Interphase (INPH) 10-Q 4 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'INTERPHASE CORP	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	7,011,146
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000728249	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,562	$3,949
Marketable securities	4,283	4,854
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $54 and $39, respectively	3,395	2,781
Inventories	3,167	2,219
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	710	350
Total current assets	14,117	14,153
Machinery and equipment	6,064	6,036
Leasehold improvements	332	332
Furniture and fixtures	400	400
	6,796	6,768
Less-accumulated depreciation and amortization	-6,531	-6,434
Total property and equipment, net	265	334
Capitalized software, net	113	175
Other assets	624	516
Total assets	15,119	15,178
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'
Accounts payable	1,572	777
Deferred revenue	1,021	375
Accrued liabilities	1,442	1,149
Accrued compensation	195	221
Total current liabilities	4,230	2,522
Deferred lease obligations	38	103
Long-term debt	3,500	3,500
Total liabilities	7,768	6,125
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 7,011,146 and 7,006,310 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	701	701
Additional paid in capital	46,284	45,730
Retained deficit	-38,722	-36,493
Cumulative other comprehensive loss	-912	-885
Total shareholders' equity	7,351	9,053
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$15,119	$15,178

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Trade accounts receivable, allowances (in Dollars)	$54	$39
Common stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.10	$0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	7,011,146	7,006,310
Common stock, shares outstanding	7,011,146	7,006,310

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Product	$3,136,000	$2,120,000	$8,509,000	$8,115,000
Service	1,032,000	1,047,000	2,757,000	2,536,000
Total revenues	4,168,000	3,167,000	11,266,000	10,651,000
Cost of sales:	'	'	'	'
Product	1,450,000	1,037,000	4,601,000	4,013,000
Service	733,000	666,000	2,015,000	1,748,000
Total cost of sales	2,183,000	1,703,000	6,616,000	5,761,000
Gross margin	1,985,000	1,464,000	4,650,000	4,890,000
Research and development	622,000	690,000	2,309,000	2,476,000
Sales and marketing	614,000	658,000	2,022,000	2,700,000
General and administrative	660,000	648,000	2,239,000	2,319,000
Restructuring benefit	'	'	-67,000	'
Total operating expenses	1,896,000	1,996,000	6,503,000	7,495,000
Income (loss) from operations	89,000	-532,000	-1,853,000	-2,605,000
Other (loss) income, net	'	'	-343,000	13,000
Income (loss) before income tax	89,000	-532,000	-2,196,000	-2,592,000
Income tax expense	13,000	9,000	33,000	'
Net income (loss)	$76,000	($541,000)	($2,229,000)	($2,592,000)
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	($0.08)	($0.32)	($0.37)
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	($0.08)	($0.32)	($0.37)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income (loss)	$76	($541)	($2,229)	($2,592)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-31	-12	-23	-1
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during period, net of tax	'	2	-4	3
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-31	-10	-27	2
Comprehensive income (loss)	$45	($551)	($2,256)	($2,590)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net loss	($2,229,000)	($2,592,000)
Provision for/(recovery of) uncollectible accounts and returns	15,000	-8,000
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories	101,000	65,000
Depreciation and amortization	170,000	311,000
Stock-based compensation expense	528,000	501,000
Change in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	-629,000	499,000
Inventories	-1,049,000	-952,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-359,000	-11,000
Other assets	-101,000	-70,000
Accounts payable, deferred revenue and accrued liabilities	1,706,000	-516,000
Accrued compensation	-26,000	-298,000
Deferred lease obligations	-65,000	-57,000
Net cash used in operating activities	-1,938,000	-3,128,000
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-30,000	-162,000
Purchases of capitalized software	-9,000	-104,000
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities	11,007,000	7,213,000
Purchases of marketable securities	-10,439,000	-7,456,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	529,000	-509,000
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Borrowings under credit facility	10,500,000	10,500,000
Payments on credit facility	-10,500,000	-10,500,000
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	26,000	824,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	26,000	824,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-4,000	-2,000
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-1,387,000	-2,815,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,949,000	7,470,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$2,562,000	$4,655,000

