Genasys (GNSS) 10-K 10 Dec 20 2020 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 07, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Genasys Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000924383
Trading Symbol	gnss
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		33,567,443
Entity Public Float			$ 79,088,779
Entity Shell Company	false
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2020
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common stock, $0.00001 par value per share

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 23,319	$ 18,819
Short-term marketable securities	4,265	3,695
Restricted cash	282	263
Accounts receivable, net	5,442	3,644
Inventories, net	5,949	5,835
Prepaid expenses and other	6,065	1,782
Total current assets	45,322	34,038
Long-term marketable securities	3,805	1,385
Long-term restricted cash	395	435
Deferred tax assets, net	11,095	5,387
Property and equipment, net	1,930	2,269
Goodwill	2,472	2,306
Intangible assets, net	943	1,176
Operating lease right of use asset	5,285
Other assets	125	124
Total assets	71,372	47,120
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	1,370	860
Accrued liabilities	13,085	8,134
Notes payable, current portion	300	280
Operating lease liabilities, current portion	771
Total current liabilities	15,526	9,274
Notes payable, less current portion	18	33
Other liabilities, noncurrent	293	2,432
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	6,395
Total liabilities	22,232	11,739
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 33,561,544 and 32,949,987 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Additional paid-in capital	91,248	89,572
Accumulated deficit	(41,858)	(53,732)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(250)	(459)
Total stockholders' equity	49,140	35,381
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 71,372	$ 47,120

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	33,561,544	32,949,987
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	33,561,544	32,949,987

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 43,010	$ 36,979
Cost of revenues	20,371	18,523
Gross Profit	22,639	18,456
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative	12,044	10,792
Research and development	4,554	4,528
Total operating expenses	16,598	15,320
Income from operations	6,041	3,136
Other income	127	221
Income before income taxes	6,168	3,357
Income tax (benefit) expense	(5,706)	572
Net income	$ 11,874	$ 2,785
Net income per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.09
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.08
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	33,220,915	32,689,028
Diluted (in shares)	34,092,328	33,397,095
Product [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 39,509	$ 33,384
Service [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 3,501	$ 3,595

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Net income	$ 11,874	$ 2,785
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	(4)	20
Unrealized foreign currency gain (loss)	213	(234)
Comprehensive income	$ 12,083	$ 2,571

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2018	33,176,146
Balance at Sep. 30, 2018	$ 332	$ 90,251	$ (56,517)	$ (246)	$ 33,488
Share-based compensation expense		735			$ 735
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net (in shares)	406,151				406,151
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	$ 4	757			$ 757
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)	156,115				156,115
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	$ 2
Stock buyback (in shares)	(788,425)
Stock buyback	$ (8)	(2,171)			(2,171)
Other comprehensive income (loss)				(213)	(213)
Net income			2,785		2,785
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2019	32,949,987
Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	$ 330	89,572	(53,732)	(459)	35,381
Share-based compensation expense		980			$ 980
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net (in shares)	583,019				583,019
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	$ 6	1,136			$ 1,136
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)	198,106				198,106
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	$ 2
Stock buyback (in shares)	(156,505)
Stock buyback	$ (2)	(398)			(398)
Other comprehensive income (loss)				209	209
Net income			11,874		11,874
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units (in shares)	(13,063)
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units		(42)			(42)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020	33,561,544
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	$ 336	$ 91,248	$ (41,858)	$ (250)	$ 49,140

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 11,874	$ 2,785
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	800	825
Provision for doubtful accounts	4	(23)
Warranty provision	16	85
Inventory obsolescence	407	128
Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contract	76
Share-based compensation	980	735
Deferred income taxes	(5,708)	570
Amortization of operating lease right of use asset	599
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(1,775)	(855)
Inventories, net	(521)	771
Prepaid expenses and other	927	1,359
Accounts payable	477	(2,095)
Accrued and other liabilities	(1,238)	5,570
Net cash provided by operating activities	6,918	9,855
Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable securities	(8,056)	(4,495)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	5,061	4,228
Capital expenditures	(140)	(343)
Net cash used in investing activities	(3,135)	(610)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,136	703
Repurchase of common stock	(398)	(2,171)
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with settlement of restricted stock units	(42)
Payments on promissory notes	(17)	(17)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	679	(1,485)
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash	17	(49)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	4,479	7,711
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	19,517	11,806
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	23,996	19,517
Cash and cash equivalents	23,319	18,819
Restricted cash, current portion	282	263
Long-term restricted cash	395	435
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows	23,996	11,806
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid		3
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	(4)	20
Initial measurement of operating lease ROU assets	5,824
Initial measurement of operating lease liabilities	$ 7,815

Note 1 - Operations

Note 1 - Operations	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	1. Genasys Inc. (formerly LRAD ®

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The Company has five two USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions (e.g., share-based compensation valuation, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventory and intangible assets, warranty reserve, accrued bonus and valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets) that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK The Company sells its products to a large number of geographically diverse customers. The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers. It is customary for the Company to require a deposit as collateral. At September 30, 2020, two 36% 24% no 10% September 30, 2019, two 33% 11% no 10% The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent bank deposit accounts which, at times, may not one no three no 18 CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three September 30, 2020 2019, $23,319 $18,819. The Company considers any amounts pledged as collateral or otherwise restricted for use in current operations to be restricted cash. Restricted cash is classified as a current asset unless amounts are not one September 30, 2020 2019, $677 $698, MARKETABLE SECURITIES The Company accounts for investments in debt instruments as available-for-sale. Management determines the appropriate classification of such securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such classification as of each balance sheet date. Marketable securities are reported at fair value with the related unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income. The realized gains and losses on marketable securities are determined using the specific identification method. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS The Company carries accounts receivable at historical cost, less an allowance for doubtful accounts. On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates accounts receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses considering the following factors when determining if collection of a receivable is reasonably assured: customer credit-worthiness, past transaction history with the customer, current economic industry trends and changes in customer payment terms. If the Company has no may may not no September 30, 2020 2019 September 30, 2020 2019, $130 $127, CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS The Company employs contract manufacturers for production of certain components and sub-assemblies. The Company may no 2020 2019, INVENTORIES Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using a standard cost system whereby differences between the standard cost and purchase price are recorded as a purchase price variance in cost of revenues. Inventory is comprised of raw materials, assemblies and finished products intended for sale . $37 September 30, 2020 may not $134 September 30, 2019 may not EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation on machinery and equipment and office furniture and equipment is computed over the estimated useful lives of two seven BUSINESS COMBINATIONS The acquisition method of accounting for business combinations requires the Company to use significant estimates and assumptions, including fair value estimates, as of the business combination date and to refine those estimates as necessary during the measurement period (defined as the period, not one may Under the acquisition method of accounting the Company recognizes separately from goodwill the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed generally at the acquisition date fair value. The Company measures goodwill as of the acquisition date as the excess of consideration transferred, which the Company also measures at fair value, over the net of the acquisition date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Costs that the Company incurs to complete the business combination such as investment banking, legal and other professional fees are not Under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations, if the Company identifies changes to acquired deferred tax asset valuation allowances or liabilities related to uncertain tax positions during the measurement period and they relate to new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, those changes are considered a measurement period adjustment and the Company records the offset to goodwill. The Company records all other changes to deferred tax asset valuation allowances and liabilities related to uncertain tax positions in current period income tax expense. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET S Identifiable intangible assets, which consist of technology, customer relationships, non-compete agreements, patents, tradenames and trademarks, are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, based on a number of assumptions including estimated periodic economic benefit and utilization. The estimated useful lives of identifiable intangible assets has been estimated to be between three fifteen Goodwill is recorded as the difference, if any, between the aggregate consideration paid for an acquisition and the fair value of the acquired net tangible and intangible assets acquired. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in our fiscal fourth not not not two not September 30, 2020. 8, LEASES The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases 842” October 1, 2019. 842, 12 12 842. 3, 12, SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of revenues. Shipping and handling costs invoiced to customers are included in revenue. Actual shipping and handling costs were $259 $278 September 30, 2020 2019, $241 $279 September 30, 2020 2019, ADVERTISING Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and were $263 $157 September 30, 2020 2019, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. WARRANTY RESERVES The Company warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one may The Company establishes a warranty reserve based on anticipated warranty claims at the time product revenues are recognized. Factors affecting warranty reserve levels include the number of units sold, anticipated cost of warranty repairs and anticipated rates of warranty claims. The Company evaluates the adequacy of the provision for warranty costs each reporting period. The warranty reserve was $126 $150 September 30, 2020 2019, INCOME TAXES The Company determines its income tax provision using the asset and liability method. Temporary differences are differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. A valuation allowance is recorded by the Company to the extent it is more likely than not not 13, IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS Long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles held for use are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not no September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019. 8, SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company is engaged in the design, development and commercialization of directed and multidirectional sound technologies, voice broadcast products and location-based mass messaging solutions for emergency warning and workforce management. The Company operates in two two 18, NET INCOME PER SHARE Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could occur if outstanding securities convertible into common stock were exercised or converted. Refer to Note 17, DERIVATIVES The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage its risk related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Company does not 5, FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION The Company's reporting currency is U.S. dollars. The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of Genasys Spain is the Euro. The Company translates the assets and liabilities of Genasys Spain at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. The Company translates the revenue, costs and expenses of Genasys Spain at the average rates of exchange in effect during the period. The Company includes translation gains and losses in the stockholders' equity section of the Company's balance sheets in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Transactions undertaken in other currencies are translated using the exchange rate in effect as of the transaction date and any exchange gains and losses resulting from these transactions, are included in the statements of operations. The translation gain for the period was $213 SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION The Company recognized share-based compensation expense related to qualified and non-qualified stock options issued to employees, directors and consultants over the expected vesting term of the stock-based instrument based on the grant date fair value. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of the grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates or if the Company updates its estimated forfeiture rate. Refer to Note 15, RECLASSIFICATIONS Where necessary, the prior year's information has been reclassified to conform to the fiscal year 2020 no SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Management evaluates events subsequent to September 30, 2020 20,

