DSS (DSS) 10-Q 14 Nov 18 2018 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Nov. 14, 2018
Document And Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	771,999
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2018
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business Flag	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Ex Transition Period	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		16,813,613
Trading Symbol	DSS
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash	$ 2,051,800	$ 4,188,623
Restricted cash	6,180	256,005
Accounts receivable,net of $50,000 allowance for doubtful accounts	1,917,576	2,025,284
Inventory	1,942,575	1,651,246
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	309,755	261,324
Total current assets	6,227,886	8,382,482
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,736,113	4,805,640
Investment	484,930	484,930
Other assets	90,320	83,376
Goodwill	2,453,597	2,453,597
Other intangible assets, net	842,385	1,220,752
Total assets	14,835,231	17,430,777
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,491,058	728,652
Accrued expenses and deferred revenue	831,689	1,105,718
Other current liabilities	2,295,681	2,953,629
Short-term debt		3,645,760
Current portion of long-term debt, net	796,734	966,506
Total current liabilities	5,415,162	9,400,265
Long-term debt, net	1,354,264	1,734,171
Other long-term liabilities	582,653	1,384,500
Deferred tax liability, net	125,982	125,982
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.02 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 16,813,613 shares issued and outstanding (16,599,327 on December 31, 2017)	336,272	331,987
Additional paid-in capital	107,024,040	106,633,708
Subscription receivable, net		(300,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,675)	(23,069)
Accumulated deficit	(99,997,467)	(101,856,767)
Total stockholders' equity	7,357,170	4,785,859
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 14,835,231	$ 17,430,777

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts receivable	$ 50,000	$ 50,000
Common stock, par value	$ .02	$ .02
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	16,813,613	16,599,327
Common stock, shares outstanding	16,813,613	16,599,327

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 4,094,290	$ 4,198,690	$ 12,558,905	$ 12,829,444
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	2,551,782	2,400,883	7,889,844	7,380,134
Selling, general and administrative (including stock based compensation)	1,610,831	1,619,066	5,195,495	4,835,079
Depreciation and amortization	310,330	352,040	1,002,813	1,041,789
Total costs and expenses	4,472,943	4,371,989	14,088,152	13,257,002
Operating loss	(378,653)	(173,299)	(1,529,247)	(427,558)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	2,308		8,415
Interest expense	(29,554)	(58,164)	(112,460)	(170,565)
Amortizationof deferred financing costs and debt discount	(6,168)	(40,854)	(40,067)	(113,286)
Gain on extinguishment of liabilities, net			3,532,659
Income (loss) before income taxes	(412,067)	(272,317)	1,859,300	(711,409)
Income tax expense		4,734		14,208
Net income (loss)	(412,067)	(277,051)	1,859,300	(725,617)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(5,088)		(5,088)
Interest rate swap gain (loss)	(4,458)	3,943	17,394	9,792
Comprehensive income (loss):	$ (421,613)	$ (273,108)	$ 1,871,606	$ (715,825)
Income (loss) per common share: Basic	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)	$ 0.11	$ (0.05)
Income (loss) per common share: Diluted	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)	$ 0.11	$ (0.05)
Shares used in computing income (loss) per common share: Basic	16,767,992	14,087,849	16,662,907	13,793,946
Shares used in computing income (loss) per common share: Diluted	16,767,992	14,087,849	16,930,812	13,793,946
Printed Products [Member]
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 3,783,779	$ 3,767,334	$ 11,432,038	$ 11,552,955
Technology Sales, Services and Licensing [Member]
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 310,511	$ 431,356	$ 1,126,867	$ 1,276,489

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 1,859,300	$ (725,617)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,002,813	1,041,789
Stock based compensation	106,617	203,111
Paid in-kind interest	12,000	54,000
Change in deferred tax provision		14,211
Amortization of deferred financing costs	40,067	113,286
Gain on extinguishment of liabilities, net	(3,532,659)
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable	107,708	91,976
Inventory	(291,329)	(706,735)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(55,374)	70,838
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable	762,404	(506,749)
Accrued expenses	(394,170)	(268,082)
Other liabilities	(1,141,929)	(599,620)
Net cash used by operating activities	(1,524,552)	(1,217,592)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(526,251)	(438,350)
Purchase of intangible assets	(45,471)	(4,903)
Net cash used by investing activities	(571,722)	(443,253)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of long-term debt	(966,077)	(612,419)
Borrowings from equipment line of credit	87,703
Issuances of common stock, net of issuance costs	300,000	783,094
Subscription receivable, net	288,000
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(290,374)	170,675
Net decrease in cash	(2,386,648)	(1,490,170)
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period	4,444,628	6,049,347
Cash and restricted cash at end of period	$ 2,057,980	$ 4,559,177

Basis of Presentation and Signi

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Document Security Systems, Inc. (the “Company”), through two of its subsidiaries, Premier Packaging Corporation and Plastic Printing Professionals, Inc., which operates under the assumed name of DSS Plastics Group, operates in the security and commercial printing, packaging and plastic ID markets. The Company develops, markets, manufactures and sells paper and plastic products designed to protect valuable information from unauthorized scanning, copying, and digital imaging. The Company’s subsidiary, DSS Digital Inc., which operates under the assumed name of DSS Digital Group, develops, markets and sells digital product authentication solutions and digital information services. The Company and its subsidiary, DSS Technology Management, Inc., also acquires intellectual property (“IP”) assets for the purpose of monetizing these assets through a variety of value-enhancing initiatives, including, but not limited to, investments in the development and commercialization of patented technologies, licensing, strategic partnerships and commercial litigation. In addition, in January 2018, the Company commenced international operations with its wholly owned subsidiary, DSS International Inc., in its Hong Kong office. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8.03 of Regulation S-X for smaller reporting companies. Accordingly, these statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying balance sheets and related interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss and cash flows include all adjustments considered necessary for their fair presentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year. For further information regarding the Company’s accounting policies, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Principles of Consolidation - Use of Estimates - Restricted Cash September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Cash $ 2,051,800 $ 4,188,623 $ 4,223,005 $ 5,871,738 Restricted Cash 6,180 256,005 336,172 177,609 Total $ 2,057,980 $ 4,444,628 $ 4,559,177 $ 6,049,347 Investment Fair Value of Financial Instruments ● Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; ● Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and ● Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet of cash, accounts receivable, prepaids, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of revolving credit lines, promissory notes and long-term debt approximates their carrying value as the stated or discounted rates of the debt reflect recent market conditions. Derivative instruments, as discussed below, are recorded as assets and liabilities at estimated fair value based on available market information. Derivative Instruments - . As of September 30, 2018, the Company has an interest rate swap agreement for its debt with RBS Citizens, N.A. (“Citizens Bank”) (see Note 6) which changes a variable rate into a fixed rate on a term loan as follows: Amount Amount Cost Date $ 880,374 5.26 % 5.87 % August 30, 2021 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill Contingent Legal Expenses - Earnings Per Common Share As of September 30, 2018, and 2017, there were 2,212,773 and 3,297,759 respectively, of common stock share equivalents potentially issuable by the Company pursuant to existing options, warrants, and restricted stock agreements, that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, based on the average market price of the Company’s common stock during that period of $1.37, 267,905 common stock equivalents were added to the basic shares outstanding to calculate dilutive earnings per share. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, common stock equivalents were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the company had a net loss, since their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Common stock equivalents were also excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for 2017 periods presented in which the Company had a net loss, since their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Concentration of Credit Risk - During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, two customers accounted for 24.8% and 14.7%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated revenue and accounted for 22% and 6.6%, respectively, of the Company’s accounts receivable balance as of September 30, 2018. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, these two customers accounted for 25% and 15%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated revenue and accounted for 17% and 11%, respectively, of the Company’s accounts receivable balance as of September 30, 2017. The risk with respect to accounts receivables is mitigated by credit evaluations the Company performs on its customers, the short duration of its payment terms for most of its customer contracts and by the diversification of its customer base. Income Taxes Reclassifications Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements . In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” ASU 2016-01 requires that most equity investments be measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in net income. Entities will no longer be able to use the cost method of accounting for equity securities. However, for equity investments without readily determinable fair values, entities may elect a measurement alternative that will allow those investments to be recorded at cost, less impairment, and adjusted for subsequent observable price changes. Upon adoption, entities must record a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the standard is adopted. The guidance on equity securities without readily determinable fair values will be applied prospectively to all equity investments that exist as of the date of the adoption of the standard. The pronouncement also impacts financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is not permitted. The Company adopted this new accounting standard during the three months ended March 31, 2018. ASU 2016-01 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments”, which clarifies the treatment of several types of cash receipts and payments for which there was diversity in practice. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company adopted this standard during the three months ended March 31, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows”, regarding the presentation of restricted cash on the statement of cash flows. The standards update requires that the reconciliation of the beginning and end of period cash amounts shown in the statement of cash flows include restricted cash. When restricted cash is presented separately from cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet, a reconciliation is required between the amounts presented on the statement of cash flows and the balance sheet. Also, the new guidance requires the disclosure of information about the nature of the restrictions. The Company adopted the standard as of January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis, wherein the statement of cash flow of each period presented was adjusted to reflect the effects of applying the new guidance. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) – Scope of Modification Accounting”, which provides 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. ASU 2017-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted, including in an interim period. ASU 2017-09 is to be applied on a prospective basis to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The Company adopted this standard during the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The new accounting standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases”, which requires that lease arrangements longer than 12 months result in an entity recognizing an asset and liability. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company has elected not to adopt this standard in advance of its required effective date. The Company anticipates the adoption of the standard will result in the recognition of additional assets and corresponding liabilities related to its leases of office and production space, but has not quantified these amounts at this time. The Company plans to adopt the standard effective January 1, 2019. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment”, which eliminates the two-step process that required identification of potential impairment and a separate measure of the actual impairment. The annual assessment of goodwill impairment will be determined by using the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the reporting unit. The standards update are effective for goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-03, “Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments (Subtopic 825-10) – Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. This update was issued to clarify certain narrow aspects of guidance concerning the recognition of financial assets and liabilities established in ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. This includes an amendment to clarify that an entity measuring an equity security using the measurement alternative may change its measurement approach to a fair valuation method in accordance with Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, through an irrevocable election that would apply to that security and all identical or similar investments of the same issued. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2018. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2018, the SEC adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, amending certain disclosure requirements that were redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded. In addition, the amendments expanded the disclosure requirements on the analysis of stockholders’ equity for interim financial statements. Under the amendments, an analysis of changes in each caption of stockholders’ equity presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement. The analysis should present a reconciliation of the beginning balance to the ending balance of each period for which a statement of comprehensive income is required to be filed. This final rule is effective on November 5, 2018 and expected to be included in the Form 10-Q for the 3 months ended March 31, 2019. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the final rule on its consolidated financial statements.

