Genasys (GNSS) 10-K 16 Dec 22 2022 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 05, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0000924383
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	0-24248
Entity Registrant Name	GENASYS INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	87-0361799
Entity Address, Address Line One	16262 West Bernardo Drive,
Entity Address, City or Town	San Diego
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	92127
City Area Code	858
Local Phone Number	676-1112
Title of 12(b) Security	Common stock, $0.00001 par value per share
Trading Symbol	GNSS
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 191,676,200
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		36,703,471
Auditor Name	BAKER TILLY US, LLP
Auditor Location	San Diego, California
Auditor Firm ID	23

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 12,736	$ 13,167
Short-term marketable securities	6,397	5,686
Restricted cash	100	279
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $181	6,744	7,682
Inventories, net	6,008	6,416
Prepaid expenses and other	3,577	2,255
Total current assets	35,562	35,485
Long-term marketable securities	781	1,875
Long-term restricted cash	823	1,082
Deferred tax assets, net	7,373	8,039
Property and equipment, net	1,757	1,755
Goodwill	10,118	23,834
Intangible assets, net	10,505	12,804
Operating lease right of use assets	4,541	4,862
Other assets	394	392
Total assets	71,854	90,128
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,334	2,160
Accrued liabilities	12,083	14,111
Notes payable	0	296
Operating lease liabilities, current portion	948	899
Total current liabilities	15,365	17,466
Other liabilities, noncurrent	907	995
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	5,189	5,709
Total liabilities	21,461	24,170
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 36,611,240 and 36,403,833 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	108,551	107,110
Accumulated deficit	(57,366)	(41,154)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(792)	2
Total stockholders' equity	50,393	65,958
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 71,854	$ 90,128

Consolidated Balance Sheets-par

Consolidated Balance Sheets-parentheticals (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 181	$ 127
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	$ 0.00001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	36,611,240	36,403,833
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	36,611,240	36,403,833

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenues:
Product sales	$ 54,035	$ 47,003
Cost of revenues	27,693	23,577
Gross profit	26,342	23,426
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative	21,688	17,424
Research and development	7,023	4,918
Goodwill impairment	13,162	0
Total operating expenses	41,873	22,342
(Loss) income from operations	(15,531)	1,084
Other income, net	60	54
(Loss) income before income taxes	(15,471)	1,138
Income tax expense	741	434
Net (loss) income	$ (16,212)	$ 704
Net (loss) income per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.44)	$ 0.02
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.44)	$ 0.02
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	36,495,012	34,409,478
Diluted (in shares)	36,495,012	35,589,148
Product [Member]
Revenues:
Product sales	$ 48,637	$ 41,602
Service [Member]
Revenues:
Product sales	$ 5,398	$ 5,401

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net (loss) income	$ (16,212)	$ 704
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Unrealized loss on marketable securities	(90)	(8)
Unrealized foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(704)	260
Comprehensive (loss) income	$ (17,006)	$ 956

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, 2020	33,561,544
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	$ 336	$ 91,248	$ (41,858)	$ (250)	$ 49,140
Share-based compensation expense		1,424			$ 1,424
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net (in shares)	104,796				104,796
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	$ 1	210			$ 210
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)	228,633				228,633
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	$ 2
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units (in shares)	(22,073)
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units		(141)			$ (141)
Issuance of common stock in business combination (in shares)	2,165,824
Issuance of common stock in business combination	$ 22	10,938			10,938
Obligation to issue common stock		3,431			3,431
Release of obligation to issue commons stock (in shares)	365,109
Release of obligation to issue commons stock	$ 3
Accumulated other comprehensive income				252	252
Net income			704		704
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021	36,403,833
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 364	107,110	(41,154)	2	65,958
Share-based compensation expense		2,227			$ 2,227
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net (in shares)	145,235				145,235
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	$ 2	282			$ 282
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)	270,262
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	$ 2
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units (in shares)	(18,344)
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units		(70)			(70)
Release of obligation to issue commons stock (in shares)	69,564
Accumulated other comprehensive income				(794)	(794)
Net income			(16,212)		(16,212)
Stock buyback (in shares)	(259,310)
Stock buyback	$ (2)	(998)			(998)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022	36,611,240
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 366	$ 108,551	$ (57,366)	$ (792)	$ 50,393

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (16,212,000)	$ 704,000
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Impairment of goodwill	13,162,000	0
Depreciation and amortization	2,556,000	1,597,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs	19,000	11,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	55,000	0
Warranty provision	86,000	54,000
Inventory obsolescence	333,000	379,000
Stock-based compensation	2,227,000	1,424,000
Realized loss on foreign currency forward contract	0	(76,000)
Deferred income taxes	666,000	433,000
Amortization of operating lease right of use asset	746,000	694,000
Accretion of acquisition holdback liability	48,000	46,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	836,000	(2,138,000)
Inventories, net	75,000	(846,000)
Prepaid expenses and other	242,000	253,000
Accounts payable	199,000	600,000
Accrued and other liabilities	(4,570,000)	4,902,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	468,000	6,150,000
Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable securities	(6,830,000)	(5,144,000)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	7,122,000	5,646,000
Cash paid for acquisitions net of cash acquired	0	(15,848,000)
Capital expenditures	(381,000)	(208,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(89,000)	(15,554,000)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	282,000	210,000
Repurchase of common stock	(998,000)	0
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with settlement of restricted stock units	(70,000)	(141,000)
Payments on promissory notes	(277,000)	(18,000)
Cash paid for debt issuance costs	0	(38,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(1,063,000)	13,000
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash	(185,000)	(77,000)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(869,000)	(9,468,000)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	14,528,000	23,996,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	13,659,000	14,528,000
Cash and cash equivalents	12,736,000	13,167,000
Restricted cash, current portion	100,000	279,000
Long-term restricted cash	823,000	1,082,000
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows	13,659,000	14,528,000
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Change in unrealized loss on marketable securities	(90,000)	(7,000)
Common stock issued in connection with the purchase of Zonehaven	0	(10,938,000)
Obligation to issue common stock in connection with the Amika Mobile asset purchase	(832,000)	(1,248,000)
Initial measurement of operating lease right of use assets	466,000	259,000
Initial measurement of operating lease liabilities	466,000	259,000
Fair value of net assets acquired	$ 0	$ 30,980,000