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pron

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]	3 . RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS New pronouncements pending adoption In June 2016, No. 2016 13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments November 2019, No. 2019 10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326 815 842 326 December 15, 2022. first October 1, 2023, not not In August 2018 , No. 2018 - 13, not December 15, 2019 . 3 not New pronouncements adopted In May 2014, No. 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 2014 09” 2014 09 July 2015, one October 1, 2018. 2015 14; 2016 08; 2016 10; 2016 12; 2016 13; 2016 20 October 1, 2018, not 4, No. 2014 09 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 606” In February 2018, No. 2018 02, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220 not December 15, 2018 October 1, 2019. not In February 2016, Topic 842 12 12 842. 842 July 2018, No. 2018 11, 842 March 2019, 2019 01, The new guidance was effective for the Company beginning October 1, 2019. 842 840, ● The transitional practical expedients, which must be elected as a package and applied consistently to all leases. In electing this practical expedient package, the Company is not o reassess whether an existing or expired contract is or contains a lease; o reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and o reassess initial direct lease costs for all leases that commenced before the adoption. ● Short-term lease practical expedient in which the Company can elect not 842 As a result of adopting Topic 842 October 1, 2019, $7,815 $5,824 no 842. may no 842. 12, 842.

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	4. REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company adopted ASU 2014 09 October 1, 2018. Topic 606 five 1. Identify the contract(s) with customers 2. Identify the performance obligations 3. Determine the transaction price 4. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations 5. Recognize revenue when the performance obligations have been satisfied Topic 606 The Company derives its revenue from the sale of products to customers, contracts, license fees, other services and freight. The Company sells its products through its direct sales force and through authorized resellers and system integrators. The Company recognizes revenue for goods including software when all the significant risks and rewards have been transferred to the customer, no no may one may Product Revenue Product revenue is recognized as a distinct single performance obligation when products are tendered to a carrier for delivery, which represents the point in time that our customer obtains control of the products. A smaller portion of product revenue is recognized when the customer receives delivery of the products. A portion of products are sold through resellers and system integrators based on firm commitments from an end user, and as a result, resellers and system integrators carry little or no not Perpetual licensed software The sale and/or license of software products is deemed to have occurred when a customer either has taken possession of or has the ability to take immediate possession of the software and the software key. Perpetual software licenses can include one Time-based licensed software The time-based license agreements include the use of a software license for a fixed term, generally one not Warranty, maintenance and services The Company offers extended warranty, maintenance and other services. Extended warranty and maintenance contracts are offered with terms ranging from one one Multiple element arrangements The Company has entered into a number of multiple element arrangements, such as the sale of a product or perpetual licenses that may may Revenue is allocated to each deliverable based on the fair value of each individual element and is recognized when the revenue recognition criteria described above are met, except for time-based licenses which are not The Company disaggregates revenue by reporting segment (Hardware and Software) and geographically to depict the nature of revenue in a manner consistent with our business operations and to be consistent with other communications and public filings. Refer to Note 18, 19, Contract Assets and Liabilities The Company enters into contracts to sell products and provide services and recognizes contract assets and liabilities that arise from these transactions. The Company recognizes revenue and corresponding accounts receivable according to ASC 606 may may September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019, no September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019. 10, The Company's contract liabilities are as follows: Customer deposits Deferred revenue Total contract liabilities Balance at September 30, 2019 $ 5,063 $ 1,060 $ 6,123 New performance obligations 7,089 962 8,051 Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations (8,469 ) (1,022 ) (9,491 ) Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue - 24 24 Balance at September 30, 2020 $ 3,683 $ 1,024 $ 4,707 Less: non-current portion - (293 ) (293 ) Current portion at September 30, 2020 $ 3,683 $ 731 $ 4,414 Remaining Performance Obligations Remaining performance obligations related to ASC 606 one As of September 30, 2020, $4,707. $4,414 94% 12 Practical Expedients In cases where the Company is responsible for shipping after the customer has obtained control of the goods, the Company has elected to treat these activities as fulfillment activities rather than as a separate performance obligation. Additionally, the Company has elected to capitalize the cost to obtain a contract only if the period of amortization would be longer than one one

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	5. The Company's financial instruments consist principally of cash equivalents, short and long-term marketable securities, accounts receivable, foreign currency forward contract and accounts payable. The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received in an asset sale or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between unaffiliated market participants. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are categorized based on whether or not three 3 Level 1: Inputs are based on quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date. Level 2: Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and/or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not Level 3: Inputs include management's best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The inputs are unobservable in the market and significant to the instrument's valuation. The fair value of the majority of the Company's cash equivalents and marketable securities was determined based on “Level 1” 2” 2” not 3” There have been no 1, 2, 3 no September 30, 2020 2019. Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Cash equivalents and marketable securities September 30, 2020 2019. September 30, 2020 Cost Basis Unrealized Gain Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money Market Funds $ 365 $ - $ 365 $ 365 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 1,195 - 1,195 - - 1,195 Municipal securities 3,777 4 3,781 - 2,432 1,350 Corporate bonds 3,091 3 3,094 - 1,833 1,260 Subtotal 8,063 7 8,070 - 4,265 3,805 Total $ 8,428 $ 7 $ 8,435 $ 365 $ 4,265 $ 3,805 September 30, 2019 Cost Basis Unrealized Gain Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money Market Funds $ 276 $ - $ 276 $ 276 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 972 - 972 - 499 473 Municipal securities 240 - 240 - 80 160 Corporate bonds 3,857 11 3,868 - 3,116 752 Subtotal 5,069 11 5,080 - 3,695 1,385 Total $ 5,345 $ 11 $ 5,356 $ 276 $ 3,695 $ 1,385 Foreign currency forward contract August 2020, CAD$6,955 October 2020. 2 September 30, 2020. not October 1, 2020, CAD$6,955 $5,281 $48 no September 30, 2019. September 30, 2020: Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Asset position Unrealized loss Liability Position Foreign currency forward contract $ 5,205 $ (76 ) $ 5,281

Note 6 - Inventories

Note 6 - Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	6 . INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following: September 30, 2020 2019 Raw materials $ 5,220 $ 5,060 Finished goods 841 999 Work in process 456 307 Inventories, gross 6,517 6,366 Reserve for obsolescence (568 ) (531 ) Inventories, net $ 5,949 $ 5,835