Revenue

Revenue	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue	2. Revenue Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Topic 606 using the modified retrospective approach and applied the guidance to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Adoption of Topic 606 did not impact the timing of revenue recognition in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the current or prior interim or annual periods. Accordingly, no adjustments have been made to opening retained earnings or prior period amounts. Revenue Recognition The Company sells printed products including packaging printing and fabrication, commercial and security printing and plastic cards and badges, including cards and badges integrated with technology such as RFID and smart chips. The Company also provides information technology services and digital authentication products and services to its customers. The Company recognizes its products and services revenue based on when the title passes to the customer or when the service is completed and accepted by the customer. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for shipped product or service provided. Sales and other taxes billed and collected from customers are excluded from revenue. Customers, including distributors, do not have a general right of return. The Company also derives revenue from royalties from third parties which are typically based on licensees’ net sales of products that utilize the Company’s technology, or on a per item usage of the technology on the customers’ printed products. The Company recognizes license revenue at the time it is reported by the licensee. From time to time, the Company generates license revenues through litigation settlements. For these, the Company recognizes revenue upon the execution of the agreement, when collectability is reasonably assured, or upon receipt of the minimum upfront fee for term agreement renewals, and when all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. As of September 30, 2018, the Company had no unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of greater than one year. Pursuant to Topic 606, the Company has applied the practical expedient with respect to disclosure of the deferral and future expected timing of revenue recognition for transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations. The Company elected the practical expedient allowing it to not recognize as a contract asset the commission paid to its salesforce on the sale of its products as an incremental cost of obtaining a contract with a customer but rather recognize such commission as expense when incurred as the amortization period of the asset that the Company would have otherwise recognized is one year or less. Accounts Receivable The Company extends credit to its customers in the normal course of business. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations and generally do not require collateral. Payment terms are generally 30 days but up to net 60 for certain customers. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at their invoiced amounts, net of allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company evaluates the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts quarterly. Accounts outstanding for longer than contractual payment terms are considered past due and are reviewed for collectability. Receivable balances are written off when collection is deemed unlikely. Sales Commissions Sales commissions are expensed as incurred for contracts with an expected duration of one year or less. There were no sales commissions capitalized as of September 30, 2018. Shipping and Handling Costs Costs incurred by the Company related to shipping and handling are included in cost of products sold. Amounts charged to customers pertaining to these costs are reflected as revenue. See Note 11 for disaggregated revenue information.

Inventory

Inventory	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory	3. Inventory Inventory consisted of the following: Inventory September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Finished Goods $ 1,281,853 $ 965,757 WIP 248,749 383,270 Raw Materials 411,973 302,219 $ 1,942,575 $ 1,651,246

Related Party Investment

Related Party Investment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Investments Schedule [Abstract]
Related Party Investment	4. Related Party Investment On September 12, 2017, the Company and Hengfai Business Development Pte Ltd. (“HBD”) entered into a Securities Exchange Agreement whereby the Company agreed to issue and sell to HBD 683,000 shares of its common stock, which had a market value on that date of $484,930, in exchange for 21,196,552 ordinary shares which was 1.92% of the total outstanding common stock of SED as of December 31, 2017, and an existing three-year warrant to purchase up to 105,982,759 of ordinary shares at an exercise price of SGD$0.040 (US$0.0298) per share of Singapore eDevelopment Limited (“SED”), a company incorporated in Singapore and publicly-listed on the Singapore Exchange Limited. The SED shares and warrants were owned by HBD. One of the directors of the Company, Mr. Heng Fai Ambrose Chan, who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s subsidiary, DSS International Inc., is a related party to each of HBD and SED. The shares and warrants are restricted for two years after the agreement date. At the time of the investment, the cost of the investment was determined to be the fair value of the Company’s common stock issued in the transaction, which was determined to have the most readily determinable fair value. As of December 31, 2017, the Company performed its annual assessment of impairment for the SED shares and warrant. In making this assessment, the Company determined, that the SED shares, which trade on the Singapore Stock Exchange, had a market value of $900,112 and the warrant had an aggregate intrinsic value of approximately $1,343,000 based on a share price of SGD $0.057 (US$ 0.042) as of December 31, 2017. However, the Company determined that these values did not represent a readily determinable fair value due to a potential lack of liquidity of the SED shares and warrants due to a low average trading volume of the SED shares and the effect of the time restriction on the ability of the Company to sell the shares until September 17, 2019. In 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” In accordance with ASU No. 2016-01, the Company noted that the SED share price had changed but such change, evaluated under the practicability election of ASU 2016-01, did not affect the Company’s determination that this observable price change would cause the Company to change its determination that the investment cost was the most readily determinable fair value or that such price change was an indicator of impairment. As of September 30, 2018, the SED shares had a market value of $724,330 and the warrant had an aggregate intrinsic value of approximately $539,420 based on a share price of SGD $0.047 (US$ 0.034).

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	5. Intangible Assets Intangible assets are comprised of the following: September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Useful Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Acquired intangibles - customer lists and non-compete agreements 5-10 years 2,301,300 1,900,658 400,642 1,997,300 1,810,750 186,550 Acquired intangibles - patents and patent rights 500,000 500,000 - 3,155,000 2,603,942 551,058 Patent application costs Varied (1) 1,168,155 726,412 441,743 1,148,017 664,873 483,144 $ 3,969,455 $ 3,127,070 $ 842,385 $ 6,300,317 $ 5,079,565 $ 1,220,752 (1) Patent application costs are amortized over their expected useful life which is generally the remaining legal life of the patent. As of September 30, 2018, the weighted average remaining useful life of these assets in service was approximately 7 years. Intangible asset amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 amounted to $407,034 ($513,881- September 30, 2017). On June 26, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Fortress Credit Co LLC (“Fortress”), which among other things transferred to Fortress all of the remaining economic rights to certain of the Company’s semi-conductor related patents (See Note 6). As a result, the Company wrote-off these patents which had an aggregated gross cost of $2,655,000 and a net unamortized carrying amount of $295,470 on the agreement date. On July 31, 2018, the Company entered into a Non-Compete Letter Agreement (the “Agreement”) with its former President and Chief Executive Officer of its wholly owned subsidiary, Premier Packaging Corporation, . The Agreement called for payments of $16,000 per month, for a period of 19 months, as consideration for the two-year non-competition and non-solicitation restrictive covenants. The Company recorded the aggregate cost of the Agreement of $304,000 as an intangible asset to be amortized over the 24-month period commencing August 1, 2018.