Note 1 - Operations

Note 1 - Operations	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	1. OPERATIONS Genasys Inc. is a global provider of critical communications hardware and software solutions designed to alert, inform, and protect people. The Company's unified platform receives information from a wide variety of sensors and Internet-of-Things (IoT) inputs to collect real-time information on developing and active emergency situations. The Company uses this information to create and disseminate alerts, warnings, notifications, and instructions through multiple channels before, during, and after public safety and enterprise threats, critical events, and other crisis situations.

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The Company has eight 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, intangible assets and goodwill, warranty reserve, valuation of operating lease right of use assets and operating lease liabilities, 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. As of September 30, 2022, accounts receivable from two The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company limits its exposure to credit loss by depositing its cash with high credit quality financial institutions. The Company also invests cash in instruments that meet high credit quality standards, as specified in the Company’s policy guidelines such as money market funds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds and Certificates of Deposit. These guidelines also limit the amount of credit exposure to any one issue, issuer or type of instrument. It is generally the Company’s policy to invest in instruments that have a final maturity of no longer than three CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2022 and 2021, the amount of cash and cash equivalents was $12,736 and $13,167, respectively. The Company considers any amounts pledged as collateral or otherwise restricted for use in current operations to be restricted cash. In addition, the Company excludes from cash and cash equivalents cash required to fund specific future contractual obligations related to business combinations. Restricted cash is classified as a current asset unless amounts are not expected to be released and available for use in operations within one year. As of September 30, 2022 and 2021, the amount of restricted cash was $923 and $1,361, respectively, which is included in “Restricted cash” and “Long-term restricted cash” in the consolidated balance sheet. 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 probable: customer credit-worthiness, past transaction history with the customer, current economic industry trends and changes in customer payment terms. If the Company has no previous experience with the customer, the Company may obtain reports from various credit organizations to ensure that the customer has a history of paying creditors. The Company may also request financial information to ensure that the customer has the means of making payment. If these factors do not indicate collection is probable, revenue is deferred until collection becomes reasonably assured, which is generally upon receipt of cash. There was no CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS The Company employs contract manufacturers for production of certain components and sub-assemblies. The Company may provide parts and components to such parties from time to time but recognizes no revenue or markup on such transactions. During fiscal years 2022 and 2021, the Company performed assembly of products in-house using components and sub-assemblies from a variety of contract manufacturers and suppliers. 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 . 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 to exceed one year, in which the Company may adjust the provisional amounts recognized for a business combination). 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 considered part of consideration and the Company charges them to general and administrative expense as they are incurred. 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 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 have 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 quarter or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a single reporting unit below the carrying amount. The Company assesses qualitative factors in order to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying amount. The qualitative factors evaluated by the Company include: macro-economic conditions of the business environment, overall financial performance, and other entity specific factors as deemed appropriate. If, through this qualitative assessment, the conclusion is made that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, a two-step impairment test is performed. For reporting units where the Company performs the quantitative goodwill impairment test, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. An impairment loss cannot exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, in conjunction with the annual impairment assessment, the Company recorded a $13,162 goodwill impairment charge associated with the software reporting unit. Refer to Note 8, Goodwill and Intangible Assets for more information. LEASES The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases 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 $640 and $232 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Actual revenues from shipping and handling were $836 and $266 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. ADVERTISING Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and were $677 and $193 for the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 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 year from the date of purchase. The warranty is generally limited. The Company currently provides direct warranty service. Some agreements with OEM customers, from time to time, may require that certain quantities of product be made available for use as warranty replacements. International market warranties are generally similar to the U.S. market. The Company also sells extended warranty contracts and maintenance agreements. 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 $159 and $146 as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 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 that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Significant management judgment is required in assessing the ability to realize the Company’s deferred tax assets. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon generation of future taxable income and the tax rates in effect at that time. Additional information regarding income taxes appears in Note 13, Income Taxes. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS Long-lived assets and finite-lived intangibles held for use are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of an intangible asset exceeds the fair value, or if changes in facts and circumstances indicate impairment, an impairment loss is measured and recognized using the asset’s fair value. There was no SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company is a global provider of critical communications hardware and software solutions designed to alert, inform, and protect people. The Company operates in two NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE Basic net (loss) 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, Net (Loss) Income Per Share, for additional information. DERIVATIVES The Company does not hold derivative financial instruments of a speculative nature or for trading purposes. The Company records all derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value using available market information and other observable data. See Note 5, Fair Value Measurements, for additional information. 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 and the function currency of Genasys Canada is the Canadian dollar. The Company translates the assets and liabilities of Genasys Spain and Genasys Canada at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. The Company translates the revenue, costs and expenses of Genasys Spain and Genasys Canada 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 consolidated 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 consolidated statements of operations. The translation loss for the period was $ 704 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, Share-based Compensation, for additional information. RECLASSIFICATIONS Where necessary, the prior year’s information has been reclassified to conform to the fiscal year 2022 statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or accumulated deficit. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Management evaluated events subsequent to September 30, 2022, through the date the accompanying consolidated financial statements are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and noted that there were no events or transactions which would affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pron