Note 7 - Property and Equipment

Note 7 - Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	7 . PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consisted of the following: September 30, 2020 2019 Office furniture and equipment $ 1,181 $ 1,498 Machinery and equipment 1,184 1,224 Leasehold improvements 2,056 2,019 Construction in progress 8 8 Property and equipment, gross 4,429 4,749 Accumulated depreciation (2,499 ) (2,480 ) Property and equipment, net $ 1,930 $ 2,269 2020 2019 Depreciation expense $ 498 $ 521

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangibl

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	8. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill is attributable to the acquisition of Genasys Spain and is due to combining the mass messaging solutions and software development capabilities with existing Company products for enhanced offerings and the skill level of the workforce. The Company periodically reviews goodwill for impairment in accordance with relevant accounting standards. There were no September 30, 2020. September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019, $2,472 $2,306, $166 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 Intangible assets and goodwill related to Genasys Spain are translated from Euros to U.S. dollars at the balance sheet date. The net impact of foreign currency exchange differences arising during year ended September 30, 2020, $237. The Company's intangible assets consisted of the following: September 30, 2020 2019 Technology $ 655 $ 611 Customer relationships 627 584 Trade name portfolio 228 213 Non-compete agreements 247 230 Patents 72 72 1,829 1,710 Accumulated amortization (886 ) (534 ) $ 943 $ 1,176 Year ended September 30, 2020 2019 Amortization expense $ 302 $ 304 Estimated amortization expense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 $ 257 2022 232 2023 200 2024 186 2025 56 Thereafter 12 Total estimated amortization expense $ 943

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and O

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Prepaid Expenses And Other Disclosure [Text Block]	9 . PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER September 30, 2020 2019 Deposits for inventory $ 54 $ 1,065 Prepaid insurance 264 194 Foreign currency forward contract asset 5,205 - Prepaid rent - 88 Dues and subscriptions 151 88 Trade shows and travel 103 107 Other 288 240 $ 6,065 $ 1,782 Deposits for inventory Deposits for inventory consisted of cash payments to vendors for inventory to be delivered in the future. Prepaid i nsurance Prepaid insurance consisted of premiums paid for health, commercial and corporate insurance. These premiums are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreements. Foreign currency forward contract asset In August 2020, 2, 2 5, Prepaid r ent Prepaid rent consists of payments made in advance for the Company's facility lease. Dues and subscriptions Dues and subscriptions consist of payments made in advance for software subscriptions and trade and professional organizations. These payments are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreements. Trade shows and travel Trade shows and travel consists of payments made in advance for trade show events.

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Lia

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Current and Noncurrent Accrued Liabilities [Text Block]	10 . ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities consisted of the following: September 30, 2020 2019 Payroll and related $ 2,545 $ 2,050 Deferred revenue 731 509 Customer deposits 3,683 5,063 Foreign currency forward contract liability 5,281 - Accrued contract costs 719 253 Warranty reserve 126 150 Deferred rent - 109 Total $ 13,085 $ 8,134 Other liabilities - noncurrent consisted of the following: September 30, 2020 2019 Deferred rent $ - $ 1,881 Deferred extended warranty revenue 293 551 Total $ 293 $ 2,432 Payroll and related Accrued payroll and related consisted primarily of accrued bonus, accrued vacation, accrued sales commissions and benefits at September 30, 2020 2019. Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue at September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021. Customer Deposits Customer deposits represent amounts paid by customers as a down payment on hardware orders to be delivered during the year ended September 30, 2021. Foreign currency forward contract liability In August 2020, 2, 2 5, Accrued contract costs Accrued contract costs consist of accrued expenses for contracting a third September 30, 2011. May 2019 May 2024. Deferred Rent Deferred rent liability as of September 30, 2019 $1,991 September 30, 2019 842, 842, 3, 12, 842. Warranty Reserve Details of the estimated warranty reserve were as follows: September 30, 2020 2019 Beginning balance $ 150 $ 99 Warranty provision 16 85 Warranty settlements (40 ) (34 ) Ending balance $ 126 $ 150 The Company establishes a warranty reserve based on anticipated warranty claims at the time product revenue is recognized. Factors affecting warranty reserve levels include the number of units sold, anticipated cost of warranty repairs and anticipated rates of warranty claims. The Company evaluates the adequacy of the provision for warranty costs each reporting period and adjusts the accrued warranty liability to an amount equal to estimated warranty expense for products currently under warranty. Deferred extended warranty revenue Deferred extended warranty revenue consists of warranties purchased in excess of the Company's standard warranty. Extended warranties typically range from one two

Note 11 - Debt

Note 11 - Debt	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	11. In connection with the acquisition of Genasys Spain the Company assumed certain debts of Genasys Spain. The balances of the acquired debt consist of loans with governmental agencies as of September 30, 2020. September 30, 2020 Agency Due Date Principal Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness February 2, 2022 $ 36 Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness February 2, 2024 282 (a) $ 318 (a) This loan is secured by $282 66.6% September 30, 2020. twelve twelve September 30, 2020. The following is a schedule of future annual payments as of September 30, 2020: 2021 $ 300 2022 18 Total $ 318 As of September 30, 2020, $300 $18.

Note 12 - Leases

Note 12 - Leases	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]	12. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The guidance in Topic 842 not The Company is party to operating leases for office and production facilities and equipment under agreements that expire at various dates through 2028. not 842. one twelve not For leases beginning on or after October 1, 2019, not not not not 10% $19. not Upon adoption of Topic 842 October 1, 2019, $7,815 $5,824 no 842. 842 not The tables below reflect the initial measurement of the operating lease ROU assets and liabilities as of October 1, 2019 September 30, 2020, Operating right-of- use asset Initial measurement at October 1, 2019 $ 7,815 Less lease incentives and tenant improvement allowance (1,991 ) Net operating lease right of use assets at October 1, 2019 5,824 Additional operating lease right of use assets 44 Less amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets (599 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease right of use assets 16 Operating lease right of use asset at September 30, 2020 $ 5,285 Operating lease liabilities Initial measurement at October 1, 2019 $ 7,815 Additional operating lease liabilities 44 Less lease principal payments on operating lease liabilities (709 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease liabilities 16 Operating lease liabilities at September 30, 2020 7,166 Less non-current portion (6,395 ) Current portion at September 30, 2020 $ 771 As of September 30, 2020, 7.7 4.13%. Fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 $ 1,047 2022 1,074 2023 1,022 2024 1,018 2025 1,145 Thereafter 3,104 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 8,410 Less imputed interest (1,244 ) Present value of operating lease liabilities 7,166 Less lease liability, noncurrent (6,395 ) Lease liability, current portion $ 771 For the years ended September 30, 2020 2019, $902 $887, not September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019.

Note 13 - Income Taxes

Note 13 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	1 3 . INCOME TAXES Income taxes consisted of the following: Years ended September 30, 2020 2019 Current tax provision Federal $ - $ - State 2 2 Total current tax provision 2 2 Deferred provision Federal (4,852 ) 485 State (856 ) 85 Total deferred provision (5,708 ) 570 Provision for income taxes $ (5,706 ) $ 572 A reconciliation of income taxes at the federal statutory rate of 21% Years ended September 30, 2020 2019 Income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate $ 1,296 $ 715 Change in valuation allowance (7,134 ) (5 ) Nondeductible compensation, interest expense and other 24 40 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 364 155 Change in R&D credit carryover 95 (66 ) Stock options and other prior year true-ups (7 ) (142 ) Foreign rate differential (21 ) (8 ) Refundable Federal AMT Credit - 28 State business credit utilization (323 ) (145 ) Provision for income tax (benefit) expense $ (5,706 ) $ 572 The types of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their approximate tax effects that give rise to a significant portion of the net deferred tax asset at September 30, 2020 2019 At September 30, 2020 2019 Deferred tax assets Net operating loss carryforwards 11,985 12,682 Research and development credit 5,686 5,856 Share-based compensation 317 506 Equipment (405 ) (78 ) Patents 15 24 Accruals and other 2,526 1,222 State tax deduction - (6 ) Federal AMT Credit - 24 Allowances 183 169 Right of use asset (1,334 ) - Gross deferred tax asset 18,973 20,399 Less valuation allowance (7,878 ) (15,012 ) Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance $ 11,095 $ 5,387 At September 30, 2020, $11,095. September 30, 2020, $40,181, 2022 2037. $2,343 $438 September 30, 2020, The Company reviews its ability to realize its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. In doing so, management considers historical and projected taxable income of the Company, along with any tax planning strategies and any other positive or negative evidence. Realization is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to the expiration of the loss carryforwards and other deferred assets. The Company has sustained profitability over six nine September 30, 2015, not September 30, 2018 2017, 2018 2017. September 30, 2019 $7,878, may may As of September 30, 2020, no The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various state jurisdictions. All of the Company's historical tax years are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and various state jurisdictions due to the generation of NOL and credit carryforwards. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017. 35% to 21 % January 1, 2018 . 118 , not one 21% $2,374 September 30, 2018. September 30, 2019, no