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt	6. Short-Term and Long-Term Debt Revolving Credit Lines On July 26, 2017, Premier Packaging entered into a Loan Agreement and accompanying Term Note Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement with Citizens pursuant to which Citizens agreed to lend up to $1,200,000 to permit Premier Packaging to purchase equipment from time to time that it may need for use in its business. As of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the revolving line had a balance of $0. On December 1, 2017, the Company’s subsidiary Plastic Printing Professionals entered into a Loan Agreement and accompanying Term Note Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement with Citizens pursuant to which Citizens agreed to lend up to $800,000 to enable Plastic Printing Professionals to purchase equipment from time to time that it may need for use in its business. Advances may be made under this Equipment Acquisition Line of Credit, from time to time, from December 1, 2017 until December 1, 2018. The aggregate principal balance outstanding under the Equipment Acquisition Line of Credit bears interest at 2% above the LIBOR Advantage Rate (as defined in the agreement) (4.11% at September 30, 2018) until converted. Effective on conversion, the interest rate payable on the aggregate principal balance outstanding shall be adjusted to a fixed rate equal to 2% above Citizens’ cost of funds as determined by Citizens. Prior to conversion, interest on the outstanding principal is payable in arrears monthly. After conversion, the aggregate principal balance may be repaid in (i) up to 84 installments comprised of principal and interest for new equipment or (ii) up to 60 installments comprised of principal and interest for used equipment. An initial advance was made under the Equipment Acquisition Line of Credit on December 1, 2017, in the amount of $522,000, to fund the purchase of a used 6-color commercial press. As of September 30, 2018, the balance of the equipment line was $609,703 ($522,000 at December 31, 2017). As of the date of this report, the Company had not yet converted the $609,703 into a term note. Long-Term Debt Term Loan Debt On April 28, 2015, Premier Packaging entered into a term note with Citizens for $525,000, repayable over a 60-month period. The loan bears interest at 3.62% and is payable in equal monthly installments of $9,591 until April 28, 2020. Premier Packaging used the proceeds of the term note to acquire a HP Indigo 7800 Digital press. The loan is secured by the printing press. As of September 30, 2018, the loan had a balance of $176,781 ($257,007 at December 31, 2017). Promissory Notes - On December 6, 2013, Premier Packaging entered into a Construction to Permanent Loan with Citizens Bank for up to $450,000 that was converted into a promissory note upon the completion and acceptance of building improvements to the Company’s packaging plant in Victor, New York. In May 2014, the Company converted the loan into a $450,000 note payable in monthly installments over a 5-year period of $2,500 plus interest calculated at a variable rate of 1 Month LIBOR plus 3.15% (5.26% at September 30, 2018), which payments commenced on July 1, 2014. The note matures in July 2019 at which time a balloon payment of the remaining principal balance of $300,000 is due. As of September 30, 2018, the note had a balance of $322,500 ($345,000 – December 31, 2017). The Citizens credit facilities to each of the Company’s subsidiaries, Premier Packaging and Plastic Printing Professionals, contain various covenants including fixed charge coverage ratio, tangible net worth and current ratio covenants which are tested annually at December 31. For the year ended December 31, 2017, both Premier Packaging and Plastic Printing Professionals were in compliance with the annual covenants. Other Debt On March 27, 2014, DSSTM received an additional $1,000,000 under the Agreement comprised of a promissory note for $900,000 and fixed and contingent equity interests of $100,000. On September 5, 2014, DSSTM received the remaining $1,500,000 under the Agreement comprised of a promissory note for $1,350,000 and fixed and contingent return interests of $150,000. On May 23, 2016, DSSTM remitted $495,000 in proceeds received from the sale of patent assets (Note 5) to Fortress under the terms of the Agreement. On September 20, 2016, DSSTM remitted $125,250 in proceeds received from a settlement to Fortress as repayment of the note principal balance under the terms of the Agreement. The Agreement defined certain events as Events of Default, one of which is the failure by DSSTM, on or before the second anniversary of the Effective Date, to make payments to the Investors equal to the outstanding Advances. On February 13, 2016, being the second anniversary date of the Effective Date, DSSTM had failed to make these payments and was therefore in default of the Agreement. On December 2, 2016, the parties entered into a First Amendment to Investment Agreement and Certain Other Documents (the “Amendment”). The purpose of the Amendment was to vacate DSSTM’s ongoing non-payment default under the Agreement, and to amend certain provisions of the Agreement. The Agreement also was amended to add expenses in the amount of $150,000 to DSSTM’s payment obligation, payable on the Maturity Date. This amount was recorded as debt issuance costs and was being amortized on a straight-line basis through the amended maturity date of February 13, 2018. The Amendment added a provision whereby DSSTM was required to deposit $300,000 on or before March 2, 2017 and (ii) a further sum of $300,000 on or before March 2, 2018, into a deposit account (collectively, the “Deposit”). The March 2, 2017 and March 2, 2018 deposits were made in a timely manner. The Deposit funds were restricted to pay certain expenses, consisting of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with certain existing patent litigation matters and other patent litigation matters which may occur after the Amendment Effective Date (the “Qualified Expenses”). In the Event of Default, the Investors would apply the then remaining Deposit to the then outstanding Obligations, if any. Additionally per the Amendment, DSSTM agreed to pay to the Investors an amount equal to 25% of any amounts received by DSSTM for any and all types of monetization activities related to certain of its patents covering systems and methods of using low power wireless peripheral devices (collectively, “BlueTooth Patents”), but only until the Investors have received payments under the Agreement totaling the sum of (i) the Capitalized Expenses plus (ii) payments of principal and interest on the Notes totaling the sum of (x) $4,500,000 (consisting of the previously made Advances) plus (y) additional amounts, if any, advanced by the Investors pursuant to the Agreement. In addition to the monetization interest granted the Investors in the BlueTooth Patents, DSSTM also granted the Collateral Agent and the Investors a security interest in certain of DSSTM’s unencumbered semiconductor patents to further collateralize the amounts owed under the Agreement. As of February 13, 2018, DSSTM had made aggregate principal payments of $794,283 on the notes. On February 13, 2018, the Maturity Date, DSS Technology Management defaulted by failing to pay the investors an amount equal to (x) two times the aggregate amount of all advances made by the investors as of such date plus (y) the Capitalized Expenses. The sole recourse available to the investors under the Agreement, as amended, was the establishment of a special purpose entity controlled by the investors which would take ownership of the collateral consisting of the patents covered under the amended Agreement. Each of the investors and the collateral agent had contractually agreed that they would not, individually or collectively, seek to enforce any monetary judgment with respect to or against any assets of the Company other than the patents and the monetization payments and the remaining deposit. On June 26, 2018, the parties agreed that the amounts due under the Agreement having an aggregate remaining balance of $3,714,129 as of the Maturity Date, are discharged, without the assignment to the Investors of any of the collateral that secured the repayment under the Agreement. In addition, the Company confirmed its obligation to pay the Investors $345,000 that remained from an aggregate of $600,000 that had been deposited and restricted to cover expenses related to the IP monetization activities. Furthermore, the parties agreed that in the event there are any future recoveries by DSSTM with respect to monetization activities relating to the collateralized patents or applicable proceed rights set forth in the Agreement, the contractual payment provisions of the original Agreement will apply, and the Investors will be entitled to receive payment of such proceeds. As a result of this agreement, the Company paid $345,000 from restricted cash and recorded a gain of extinguishment of liabilities of $3,372,129 to reflect the discharge of the notes, wrote off contingent equity interests of $459,000 eliminated by the agreement, and wrote-off the underlying patents which had an aggregated gross cost of $2,655,000 and a net unamortized carrying amount of $295,470 on the agreement date, all of which resulted in the a net gain on the extinguishment of liabilities of $3,532,659 recorded in the three months ending June 30, 2018.