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 1. - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Interphase Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Interphase” or the “Company”) is a diversified information and communications technology company, committed to innovation through the process of identifying, developing and introducing new products and services. The Company provides its customers solutions for connectivity, interworking and packet processing. Clients of the Company’s communications networking products include Alcatel-Lucent, Fujitsu Ltd., Genband, Hewlett Packard, Nokia Solutions and Networks, Oracle, and Samsung.
	The Company also offers engineering design and manufacturing services to customers from a wide variety of industries within the electronics market.
	Interphase recently expanded its business to include penveu®, a handheld device that adds interactivity to the installed base of projectors and large screen displays, making any flat surface, from pull down screens to HDTVs, an interactive display system. penveu is an affordable and portable solution that targets the education and enterprise markets.
	The Company, founded in 1974, is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with manufacturing facilities in Carrollton, Texas, and sales offices in the United States and Europe. See Note 10 for information regarding the Company’s revenues related to North America and foreign regions.
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Interphase Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. While the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited, they have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of the Company, all material adjustments and disclosures necessary to fairly present the results of such periods have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Note_2_StockBased_Compensation

Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 2. - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Stock Options
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 26,000 stock options that vest over a four year period and expire ten years from date of grant. The weighted average exercise price of these stock options is $4.16. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company issued 138,500 stock options that vest over a one to four year period and expire ten years from the date of grant. The weighted average exercise price of these stock options is $5.25. Compensation expense related to stock options without performance-based vesting conditions was $71,000 and $108,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Compensation expense related to stock options without performance-based vesting conditions was $274,000 and $285,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 102,500 stock options with performance-based vesting conditions related to revenue objectives for the year ended December 31, 2014, the achievement of which would result in vesting in February 2015. The weighted average exercise price of these stock options is $5.40. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company issued 448,000 stock options with performance-based vesting conditions for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015, the achievement of which would result in pro rata vesting per year in February 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, respectively. The weighted average exercise price of these stock options is $4.76. All stock options with performance-based conditions expire ten years from date of grant. Of the unvested stock options outstanding at September 30, 2013, 965,550 are subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions. The performance conditions related to approximately 66,000 of these stock options were deemed probable as of September 30, 2013. Compensation expense related to performance-based stock options, for which vesting was deemed probable, was $62,000 and $28,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Compensation expense related to performance-based stock options, for which vesting was deemed probable, was $174,000 and $113,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The performance conditions related to the remaining options were not deemed probable at September 30, 2013; therefore no compensation expense related to these options has been recorded.
	The weighted-average remaining contractual life of stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2013 and 2012 was 5.58 years and 3.42 years, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the combined stock option activity under all of the plans:
		Number of			Weighted Average
		Options			Option Price
	Balance, December 31, 2012		2,052,783		$	4.06
	Granted		128,500			5.15
	Exercised		(15,000	)		1.71
	Cancelled		(397,554	)		4.71
	Balance, September 30, 2013		1,768,729		$	4.02
	Option Valuation
	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with weighted-average assumptions based on the grant date.
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Weighted average risk free interest rates		2.63	%		1.53	%		2.58	%		1.93	%
	Weighted average life (in years)		10			10			10			10
	Volatility		68.13	%		66	%		67.97	%		65.9	%
	Expected dividend yield		-			-			-			-
	Weighted average grant-date fair value per share of options granted	$	4.06		$	3.18		$	3.87		$	3.55
	Restricted Stock
	The Interphase Corporation 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan provides for grants of bonus stock awards (“restricted stock”) to its directors and certain employees at no cost to the recipient. Holders of restricted stock are entitled to cash dividends, if declared, and to vote their respective shares. Restrictions limit the sale or transfer of these shares during a predefined vesting period, currently ranging from three to four years, and in some cases vesting is subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions. There were no shares of restricted stock issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company issued 9,000 shares of restricted stock. Upon issuance of restricted stock under the plan, unearned compensation equivalent to the market value at the date of grant is recorded as a reduction to shareholders’ equity and subsequently amortized to expense over the respective restriction periods. Compensation expense related to restricted stock was $24,000 and $34,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Compensation expense related to restricted stock was $80,000 and $103,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, there was $147,000 of total unamortized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock remaining to be recognized. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years. As of December 31, 2012, there was $261,000 of total unamortized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock which was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years. The following table summarizes the restricted stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
		Restricted Stock Shares			Weighted Average
					Grant Date Value
	Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2012		112,015		$	3.17
	Granted		-			-
	Vested		(40,195	)		3.08
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(10,164	)		3.35
	Nonvested restricted stock at September 30, 2013		61,656		$	3.21