Note 14 - Commitments and Conti

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	1 4 . COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company leases office equipment and operating facilities. During the year ended September 30, 2019, October 1, 2019, 842 12 12, 842. Facility Lease On July 1, 2018, 54,766 July 1, 2018 August 30, 2028. $77, $79, $81, $84, $86, $89, $92 $94 third tenth Employment Agreements The Company entered into an employment agreement with our chief executive officer that provides for severance benefits including twelve There are no Bonus Plan In fiscal 2020 2019, September 30, 2020 2019, $1.6 $1.3 Employee Benefit—401K The Company has a defined contribution plan ( 401 September 30, 2020 2019, $206 $220, Litigation The Company may Guarantees and Indemnifications The Company enters into indemnification provisions under (i) its agreements with other companies in its ordinary course of business, typically with business partners, contractors, customers and landlords and (ii) its agreements with investors. Under these arrangements, the Company may third may not may not no September 30, 2020 2019. Under its bylaws, the Company has agreed to indemnify its officers and directors for certain events or occurrences arising as a result of the officer or director serving in such capacity. In addition, the Company executed indemnification agreements in June 2013 not no September 30, 2020 2019.

Note 15 - Share-based Compensat

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	1 5 . SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Stock Option Plans At September 30, 2020, two 2005 “2005 March 2015, 2015 “2015 December 6, 2016 March 14, 2017. 2015, 5,000,000 September 30, 2020, 140,000 2,822,319 2005 2015 604,355 3,566,674 two Share-Based Compensation The Company's employee stock options have various restrictions that reduce option value, including vesting provisions and restrictions on transfer and hedging, among others, and are often exercised prior to their contractual maturity. There were no September 30, 2019. September 30, 2020 Volatility 44.5 % Risk Free Interest Rate 1.40 % Forfeiture rate 10.0 % Dividend Yield 0.0 % Espected life in years 5.35 The Company did not 2020 2019. seven As of September 30, 2020, $651 1.63 Performance-Based Stock Options On August 1, 2016, 750,000 seven 375,000 2019 2020. 2019 2020 September 30, 2019, 187,500 2019 $151 This agreement was modified in October 2019, 93,750 2019 2020. 2020 $268 September 30, 2020 2020 $308. On October 4, 2019, 800,000 seven 2022 2023 not Restricted Stock Units During fiscal 2018, 93,330 three first three $210, three On February 7, 2019, 30,000 five first $413, March 12, 2020 2019, 99,300 three first three $248, three On March 10, 2020, 30,000 first $425, March 10, 2021 81,270 September 30, 2020, three $258, three Compensation expense for RSUs was $584 September 30, 2020. $471 September 30, 2019. Restricted Stock Unit Summary Information A summary of restricted stock units of the Company as September 30, 2020 Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding September 30, 2019 274,849 $ 2.59 Granted 231,270 $ 2.95 Released (198,106 ) $ 2.66 Forfeited/cancelled (4,999 ) $ 2.58 Outstanding September 30, 2020 303,014 $ 2.82 Stock Option Summary Information A summary of the activity in options to purchase the capital stock of the Company as of September 30, 2020 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding September 30, 2019 2,219,268 $ 1.94 Granted 1,133,727 $ 3.39 Forfeited/expired (110,671 ) $ 2.11 Exercised (583,019 ) $ 1.95 Outstanding September 30, 2020 2,659,305 $ 2.56 Exerciseable September 30, 2020 1,110,789 $ 2.03 The aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and options exercisable at September 30, 2020 $9,551 $4,575, $6.15 September 30, 2020 $2,578 $1,136. September 30, 2019 $638 $757. $1,442 $638 September 30, 2020 2019, The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at September 30, 2020: Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average Range of Number Remaining Exercise Number Exercise Exercise Prices Outstanding Contractual Life Price Exercisable Price $1.31 - $1.86 376,828 2.90 $ 1.66 347,358 $ 1.66 $1.99 - $1.99 1,031,250 3.39 $ 1.99 562,500 $ 1.99 $2.02 - $3.17 117,500 1.04 $ 2.36 117,500 $ 2.36 $3.39 - $3.39 800,000 6.12 $ 3.39 - $ - $3.40 - $3.40 333,727 6.00 $ 3.40 83,431 $ 3.40 2,659,305 4.36 $ 2.56 1,110,789 $ 2.03 The Company recorded $396 $264 September 30, 2020, 2019, The amounts of share-based compensation expense for restricted stock units and stock options are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows: Year ended September 30 2020 2019 Cost of revenues $ 20 $ 16 Selling, general and administrative 939 665 Research and development 21 54 $ 980 $ 735

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	1 6 . STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock Activity During the year ended September 30, 2020, 583,019 $1,136 September 30, 2019, 406,151 $757 September 30, 2020, 198,106 September 30, 2019, 156,115 Preferred Stock The Company is authorized under its certificate of incorporation and bylaws to issue 5,000,000 $0.00001 No September 30, 2020 2019. Share Buyback Program In December 2018, January 1, 2019, $5 December 31, 2018. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, 156,505 $398. September 30, 2019, 788,425 $2,171. September 30, 2020,

Note 17 - Net Income Per Share

Note 17 - Net Income Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	1 7 . NET INCOME PER SHARE Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method, which assumes that the proceeds from the exercise of the outstanding options are used to repurchase common stock at market value. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company's common stock can result in a greater dilutive effect from potentially dilutive securities. If the Company has losses for the period, the inclusion of potential common stock instruments outstanding would be anti-dilutive. In addition, under the treasury stock method, the inclusion of stock options with an exercise price greater than the per-share market value would be antidilutive. Potential common shares that would be antidilutive are excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Years Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Net income $ 11,874 $ 2,785 Basic income per share $ 0.36 $ 0.09 Diluted income per share $ 0.35 $ 0.08 Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 33,220,915 32,689,028 Assumed exercise of dilutive options 871,413 708,067 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 34,092,328 33,397,095 Potentially diluted securities outstanding at period end excluded from diluted computation as the inclusion would have been antidilutive: Options 893,750 573,750 RSU - - Total 893,750 573,750

Note 18 - Segment Information

Note 18 - Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	1 8 . SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company is engaged in the design, development and commercialization of directed and multidirectional sound technologies, voice broadcast products and location-based mass messaging solutions for emergency warning and workforce management. The Company operates in two two not The following table presents the Company's segment disclosures: For the year ended September 30, 2020: Revenue from External Customers Intercompany Revenues Operating Income (loss) Depreciation and amortization expense Income Tax (Benefit) Expense Hardware $ 41,412 $ - $ 6,546 $ 483 $ (5,706 ) Software 1,598 1,692 (505 ) 317 - $ 43,010 $ 1,692 $ 6,041 $ 800 $ (5,706 ) Long-lived assets Total Assets Hardware $ 1,924 $ 66,357 Software 3,421 5,015 $ 5,345 $ 71,372 For the year ended September 30, 2019: Revenue from External Customers Intercompany Revenues Operating Income Depreciation and amortization expense Income Tax Expense Hardware $ 34,931 $ - $ 3,097 $ 517 $ 572 Software 2,048 908 39 308 - $ 36,979 $ 908 $ 3,136 $ 825 $ 572 Long-lived assets Total Assets Hardware $ 2,283 $ 42,470 Software 3,468 4,650 $ 5,751 $ 47,120