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities	7. Other Liabilities On November 14, 2016, the Company entered into a Proceeds Investment Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Brickell Key Investments LP (“BKI”). Pursuant to the Agreement, BKI financed an aggregate of $13,500,000 in a patent purchase and monetization program to be implemented and managed by the Company (the “Financing”). Pursuant to the Agreement. $3,000,000 of the Financing was used to cover the Company’s purchase of a portfolio of U.S. and foreign LED patents and a license from Intellectual Discovery Co., Ltd., a Korean company (collectively, the “LED Patent Portfolio”), resulting in a basis in these assets of $0. A total of $6,000,000 of the Financing was directed by BKI to attorneys to cover anticipated attorneys’ fees and out-of-pocket expenses for legal proceedings that may transpire relating to enforcement of the LED Patent Portfolio. This amount is not included in the Company’s financial statements as the Company has no control over these funds, which are segregated and escrowed in the attorneys’ trust account. In addition, on November 14, 2016, the Company received $4,500,000 of the Financing, which was required to be used by the Company to pay for the defense of Inter Partes Review or other similar proceedings that may be filed from time to time by defendants with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office relating to the LED Patent Portfolio, with excess amounts available for general working capital needs. As of September 30, 2018, an aggregate of approximately $2,385,000 is recorded as other liabilities by the Company, of which approximately $1,919,000 is classified as short-term. Of this amount, the Company allocated $2,500,000 which it subsequently adjusted to $1,500,000 for the payment of estimated future Inter Partes Review costs. The Company will reduce this liability as it pays legal and other expenses related to the Inter Partes Review matters involving the LED Patent Portfolio as incurred. The remaining $1,216,000 in other liabilities is allocated to working capital, which the Company is amortizing on a pro-rata basis over the expected remaining life of the monetization period of the LED Patent Portfolio through November 30, 2019. For this amount, the Company reduced the liability with an offset to selling, general and administrative costs by $47,500 per month from January 2017 through July 2017, $80,000 per month for the remainder of 2017 through March 2018, and $86,500 per month for the remainder of 2018. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, there was approximately $300,000 of Inter Partes Review costs and an aggregate of $761,000 was recorded as a reduction of the liability allocated to working capital. On July 8, 2013, the Company’s subsidiary, DSSTM, purchased two patents for $500,000 covering certain methods and processes related to Bluetooth devices. In conjunction with the patent purchases, DSSTM entered into a Proceed Right Agreement with certain investors pursuant to which DSSTM initially received $250,000 of a total of $750,000 which it will ultimately receive thereunder, subject to certain payment milestones, in exchange for 40% of the proceeds which it receives, if any, from the use, sale or licensing of the two patents. As of September 30, 2018, the Company had received an aggregate of $650,000 ($650,000 in 2017) from the investors pursuant to the agreement of which approximately $376,000 was in current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets ($432,000 as of December 31, 2017). The Company reduces the liability as it pays legal and other expenses related to its litigation involving the Bluetooth patents, for which the amount is available to be used for 50% of all such expenses. As described in Note 6, on February 13, 2014, DSSTM entered into an Investment Agreement with Fortress. Pursuant to this agreement, an aggregate of $459,000 of fixed and contingent equity interests received are recorded in current liabilities. The liabilities under the agreement matured on February 13, 2018. Per the agreement, the Investors have the right to take ownership of the patents as settlement of the liabilities upon maturity. On June 26, 2018, the parties entered into an agreement (see Note 6 “Other Debt”) which among other things eliminated the Company’s obligation for the fixed and contingent equity interests under the agreement.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	8. Commitments and Contingencies On November 26, 2013, DSSTM filed suit against Apple, Inc. (“Apple”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, for patent infringement (the “Apple Litigation”). The complaint alleges infringement by Apple of DSSTM’s patents that relate to systems and methods of using low power wireless peripheral devices. DSSTM is seeking a judgment for infringement, injunctive relief, and compensatory damages from Apple. On October 28, 2014, the case was stayed by the District Court pending a determination of Apple’s motion to transfer the case to the Northern District of California. On November 7, 2014, Apple’s motion to transfer the case to the Northern District of California was granted. On December 30, 2014, Apple filed two Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) petitions with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) for review of the patents at issue in the case. The PTAB instituted the IPRs on June 25, 2015. The California District Court then stayed the case pending the outcome of those IPR proceedings. Oral arguments of the IPRs took place on March 15, 2016, and on June 17, 2016, PTAB ruled in favor of Apple on both IPR petitions. DSSTM then filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the “Federal Circuit”) seeking reversal of the PTAB decisions. Oral arguments for the appeal were held on August 9, 2017. On March 23, 2018, the Federal Circuit reversed the PTAB, finding that the PTAB erred when it found the claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,128,290 to be unpatentable. The Federal Circuit affirmed its decision on July 12, 2018, when it denied Apple’s petition for panel rehearing of the Federal Circuit’s Opinion and Judgment issued on March 23, 2018. On July 27, 2018, the District Court judge lifted the Stay resuming the litigation. The patent assets underlying this matter had no carrying value as of the date of the PTAB decision and therefore, there were no impairment considerations because of that earlier PTAB decision. On February 16, 2015, DSSTM filed suit in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, against defendants Intel Corporation, Dell, Inc., GameStop Corp., Conn’s Inc., Conn Appliances, Inc., NEC Corporation of America, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC, and AT&T, Inc. The complaint alleges patent infringement and seeks judgment for infringement of two of DSSTM’s patents, injunctive relief and money damages. On December 9, 2015, Intel filed IPR petitions with PTAB for review of the patents at issue in the case. Intel’s IPRs were instituted by PTAB on June 8, 2016. On June 1, 2017, the PTAB ruled in favor of Intel for all the challenged claims. On July 28, 2017, DSSTM filed a notice of appeal of the PTAB’s decision relating to U.S. Patent 6,784,552 with the Federal Circuit. Oral arguments for the appeal are scheduled for December 6, 2018. The Intel litigation has been stayed by the District Court pending final determination of the IPR proceedings. On July 16, 2015, DSSTM filed three separate lawsuits in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of certain of its semiconductor patents. The defendants are SK Hynix et al., Samsung Electronics et al., and Qualcomm Incorporated. Each respective complaint alleges patent infringement and seeks judgment for infringement, injunctive relief and money damages. On November 12, 2015, SK Hynix filed an IPR petition with PTAB for review of the patent at issue in their case. SK Hynix’s IPR was instituted by the PTAB on May 11, 2016. On August 16, 2016, DSSTM and SK Hynix entered into a confidential settlement agreement ending the litigation between them. The pending SK Hynix IPR was then terminated by mutual agreement of the parties on August 31, 2016. On March 18, 2016, Samsung also filed an IPR petition, which was instituted by the PTAB. On September 20, 2017, PTAB ruled in favor of Samsung for all the challenged claims relating to U.S. Patent 6,784,552. DSSTM then appealed this PTAB ruling to the Federal Circuit on November 17, 2017. The Federal Circuit joined this appeal with the Intel appeal effective on December 7, 2017. The appeal is still pending as of the date of this Report. Qualcomm filed its IPR proceeding on July 1, 2016, which was then later joined with Intel’s IPRs in August 2016 by PTAB. On June 1, 2017, the PTAB ruled in favor of Intel/Qualcomm for all the challenged claims. On July 28, 2017, DSSTM filed a notice of appeal of the PTAB’s decision relating to U.S. Patent 6,784,552 with the Federal Circuit. As indicated above, this joint appeal is still pending as of the date of this Report. On April 13, 2017, the Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and Seoul Semiconductor, Inc. (collectively, “Seoul Semiconductor”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of certain of the Company’s Light-Emitting Diode (“LED”) patents. The Company is seeking a judgement for infringement of the patents along with other relief including, but not limited to, money damages, costs and disbursements. On June 7, 2017, the Company refiled its patent infringement complaint against Seoul Semiconductor in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Southern Division. The case is currently pending. On December 3, 2017, Seoul Semiconductor filed an IPR challenging the validity of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,949,771. This IPR was instituted by the PTAB on June 7, 2018. On December 21, 2017, Seoul Semiconductor filed an IPR challenging the validity of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,256,486. This IPR was instituted by the PTAB on June 21, 2018. On January 25, 2018, Seoul Semiconductor filed an IPR challenging the validity of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,524,087. This IPR was instituted by the PTAB on July 27, 2018. These challenged patents are the patents that are the subject matter of the infringement lawsuit which is still pending as of the date of this Report. On April 13, 2017, the Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. and Everlight Americas, Inc. (collectively, “Everlight”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of certain of the Company’s LED patents. The Company is seeking a judgement for infringement of the patents along with other relief including, but not limited to, money damages, costs and disbursements. On June 8, 2017, the Company refiled its patent infringement complaint against Everlight in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The case is currently pending as of the date of this Report. On June 8, 2018, Everlight filed IPR petitions challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent Nos. 7256486 and 7524087. On June 12, 2018, Everlight filed an IPR petition challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent No. 6949771, and on June 15, 2018, filed an IPR petition challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent No 7919787. These challenged patents are the patents that are the subject matter of the infringement lawsuit. On April 13, 2017, the Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Cree, Inc. (“Cree”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of certain of the Company’s LED patents. The Company is seeking a judgement for infringement of the patents along with other relief including, but not limited to, money damages, costs and disbursements. On June 8, 2017, the Company refiled its patent infringement complaint against Cree in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and thereafter filed a first amended complaint for patent infringement against Cree in that same court on July 14, 2017. The case is currently pending as of the date of this Report. On June 6, 2018, Cree filed an IPR petition challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent No. 7256486. On June 7, 2018, Cree filed IPR petitions challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent Nos. 7524087 and 6949771. These challenged patents are the patents that are the subject matter of the infringement lawsuit. On July 13, 2017, the Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Osram GMBH, Osram OPTO Semiconductors GMBH & Co., and Osram Sylvania Inc. (collectively, “Osram”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleging infringement of certain of the Company’s LED patents. DSS is seeking a judgment for infringement of the patents along with other relief including, but not limited to, money damages, costs and disbursements. On February 21, 2018, the Company and Osram executed a confidential settlement agreement ending the litigation between them. On August 15, 2017, the Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Lite-On, Inc., and Lite-On Technology Corporation (collectively, “Lite-On”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleging infringement of certain of the Company’s LED patents. The Company is seeking a judgement for infringement of the patents along with other relief including, but not limited to, money damages, costs and disbursements. The case is currently pending as of the date of this Report. On December 7, 2017, the Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nichia Corporation and Nichia America Corporation (collectively, “Nichia”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleging infringement of certain of the Company’s LED patents. The Company is seeking a judgement for infringement of the patents along with other relief including, but not limited to, money damages, costs and disbursements. The case is currently pending as of the date of this Report. On May 10, 2018, Nichia filed an IPR petition challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent No. 7919787. On May 11, 2018, Nichia filed an IPR petition challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent No. 7652297. On May 25, 2018, Nichia filed an IPR petition challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent No. 7524087. On May 29, 2018, Nichia filed an IPR petition challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent No. 6949771. On May 30, 2018, Nichia filed an IPR petition challenging the validity of claims under U.S. Patent No. 7256486. These challenged patents are the patents that are the subject matter of the infringement lawsuit. In addition to the foregoing, we may become subject to other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business and have not been finally adjudicated. Adverse decisions in any of the foregoing may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or our financial condition. The Company accrues for potential litigation losses when a loss is probable and estimable. Contingent Litigation Payments Contingent Payments

