisition - Schedule of Reven

Acquisition - Schedule of Revenue and Operating Income (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Operating income	$ (544,000)	$ (2,080,000)	$ (2,916,000)	$ (4,284,000)
Keytroller DE [Member]
Revenues	1,254,000		1,254,000
Operating income	$ 219,000		$ 219,000

Acquisition - Schedule of Combi

Acquisition - Schedule of Combined Pro Forma Revenue and Earnings (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenues	$ 11,480,000	$ 9,864,000	$ 33,629,000	$ 32,270,000
Operating loss	$ (554,000)	$ (1,749,000)	$ (2,442,000)	$ (3,551,000)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted	$ (0.04)	$ (0.10)	$ (0.17)	$ (0.22)
Historical [Member]
Revenues	$ 11,086,000	$ 8,215,000	$ 29,791,000	$ 27,596,000
Operating loss	$ (544,000)	$ (2,092,000)	$ (2,916,000)	$ (4,287,000)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted	$ (0.04)	$ (0.16)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.33)

Intangible Assets and Goodwil59

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 130,000	$ 34,000	$ 197,000	$ 102,000

Intangible Assets and Goodwil60

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 6,575,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(1,145,000)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total	5,430,000
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Gross	165,000	$ 165,000
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	165,000	165,000
Intangible Assets Gross	6,740,000	1,654,000
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(1,145,000)	(948,000)
Total	5,595,000	706,000
Trademark and Tradename [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	1,367,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(21,000)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total	1,346,000
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Gross	61,000	61,000
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 61,000	61,000
Trademark and Tradename [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Trademark and Tradename [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Customer List [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Gross	$ 104,000	104,000
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 104,000	$ 104,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 3,123,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(52,000)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total	$ 3,071,000
Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	11 years	11 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 1,489,000	$ 1,489,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(1,049,000)	(948,000)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total	$ 440,000	$ 541,000
Favorable Contract Interest [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 388,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(16,000)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total	$ 372,000
Covenant Not To Compete [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	4 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 208,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(7,000)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total	$ 201,000

Intangible Assets and Goodwil61

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense (Details)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
October - December 2017	$ 178,000
2,018	712,000
2,019	712,000
2,020	712,000
2,021	576,000
Thereafter	$ 2,540,000

Intangible Assets and Goodwil62

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Changes in Goodwill (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance of as January 1, 2017	$ 1,837,000
Keytroller acquisition	5,205,000
Balance as of September 30, 2017	$ 7,042,000

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 108,000	$ 60,000	$ 306,000	$ 221,000
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, vested in period, fair value			221,000	237,000
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, exercises in period, total intrinsic value			365,000	11,000
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized	1,069,000		$ 1,069,000
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition			3 years 15 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	404,000	288,000	$ 1,258,000	904,000
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized	2,042,000		$ 2,042,000
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition			2 years
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	44,000	$ 124,000	$ 289,000	$ 374,000
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 71,000		$ 71,000
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition			3 months 19 days
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Option vested term			10 years
Stock Option Plan 1999 [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	2,813,000		2,813,000
Equity Compensation Plan 2007 [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	2,500,000		2,500,000
Non-Employee Director Equity Compensation 2009 [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	600,000		600,000
Shares available for future issuance	14,000		14,000
Equity Compensation Plan 2015 [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	1,200,000		1,200,000
Shares available for future issuance	234,000		234,000

Stock-Based Compensation - Sche

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock Options Activity (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 17, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, Exercised	(391,304)
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, Outstanding at beginning of year		1,243,000
Options, Granted		349,000
Options, Exercised		(265,000)
Options, Forfeited or expired		(32,000)
Options, Outstanding at end of period		1,295,000
Options, Exercisable at end of period		632,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of year		$ 5.08
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted		6
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised		4.72
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired		8.26
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at end of period		5.33
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at end of period		$ 5.12
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at end of period		7 years
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable at end of period		4 years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at end of period		$ 2,827,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at end of period		$ 1,509,000

Stock-Based Compensation - Sc65

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Fair Value Stock Option Assumption (Details) - $ / shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Expected volatility	42.42%	45.50%
Expected life of options	4 years	4 years
Risk free interest rate	1.70%	1.20%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period	$ 2.11	$ 1.60

Stock-Based Compensation - Sc66

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Non-vested Share Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017$ / sharesshares
Number of Non-vested shares, beginning of year | shares	392,000
Number of Non-vested Shares, Granted | shares	233,000
Number of Non-vested Shares, Vested | shares	(180,000)
Number of Non-vested Shares, Forfeited | shares	(7,000)
Number of Non-vested shares, end of period | shares	438,000
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-vested, beginning of year | $ / shares	$ 5.45
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	6.25
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	5.46
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ / shares	5.69
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-vested, end of period | $ / shares	$ 5.86