Note 19 - Major Customers, Supp

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	1 9 . MAJOR CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS AND RELATED INFORMATION Major Customers For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, one 63% no 10% September 30, 2019, two 37% 10% no 10% The following table summarizes revenues by geographic region. Revenues are attributed to countries based on customer's delivery location. Years ended September 30, 2020 2019 Americas $ 34,815 $ 27,981 Asia Pacific 5,716 6,578 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2,479 2,420 Total Revenues $ 43,010 $ 36,979 Suppliers The Company has a large number of components and sub-assemblies produced by outside suppliers, some of which are sourced from a single supplier, which can magnify the risk of shortages and decrease the Company's ability to negotiate with suppliers on the basis of price. In particular, the Company depends on one

Note 20 - Subsequent Event

Note 20 - Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	20. SUBSEQUENT EVENT On October 2, 2020, CAD$6,955 $5,281 CAD$1,000 $748 191,267 third

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The Company has five two
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions (e.g., share-based compensation valuation, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventory and intangible assets, warranty reserve, accrued bonus and valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets) that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK The Company sells its products to a large number of geographically diverse customers. The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers. It is customary for the Company to require a deposit as collateral. At September 30, 2020, two 36% 24% no 10% September 30, 2019, two 33% 11% no 10% The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent bank deposit accounts which, at times, may not one no three no 18
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three September 30, 2020 2019, $23,319 $18,819. The Company considers any amounts pledged as collateral or otherwise restricted for use in current operations to be restricted cash. Restricted cash is classified as a current asset unless amounts are not one September 30, 2020 2019, $677 $698,
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	MARKETABLE SECURITIES The Company accounts for investments in debt instruments as available-for-sale. Management determines the appropriate classification of such securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such classification as of each balance sheet date. Marketable securities are reported at fair value with the related unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income. The realized gains and losses on marketable securities are determined using the specific identification method.
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS The Company carries accounts receivable at historical cost, less an allowance for doubtful accounts. On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates accounts receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses considering the following factors when determining if collection of a receivable is reasonably assured: customer credit-worthiness, past transaction history with the customer, current economic industry trends and changes in customer payment terms. If the Company has no may may not no September 30, 2020 2019 September 30, 2020 2019, $130 $127,
Contract Manufacturers, Policy [Policy Text Block]	CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS The Company employs contract manufacturers for production of certain components and sub-assemblies. The Company may no 2020 2019,
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	INVENTORIES Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using a standard cost system whereby differences between the standard cost and purchase price are recorded as a purchase price variance in cost of revenues. Inventory is comprised of raw materials, assemblies and finished products intended for sale . $37 September 30, 2020 may not $134 September 30, 2019 may not
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation on machinery and equipment and office furniture and equipment is computed over the estimated useful lives of two seven
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	BUSINESS COMBINATIONS The acquisition method of accounting for business combinations requires the Company to use significant estimates and assumptions, including fair value estimates, as of the business combination date and to refine those estimates as necessary during the measurement period (defined as the period, not one may Under the acquisition method of accounting the Company recognizes separately from goodwill the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed generally at the acquisition date fair value. The Company measures goodwill as of the acquisition date as the excess of consideration transferred, which the Company also measures at fair value, over the net of the acquisition date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Costs that the Company incurs to complete the business combination such as investment banking, legal and other professional fees are not Under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations, if the Company identifies changes to acquired deferred tax asset valuation allowances or liabilities related to uncertain tax positions during the measurement period and they relate to new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, those changes are considered a measurement period adjustment and the Company records the offset to goodwill. The Company records all other changes to deferred tax asset valuation allowances and liabilities related to uncertain tax positions in current period income tax expense.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET S Identifiable intangible assets, which consist of technology, customer relationships, non-compete agreements, patents, tradenames and trademarks, are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, based on a number of assumptions including estimated periodic economic benefit and utilization. The estimated useful lives of identifiable intangible assets has been estimated to be between three fifteen Goodwill is recorded as the difference, if any, between the aggregate consideration paid for an acquisition and the fair value of the acquired net tangible and intangible assets acquired. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in our fiscal fourth not not not two not September 30, 2020. 8,
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]	LEASES The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases 842” October 1, 2019. 842, 12 12 842. 3, 12,
Cost of Goods and Service, Shipping and Handling Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of revenues. Shipping and handling costs invoiced to customers are included in revenue. Actual shipping and handling costs were $259 $278 September 30, 2020 2019, $241 $279 September 30, 2020 2019,
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]	ADVERTISING Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and were $263 $157 September 30, 2020 2019,
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]	RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]	WARRANTY RESERVES The Company warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one may The Company establishes a warranty reserve based on anticipated warranty claims at the time product revenues are recognized. Factors affecting warranty reserve levels include the number of units sold, anticipated cost of warranty repairs and anticipated rates of warranty claims. The Company evaluates the adequacy of the provision for warranty costs each reporting period. The warranty reserve was $126 $150 September 30, 2020 2019,
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	INCOME TAXES The Company determines its income tax provision using the asset and liability method. Temporary differences are differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. A valuation allowance is recorded by the Company to the extent it is more likely than not not 13,
Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment [Policy Text Block]	IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS Long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles held for use are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not no September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019. 8,
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company is engaged in the design, development and commercialization of directed and multidirectional sound technologies, voice broadcast products and location-based mass messaging solutions for emergency warning and workforce management. The Company operates in two two 18,
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	NET INCOME PER SHARE Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could occur if outstanding securities convertible into common stock were exercised or converted. Refer to Note 17,
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	DERIVATIVES The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage its risk related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Company does not 5,
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION The Company's reporting currency is U.S. dollars. The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of Genasys Spain is the Euro. The Company translates the assets and liabilities of Genasys Spain at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. The Company translates the revenue, costs and expenses of Genasys Spain at the average rates of exchange in effect during the period. The Company includes translation gains and losses in the stockholders' equity section of the Company's balance sheets in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Transactions undertaken in other currencies are translated using the exchange rate in effect as of the transaction date and any exchange gains and losses resulting from these transactions, are included in the statements of operations. The translation gain for the period was $213
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION The Company recognized share-based compensation expense related to qualified and non-qualified stock options issued to employees, directors and consultants over the expected vesting term of the stock-based instrument based on the grant date fair value. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of the grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates or if the Company updates its estimated forfeiture rate. Refer to Note 15,
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]	RECLASSIFICATIONS Where necessary, the prior year's information has been reclassified to conform to the fiscal year 2020 no
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Management evaluates events subsequent to September 30, 2020 20,

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (T

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]	Customer deposits Deferred revenue Total contract liabilities Balance at September 30, 2019 $ 5,063 $ 1,060 $ 6,123 New performance obligations 7,089 962 8,051 Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations (8,469 ) (1,022 ) (9,491 ) Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue - 24 24 Balance at September 30, 2020 $ 3,683 $ 1,024 $ 4,707 Less: non-current portion - (293 ) (293 ) Current portion at September 30, 2020 $ 3,683 $ 731 $ 4,414

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_2

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 Cost Basis Unrealized Gain Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money Market Funds $ 365 $ - $ 365 $ 365 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 1,195 - 1,195 - - 1,195 Municipal securities 3,777 4 3,781 - 2,432 1,350 Corporate bonds 3,091 3 3,094 - 1,833 1,260 Subtotal 8,063 7 8,070 - 4,265 3,805 Total $ 8,428 $ 7 $ 8,435 $ 365 $ 4,265 $ 3,805 September 30, 2019 Cost Basis Unrealized Gain Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money Market Funds $ 276 $ - $ 276 $ 276 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 972 - 972 - 499 473 Municipal securities 240 - 240 - 80 160 Corporate bonds 3,857 11 3,868 - 3,116 752 Subtotal 5,069 11 5,080 - 3,695 1,385 Total $ 5,345 $ 11 $ 5,356 $ 276 $ 3,695 $ 1,385
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Asset position Unrealized loss Liability Position Foreign currency forward contract $ 5,205 $ (76 ) $ 5,281

Note 6 - Inventories (Tables)

Note 6 - Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 2019 Raw materials $ 5,220 $ 5,060 Finished goods 841 999 Work in process 456 307 Inventories, gross 6,517 6,366 Reserve for obsolescence (568 ) (531 ) Inventories, net $ 5,949 $ 5,835