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	9. Stockholders’ Equity Stock Options - Sales of Equity - On July 3, 2018, the Company sold 214,286 shares of its common stock, par value $0.02 per share, to a related party accredited investor, Heng Fai Holdings Limited. The purchase price was $1.40 per share, for total proceeds of $300,000. Stock-Based Payments and Compensation -

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	10. Supplemental Cash Flow Information The following table summarizes supplemental cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017: Supplemental Cash Information 2018 2017 Cash paid for interest $ 100,000 $ 127,000 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Gain from change in fair value of interest rate swap derivatives $ 17,000 $ 10,000 Commons Stock issued for investment 485,000 Elimination of contingent liabilities through agreement 459,000 - Purchase of intangible assets to be paid in installments 304,000 -

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	11. Segment Information The Company’s businesses are organized, managed and internally reported as five operating segments. Two of these operating segments, Packaging and Printing, and Plastics are engaged in the printing and production of paper, cardboard and plastic documents with a wide range of features, including the Company’s patented technologies and trade secrets designed for the protection of documents against unauthorized duplication and altering. The three other operating segments, DSS Digital Group, DSS Technology Management, and DSS International, which was added in 2018, are engaged in various aspects of developing, acquiring, selling and licensing technology assets and are grouped into one reportable segment called Technology Approximate information concerning the Company’s operations by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 is as follows. The Company relies on intersegment cooperation and management does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the results contained herein. Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Packaging and Printing Plastics Technology Corporate Total Revenue $ 2,736,000 $ 1,048,000 $ 310,000 $ - $ 4,094,000 Depreciation and amortization 227,000 60,000 22,000 1,000 310,000 Interest expense (20,000 ) (6,000 ) - (4,000 ) (30,000 ) Stock based compensation 1,000 - 15,000 4,000 20,000 Net Income (loss) 96,000 72,000 (427,000 ) (153,000 ) (412,000 ) Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Packaging and Printing Plastics Technology Corporate Total Revenue $ 2,719,000 $ 1,049,000 $ 431,000 $ - $ 4,199,000 Depreciation and amortization 169,000 30,000 152,000 1,000 352,000 Interest expense (28,000 ) - (17,000 ) (13,000 ) (58,000 ) Stock based compensation - - 1,000 11,000 12,000 Net Income (loss) 304,000 53,000 (397,000 ) (237,000 ) (277,000 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Packaging and Printing Plastics Technology Corporate Total Revenue $ 8,483,000 $ 2,949,000 $ 1,127,000 $ - $ 12,559,000 Depreciation and amortization 561,000 119,000 322,000 1,000 1,003,000 Interest expense (66,000 ) (17,000 ) (12,000 ) (17,000 ) (112,000 ) Stock based compensation 2,000 - 82,000 23,000 107,000 Net Income (loss) 378,000 63,000 2,092,000 (674,000 ) 1,859,000 Identifiable assets 9,381,000 3,141,000 830,000 1,483,000 14,835,000 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Packaging and Printing Plastics Technology Corporate Total Revenue $ 8,122,000 $ 3,431,000 $ 1,276,000 $ - $ 12,829,000 Depreciation and amortization 487,000 91,000 462,000 2,000 1,042,000 Interest Expense (83,000 ) - (44,000 ) (44,000 ) (171,000 ) Stock based compensation - - 38,000 165,000 203,000 Net Income (loss) 812,000 372,000 (967,000 ) (943,000 ) (726,000 ) Identifiable assets 9,143,000 2,450,000 1,642,000 4,200,000 17,435,000 The following tables disaggregate our business segment revenues by major source. Printed Products Revenue Information: Total Three months ended September 30, 2018 Packaging Printing and Fabrication $ 2,482,000 Commercial and Security Printing 253,000 Technology Integrated Plastic Cards and Badges 409,000 Plastic Cards, Badges and Accessories 640,000 Total Printed Products $ 3,784,000 Three months ended September 30, 2017 Packaging Printing and Fabrication $ 2,469,000 Commercial and Security Printing 250,000 Technology Integrated Plastic Cards and Badges 528,000 Plastic Cards, Badges and Accessories 522,000 Total Printed Products $ 3,769,000 Nine months ended September 30, 2018 Packaging Printing and Fabrication $ 7,592,000 Commercial and Security Printing 891,000 Technology Integrated Plastic Cards and Badges 915,000 Plastic Cards, Badges and Accessories 2,034,000 Total Printed Products $ 11,432,000 Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Packaging Printing and Fabrication $ 7,334,000 Commercial and Security Printing 788,000 Technology Integrated Plastic Cards and Badges 1,421,000 Plastic Cards, Badges and Accessories 2,012,000 Total Printed Products $ 11,555,000 Technology Sales, Services and Licensing Revenue Information: Total Three months ended September 30, 2018 Information Technology Sales and Services $ 61,000 Digital Authentication Products and Services 143,000 Royalties from Licensees 107,000 Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing $ 311,000 Three months ended September 30, 2017 Information Technology Sales and Services $ 103,000 Digital Authentication Products and Services 150,000 Royalties from Licensees 178,000 Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing $ 431,000 Nine months ended September 30, 2018 Information Technology Sales and Services $ 269,000 Digital Authentication Products and Services 494,000 Royalties from Licensees 364,000 Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing $ 1,127,000 Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Information Technology Sales and Services $ 354,000 Digital Authentication Products and Services 404,000 Royalties from Licensees 518,000 Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing $ 1,276,000

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	12. Subsequent Events On October 24, 2018, the Company, Global eMacMall Limited, a privately-owned company incorporated in Hong Kong (“GEMM”), and Li Kin Pong, the sole-stockholder and owner of GEMM and a resident of Hong Kong, entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) whereby the Company will acquire 51% of the outstanding common shares of GEMM (the “GEMM Acquisition”). GEMM is a holding company which serves as a platform for the provision of construction equipment and special purpose vehicles through sales and leasing arrangements, primarily in Asia. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company will issue 3,200,000 shares of its common stock and $1,121,000 by way of cash or in promissory notes, as determined by Company in its sole discretion in exchange for 51% of the outstanding shares of GEMM. Furthermore if the net earnings of GEMM in calendar year 2018 is less than $1,300,000, then the Purchase Price will be reduced by the amount of the short-fall of the net earnings for calendar year 2018 multiplied by a price to earnings ratio of 7, and a corresponding adjustment will be made to the remaining balance owed in cash or under any existing promissory note. Closing of the GEMM Acquisition is anticipated to occur within 60 days following the date of the Agreement, subject to customary closing conditions, as well as (i) the completion to the satisfaction of Company of a due diligence review of GEMM, and (ii) additional listing approval by the NYSE American LLC exchange of the DSS Shares to be issued.