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments Financial Instruments Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Leases (Topic 842) In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. ASU No. 2020-04 provides optional guidance, expedients and exceptions for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments in this update apply to all entities, subject to meeting the criteria, which participate in contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. ASU No. 2020-04 was subsequently amended by ASU No. 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), Scope

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	4. REVENUE RECOGNITION ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 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 ASC 606 requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The Company derives its revenue from the sale of products to customers, contracts, software 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 continuing managerial involvement usually associated with ownership of the goods is retained, no effective control over the goods sold is retained, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transactions will flow to the Company and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Software license revenue, maintenance and/or software development service fees may be bundled in one arrangement or may be sold separately. 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 the Company’s 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 inventory. The Company’s customers do not have a right to return product unless the product is found defective and therefore the Company’s estimate for returns has historically been insignificant 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-year maintenance and support services. In addition, the Company sells maintenance services on a stand-alone basis and is therefore capable of determining their fair value. On this basis, the amount of the embedded maintenance is separated from the fee for the perpetual license and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period to which the maintenance relates. Time-based licensed software The time-based license agreements include the use of a software license for a fixed term, generally one-year, and maintenance and support services during the same period. The Company does not sell time-based licenses without maintenance and support services and therefore revenues for the entire arrangements are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term. 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 to several years, which provide repair and maintenance services after expiration of the original one-year warranty term. Revenues from separately priced extended warranty and maintenance contracts are recognized based on time elapsed over the service period and classified as contract and other revenues. Revenue from other services such as training or installation is recognized when the service is completed. 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 include maintenance and support (included in price of perpetual licenses) and time-based licenses (that include embedded maintenance and support, both of which may be sold with software development services, training, and other product sales). In some cases, the Company delivers software development services bundled with the sale of the software. In multiple element arrangements, the Company uses either the stand-alone selling price or an expected cost plus margin approach to determine the fair value of each element within the arrangement, including software and software-related services such as maintenance and support. In general, elements in such arrangements are also sold on a stand-alone basis and stand-alone selling prices are available. 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 unbundled. When software development services are performed and are considered essential to the functionality of the software, the Company recognizes revenue from the software development services on a stage of completion basis, and the revenue from the software when the related development services have been completed. The Company disaggregates revenue by reporting segment (Hardware and Software) and geographically to depict the nature of revenue in a manner consistent with its business operations and to be consistent with other communications and public filings. Refer to Note 18, Segment Information and Note 19, Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information for additional details of revenues by reporting segment and disaggregation of revenue. 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 and, at times, recognizes revenue in advance of the time when contracts give the Company the right to invoice a customer. Sales commissions are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Subscription related commission costs are deferred and then amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of benefit. The Company may also receive consideration, per terms of a contract, from customers prior to transferring goods to the customer. The Company records customer deposits as a contract liability. Additionally, the Company may receive payments, most typically for service and warranty contracts, at the onset of the contract and before the services have been performed. In such instances, a deferred revenue liability is recorded. The Company recognizes these contract liabilities as revenue after all revenue recognition criteria are met. The table below reflects the balances of contract liabilities as of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, including the change between the periods. There were no The Company’s contract liabilities were as follows: Customer deposits Deferred revenue Total contract liabilities Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ 8,701 $ 1,428 $ 10,129 New performance obligations 14,394 2,832 17,226 Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations (18,371 ) (2,179 ) (20,550 ) Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue - (27 ) (27 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 4,724 $ 2,054 $ 6,778 Less: non-current portion - (227 ) (227 ) Current portion as of September 30, 2022 $ 4,724 $ 1,827 $ 6,551 Remaining Performance Obligations Remaining performance obligations related to ASC 606 represent the aggregate transaction price allocated to performance obligations under an original contract with a term greater than one year which are fully or partially unsatisfied at the end of the period. As of September 30, 2022, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately $6,778. The Company expects to recognize revenue on approximately $6,551, or 97%, of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months, and the remainder is expected to be recognized thereafter. 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 year. The Company only gives consideration to whether a customer agreement has a financing component if the period of time between transfer of goods and services and customer payment is greater than one year. The Company also utilizes the “as invoiced” practical expedient in certain cases where performance obligations are satisfied over time and the invoiced amount corresponds directly with the value provided to the customer.