Note 7 - Property and Equipme_2

Note 7 - Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 2019 Office furniture and equipment $ 1,181 $ 1,498 Machinery and equipment 1,184 1,224 Leasehold improvements 2,056 2,019 Construction in progress 8 8 Property and equipment, gross 4,429 4,749 Accumulated depreciation (2,499 ) (2,480 ) Property and equipment, net $ 1,930 $ 2,269
Depreciation Expense [Member]
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	2020 2019 Depreciation expense $ 498 $ 521

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_2

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 2019 Technology $ 655 $ 611 Customer relationships 627 584 Trade name portfolio 228 213 Non-compete agreements 247 230 Patents 72 72 1,829 1,710 Accumulated amortization (886 ) (534 ) $ 943 $ 1,176 Year ended September 30, 2020 2019 Amortization expense $ 302 $ 304
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	2021 $ 257 2022 232 2023 200 2024 186 2025 56 Thereafter 12 Total estimated amortization expense $ 943

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and_2

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 2019 Deposits for inventory $ 54 $ 1,065 Prepaid insurance 264 194 Foreign currency forward contract asset 5,205 - Prepaid rent - 88 Dues and subscriptions 151 88 Trade shows and travel 103 107 Other 288 240 $ 6,065 $ 1,782

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_2

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 2019 Payroll and related $ 2,545 $ 2,050 Deferred revenue 731 509 Customer deposits 3,683 5,063 Foreign currency forward contract liability 5,281 - Accrued contract costs 719 253 Warranty reserve 126 150 Deferred rent - 109 Total $ 13,085 $ 8,134
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 2019 Deferred rent $ - $ 1,881 Deferred extended warranty revenue 293 551 Total $ 293 $ 2,432
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 2019 Beginning balance $ 150 $ 99 Warranty provision 16 85 Warranty settlements (40 ) (34 ) Ending balance $ 126 $ 150

Note 11 - Debt (Tables)

Note 11 - Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Loans With Governmental Agencies [Table Text Block]	Agency Due Date Principal Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness February 2, 2022 $ 36 Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness February 2, 2024 282 (a) $ 318
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	2021 $ 300 2022 18 Total $ 318

Note 12 - Leases (Tables)

Note 12 - Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Initial Measurement of Operating Lease [Table Text Block]	Operating right-of- use asset Initial measurement at October 1, 2019 $ 7,815 Less lease incentives and tenant improvement allowance (1,991 ) Net operating lease right of use assets at October 1, 2019 5,824 Additional operating lease right of use assets 44 Less amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets (599 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease right of use assets 16 Operating lease right of use asset at September 30, 2020 $ 5,285 Operating lease liabilities Initial measurement at October 1, 2019 $ 7,815 Additional operating lease liabilities 44 Less lease principal payments on operating lease liabilities (709 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease liabilities 16 Operating lease liabilities at September 30, 2020 7,166 Less non-current portion (6,395 ) Current portion at September 30, 2020 $ 771
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 $ 1,047 2022 1,074 2023 1,022 2024 1,018 2025 1,145 Thereafter 3,104 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 8,410 Less imputed interest (1,244 ) Present value of operating lease liabilities 7,166 Less lease liability, noncurrent (6,395 ) Lease liability, current portion $ 771

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2020 2019 Current tax provision Federal $ - $ - State 2 2 Total current tax provision 2 2 Deferred provision Federal (4,852 ) 485 State (856 ) 85 Total deferred provision (5,708 ) 570 Provision for income taxes $ (5,706 ) $ 572
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2020 2019 Income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate $ 1,296 $ 715 Change in valuation allowance (7,134 ) (5 ) Nondeductible compensation, interest expense and other 24 40 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 364 155 Change in R&D credit carryover 95 (66 ) Stock options and other prior year true-ups (7 ) (142 ) Foreign rate differential (21 ) (8 ) Refundable Federal AMT Credit - 28 State business credit utilization (323 ) (145 ) Provision for income tax (benefit) expense $ (5,706 ) $ 572
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	At September 30, 2020 2019 Deferred tax assets Net operating loss carryforwards 11,985 12,682 Research and development credit 5,686 5,856 Share-based compensation 317 506 Equipment (405 ) (78 ) Patents 15 24 Accruals and other 2,526 1,222 State tax deduction - (6 ) Federal AMT Credit - 24 Allowances 183 169 Right of use asset (1,334 ) - Gross deferred tax asset 18,973 20,399 Less valuation allowance (7,878 ) (15,012 ) Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance $ 11,095 $ 5,387

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_2

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Volatility 44.5 % Risk Free Interest Rate 1.40 % Forfeiture rate 10.0 % Dividend Yield 0.0 % Espected life in years 5.35
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding September 30, 2019 274,849 $ 2.59 Granted 231,270 $ 2.95 Released (198,106 ) $ 2.66 Forfeited/cancelled (4,999 ) $ 2.58 Outstanding September 30, 2020 303,014 $ 2.82
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding September 30, 2019 2,219,268 $ 1.94 Granted 1,133,727 $ 3.39 Forfeited/expired (110,671 ) $ 2.11 Exercised (583,019 ) $ 1.95 Outstanding September 30, 2020 2,659,305 $ 2.56 Exerciseable September 30, 2020 1,110,789 $ 2.03
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average Range of Number Remaining Exercise Number Exercise Exercise Prices Outstanding Contractual Life Price Exercisable Price $1.31 - $1.86 376,828 2.90 $ 1.66 347,358 $ 1.66 $1.99 - $1.99 1,031,250 3.39 $ 1.99 562,500 $ 1.99 $2.02 - $3.17 117,500 1.04 $ 2.36 117,500 $ 2.36 $3.39 - $3.39 800,000 6.12 $ 3.39 - $ - $3.40 - $3.40 333,727 6.00 $ 3.40 83,431 $ 3.40 2,659,305 4.36 $ 2.56 1,110,789 $ 2.03
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Year ended September 30 2020 2019 Cost of revenues $ 20 $ 16 Selling, general and administrative 939 665 Research and development 21 54 $ 980 $ 735

Note 17 - Net Income Per Share

Note 17 - Net Income Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Years Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Net income $ 11,874 $ 2,785 Basic income per share $ 0.36 $ 0.09 Diluted income per share $ 0.35 $ 0.08 Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 33,220,915 32,689,028 Assumed exercise of dilutive options 871,413 708,067 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 34,092,328 33,397,095 Potentially diluted securities outstanding at period end excluded from diluted computation as the inclusion would have been antidilutive: Options 893,750 573,750 RSU - - Total 893,750 573,750

Note 18 - Segment Information (

Note 18 - Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Revenue from External Customers Intercompany Revenues Operating Income (loss) Depreciation and amortization expense Income Tax (Benefit) Expense Hardware $ 41,412 $ - $ 6,546 $ 483 $ (5,706 ) Software 1,598 1,692 (505 ) 317 - $ 43,010 $ 1,692 $ 6,041 $ 800 $ (5,706 ) Long-lived assets Total Assets Hardware $ 1,924 $ 66,357 Software 3,421 5,015 $ 5,345 $ 71,372 Revenue from External Customers Intercompany Revenues Operating Income Depreciation and amortization expense Income Tax Expense Hardware $ 34,931 $ - $ 3,097 $ 517 $ 572 Software 2,048 908 39 308 - $ 36,979 $ 908 $ 3,136 $ 825 $ 572 Long-lived assets Total Assets Hardware $ 2,283 $ 42,470 Software 3,468 4,650 $ 5,751 $ 47,120

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_2

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2020 2019 Americas $ 34,815 $ 27,981 Asia Pacific 5,716 6,578 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2,479 2,420 Total Revenues $ 43,010 $ 36,979

Note 2 - Basis of Presentatio_2

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries	5
Number of Additional Inactive Subsidiaries	2
Investments, Typical Final Maturity Maximum (Year)	3 years
Investments, Typical Portfolio Weighted Average Maturity (Month)	1 year 180 days
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance	$ 23,319	$ 18,819
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Total	677	698
Deferred Revenue for Collection Issues	0	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	130	127
Inventory Obsolescence Write Down (Recoveries)	(37)	(134)
Cost of Revenue, Total	20,371	18,523
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	43,010	36,979
Advertising Expense	263	157
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Ending Balance	126	150	$ 99
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	$ 0	0
Number of Reportable Segments	2
Number of Operating Segments	2
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax, Total	$ 213
Shipping and Handling [Member]
Cost of Revenue, Total	259	278
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	$ 241	$ 279
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	2 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	7 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)	15 years
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Number Of Major Customers	2	2
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer 1 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	36.00%	33.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer 2 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	24.00%	11.00%