Basis of Presentation and Sig_2

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation -
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates -
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Cash $ 2,051,800 $ 4,188,623 $ 4,223,005 $ 5,871,738 Restricted Cash 6,180 256,005 336,172 177,609 Total $ 2,057,980 $ 4,444,628 $ 4,559,177 $ 6,049,347
Investment	Investment
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments ● Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; ● Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and ● Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet of cash, accounts receivable, prepaids, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of revolving credit lines, promissory notes and long-term debt approximates their carrying value as the stated or discounted rates of the debt reflect recent market conditions. Derivative instruments, as discussed below, are recorded as assets and liabilities at estimated fair value based on available market information.
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments - . As of September 30, 2018, the Company has an interest rate swap agreement for its debt with RBS Citizens, N.A. (“Citizens Bank”) (see Note 6) which changes a variable rate into a fixed rate on a term loan as follows: Amount Amount Cost Date $ 880,374 5.26 % 5.87 % August 30, 2021
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill
Contingent Legal Expenses	Contingent Legal Expenses -
Earnings Per Common Share	Earnings Per Common Share As of September 30, 2018, and 2017, there were 2,212,773 and 3,297,759 respectively, of common stock share equivalents potentially issuable by the Company pursuant to existing options, warrants, and restricted stock agreements, that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, based on the average market price of the Company’s common stock during that period of $1.37, 267,905 common stock equivalents were added to the basic shares outstanding to calculate dilutive earnings per share. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, common stock equivalents were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the company had a net loss, since their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Common stock equivalents were also excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for 2017 periods presented in which the Company had a net loss, since their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
Concentration of Credit Risk	Concentration of Credit Risk - During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, two customers accounted for 24.8% and 14.7%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated revenue and accounted for 22% and 6.6%, respectively, of the Company’s accounts receivable balance as of September 30, 2018. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, these two customers accounted for 25% and 15%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated revenue and accounted for 17% and 11%, respectively, of the Company’s accounts receivable balance as of September 30, 2017. The risk with respect to accounts receivables is mitigated by credit evaluations the Company performs on its customers, the short duration of its payment terms for most of its customer contracts and by the diversification of its customer base.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
Reclassifications	Reclassifications
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements . In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” ASU 2016-01 requires that most equity investments be measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in net income. Entities will no longer be able to use the cost method of accounting for equity securities. However, for equity investments without readily determinable fair values, entities may elect a measurement alternative that will allow those investments to be recorded at cost, less impairment, and adjusted for subsequent observable price changes. Upon adoption, entities must record a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the standard is adopted. The guidance on equity securities without readily determinable fair values will be applied prospectively to all equity investments that exist as of the date of the adoption of the standard. The pronouncement also impacts financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is not permitted. The Company adopted this new accounting standard during the three months ended March 31, 2018. ASU 2016-01 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments”, which clarifies the treatment of several types of cash receipts and payments for which there was diversity in practice. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company adopted this standard during the three months ended March 31, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows”, regarding the presentation of restricted cash on the statement of cash flows. The standards update requires that the reconciliation of the beginning and end of period cash amounts shown in the statement of cash flows include restricted cash. When restricted cash is presented separately from cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet, a reconciliation is required between the amounts presented on the statement of cash flows and the balance sheet. Also, the new guidance requires the disclosure of information about the nature of the restrictions. The Company adopted the standard as of January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis, wherein the statement of cash flow of each period presented was adjusted to reflect the effects of applying the new guidance. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) – Scope of Modification Accounting”, which provides 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. ASU 2017-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted, including in an interim period. ASU 2017-09 is to be applied on a prospective basis to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The Company adopted this standard during the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The new accounting standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases”, which requires that lease arrangements longer than 12 months result in an entity recognizing an asset and liability. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company has elected not to adopt this standard in advance of its required effective date. The Company anticipates the adoption of the standard will result in the recognition of additional assets and corresponding liabilities related to its leases of office and production space, but has not quantified these amounts at this time. The Company plans to adopt the standard effective January 1, 2019. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment”, which eliminates the two-step process that required identification of potential impairment and a separate measure of the actual impairment. The annual assessment of goodwill impairment will be determined by using the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the reporting unit. The standards update are effective for goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-03, “Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments (Subtopic 825-10) – Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. This update was issued to clarify certain narrow aspects of guidance concerning the recognition of financial assets and liabilities established in ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. This includes an amendment to clarify that an entity measuring an equity security using the measurement alternative may change its measurement approach to a fair valuation method in accordance with Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, through an irrevocable election that would apply to that security and all identical or similar investments of the same issued. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2018. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2018, the SEC adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, amending certain disclosure requirements that were redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded. In addition, the amendments expanded the disclosure requirements on the analysis of stockholders’ equity for interim financial statements. Under the amendments, an analysis of changes in each caption of stockholders’ equity presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement. The analysis should present a reconciliation of the beginning balance to the ending balance of each period for which a statement of comprehensive income is required to be filed. This final rule is effective on November 5, 2018 and expected to be included in the Form 10-Q for the 3 months ended March 31, 2019. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the final rule on its consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Presentation and Sig_3

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash and Restrcited Cash	The break out of these amounts by period are as follows: September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Cash $ 2,051,800 $ 4,188,623 $ 4,223,005 $ 5,871,738 Restricted Cash 6,180 256,005 336,172 177,609 Total $ 2,057,980 $ 4,444,628 $ 4,559,177 $ 6,049,347
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	As of September 30, 2018, the Company has an interest rate swap agreement for its debt with RBS Citizens, N.A. (“Citizens Bank”) (see Note 6) which changes a variable rate into a fixed rate on a term loan as follows: Amount Amount Cost Date $ 880,374 5.26 % 5.87 % August 30, 2021

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	Inventory consisted of the following: Inventory September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Finished Goods $ 1,281,853 $ 965,757 WIP 248,749 383,270 Raw Materials 411,973 302,219 $ 1,942,575 $ 1,651,246

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets	Intangible assets are comprised of the following: September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Useful Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Acquired intangibles - customer lists and non-compete agreements 5-10 years 2,301,300 1,900,658 400,642 1,997,300 1,810,750 186,550 Acquired intangibles - patents and patent rights 500,000 500,000 - 3,155,000 2,603,942 551,058 Patent application costs Varied (1) 1,168,155 726,412 441,743 1,148,017 664,873 483,144 $ 3,969,455 $ 3,127,070 $ 842,385 $ 6,300,317 $ 5,079,565 $ 1,220,752 (1) Patent application costs are amortized over their expected useful life which is generally the remaining legal life of the patent. As of September 30, 2018, the weighted average remaining useful life of these assets in service was approximately 7 years.

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information	The following table summarizes supplemental cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017: Supplemental Cash Information 2018 2017 Cash paid for interest $ 100,000 $ 127,000 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Gain from change in fair value of interest rate swap derivatives $ 17,000 $ 10,000 Commons Stock issued for investment 485,000 Elimination of contingent liabilities through agreement 459,000 - Purchase of intangible assets to be paid in installments 304,000 -

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Operations by Reportable Segment	The Company relies on intersegment cooperation and management does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the results contained herein. Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Packaging and Printing Plastics Technology Corporate Total Revenue $ 2,736,000 $ 1,048,000 $ 310,000 $ - $ 4,094,000 Depreciation and amortization 227,000 60,000 22,000 1,000 310,000 Interest expense (20,000 ) (6,000 ) - (4,000 ) (30,000 ) Stock based compensation 1,000 - 15,000 4,000 20,000 Net Income (loss) 96,000 72,000 (427,000 ) (153,000 ) (412,000 ) Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Packaging and Printing Plastics Technology Corporate Total Revenue $ 2,719,000 $ 1,049,000 $ 431,000 $ - $ 4,199,000 Depreciation and amortization 169,000 30,000 152,000 1,000 352,000 Interest expense (28,000 ) - (17,000 ) (13,000 ) (58,000 ) Stock based compensation - - 1,000 11,000 12,000 Net Income (loss) 304,000 53,000 (397,000 ) (237,000 ) (277,000 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Packaging and Printing Plastics Technology Corporate Total Revenue $ 8,483,000 $ 2,949,000 $ 1,127,000 $ - $ 12,559,000 Depreciation and amortization 561,000 119,000 322,000 1,000 1,003,000 Interest expense (66,000 ) (17,000 ) (12,000 ) (17,000 ) (112,000 ) Stock based compensation 2,000 - 82,000 23,000 107,000 Net Income (loss) 378,000 63,000 2,092,000 (674,000 ) 1,859,000 Identifiable assets 9,381,000 3,141,000 830,000 1,483,000 14,835,000 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Packaging and Printing Plastics Technology Corporate Total Revenue $ 8,122,000 $ 3,431,000 $ 1,276,000 $ - $ 12,829,000 Depreciation and amortization 487,000 91,000 462,000 2,000 1,042,000 Interest Expense (83,000 ) - (44,000 ) (44,000 ) (171,000 ) Stock based compensation - - 38,000 165,000 203,000 Net Income (loss) 812,000 372,000 (967,000 ) (943,000 ) (726,000 ) Identifiable assets 9,143,000 2,450,000 1,642,000 4,200,000 17,435,000
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue	The following tables disaggregate our business segment revenues by major source. Printed Products Revenue Information: Total Three months ended September 30, 2018 Packaging Printing and Fabrication $ 2,482,000 Commercial and Security Printing 253,000 Technology Integrated Plastic Cards and Badges 409,000 Plastic Cards, Badges and Accessories 640,000 Total Printed Products $ 3,784,000 Three months ended September 30, 2017 Packaging Printing and Fabrication $ 2,469,000 Commercial and Security Printing 250,000 Technology Integrated Plastic Cards and Badges 528,000 Plastic Cards, Badges and Accessories 522,000 Total Printed Products $ 3,769,000 Nine months ended September 30, 2018 Packaging Printing and Fabrication $ 7,592,000 Commercial and Security Printing 891,000 Technology Integrated Plastic Cards and Badges 915,000 Plastic Cards, Badges and Accessories 2,034,000 Total Printed Products $ 11,432,000 Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Packaging Printing and Fabrication $ 7,334,000 Commercial and Security Printing 788,000 Technology Integrated Plastic Cards and Badges 1,421,000 Plastic Cards, Badges and Accessories 2,012,000 Total Printed Products $ 11,555,000 Technology Sales, Services and Licensing Revenue Information: Total Three months ended September 30, 2018 Information Technology Sales and Services $ 61,000 Digital Authentication Products and Services 143,000 Royalties from Licensees 107,000 Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing $ 311,000 Three months ended September 30, 2017 Information Technology Sales and Services $ 103,000 Digital Authentication Products and Services 150,000 Royalties from Licensees 178,000 Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing $ 431,000 Nine months ended September 30, 2018 Information Technology Sales and Services $ 269,000 Digital Authentication Products and Services 494,000 Royalties from Licensees 364,000 Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing $ 1,127,000 Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Information Technology Sales and Services $ 354,000 Digital Authentication Products and Services 404,000 Royalties from Licensees 518,000 Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing $ 1,276,000