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash equivalents, short and long-term marketable securities, accounts receivable, 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 the inputs are observable in the market and the degree that the inputs are observable. The categorization of financial instruments within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is prioritized into three levels (with Level 3 being the lowest) defined as follows: 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 active near the measurement date. 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 Company’s cash equivalents and marketable securities were determined based on Level 1 and Level 2 inputs. The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the “Level 2” instruments were valued based on quoted market prices or model-driven valuations using significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. The Company believes that the recorded values of its other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective relatively short maturity dates or durations. The Company did not Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Cash equivalents and marketable securities September 30, 2022 Cost Basis Unrealized Loss Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money market funds $ 1,316 $ - $ 1,316 $ 1,316 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 800 - 800 - 498 302 Municipal securities 4,066 (65 ) 4,001 - 3,772 229 Corporate bonds 2,402 (25 ) 2,377 - 2,127 250 Subtotal 7,268 (90 ) 7,178 - 6,397 781 Total $ 8,584 $ (90 ) $ 8,494 $ 1,316 $ 6,397 $ 781 September 30, 2021 Cost Basis Unrealized Gain (Loss) Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money market funds $ 932 $ - $ 932 $ 932 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 1,494 - 1,494 - 694 800 Municipal securities 5,139 (1 ) 5,138 - 4,205 933 Corporate bonds 928 1 929 - 787 142 Subtotal 7,561 - 7,561 - 5,686 1,875 Total $ 8,493 $ - $ 8,493 $ 932 $ 5,686 $ 1,875 Instruments measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis Nonfinancial assets Goodwill and intangible assets are recognized at fair value during the period in which an acquisition is completed, from updated estimates during the measurement period, or when they are considered to be impaired. These non-recurring fair value measurements, primarily for goodwill and intangible assets acquired, were based on Level 3 inputs. The Company estimates the fair value of long-lived assets on a non-recurring basis based on a market valuation approach, engaging independent valuation experts to assist in the determination of fair value. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, in conjunction with the annual impairment assessment, the Company determined that the fair value of the software reporting unit was less than the carrying value. In addition to increased costs and continued losses in the software reporting unit, the Company considered macroeconomic conditions including a deterioration in the equity markets evidenced by sustained declines in the Company’s stock price, peer companies, and major market indices since September 30, 2021. The Company engaged independent valuation experts to assist in determining the fair value of the software reporting unit. As a result of this analysis, the Company recorded a $13,162 goodwill impairment charge associated with the software reporting unit. The following table presents nonfinancial assets that were subject to fair value measurement during the twelve months ended September 30, 2022. There were no business combinations during the twelve months ended September 30, 2022. Certain intangible assets, operating lease ROU assets and goodwill are subject to foreign currency translation adjustments. Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Gain/ (Loss) Goodwill from software reporting unit $ 10,118 $ - $ - $ 23,280 $ (13,162 ) Operating lease ROU asset $ 466 $ - $ - $ 466 $ - Holdback Liability 1,000 728 three Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ 687 Accretion 48 Currency translation (55 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 680

Note 6 - Inventories

Note 6 - Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	6. INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following: September 30, 2022 2021 Raw materials $ 5,277 $ 5,449 Finished goods 844 842 Work in process 744 877 Inventories, gross 6,865 7,168 Reserve for obsolescence (857 ) (752 ) Inventories, net $ 6,008 $ 6,416

Note 7 - Property and Equipment

Note 7 - Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consisted of the following: September 30, 2022 2021 Office furniture and equipment $ 1,432 $ 1,261 Machinery and equipment 1,391 1,270 Leasehold improvements 2,172 2,154 Construction in progress 104 - Property and equipment, gross 5,099 4,685 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (3,342 ) (2,930 ) Property and equipment, net $ 1,757 $ 1,755 Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Depreciation and amortization expense $ 403 $ 406

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangibl

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	8. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill is attributable to the acquisitions of Genasys Spain and Zonehaven, and the Amika Mobile asset purchase and is due to combining the integrated emergency critical communications, mass messaging solutions and software development capabilities with existing hardware products for enhanced offerings and the skill level of the acquired workforces. The Company periodically reviews goodwill for impairment in accordance with relevant accounting standards. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, in conjunction with the annual impairment assessment, the Company determined that the fair value of the software reporting unit was less than the carrying value. The Company engaged independent valuation experts to assist in determining the fair value of the software reporting unit and recorded a $13,162 goodwill impairment charge. As of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, goodwill was $10,118 and $23,834 respectively. There were no impairments to goodwill during the year ended September 30, 2021. Intangible assets and goodwill related to Genasys Spain are translated from Euro to U.S. dollars at the balance sheet date. The net impact of foreign currency exchange differences arising during the period related to goodwill and intangible assets was a decrease of $458. Intangible assets and goodwill related to Amika Mobile are translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars at the balance sheet date. The net impact of foreign currency exchange differences arising during the year ended September 30, 2022, related to goodwill and intangible assets from the Amika Mobile asset purchase was a decrease of $241. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the year ended September 30, 2022, are as follows: Hardware Software Total Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ - $ 23,834 $ 23,834 Impairment - (13,162 ) (13,162 ) Currency translation - (554 ) (554 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ - $ 10,118 $ 10,118 The Company’s intangible assets consisted of the following: September 30, 2022 2021 Technology $ 11,886 $ 12,065 Customer relationships 1,715 1,855 Trade name portfolio 590 625 Non-compete agreements 206 244 Patents 72 72 14,469 14,861 Accumulated amortization (3,964 ) (2,057 ) $ 10,505 $ 12,804 The changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets by segment for the year ended September 30, 2022, are as follows: Hardware Software Total Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ 25 $ 12,779 $ 12,804 Amortization (4 ) (2,150 ) (2,154 ) Currency translation - (145 ) (145 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 21 $ 10,484 $ 10,505 Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Amortization expense $ 2,154 $ 1,191 Estimated amortization expense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 $ 2,094 2024 2,083 2025 1,974 2026 1,843 2027 1,669 Thereafter 842 Total estimated amortization expense $ 10,505

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and O

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Prepaid Expenses And Other Disclosure [Text Block]	9. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER September 30, 2022 2021 Deposits for inventory $ 461 $ 997 Prepaid insurance 360 395 Dues and subscriptions 182 213 Prepaid professional services - 158 Prepaid commissions 228 82 Trade shows and travel 471 95 Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax receivable 1,631 - Other 244 315 $ 3,577 $ 2,255 Deposits for inventory Deposits for inventory consisted of cash payments to vendors for inventory to be delivered in the future. Prepaid insurance 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. 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. Prepaid professional services Prepaid professional services consist of payments made in advance for services such as accounting and legal services. Prepaid commissions Prepaid commissions represent the current portion of sales commissions paid in connection with obtaining a contract with a customer. These costs are deferred and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of benefit, which is three five Trade shows and travel Trade shows and travel consists of payments made in advance for trade show events. Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax receivable The goods and services tax and harmonized sales tax (“GST/HST”) is a Canadian value-added tax that applies to many goods and services. Registrants may claim refundable tax credits for GST/HST incurred through filing periodic tax returns. This GST/HST receivable is a receivable from the Canadian Revenue Agency.