Note_3_Marketable_Securities

Note 3 - Marketable Securities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 3. - MARKETABLE SECURITIES
	Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company follows ASC 820 in its valuation of its marketable securities. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 classifies the levels used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
	Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to obtain at the measurement date. This level provides the most reliable evidence of fair value.
	Level 2 – Valuations based on one or more quoted prices in markets that are not active; quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; inputs that are observable other than quoted prices for the asset or the liability; or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
	Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
	The Company’s investments in marketable securities primarily consist of investments in debt securities, which are classified as available for sale and presented as current assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Earnings from debt securities are calculated on a yield to maturity basis and recorded in the results of operations. Unrealized gains or losses for the periods presented were included in other comprehensive (loss) income. Realized gains and losses are computed based on the specific identification method and were not material for the periods presented. Marketable securities are used to secure the Company’s credit facility. The fair values of marketable securities were estimated using the market approach using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. The Company uses quoted market prices in active markets or quoted market prices in markets that are not active to measure fair value. When developing fair value estimates, the Company maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs.
	Financial assets, measured at fair value, by level within the fair value hierarchy were as follows (in thousands):
			30-Sep-13						31-Dec-12
		Fair Value Hierarchy	Cost		Unrealized Gain		Estimated Fair Value		Cost		Unrealized Gain		Estimated Fair Value
	Asset Backed	Level 2	$	467	$	-	$	467	$	952	$	3	$	955
	Corporate Bonds	Level 2		316		-		316		698		1		699
	US Treasuries	Level 2		3,500		-		3,500		3,200		-		3,200
	Total		$	4,283	$	-	$	4,283	$	4,850	$	4	$	4,854

Note_4_Inventories

Note 4 - Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 4. - INVENTORIES
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market and include material, labor and manufacturing overhead. Cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, is as follows (in thousands):
		30-Sep-13		31-Dec-12
	Raw Materials	$	1,854	$	1,616
	Work-in-Process		945		462
	Finished Goods		368		141
	Total	$	3,167	$	2,219
	Valuing inventory at the lower of cost or market involves an inherent level of risk and uncertainty due to technology trends in the industry and customer demand for the Company’s products. Future events may cause significant fluctuations in the Company’s operating results. Inventories are written down when needed to ensure the Company carries inventory at the lower of cost or market. The Company increased reserve requirements by $21,000 and $45,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company increased reserve requirements by $101,000 and $65,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note_5_Income_Taxes

Note 5 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 5. - INCOME TAXES
	The Company records a valuation allowance when it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Management reviews all available positive and negative evidence, including the Company’s current and past performance, the market environment in which the Company operates, the utilization of past tax credits, length of carry back and carry forward periods, existing contracts or sales backlog that will result in future profits, as well as other factors. The Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance on all of the net deferred tax assets for the periods presented. Until an appropriate level of profitability is sustained, the Company expects to continue to record a full valuation allowance on future tax benefits except for those that may be generated in foreign jurisdictions. The effective income tax rates for the periods presented differ from the U.S. statutory rate as the Company continues to provide a full valuation allowance for the net deferred tax assets at September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Note_6_Restructuring_Charge

Note 6 - Restructuring Charge	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 6. - RESTRUCTURING CHARGE
	On October 19, 2012, the Company committed to a plan intended to improve the balance between the Company’s telecommunications product expenses with the reduced revenue levels of this product line. Under the 2012 restructuring plan, the Company reduced its workforce by 10 regular full-time positions. As a result of the 2012 restructuring plan, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $253,000, classified as an operating expense, in the fourth quarter of 2012 related to future cash expenditures to cover employee severance and benefits. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company reduced its restructuring charge by $67,000 related to reduced future cash expenditures related to severance and benefits for a former employee. The former employee’s accepting other employment in April 2013 reduced the amount of severance and benefit payouts by the Company. The following table summarizes the timing of payments under the restructuring plan (in thousands):
	Description	Severance &
		Fringe Benefits
	Restructuring charge	$	253
	Cash payments during quarter ended December 31, 2012		(91	)
	Reduction of restructuring charge during quarter ended March 31, 2013		(67	)
	Cash payments during quarter ended March 31, 2013		(72	)
	Cash payments during quarter ended June 30, 2013		(23	)
	Remaining liability as of September 30, 2013	$	-