Basis of Presentation and Sig_4

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 6,180	$ 336,172	$ 256,005	$ 177,609
Accumulated other comprehensive loss and other liabilities	$ 5,675		$ 23,069
Antidilutive securities	2,212,773	3,297,759
Average market price of common stock	$ 1.37
Dilutive common shares used to EPS basic	267,905
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 42,300,000
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration date, description	Expire at various dates from 2022 through 2036.
One Customer [Member] | Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration of credit risk, percentage	24.80%	25.00%
One Customer [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration of credit risk, percentage	22.00%	17.00%
Two Customer [Member] | Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration of credit risk, percentage	14.70%	15.00%
Two Customer [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration of credit risk, percentage	6.60%	11.00%

Basis of Presentation and Sig_5

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Cash and Restrcited Cash (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash	$ 2,051,800	$ 4,188,623	$ 4,223,005	$ 5,871,738
Restricted Cash	6,180	256,005	336,172	177,609
Total	$ 2,057,980	$ 4,444,628	$ 4,559,177	$ 6,049,347

Basis of Presentation and Sig_6

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Derivative Instruments (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Notional Amount	$ 880,374
Variable Rate	5.26%
Fixed Cost	5.87%
Maturity Date	Aug. 30, 2021

Inventory - Schedule of Invento

Inventory - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished Goods	$ 1,281,853	$ 965,757
WIP	248,749	383,270
Raw Materials	411,973	302,219
Inventory	$ 1,942,575	$ 1,651,246

Related Party Investment (Detai

Related Party Investment (Details Narrative) - Securities Exchange Agreement [Member] - USD ($)	Sep. 12, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Hengfai Business Development Pte Ltd. [Member]
Sale of common stock shares issued	683,000
Sale of common stock value issued	$ 484,930
Exchange for ordinary shares	21,196,552
Common stock outstanding percentage			1.92%
Warrant term	3 years
Warrant to purchase of common shares	105,982,759
Singapore eDevelopment Limited [Member]
Sale of common stock value issued		$ 724,330	$ 900,112
Warrant exercise price per share	$ 0.0298	$ 0.034	$ 0.042
Warrants aggregate intrinsic value		$ 539,420	$ 1,343,000
Singapore eDevelopment Limited [Member] | Singapore, Dollars [Member]
Warrant exercise price per share	$ 0.040	$ 0.047	$ 0.057

Intangible Assets (Details Narr

Intangible Assets (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles		$ 407,034	$ 513,881
Non-Compete Letter Agreement [Member] | Former President and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	$ 304,000
Agreement description	The Agreement called for payments of $16,000 per month, for a period of 19 months, as consideration for the two-year non-competition and non-solicitation restrictive covenants. The Company recorded the aggregate cost of the Agreement of $304,000 as an intangible asset to be amortized over the 24-month period commencing August 1, 2018.
Payment of intangible assets per month	$ 16,000
Fortress Credit Co LLC [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Written down of intangible asset		2,655,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs		$ 295,470

Intangible Assets - Schedule of

Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 3,969,455	$ 6,300,317
Accumulated Amortization		3,127,070	5,079,565
Net Carrying Amount		842,385	1,220,752
Customer Lists and Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		2,301,300	1,997,300
Accumulated Amortization		1,900,658	1,810,750
Net Carrying Amount		$ 400,642	186,550
Customer Lists and Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		5 years
Customer Lists and Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		10 years
Patent Application Costs [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life, description	[1]	Varied
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 1,168,155	1,148,017
Accumulated Amortization		726,412	664,873
Net Carrying Amount		441,743	483,144
Patents and Patent Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		500,000	3,155,000
Accumulated Amortization		500,000	2,603,942
Net Carrying Amount			$ 551,058
[1]	Patent application costs are amortized over their expected useful life which is generally the remaining legal life of the patent. As of September 30, 2018, the weighted average remaining useful life of these assets in service was approximately 7 years.

Intangible Assets - Schedule _2

Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) (Parenthetical)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Patent Application Costs [Member]
Weighted average remaining useful life	7 years

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Jun. 26, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Sep. 20, 2016	May 23, 2016	Apr. 12, 2016	Apr. 28, 2015	Feb. 23, 2015	Sep. 05, 2014	Feb. 13, 2014	Jul. 19, 2013	May 24, 2013	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2014	May 24, 2013	Aug. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Feb. 13, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jul. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2014	Dec. 06, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net																$ 1,354,264			$ 1,354,264			$ 1,734,171
Gain of extinguishment of liabilities																			3,532,659
Citizens Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, amount outstanding																						0
Promissory Notes 1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date					May 31, 2017							Dec. 31, 2018
Debt interest rate											9.00%			9.00%
Debt instrument, face amount											$ 850,000			$ 850,000
Warrant term														5 years
Sale of investment units, shares issuable per warrant											60,000			60,000
Sale of investment units, warrant exercise price per share											$ 3			$ 3
Fair value of warrants														$ 69,000
Expected volatility														60.00%
Risk-free interest rate per annum														0.89%
Expected dividend yield														0.00%
Long-term debt, unamortized discount											$ 69,000			$ 69,000
Debt instrument maturity date, description														May 2, 2014 to May 24, 2015
Debt instrument, final balloon payment					$ 430,000
Number of stock issued for exchange consideration												18,000
Number of stock issued for exchange consideration, value												$ 17,640
Promissory Notes 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date							May 31, 2016
Warrant term											5 years
Sale of investment units, shares issuable per warrant											40,000			40,000
Sale of investment units, warrant exercise price per share											$ 1.50			$ 1.50
Fair value of warrants											$ 29,000
Expected volatility											70.00%
Risk-free interest rate per annum											1.53%
Expected dividend yield											0.00%
Long-term debt, unamortized discount											$ 29,000			$ 29,000
Interest accrued in the period							$ 15,000
Debt instrument, final balloon payment							$ 610,000
Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date															Aug. 31, 2021
Debt instrument, carrying amount																105,000			$ 105,000			325,000
Purchase price for Real Estate acquired															$ 1,500,000
Purchase price for Real Estate acquired, loan obtained															1,200,000
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, carrying amount										$ 1,303,900
Debt instrument, term										60 months
Interest rate on outstanding term loan										4.84%
Credit facility agreement, monthly principal payment										$ 24,511
Non Revolving Line of Credit Agreement [Member] | Citizens Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing amount		$ 800,000																					$ 1,200,000
Interest rate additional rate above LIBOR		2.00%																	4.11%
Credit facility, amount outstanding		$ 522,000														609,703			$ 609,703			522,000
Debt interest rate		2.00%
RBS Citizens [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing amount																800,000			$ 800,000
Interest rate additional rate above LIBOR																			5.86%
Debt instrument, maturity date																			Jul. 26, 2018
Credit facility, amount outstanding																$ 0			$ 0			0
RBS Citizens [Member] | Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate																5.87%			5.87%
Debt instrument, carrying amount																$ 880,374			$ 880,374			915,107
Periodic installments amount															$ 7,658
RBS Citizens [Member] | Permanent Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, carrying amount																322,500			$ 322,500			345,000			$ 450,000
Debt instrument, final balloon payment																									$ 300,000
RBS Citizens [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate additional rate above LIBOR																			3.75%
RBS Citizens [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate additional rate above LIBOR															3.15%				5.26%
RBS Citizens [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Permanent Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate additional rate above LIBOR													3.15%						5.26%
Debt instrument, maturity date													Jul. 31, 2019
Interest accrued in the period													$ 2,500
Debt instrument, term													5 years
Periodic installments amount													$ 450,000
People's Capital Leasing Corp [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, carrying amount																72,943			$ 72,943			286,560
Citizens [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, carrying amount						$ 525,000										$ 176,781			$ 176,781			$ 257,007
Debt instrument, term						60 months
Interest rate on outstanding term loan						3.62%
Credit facility agreement, monthly principal payment						$ 9,591
DSS Technology Management [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount																					$ 794,283
DSS Technology Management [Member] | Investment Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 3,714,129
Debt instrument, carrying amount																								$ 1,000,000
Credit facility agreement, monthly principal payment	345,000
Advances									$ 4,500,000
Long-term debt, net								$ 1,350,000	1,791,000															900,000
Fixed return equity interests								150,000	199,000															$ 100,000
Fair value of contingent consideration									10,000
Proceeds from return received								$ 1,500,000	2,000,000
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets			$ 125,250	$ 495,000
Payment of obligation									$ 150,000
Straight line basis maturity date									Feb. 13, 2018
Deposits	600,000
Received percentage									25.00%
Repayment of shot term debt	345,000
Gain of extinguishment of liabilities	3,372,129																$ 3,532,659
Fixed and contingent equity interests	$ 459,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs									$ 2,655,000
Unamortized carrying amount of intangible asset									295,470
DSS Technology Management [Member] | Investment Agreement [Member] | March 2, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deposits									300,000
DSS Technology Management [Member] | Investment Agreement [Member] | March 2, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deposits									$ 300,000