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Lia

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Current and Noncurrent Accrued Liabilities [Text Block]	10. ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities consisted of the following: September 30, 2022 2021 Payroll and related $ 3,003 $ 3,726 Deferred revenue 1,827 1,120 Customer deposits 4,724 8,701 Accrued contract costs 809 416 Warranty reserve 159 146 Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax payable 1,556 - Other 5 2 Total $ 12,083 $ 14,111 Other liabilities - noncurrent consisted of the following: September 30, 2022 2021 Deferred extended warranty revenue $ 227 $ 308 Asset purchase holdback liability 680 687 Total $ 907 $ 995 Payroll and related Accrued payroll and related consisted primarily of accrued bonus, accrued vacation, accrued sales commissions and benefits. Deferred revenue Deferred revenue as of September 30, 2022 included prepayments from customers for services, including extended warranty, scheduled to be performed in the year ending September 30, 2023. Customer deposits Customer deposits represent amounts paid by customers as a down payment on hardware orders to be delivered during the year ending September 30, 2023. Accrued contract costs Accrued contract costs consist of accrued expenses for contracting a third-party service provider to fulfill repair and maintenance obligations required under a contract with a foreign military for units sold in the year ended September 30, 2011. Payments to the service provider will be made annually upon completion of each year of service. A new contract was signed with the customer in May 2019 to continue repair and maintenance services through May 2024. These services are being recorded in cost of revenues to correspond with the revenues for these services. Warranty reserve Details of the estimated warranty reserve were as follows: September 30, 2022 2021 Beginning balance $ 146 $ 126 Warranty provision 86 56 Warranty settlements (73 ) (36 ) Ending balance $ 159 $ 146 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. Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax payable The GST/HST is a Canadian value-added tax that applies to many goods and services. This represents amounts owed to the Canadian Revenue Agency by the Company’s Canadian subsidiary. 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 Asset purchase holdback liability In connection with the Amika Mobile asset purchase, the Company recorded a holdback liability related to potential future adjustments to assets and liabilities, misrepresentations and indemnifications against third-party claims. Adjustments of up to CAD$ 1,000 728 three

Note 11 - Debt

Note 11 - Debt	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	11. DEBT In connection with the acquisition of Genasys Spain, the Company acquired certain debts of Genasys Spain. The carrying value of the acquired debt approximated fair value. The balances of the acquired debt consisted of loans with governmental agencies that were secured with cash collateral. In April 2022, the Ministry of Economy and Competiveness declared the terms of the loan satisfied and the outstanding balance was paid in full using the restricted cash that was pledged as collateral at loan inception as payment of the remaining balance. The changes in the carrying amount of debt for the year ended September 30, 2022, are as follows: Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ 296 Payments (277 ) Currency translation (19 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ - Revolving line of credit On March 8, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with MUFG Union Bank, N.A. for a $10 million revolving line of credit. Outstanding balances on the revolving line of credit bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.25%. The agreement contains a provision for determining an alternative interest rate index in the event the LIBOR rate is no longer available. The agreement contains standard covenants, including affirmative financial covenants, such as the maintenance of a short-term liquidity ratio and a senior leverage ratio, in addition to negative covenants which limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, loans and equity investments, disposition of assets, mergers and consolidations and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. The maturity date of this revolving line of credit is March 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2022, there were no borrowings on the revolving line of credit. The Company incurred and capitalized $38 of issuance costs related to this revolving line of credit. These issuance costs have and will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the loan.

Note 12 - Leases

Note 12 - Leases	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]	12. LEASES The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The guidance in ASC 842 defines a lease as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant, or equipment (an identified asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. The Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate. The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. Additionally, the portfolio approach is used in determining the discount rate used to present value lease payments. The ROU asset includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred. The Company is party to operating leases for office and production facilities and equipment under agreements that expire at various dates through 2028. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the new lease standard. In electing the practical expedient package, the Company is not required to reassess whether an existing or expired contract is or contains a lease, reassess the lease classification for expired or existing leases nor reassess the initial direct costs for leases that commenced before the adoption of ASC 842. The Company also elected the short-term lease exemption such that the new lease standard was applied to leases greater than one year in duration. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For leases beginning on or after October 1, 2019, lease components are accounted for separately from non-lease components for all asset classes. Certain of the Company’s leases contain renewal provisions and escalating rental clauses and generally require the Company to pay utilities, insurance, taxes and other operating expenses. The renewal provisions of existing lease agreements were not included in the determination of the operating lease liabilities and the ROU assets. Variable payments such as excess usage fees on existing equipment leases were not included in the determination of the lease liabilities and the ROU assets as the achievement of the specified target that triggers the variable lease payment is not considered probable. In addition, the Company’s facility lease in Spain has an escalating lease clause based on a consumer price index which is considered a variable lease payment and is not included in the determination of the lease liability and ROU asset. A 10% increase in the index would increase the total lease liability approximately $42. The Company’s leases do not contain any residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company added an additional operating ROU asset of $466 and operating lease liabilities of $466 for office space and equipment. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Company added an additional operating ROU asset of $259 and operating lease liabilities of $259 for office space. The tables below show the operating ROU assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2021, and the balances as of September 30, 2022, including the changes during the periods. Operating lease ROU assets Operating lease ROU assets as of September 30, 2021 $ 4,862 Additional operating lease ROU assets 466 Less amortization of operating lease ROU assets (746 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease ROU assets (41 ) Operating lease ROU assets as of September 30, 2022 $ 4,541 Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2021 $ 6,608 Additional operating lease liabilities 466 Less lease principal payments on operating lease liabilities (894 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease liabilities (43 ) Operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022 6,137 Less non-current portion (5,189 ) Current portion as of September 30, 2022 $ 948 As of September 30, 2022, the Company’s operating leases have a weighted-average remaining lease term of 5.7 years and a weighted-average discount rate of 4.1%. The maturities of the operating lease liabilities are as follows: Fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 $ 1,179 2024 1,177 2025 1,154 2026 1,169 2027 1,191 Thereafter 1,038 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 6,908 Less imputed interest (771 ) Present value of operating lease liabilities $ 6,137 For the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, total lease expense under operating leases was approximately $1,002 and $991, respectively. The Company did not 3