Note_7_Credit_Facility

Note 7 - Credit Facility	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 7. - CREDIT FACILITY
	The Company maintains a $5.0 million revolving bank credit facility maturing December 19, 2015. The applicable interest rate on outstanding balances is LIBOR plus 1.0% to 1.5% based on certain factors included in the credit agreement. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company’s interest rate on the $3.5 million outstanding balance was 1.7% and 1.2%, respectively. The unused portion of the credit facility is subject to an unused facility fee ranging from .25% to .75% depending on total deposits with the creditor. All borrowings under this facility are secured by marketable securities. The outstanding balance of $3.5 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is classified as long-term debt on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent to September 30, 2013 and prior to the Company’s filing of the condensed consolidated financial statements, the outstanding balance on the credit facility was repaid.

Note_8_Earning_Per_Share

Note 8 - Earning Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 8. - EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing reported earnings available to common shareholders by weighted average common shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share give effect to dilutive potential common shares. Earnings per share are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three months ended					Nine months ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2013		2012			2013			2012
	Basic net income (loss) per share:
	Net income (loss)	$	76	$	(541	)	$	(2,229	)	$	(2,592	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		7,009		7,000			7,005			6,965
	Basic net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.32	)	$	(0.37	)
	Diluted net income (loss) per share:
	Net income (loss)	$	76	$	(541	)	$	(2,229	)	$	(2,592	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		7,009		7,000			7,005			6,965
	Dilutive stock options		229		-			-			-
	Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution		7,238		7,000			7,005			6,965
	Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.32	)	$	(0.37	)
	Outstanding stock options that were not included in the diluted calculation because their effect would be anti-dilutive		577		717			664			713

Note_9_Shareholders_Equity

Note 9 - Shareholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 9. - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	The Board of Directors adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan (the “Plan”) and, under the Plan, declared a non-taxable dividend, paid at the close of business on August 9, 2011 (the “Record Date”), of one common share purchase right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of Common Stock. From the Record Date until the Rights become exercisable, the Rights will be attached to all outstanding shares of Common Stock and, therefore, will be represented by the certificates evidencing the shares of Common Stock and transferrable only with the shares of Common Stock. A Right will be exercisable, upon certain conditions, to purchase one share of Common Stock from the Company at a price of $39, subject to adjustment. The Rights will become exercisable, and separate from the shares of Common Stock, upon the earlier of:
	-1	ten business days following the date of the first public announcement (the “Stock Acquisition Date”) that a person or a group of affiliated or associated persons has acquired, or obtained the right to acquire, beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (an “Acquiring Person”), or
	-2	ten business days (or such later date as the Board of Directors may determine) following the commencement of a tender or exchange offer that, if consummated, would result in a person or group of persons becoming an Acquiring Person.
	Upon a Stock Acquisition Date, each holder of a Right (other than an Acquiring Person) will be entitled to receive, upon exercise of the Right, shares of Common Stock at a 50% discount. Also, if, at any time following a Stock Acquisition Date, the Company is acquired in a merger or business combination and its Common Stock is exchanged or converted, or if 50% or more of the Company’s assets, cash flow or earning power is sold or transferred, then each holder of a Right (other than an Acquiring Person) will be entitled to receive, upon exercise of the Right, shares of the acquirer’s common stock at a 50% discount. Further, at any time after a person or group of persons becomes an Acquiring Person, but before any person or group of persons becomes the beneficial owner of 50% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, the Company may cause each exercisable Right to be exchanged for one share of Common Stock. The Rights will expire at the close of business on July 29, 2021, or such other date as the Board of Directors may determine under certain circumstances. The Board of Directors may terminate the Plan or cause the Company to redeem the Rights, at a price of $0.001 per Right, at any time before the earlier of a Stock Acquisition Date or the expiration of the Rights. The Company has reserved 90,315,210 shares of Common Stock for possible issuance upon exercise of Rights under the Plan.