Other Liabilities (Details Narr

Other Liabilities (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Nov. 14, 2016	Jul. 08, 2013	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 13, 2014
Payment to acquire intangible assets								$ 45,471	$ 4,903
Intangible assets book value				$ 3,969,455		$ 6,300,317		3,969,455		$ 6,300,317
Other liabilities short term				2,295,681		2,953,629		2,295,681		2,953,629
Payment of estimated future inter parts review costs								300,000
Selling, general and administrative costs				1,610,831	$ 1,619,066			5,195,495	$ 4,835,079
Reduction of the liability								761,000
LED Patent Portfolio [Member]
Selling, general and administrative costs						80,000
DSS Technology Management [Member]
Payment to acquire intangible assets		$ 500,000
Proceeds from financing amount		250,000
Payment milestones amount		$ 750,000
Milestones description		Subject to certain payment milestones, in exchange for 40% of the proceeds which it receives, if any, from the use, sale or licensing of the two patents.
Reduction the liability pays legal and other expense percentage		50.00%
Proceeds Investment Agreement [Member] | Brickell Key Investments LP [Member]
Finance amount	$ 13,500,000
Other liabilities				2,385,000				2,385,000
Other liabilities short term				1,919,000				1,919,000
Payment of estimated future inter parts review costs								2,500,000
Payment of related party cost								1,500,000
Allocation to working capital				1,216,000				1,216,000
Selling, general and administrative costs			$ 86,500				$ 47,500
Proceeds Investment Agreement [Member] | Intellectual Discovery Co. Ltd [Member] | LED Patent Portfolio [Member]
Payment to acquire intangible assets	3,000,000
Intangible assets book value	0
Attorneys' fees and out-of-pocket expenses	6,000,000
Proceeds from financing amount	$ 4,500,000
Proceed Right Agreement [Member] | Investors [Member]
Other liabilities				$ 376,000		$ 432,000		376,000		432,000
Proceeds from related party debt								$ 650,000		$ 650,000
Investment Agreement [Member] | DSS Technology Management [Member]
Fixed and contingent equity interests											$ 459,000

Stockholders' Equity (Details N

Stockholders' Equity (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Mar. 29, 2018	Aug. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Proceeds from sale of stock			$ 300,000	$ 783,094
Common stock par value			$ .02		$ .02
Related Party Accredited Investor [Member] | July 3, 2018 [Member]
Number of shares of common stock sold			214,286
Proceeds from sale of stock			$ 300,000
Common stock par value			$ 0.02
Purchase price per share			$ 1.40
Employees, Directors and Consultants [Member]
Stock compensation expense			$ 107,000	$ 203,000
Earnings per share			$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Stock Options [Member]
Warrant to purchase of common shares			405,000
Warrant term			5 years
Estimated fair value of options			$ 335,000
Dividend percentage			0.00%
Stock Options [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Warrant exercise price per shares			$ 1.30
Volatility rate percentage			98.10%
Risk free interest rate			2.67%
Stock Options [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Warrant exercise price per shares			$ 1.55
Volatility rate percentage			98.20%
Risk free interest rate			2.96%
Unregistered Common Stock [Member] | Two Related Party Investors [Member]
Warrant to purchase of common shares		240,000
Warrant exercise price per shares		$ 1
Warrant term		5 years
Number of shares of common stock sold		1,200,000
Stock option issued value		$ 900,000
Proceeds from sale of stock		$ 300,000
Subscription receivable	$ 300,000
Financing costs	$ 12,000

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_3

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$ 100,000	$ 127,000
Gain from change in fair value of interest rate swap derivative	17,000	10,000
Commons Stock issued for investment		485,000
Elimination of contingent liabilities through agreement	459,000
Purchase of intangible assets to be paid in installments	$ 304,000

Segment Information - Schedule

Segment Information - Schedule of Operations by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 311,000	$ 431,000	$ 1,127,000	$ 1,276,000
Depreciation and amortization	310,330	352,040	1,002,813	1,041,789
Interest expense	(29,554)	(58,164)	(112,460)	(170,565)
Stock based compensation			106,617	203,111
Net Income (loss)	(412,067)	(272,317)	1,859,300	(711,409)
Identifiable assets	14,835,231		14,835,231		$ 17,430,777
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	4,094,000	4,199,000	12,559,000	12,829,000
Depreciation and amortization	310,000	352,000	1,003,000	1,042,000
Interest expense	(30,000)	(58,000)	(112,000)	(171,000)
Stock based compensation	20,000	12,000	107,000	203,000
Net Income (loss)	(412,000)	(277,000)	1,859,000	(726,000)
Identifiable assets	14,835,000	17,435,000	14,835,000	17,435,000
Operating Segments [Member] | Packaging and Printing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	2,736,000	2,719,000	8,483,000	8,122,000
Depreciation and amortization	227,000	169,000	561,000	487,000
Interest expense	(20,000)	(28,000)	(66,000)	(83,000)
Stock based compensation	1,000		2,000
Net Income (loss)	96,000	304,000	378,000	812,000
Identifiable assets	9,381,000	9,143,000	9,381,000	9,143,000
Operating Segments [Member] | Plastics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,048,000	1,049,000	2,949,000	3,431,000
Depreciation and amortization	60,000	30,000	119,000	91,000
Interest expense	(6,000)		(17,000)
Stock based compensation
Net Income (loss)	72,000	53,000	63,000	372,000
Identifiable assets	3,141,000	2,450,000	3,141,000	2,450,000
Operating Segments [Member] | Technology [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	310,000	431,000	1,127,000	1,276,000
Depreciation and amortization	22,000	152,000	322,000	462,000
Interest expense		(17,000)	(12,000)	(44,000)
Stock based compensation	15,000	1,000	82,000	38,000
Net Income (loss)	(427,000)	(397,000)	2,092,000	(967,000)
Identifiable assets	830,000	1,642,000	830,000	1,642,000
Operating Segments [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue
Depreciation and amortization	1,000	1,000	1,000	2,000
Interest expense	(4,000)	(13,000)	(17,000)	(44,000)
Stock based compensation	4,000	11,000	23,000	165,000
Net Income (loss)	(153,000)	(237,000)	(674,000)	(943,000)
Identifiable assets	$ 1,483,000	$ 4,200,000	$ 1,483,000	$ 4,200,000

Segment Information - Schedul_2

Segment Information - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Printed Products	$ 3,784,000	$ 3,769,000	$ 11,432,000	$ 11,555,000
Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing	311,000	431,000	1,127,000	1,276,000
Packaging Printing and Fabrication [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Printed Products	2,482,000	2,469,000	7,592,000	7,334,000
Commercial and Security Printing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Printed Products	253,000	250,000	891,000	788,000
Technology Integrated Plastic Cards and Badges [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Printed Products	409,000	528,000	915,000	1,421,000
Plastic Cards, Badges and Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Printed Products	640,000	522,000	2,034,000	2,012,000
Information Technology Sales and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing	61,000	103,000	269,000	354,000
Digital Authentication Products and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing	143,000	150,000	494,000	404,000
Royalties from Licensees [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Technology Sales, Services and Licensing	$ 107,000	$ 178,000	$ 364,000	$ 518,000

Subsequent Events (Details Narr

Subsequent Events (Details Narrative) - Subsequent Event [Member] - Global eMacMall Limited [Member] - Sale and Purchase Agreement [Member]	Oct. 24, 2018USD ($)shares
Equity ownership interest	51.00%
Number of common stock shares issued. shares | shares	3,200,000
Number of common stock shares issued, value | $	$ 1,121,000
Net earnings description	Furthermore if the net earnings of GEMM in calendar year 2018 is less than $1,300,000, then the Purchase Price will be reduced by the amount of the short-fall of the net earnings for calendar year 2018 multiplied by a price to earnings ratio of 7, and a corresponding adjustment will be made to the remaining balance owed in cash or under any existing promissory note.