Note 13 - Income Taxes

Note 13 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	13. INCOME TAXES Income taxes consisted of the following: Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Current tax provision Federal $ - $ - State 3 1 Foreign 70 - Total current tax provision 73 1 Deferred provision Federal 568 368 State 100 65 Total deferred provision 668 433 Provision for income taxes $ 741 $ 434 A reconciliation of income taxes at the federal statutory rate of 21% to the effective tax rate was as follows: Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate $ (3,314 ) $ 239 Change in valuation allowance 1,065 435 Nondeductible compensation, interest expense and other 4,101 57 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit (859 ) 210 Change in R&D credit carryover (186 ) 19 Stock options and other prior year true-ups 25 (175 ) Foreign rate differential (1 ) (117 ) State business credit utilization (90 ) (234 ) Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 741 $ 434 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 as of September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows: At September 30, 2022 2021 Deferred tax assets Net operating loss carryforwards $ 10,054 $ 11,769 Research and development credit 4,712 5,479 Share-based compensation 688 538 Patents 2,331 8 Accruals and other 2,245 2,487 Allowances 280 237 Gross deferred tax assets 20,310 20,518 Deferred tax liabilities Equipment (313 ) (352 ) Operating ROU assets (1,066 ) (1,222 ) Acquired intangible assets (2,180 ) (2,592 ) Gross deferred tax liabilities (3,559 ) (4,166 ) Less valuation allowance (9,378 ) (8,313 ) Net deferred tax assets and liabilities $ 7,373 $ 8,039 As of September 30, 2022, the Company had net deferred tax assets of approximately $7,373. The deferred tax assets are primarily composed of federal and state NOL carryforwards and federal and state research and development (“R&D”) credit carryforwards. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had federal NOL carryforwards of approximately $32,817, which expire from 2024 through 2037, except for $1,262 that have an indefinite carryforward period. The Company also has an estimated $2,500 and $119 of federal and state R&D tax credits, respectively, as of September 30, 2022, a portion of which will begin to expire in the current tax year. 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 expects to utilize the deferred tax asset in the future, except for those related to federal R&D tax credit carryforwards and net operating loss carryforwards, R&D credits and foreign tax credits related to Genasys Spain continues to maintain a partial allowance of $9,378. Since future financial results may differ from previous estimates, periodic adjustments to the Company’s valuation allowances may be necessary. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company’s practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. 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.

Note 14 - Commitments and Conti

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Leases The Company leases office equipment and operating facilities. During the year ended September 30, 2019, these leases were categorized as operating leases. On October 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842 which required lessees to recognize lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use assets for all leases with lease terms of greater than 12 months. Refer to Note 12, Leases for further detail on lease commitments. Employment Agreements The Company entered into an employment agreement with our chief executive officer that provides for severance benefits including twelve months’ salary and health benefits, a pro-rata share of his annual cash bonus for the fiscal year in which the termination occurs to which he would have become entitled had he remained employed through the end of the fiscal year and vesting of a share of stock options held by him that are subject to performance-based vesting. The agreement also has a change in control clause whereby the chief executive officer would be entitled to receive specific severance and equity vesting benefits if specified termination events occur. There were no other employment agreements with executive officers or other employees providing future benefits or severance arrangements. Bonus Plan The Company has a bonus plan for employees, in accordance with their terms of employment, whereby they can earn a percentage of their salary based on meeting targeted objectives for orders received, revenue, operating income, and operating cash flow. For the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded $1,733 of bonus expense. For the year ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded $2,625 of bonus expense. Employee Benefit 401K Plan The Company has a defined contribution plan (401(k)) covering its employees. Matching contributions are made on behalf of all participants at the discretion of the board of directors. During the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company made matching contributions of $324 and $219, respectively. Litigation The Company may at times be involved in litigation in the ordinary course of business. The Company will, from time to time, when appropriate in management’s estimation, record adequate reserves in the Company’s financial statements for pending litigation. Amika Mobile asset purchase In connection with the Amika Mobile asset purchase, the Company recorded a holdback liability related to potential future adjustments to assets and liabilities, misrepresentations and indemnifications against third-party claims. Adjustments of up to CAD$ 1,000 728 three The Company also agreed to issue 191,267 shares of the Company’s common stock to the seller of the Amika Mobile assets on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing date. The total number of shares of common stock the Company is obligated to issue is 57,3801 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 indemnify other parties such as business partners, customers, underwriters, and investors for certain losses suffered, claims of intellectual property infringement, negligence and intentional acts in the performance of services, and violations of laws including certain violations of securities laws. The Company’s obligation to provide such indemnification in such circumstances would arise if, for example, a third party sued a customer for intellectual property infringement and the Company agreed to indemnify the customer against such claims. The Company is unable to estimate with any reasonable accuracy the liability that may be incurred pursuant to such indemnification obligations. Some of the factors that would affect this assessment include, but are not limited to, the nature of the claim asserted, the relative merits of the claim, the financial ability of the parties, the nature and amount of damages claimed, insurance coverage that the Company may have to cover such claims, and the willingness of the parties to reach settlement, if any. Because of the uncertainty surrounding these circumstances, the Company’s indemnification obligations could range from immaterial to having a material adverse impact on its financial position and its ability to continue in the ordinary course of business. The Company has not incurred material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements in the past, and the Company had no liabilities recorded for these agreements as of September 30, 2022 and 2021. 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. All directors and officers have executed indemnification agreements. The term of the indemnification period is for the officer or director’s lifetime. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited. However, the Company has a director and officers’ liability insurance policy that limits its exposure and enables it to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. As a result of its insurance policy coverage, the Company does not believe that a material loss exposure related to these agreements is either probable or can be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, the Company has no liability recorded for these agreements as of September 30, 2022 and 2021.