Note_10_Segment_Information

Note 10 - Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 10. - SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Interphase is a diversified information and communications technology company, committed to innovation through the process of identifying, developing and introducing new products and services. The Company provides its customers solutions for connectivity, interworking and packet processing. The Company also offers engineering design and manufacturing services to customers from a wide variety of industries within the electronics market. Interphase recently expanded its business to include penveu®, a handheld device that adds interactivity to the installed base of projectors and large screen displays, making any flat surface, from pull down screens to HDTVs, an interactive display system. Except for revenues, which are monitored by product line, the chief operating decision-makers review financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance. Accordingly, the Company considers itself to have only a single reporting segment.
	Geographic revenue related to North America and foreign regions is as follows (in thousands):
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	North America	$	2,167	$	2,092	$	5,908	$	5,989
	Pacific Rim		1,493		623		3,255		2,869
	Europe		508		452		2,103		1,793
	Total	$	4,168	$	3,167	$	11,266	$	10,651
	Additional information regarding revenue by product line is as follows (in thousands):
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Product Revenues:
	Telecommunications and enterprise	$	3,079	$	2,083	$	8,397	$	8,027
	Services		1,032		1,047		2,757		2,536
	Other		57		37		112		88
	Total	$	4,168	$	3,167	$	11,266	$	10,651

Note_11_Recently_Issued_Accoun

Note 11 - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 11. - RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11 (“ASU 2013-11”), Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. ASU 2013-11 addresses the diversity in practice regarding financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The guidance requires an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of it, to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. To the extent the deferred tax asset is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with the deferred tax asset. The amendments to this standard are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, as it is consistent with the Company’s present practice.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income. This ASU was effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company’s adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Note_2_StockBased_Compensation1

Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
		Number of			Weighted Average
		Options			Option Price
	Balance, December 31, 2012		2,052,783		$	4.06
	Granted		128,500			5.15
	Exercised		(15,000	)		1.71
	Cancelled		(397,554	)		4.71
	Balance, September 30, 2013		1,768,729		$	4.02
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Weighted average risk free interest rates		2.63	%		1.53	%		2.58	%		1.93	%
	Weighted average life (in years)		10			10			10			10
	Volatility		68.13	%		66	%		67.97	%		65.9	%
	Expected dividend yield		-			-			-			-
	Weighted average grant-date fair value per share of options granted	$	4.06		$	3.18		$	3.87		$	3.55
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	'
		Restricted Stock Shares			Weighted Average
					Grant Date Value
	Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2012		112,015		$	3.17
	Granted		-			-
	Vested		(40,195	)		3.08
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(10,164	)		3.35
	Nonvested restricted stock at September 30, 2013		61,656		$	3.21

Note_3_Marketable_Securities_T

Note 3 - Marketable Securities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
			30-Sep-13						31-Dec-12
		Fair Value Hierarchy	Cost		Unrealized Gain		Estimated Fair Value		Cost		Unrealized Gain		Estimated Fair Value
	Asset Backed	Level 2	$	467	$	-	$	467	$	952	$	3	$	955
	Corporate Bonds	Level 2		316		-		316		698		1		699
	US Treasuries	Level 2		3,500		-		3,500		3,200		-		3,200
	Total		$	4,283	$	-	$	4,283	$	4,850	$	4	$	4,854

Note_4_Inventories_Tables

Note 4 - Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
		30-Sep-13		31-Dec-12
	Raw Materials	$	1,854	$	1,616
	Work-in-Process		945		462
	Finished Goods		368		141
	Total	$	3,167	$	2,219

Note_6_Restructuring_Charge_Ta

Note 6 - Restructuring Charge (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	Description	Severance &
		Fringe Benefits
	Restructuring charge	$	253
	Cash payments during quarter ended December 31, 2012		(91	)
	Reduction of restructuring charge during quarter ended March 31, 2013		(67	)
	Cash payments during quarter ended March 31, 2013		(72	)
	Cash payments during quarter ended June 30, 2013		(23	)
	Remaining liability as of September 30, 2013	$	-