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pr_2

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Oct. 01, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	$ 7,166	$ 7,815
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 5,285	5,824
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability, Total		7,815		$ 7,815
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset		$ 5,824		$ 5,824

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 1

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 1 (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total	$ 0	$ 0
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 4,707

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 2

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 2 (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 4,707
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-10-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 4,414
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage	94.00%
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period (Month)	1 year

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition -

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition - Contract Asset and Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Balance	$ 6,123
New performance obligations	8,051
Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations	(9,491)
Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue	24
Balance	4,707
Less: non-current portion	(293)
Current portion	4,414
Customer Deposits [Member]
Balance	5,063
New performance obligations	7,089
Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations	(8,469)
Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue
Balance	3,683
Less: non-current portion
Current portion	3,683	$ 5,063
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Balance	1,060
New performance obligations	962
Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations	(1,022)
Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue	24
Balance	1,024
Less: non-current portion	(293)	(551)
Current portion	$ 731	$ 509

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_3

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2020USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2020CAD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2020CAD ($)
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total			$ (76)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount				0	$ 6,955
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities	$ 5,281	$ 6,955
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total	$ (48)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Marketable Securities, Total			$ 0	$ 0

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_4

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value by Major Security Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Short-term marketable securities	$ 4,265	$ 3,695
Long-term Securities	3,805	1,385
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Cost Basis	8,428	5,345
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	7	11
Fair Value	8,435	5,356
Cash Equivalents	365	276
Short-term marketable securities	4,265	3,695
Long-term Securities	3,805	1,385
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cost Basis	365	276
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
Fair Value	365	276
Cash Equivalents	365	276
Short-term marketable securities
Long-term Securities
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cost Basis	8,063	5,069
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	7	11
Fair Value	8,070	5,080
Cash Equivalents
Short-term marketable securities	4,265	3,695
Long-term Securities	3,805	1,385
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Cost Basis	1,195	972
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
Fair Value	1,195	972
Cash Equivalents
Short-term marketable securities		499
Long-term Securities	1,195	473
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Cost Basis	3,777	240
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	4
Fair Value	3,781	240
Cash Equivalents
Short-term marketable securities	2,432	80
Long-term Securities	1,350	160
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Cost Basis	3,091	3,857
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	3	11
Fair Value	3,094	3,868
Cash Equivalents
Short-term marketable securities	1,833	3,116
Long-term Securities	$ 1,260	$ 752

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_5

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements - Derivatives Asset and Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Foreign currency forward contract, asset	$ 5,205
Foreign currency forward contract, unrealized loss	(76)
Foreign currency forward contract, liability	5,281
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Foreign currency forward contract, asset	5,205
Foreign currency forward contract, unrealized loss	(76)
Foreign currency forward contract, liability	$ 5,281

Note 6 - Inventories - Schedule

Note 6 - Inventories - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Raw materials	$ 5,220	$ 5,060
Finished goods	841	999
Work in process	456	307
Inventories, gross	6,517	6,366
Reserve for obsolescence	(568)	(531)
Inventories, net	$ 5,949	$ 5,835

Note 7 - Property and Equipme_3

Note 7 - Property and Equipment - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Property and equipment	$ 4,429	$ 4,749
Accumulated depreciation	(2,499)	(2,480)
Property and equipment, net	1,930	2,269
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and equipment	1,181	1,498
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment	1,184	1,224
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment	2,056	2,019
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment	$ 8	$ 8

Note 7 - Property and Equipme_4

Note 7 - Property and Equipment - Property and Equipment, Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Depreciation expense	$ 498	$ 521

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_3

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	2,472	$ 2,306
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	166
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	$ 237

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_4

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	$ 1,829	$ 1,710
Accumulated amortization	(886)	(534)
Intangible assets, net	943	1,176
Amortization expense	302	304
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	655	611
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	627	584
Trade Names [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	228	213
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	247	230
Patents [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	$ 72	$ 72

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_5

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
2021	$ 257
2022	232
2023	200
2024	186
2025	56
Thereafter	12
Total estimated amortization expense	$ 943

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and_3

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other - Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Others (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Deposits for inventory	$ 54	$ 1,065
Prepaid insurance	264	194
Foreign currency forward contract asset	5,205
Prepaid rent		88
Dues and subscriptions	151	88
Trade shows and travel	103	107
Other	288	240
Prepaid expenses and other	$ 6,065	$ 1,782

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_3

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Deferred Rent Credit		$ 1,991
Minimum [Member]
Extended Product Warranty Term (Year)	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Extended Product Warranty Term (Year)	2 years

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_4

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Payroll and related	$ 2,545	$ 2,050
Contract liability, current	4,414
Foreign currency forward contract liability	5,281
Accrued contract costs	719	253
Warranty reserve	126	150
Deferred rent		109
Total	13,085	8,134
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Contract liability, current	731	509
Customer Deposits [Member]
Contract liability, current	$ 3,683	$ 5,063

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_5

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities - Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Deferred rent		$ 1,881
Deferred extended warranty revenue	293
Total	293	2,432
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Deferred extended warranty revenue	$ 293	$ 551

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_6

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities - Changes in Warranty Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Beginning balance	$ 150	$ 99
Warranty provision	16	85
Warranty settlements	(40)	(34)
Ending balance	$ 126	$ 150

Note 11 - Debt (Details Textual

Note 11 - Debt (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Total	$ 300
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total	18
Collateral Pledged [Member] | Loan with Ministry of Science and Innovation, Due February 2, 2024 [Member] | Genasys Acquisition [Member] | Loans With Governmental Agencies [Member]
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Total	$ 282
Cash Pledged as Collateral, Percentage of the Original Principal Received	66.60%

Note 11 - Debt - Loans With Gov

Note 11 - Debt - Loans With Governmental Agencies (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
Principal, loans with governmental agencies	$ 318
Loans With Governmental Agencies [Member]
Principal, loans with governmental agencies	$ 318
Loans With Governmental Agencies [Member] | Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, Debt, Due February 2, 2022 [Member]
Due date, loans with governmental agencies	Feb. 2, 2022
Principal, loans with governmental agencies	$ 36
Loans With Governmental Agencies [Member] | Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, Debt, Due February 2, 2024 [Member]
Due date, loans with governmental agencies	Feb. 2, 2024
Principal, loans with governmental agencies	$ 282	[1]
[1]	This loan is secured by $282 of cash pledged as collateral by Genasys Spain, which is the current balance of the loan. This amount represents 66.6% of the original principal received. This amount is included in restricted cash at September 30, 2020. The Company expects the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness to declare the terms of the loan satisfied within the next twelve months and that the outstanding balance of the loan will be paid in full during the next twelve months. Accordingly, this has been included in the current portion of notes payable as of September 30, 2020.