Note 15 - Share-based Compensat

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	15. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Stock Option Plans As of September 30, 2022, the Company had two equity incentive plans. The 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (“2005 Equity Plan”) was terminated with respect to new grants in March 2015 but remains in effect for grants issued prior to that time. The Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (“2015 Equity Plan”) was adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors on December 6, 2016 and approved by the Company’s stockholders on March 14, 2017. The 2015 Equity Plan was amended by the Company’s Board of Directors on December 8, 2020, to increase the number of shares authorized for issuance from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000. On March 16, 2021, the Company’s stockholders approved a plan amendment. The 2015 Equity Plan authorizes the issuance of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and performance awards, to an aggregate of 10,000,000 new shares of common stock to employees, directors, advisors or consultants. As of September 30, 2022, there were options and restricted stock units outstanding covering 10,000 and 4,274,074 shares of common stock under the 2005 Equity Plan and the 2015 Equity Plan, respectively, and 3,486,565 shares of common stock available for grant, for a total of 7,760,639 shares of common stock authorized and unissued under the two equity plans. Share-Based Compensation The Company’s 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 1,367,000 options granted during the year ended September 30, 2022 and 295,000 granted during the year ended September 30, 2021. The weighted average estimated fair value of stock options granted during the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, was calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions (annualized percentages): Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Volatility 50.8 % 48.5 % Risk-free interest rate 2.6 % 0.7 % Dividend yield 0.0 % 0.0 % Expected term in years 5.2 6.5 Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over the period commensurate with the expected term of the options. The risk-free interest rate is based on rates published by the Federal Reserve Board. The contractual term of the options was seven not As of September 30, 2022, there was approximately $1,620 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to outstanding stock options. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.82 years. To the extent the forfeiture rate is different from what the Company anticipated, stock-based compensation related to these awards will be different from the Company’s expectations. Performance-Based Stock Options On October 4, 2019, the Company awarded a performance-based stock option (PVO) to purchase 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to a key executive, with a contractual term of seven On August 10, 2022, the Company granted PVOs to purchase up to 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to a key member of management, with a contractual term of seven not The Company did not Restricted Stock Units On March 10, 2020, each non-employee member of the Board of Directors received a grant of 30,000 RSUs that vested on the first anniversary of the grant date. These were issued at a market value of $425, which were expensed on a straight-line basis through the March 10, 2021 vest date. Also, in fiscal 2020, 81,270 RSUs were granted to employees that will vest over three three On March 16, 2021, each non-employee member of the Board of Directors received a grant of 27,883 RSUs that vested on the first anniversary of the grant date. These were issued at a market value of $1,100 and were expensed on a straight-line basis through the March 16, 2022 vest date. Also, during fiscal 2021, 145,950 RSUs were granted to employees that will vest over three On March 15, 2022, each non-employee member of the Board of Directors received a grant of 30,000 RSUs that will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. These were issued at a market value of $407, which have and will be expensed on a straight-line basis through the March 15, 2023 vest date. On November 1, 2021, 10,000 RSUs were granted to a non-employee advisor that will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. These were issued at a market value of $51, which have and will be expensed on a straight-line basis though the November 1, 2022 vest date. Also, during the year ended September 30, 2022, there were 100,800 RSUs granted to employees that will vest over three years on the anniversary of the grant date. These were issued at a market value of $348, which have and will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the three-year life of the grants. Compensation expense for RSUs was $1,410 for the year ended September 30, 2022. Compensation expense for RSUs was $1,130 for the year ended September 30, 2021. As of September 30, 2022, there was approximately $918 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to outstanding RSUs. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.2 years. Restricted Stock Unit Summary Information A summary of restricted stock units of the Company as of September 30, 2022 is presented below: Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding September 30, 2021 399,469 $ 6.27 Granted 260,800 $ 3.09 Released (270,262 ) $ 6.42 Forfeited/cancelled (46,832 ) $ 3.57 Outstanding September 30, 2022 343,175 $ 4.11 Stock Option Summary Information A summary of the activity in options to purchase the capital stock of the Company as of September 30, 2022 is presented below: Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding September 30, 2021 2,745,384 $ 3.02 Granted 1,367,000 $ 3.78 Forfeited/expired (26,250 ) $ 5.49 Exercised (145,235 ) $ 1.94 Outstanding September 30, 2022 3,940,899 $ 3.31 Exerciseable September 30, 2022 1,640,310 $ 2.67 The aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and options exercisable as of September 30, 2022 was $996 and $996, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last day of trading during the year, which was $2.77 per share, and the exercise price multiplied by the number of applicable options. The total value of stock options exercised during the year ended September 30, 2022 was $491 and proceeds from these exercises was $282. The total value of stock options exercised during the year ended September 30, 2021 was $725 and proceeds from these exercises was $210. The Company recognized $208 and $514 as a tax benefit in the income tax provision for the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2022: Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average Range of Number Remaining Exercise Number Exercise Exercise Prices Outstanding Contractual Term Price Exercisable Price $ 1.31 - $1.86 243,922 1.29 $ 1.69 243,922 $ 1.69 $ 1.99 - $1.99 937,500 1.44 $ 1.99 937,500 $ 1.99 $ 3.21 - $3.21 20,000 6.60 $ 3.21 - $ - $ 3.39 - $3.39 800,000 4.01 $ 3.39 - $ - $ 3.40 - $8.03 1,939,477 6.06 $ 4.12 458,888 $ 4.59 3,940,899 4.25 $ 3.31 1,640,310 $ 2.67 The Company recorded $817 and $294 of stock option compensation expense for employees, directors and consultants for the years ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The amounts of share-based compensation expense for restricted stock units and stock options are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows: Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Cost of revenues $ 77 $ 40 Selling, general and administrative 2,080 1,344 Research and development 70 40 $ 2,227 $ 1,424