Note_8_Earning_Per_Share_Table

Note 8 - Earning Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
		Three months ended					Nine months ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2013		2012			2013			2012
	Basic net income (loss) per share:
	Net income (loss)	$	76	$	(541	)	$	(2,229	)	$	(2,592	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		7,009		7,000			7,005			6,965
	Basic net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.32	)	$	(0.37	)
	Diluted net income (loss) per share:
	Net income (loss)	$	76	$	(541	)	$	(2,229	)	$	(2,592	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		7,009		7,000			7,005			6,965
	Dilutive stock options		229		-			-			-
	Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution		7,238		7,000			7,005			6,965
	Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.32	)	$	(0.37	)
	Outstanding stock options that were not included in the diluted calculation because their effect would be anti-dilutive		577		717			664			713

Note_10_Segment_Information_Ta

Note 10 - Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	'
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	North America	$	2,167	$	2,092	$	5,908	$	5,989
	Pacific Rim		1,493		623		3,255		2,869
	Europe		508		452		2,103		1,793
	Total	$	4,168	$	3,167	$	11,266	$	10,651
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]	'
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Product Revenues:
	Telecommunications and enterprise	$	3,079	$	2,083	$	8,397	$	8,027
	Services		1,032		1,047		2,757		2,536
	Other		57		37		112		88
	Total	$	4,168	$	3,167	$	11,266	$	10,651

Note_2_StockBased_Compensation2

Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in Shares)	'	'	'	138,500	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	'	'	$5.15	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number (in Shares)	1,768,729	'	1,768,729	'	2,052,783
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures (in Shares)	'	'	0	9,000	'
Time Based Grants [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in Shares)	'	'	26,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	'	'	$4.16	'	'
Time Based Grants [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'	'	'4 years	'	'
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	'	'	'	$5.25	'
Share-based Compensation	$71,000	$108,000	$274,000	$285,000	'
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'	'	'	'4 years	'
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'	'	'	'1 year	'
Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in Shares)	'	'	102,500	448,000	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	'	'	$5.40	$4.76	'
Share-based Compensation	62,000	28,000	174,000	113,000	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number (in Shares)	965,550	'	965,550	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number (in Shares)	66,000	'	66,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'	'	'5 years 211 days	'3 years 153 days	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation	24,000	34,000	80,000	103,000	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	'	'	'	'	261,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'	'	'1 year 146 days	'	'2 years 36 days
Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'	'	'4 years	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'	'	'3 years	'	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	$147,000	'	$147,000	'	'

Note_2_StockBased_Compensation3

Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Summary of Combined Stock Option Activity (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Summary of Combined Stock Option Activity [Abstract]	'
Balance, December 31, 2012	2,052,783
Balance, December 31, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$4.06
Balance, September 30, 2013	1,768,729
Balance, September 30, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$4.02
Granted	128,500
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$5.15
Exercised	-15,000
Exercised (in Dollars per share)	$1.71
Cancelled	-397,554
Cancelled (in Dollars per share)	$4.71

Note_2_StockBased_Compensation4

Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average risk free interest rates	2.63%	1.53%	2.58%	1.93%
Weighted average life (in years)	'10 years	'10 years	'10 years	'10 years
Volatility	68.13%	66.00%	67.97%	65.90%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average grant-date fair value per share of options granted (in Dollars per share)	$4.06	$3.18	$3.87	$3.55

Note_2_StockBased_Compensation5

Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Note 2 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Line Items]	'
Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2012	112,015
Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$3.17
Nonvested restricted stock at September 30, 2013	61,656
Nonvested restricted stock at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$3.21
Granted	0
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$0
Vested	-40,195
Vested (in Dollars per share)	$3.08
Cancelled/Forfeited	-10,164
Cancelled/Forfeited (in Dollars per share)	$3.35

Note_3_Marketable_Securities_D

Note 3 - Marketable Securities (Details) - Fair Value, Financial Assets Measured by Level within The Fair Value Hierarchy (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 3 - Marketable Securities (Details) - Fair Value, Financial Assets Measured by Level within The Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	$4,283	$4,850
Unrealized Gain	0	4
Estimated Fair Value	4,283	4,854
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Marketable Securities (Details) - Fair Value, Financial Assets Measured by Level within The Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	467	952
Unrealized Gain	0	3
Estimated Fair Value	467	955
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Marketable Securities (Details) - Fair Value, Financial Assets Measured by Level within The Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	316	698
Unrealized Gain	0	1
Estimated Fair Value	316	699
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Marketable Securities (Details) - Fair Value, Financial Assets Measured by Level within The Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	3,500	3,200
Unrealized Gain	0	0
Estimated Fair Value	$3,500	$3,200