Note 11 - Debt - Future Annual

Note 11 - Debt - Future Annual Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
2021	$ 300
2022	18
Total	$ 318

Note 12 - Leases (Details Textu

Note 12 - Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Oct. 01, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019
Increase in Lease Liability with 10% Increase in Index	$ 19
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	7,166		$ 7,815
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 5,285		5,824
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Year)	7 years 255 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	4.13%
Operating Lease, Expense	$ 902	887
Short-term Lease, Cost	$ 0	$ 0
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability, Total			7,815	$ 7,815
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset			$ 5,824	$ 5,824

Note 12 - Leases - Initial Meas

Note 12 - Leases - Initial Measurement of Operating Lease (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Oct. 01, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019
Initial measurement		$ 7,815
Less lease incentives and tenant improvement allowance		(1,991)
Operating lease right of use asset	$ 5,285	5,824
Additional operating lease right of use assets	44
Less amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets	(599)
Effect of exchange rate on operating lease right of use assets	16
Operating lease liabilities	7,166	$ 7,815
Less lease principal payments on operating lease liabilities	(709)
Effect of exchange rate on operating lease liabilities	16
Less non-current portion	(6,395)
Operating lease liabilities	$ 771

Note 12 - Leases - Maturities o

Note 12 - Leases - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Oct. 01, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019
2021	$ 1,047
2022	1,074
2023	1,022
2024	1,018
2025	1,145
Thereafter	3,104
Total undiscounted operating lease payments	8,410
Less imputed interest	(1,244)
Present value of operating lease liabilities	7,166	$ 7,815
Less non-current portion	(6,395)
Operating lease liabilities	$ 771

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	21.00%	21.00%
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research	$ 5,686	$ 5,856
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Total	7,878	$ 15,012
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability			$ 2,374
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Total	11,095
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	40,181
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research	2,343
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research	$ 438

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Summar

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Summary of Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Federal
State	2	2
Total current tax provision	2	2
Federal	(4,852)	485
State	(856)	85
Total deferred provision	(5,708)	570
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	$ (5,706)	$ 572

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate	$ 1,296	$ 715
Change in valuation allowance	(7,134)	(5)
Nondeductible compensation, interest expense and other	24	40
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	364	155
Change in R&D credit carryover	95	(66)
Stock options and other prior year true-ups	(7)	(142)
Foreign rate differential	(21)	(8)
Refundable Federal AMT Credit		28
State business credit utilization	(323)	(145)
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	$ (5,706)	$ 572

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Signif

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Significant Portion of Net Deferred Tax Asset (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 11,985	$ 12,682
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research	5,686	5,856
Share-based compensation	317	506
Equipment	(405)	(78)
Patents	15	24
Accruals and other	2,526	1,222
State tax deduction		(6)
Federal AMT Credit		24
Allowances	183	169
Right of use asset	1,334
Gross deferred tax asset	18,973	20,399
Less valuation allowance	(7,878)	(15,012)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	$ 11,095	$ 5,387

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Jul. 01, 2018USD ($)ft²	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)
Area of Leased Facility (Square Foot) | ft²	54,766
Operating Leases, Average Monthly Payments, Due in Third Year	$ 77
Operating Leases, Average Monthly Payments, Due in Fourth Year	79
Operating Leases, Average Monthly Payments, Due in Fifth Year	81
Operating Leases, Average Monthly Payments, Due in Sixth Year	84
Operating Leases, Average Monthly Payments, Due in Seventh Year	86
Operating Leases, Average Monthly Payments, Due in Eighth Year	89
Operating Leases, Average Monthly Payments, Due in Ninth Year	92
Operating Leases, Average Monthly Payments, Due in Tenth Year	$ 94
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount		$ 206	$ 220
Bonuses and Related Payroll Tax Expense [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Other Employee-Related Liabilities		$ 1,600	$ 1,300

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_3

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Mar. 10, 2020	Oct. 04, 2019	Feb. 07, 2019	Aug. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance (in shares)					2,659,305	2,219,268
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures, Total (in shares)					1,133,727	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year)					7 years
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total					$ 651
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)					1 year 229 days
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense					$ 980	$ 735
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value					9,551
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value					$ 4,575
Share Price (in dollars per share)					$ 6.15
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value					$ 2,578	638
Gross Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised					1,136	757
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit					1,442	638
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense					$ 584	$ 471
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)					231,270
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year)					3 years	3 years	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)					81,270	99,300	93,330
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)							3 years
Shares Granted, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture					$ 258	$ 248	$ 210
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Non-employee Directors [Member]
Shares Granted, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture			$ 413
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options, Annual Grants, Gross (in shares)			30,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Board of Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)	30,000
Shares Granted, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture	$ 425
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense					308
Performance Shares [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance (in shares)		93,750
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year)				7 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)				750,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Performance Criteria, Maximum Vested Per Year, Number (in shares)				375,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares (in shares)						187,500
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense					268	$ 151
Performance Shares [Member] | Key Executive [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year)		7 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)		800,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense		$ 0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Employees, Directors, and Consultations [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense					$ 396	$ 264
2015 Equity Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized (in shares)								5,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance (in shares)					140,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares)					3,566,674
2015 Equity Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance (in shares)					2,822,319
2005 Equity Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares)					604,355

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_4

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Weighted-average Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Volatility	44.50%
Risk Free Interest Rate	1.40%
Forfeiture rate	10.00%
Dividend Yield	0.00%
Espected life in years (Year)	5 years 127 days

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_5

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020$ / sharesshares
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares	274,849
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.59
Number of Shares Granted (in shares) | shares	231,270
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.95
Number of Shares Released (in shares) | shares	(198,106)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Released (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.66
Number of Shares Forfeited/cancelled (in shares) | shares	(4,999)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited/cancelled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.58
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares	303,014
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.82

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_6

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Number of Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in shares)	2,219,268
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 1.94
Number of Shares Granted (in shares)	1,133,727	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 3.39
Number of Shares Forfeited/expired (in shares)	(110,671)
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Forfeited/expired (in dollars per share)	$ 2.11
Number of Shares Exercised (in shares)	(583,019)	(406,151)
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 1.95
Number of Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	2,659,305	2,219,268
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 2.56	$ 1.94
Number of Shares Exercisable (in shares)	1,110,789
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 2.03

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_7

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Stock Options Outstanding (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020$ / sharesshares
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	2,659,305
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	4 years 131 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 2.56
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,110,789
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 2.03
Range One [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	1.31
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.86
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	376,828
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	2 years 328 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 1.66
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	347,358
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 1.66
Range Two [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	1.99
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,031,250
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	3 years 142 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	562,500
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99
Range Three [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	2.02
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.17
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	117,500
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	1 year 14 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 2.36
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	117,500
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 2.36
Range Four [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	3.39
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.39
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	800,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	6 years 43 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 3.39
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)
Range Five [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	3.40
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.40
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	333,727
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	6 years
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 3.40
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	83,431
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 3.40

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_8

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Summary of Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 980	$ 735
Cost of Sales [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	20	16
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	939	665
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 21	$ 54

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period (in shares)	583,019	406,151
Gross Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	$ 1,136	$ 757
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures, Total (in shares)	198,106	156,115
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	0	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 398	$ 2,171
Share Buyback Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$ 5,000
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares (in shares)	156,505	788,425
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 398	$ 2,171

Note 17 - Net Income Per Shar_2

Note 17 - Net Income Per Share - Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Net income	$ 11,874	$ 2,785
Basic income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.09
Diluted income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.08
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	33,220,915	32,689,028
Assumed exercise of dilutive options (in shares)	871,413	708,067
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	34,092,328	33,397,095
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	893,750	573,750
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	893,750	573,750
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)

Note 18 - Segment Information_2

Note 18 - Segment Information (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Number of Reportable Segments	2
Number of Operating Segments	2

Note 18 - Segment Information -

Note 18 - Segment Information - Segment Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	$ 43,010	$ 36,979
Operating Income (loss)	6,041	3,136
Depreciation and amortization	800	825
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense	(5,706)	572
Long-lived assets	5,345	5,751
Total assets	71,372	47,120
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	1,692	908
Hardware [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	41,412	34,931
Operating Income (loss)	6,546	3,097
Depreciation and amortization	483	517
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense	(5,706)	572
Long-lived assets	1,924	2,283
Total assets	66,357	42,470
Hardware [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax
Software [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	1,598	2,048
Operating Income (loss)	(505)	39
Depreciation and amortization	317	308
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
Long-lived assets	3,421	3,468
Total assets	5,015	4,650
Software [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	$ 1,692	$ 908

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_3

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information (Details Textual) - Revenue Benchmark [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Number Of Major Customers	1	2
One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	63.00%
Customer 1 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		37.00%
Customer 2 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		10.00%

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_4

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information - Schedule of Major Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenues	$ 43,010	$ 36,979
Americas [Member]
Revenues	34,815	27,981
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues	5,716	6,578
EMEA [Member]
Revenues	$ 2,479	$ 2,420

Note 20 - Subsequent Event (Det

Note 20 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member] - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Oct. 02, 2020USD ($)shares	Oct. 02, 2020CAD ($)shares
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 5,281	$ 6,955
Business Combination, HoldBack Related to Deferred Revenue and Prepaid Expenses	$ 748	$ 1,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in shares)	191,267	191,267