Stock-Based Compensation - Sc67

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Non-vested Performance-based Units Activity (Details) - Performance Shares [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Non-vested shares, beginning of year | shares	261,000
Number of Non-vested Shares, Granted | shares
Number of Non-vested Shares, Vested | shares	(100,000)
Number of Non-vested Shares, Forfeited | shares	(50,000)
Number of Non-vested shares, end of period | shares	111,000
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-vested, beginning of year | $ / shares	$ 4.07
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	4.07
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ / shares	4.07
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-vested, end of period | $ / shares	$ 4.07

Stockholders' Equity (Details N

Stockholders' Equity (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Jul. 17, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Nov. 03, 2010
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued pursuant to exercise of stock options	391,304
Proceeds from public offering		$ 16,065,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized		5,000,000		5,000,000
Preferred stock, par value		$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Restricted Stock [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares paid for tax withholding for share based compensation		70,000	61,000
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation		$ 429,000	$ 293,000
Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount					$ 3,000,000
Treasury stock, shares		310,000
Treasury stock, value		$ 1,340,000
Treasury stock acquired, average cost per share		$ 4.33
Public Offering [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Sale of stock shares issued	2,608,695
Sale of stock price per share	$ 5.75
Number of common stock issued	2,999,999
Gross proceeds from public offering	$ 17,300,000
Proceeds from public offering	$ 16,100,000

Accumulated Other Comprehensi69

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive gain (loss) foreign currency translation adjustment	$ (82,000)	$ (13,000)	$ (340,000)	$ 180,000
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	$ 133,000	$ (41,000)	$ 406,000	$ (164,000)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi70

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency items, Balance at Beginning			$ (92,000)	$ (500,000)
Foreign currency items, Net current period change			(340,000)	180,000
Foreign currency items, Balance at End	$ (432,000)	$ (320,000)	(432,000)	(320,000)
Unrealized gain (losses) on investments, Balance at Beginning			(11,000)
Unrealized gain (losses) on investments, Net current period change			(28,000)	8,000
Unrealized gain (losses) on investments, Balance at End	(39,000)	8,000	(39,000)	8,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Balance at Beginning			(103,000)	(500,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Net current period change	(114,000)	(9,000)	(368,000)	188,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Balance at End	$ (471,000)	$ (312,000)	$ (471,000)	$ (312,000)

Net Loss Per Share of Common 71

Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock (Details Narrative) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	1,844,000	1,821,000	1,844,000	1,821,000

Net Loss Per Share of Common 72

Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock - Schedule of Net Loss Per Share Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (586,000)	$ (2,092,000)	$ (2,996,000)	$ (4,287,000)
Weighted-average shares outstanding	16,190,000	13,004,000	14,311,000	12,946,000
Basic and diluted net loss per share	$ (0.04)	$ (0.16)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.33)

Revolving Credit Facility (Deta

Revolving Credit Facility (Details Narrative) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Dec. 18, 2015USD ($)
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	$ 7,500,000
Credit facility, maturity period	Dec. 18, 2017

Accounts Payable and Accrued 74

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued severance	$ 202,000	$ 609,000
Accrued severance payable equal monthly installments	$ 37,000
Product warranty period	12 months
Extended warranty coverage term	60 months

Accounts Payable and Accrued 75

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable	$ 7,417,000	$ 6,195,000
Accrued warranty	450,000	472,000
Accrued severance	202,000	609,000
Accrued compensation	502,000	297,000
Other current liabilities	66,000	49,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 8,637,000	$ 7,622,000

Accounts Payable and Accrued 76

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Schedule of Product Warranty Liability (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued warranty reserve, beginning of period	$ 472,000	$ 614,000
Accrual for product warranties issued	118,000	387,000
Product replacements and other warranty expenditures	(48,000)	(245,000)
Expiration of warranties	(92,000)	(248,000)
Accrued warranty reserve, end of period	$ 450,000	$ 508,000

Concentration of Customers (Det

Concentration of Customers (Details Narrative) - Customer One [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	17.00%	18.00%
Accounts Receivables [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	11.00%	10.00%
Finance Receivables [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	12.00%

Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidia78

Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiaries (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Foreign Subsidiaries Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets, total	$ 63,219,000	$ 44,246,000
I.D. Systems GmbH [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets, total	1,472,000	1,012,000
I.D. Systems (UK) Ltd [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets, total	$ 1,216,000	$ 1,130,000

Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidia79

Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiaries - Schedule of Financial Statements of Foreign Subsidiary (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Foreign Subsidiaries Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 11,086,000	$ 8,215,000	$ 29,791,000	$ 27,596,000
Net (loss) income	(586,000)	(2,092,000)	(2,996,000)	(4,287,000)
I.D. Systems GmbH [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]
Net revenue	799,000	311,000	1,250,000	1,779,000
Net (loss) income	185,000	41,000	240,000	590,000
I.D. Systems (UK) Ltd [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]
Net revenue	100,000	70,000	507,000	211,000
Net (loss) income	$ 93,000	$ (104,000)	$ 172,000	$ (368,000)

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
MTI [Member]
Loss contingency, damages sought value	$ 2,000,000