Note_4_Inventories_Details

Note 4 - Inventories (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Inventory Write-down	$21,000	$45,000	$101,000	$65,000

Note_4_Inventories_Details_Inv

Note 4 - Inventories (Details) - Inventory (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory [Abstract]	'	'
Raw Materials	$1,854	$1,616
Work-in-Process	945	462
Finished Goods	368	141
Total	$3,167	$2,219

Note_6_Restructuring_Charge_De

Note 6 - Restructuring Charge (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	'	10	'
Restructuring Charges	'	$253,000	($67,000)
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	$67,000	'	'

Note_6_Restructuring_Charge_De1

Note 6 - Restructuring Charge (Details) - Timing of Repayments Under Restructuring Plan (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
				Severance & Fringe Benefits [Member]	Severance & Fringe Benefits [Member]	Severance & Fringe Benefits [Member]	Severance & Fringe Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charge	'	$253,000	($67,000)	'	'	$253,000	'
Cash payments during quarter	'	'	'	-23,000	-72,000	-91,000	'
Remaining liability as of September 30, 2013	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Reduction of restructuring charge during quarter ended March 31, 2013	($67,000)	'	'	'	($67,000)	'	'

Note_7_Credit_Facility_Details

Note 7 - Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			Minimum [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
			Line of Credit [Member]		Line of Credit [Member]
Note 7 - Credit Facility (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)	$5	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	'	'	1.00%	'	1.50%	'
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding (in Dollars)	$3.50	$3.50	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	1.70%	1.20%	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage (in Basis Points)	'	'	'	0.25%	'	0.75%

Note_8_Earning_Per_Share_Detai

Note 8 - Earning Per Share (Details) - Earning Per Share (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Basic net income (loss) per share:	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income (in Dollars)	$76	($541)	($2,229)	($2,592)
Weighted average common shares outstanding	7,009	7,000	7,005	6,965
Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution	7,238	7,000	7,005	6,965
Diluted net income (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	($0.08)	($0.32)	($0.37)
Basic net income (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	($0.08)	($0.32)	($0.37)
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Basic net income (loss) per share:	'	'	'	'
Outstanding stock options that were not included in the diluted calculation because their effect would be anti-dilutive	577	717	664	713
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'
Basic net income (loss) per share:	'	'	'	'
Dilutive stock options	229	0	'	'

Note_9_Shareholders_Equity_Det

Note 9 - Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Aug. 09, 2011
Note 9 - Shareholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Shareholder Rights, Exercisable Conditions, Beneficial Ownership Percentage	15.00%	'
Shareholder Rights, Percentage of Assets, Cash Flow or Earning Power that Must Be Sold or Transferred to Trigger Discount	50.00%	'
Shareholder Rights, Beneficial Owner Threshold Percentage for Exchange of Exercisable Rights for Common Stock	50.00%	'
Shareholder Rights Plan [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Shareholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in Dollars per Share)	'	$39
Common Stock Redemption Discount	50.00%	'
Class of Warrant or Right, Redemption Price (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in Shares)	90,315,210	'

Note_10_Segment_Information_De

Note 10 - Segment Information (Details) - Geographic Revenue Related to North America and Foreign Regions (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$4,168	$3,167	$11,266	$10,651
North America [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Revenues	2,167	2,092	5,908	5,989
Pacific Rim [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Revenues	1,493	623	3,255	2,869
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$508	$452	$2,103	$1,793

Note_10_Segment_Information_De1

Note 10 - Segment Information (Details) - Additional Information Regarding Revenue by Product Line (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Product Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$4,168	$3,167	$11,266	$10,651
Telecommunications and Enterprise [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Revenues	3,079	2,083	8,397	8,027
Services [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Revenues	1,032	1,047	2,757	2,536
Other Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$57	$37	$112	$88