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	16. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Common Stock Activity On March 18, 2021, the Company filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of Delaware to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock of the Company from 50,000,000 to 100,000,000 shares (the “Amended Certificate”). The Amended Certificate was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on March 16, 2021. During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company issued 145,235 shares of common stock and obtained gross proceeds of $282 in connection with the exercise of stock options. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued 104,796 shares of common stock and obtained gross proceeds of $210 in connection with the exercise of stock options. During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company issued 270,262 shares of common stock upon full vesting of RSUs. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued 228,633 shares of common stock upon full vesting of RSUs. In connection with the Amika Mobile asset purchase, the Company also agreed to issue 191,267 shares of the Company’s common stock to the seller of the Amika Mobile assets on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing date. The total number of shares of common stock the Company is obligated to issue is 573,801. The fair value of the Company’s common stock on the closing date was $5.98, resulting in the addition of $3,431 to additional paid-in-capital. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Company accelerated the issuance of 365,109 of such shares of common stock to the Seller of the Amika Mobile assets. During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company issued 69,564 shares of common stock to the Seller of the Amika Mobile assets. There are 139,128 remaining shares of the Company’s common stock subject to issuance under this obligation. Preferred Stock The Company is authorized under its certificate of incorporation and bylaws to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, without any further action by the stockholders. The board of directors has the authority to divide any and all shares of preferred stock into series and to fix and determine the relative rights and preferences of the preferred stock, such as the designation of series and the number of shares constituting such series, dividend rights, redemption and sinking fund provisions, liquidation and dissolution preferences, conversion or exchange rights and voting rights, if any. Issuance of preferred stock by the board of directors could result in such shares having dividend and or liquidation preferences senior to the rights of the holders of common stock and could dilute the voting rights of the holders of common stock. No Share Buyback Program In December 2022, the Board of Directors extended the Company’s share buyback program through December 31, 2024. Under the program, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $5 million of its outstanding common shares. During the year ended September 30, 2022, 259,310 shares were repurchased for $998. There were no shares repurchased during the year ended September 30, 2021. As of September 30, 2022, all repurchased shares were retired.

Note 17 - Net (Loss) Income Per

Note 17 - Net (Loss) Income Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	17. NET (LOSS) 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, 2022 2021 Net (loss) income $ (16,212 ) $ 704 Basic (loss) income per share $ (0.44 ) $ 0.02 Diluted (loss)income per share $ (0.44 ) $ 0.02 Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 36,495,012 34,409,478 Assumed exercise of dilutive options - 1,179,670 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 36,495,012 35,589,148 Potentially diluted securities outstanding at period end excluded from diluted computation as the inclusion would have been antidilutive: Options 3,940,899 1,035,000 RSU 343,175 208,692 Obligation to issue common stock 139,128 - Total 4,423,202 1,243,692

Note 18 - Segment Information

Note 18 - Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	18. SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company is engaged in the design, development and commercialization of critical communications hardware and software solutions designed to alert, inform, and protect. The Company operates in two The following table presents the Company’s segment disclosures: Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Revenue from external customers Hardware $ 50,938 $ 44,233 Software 3,097 2,770 $ 54,035 $ 47,003 Intersegment revenues Hardware $ - $ - Software 3,287 1,823 $ 3,287 $ 1,823 Segment operating income (loss) Hardware $ 9,260 $ 7,871 Software (24,791 ) (6,787 ) $ (15,531 ) $ 1,084 Other expenses: Depreciation and amortization expense Hardware $ 380 $ 375 Software 2,176 1,222 $ 2,556 $ 1,597 Goodwill Impairment Hardware $ - $ - Software 13,162 - $ 13,162 $ - Income tax expense (benefit) Hardware $ 1,065 $ 906 Software (324 ) (472 ) $ 741 $ 434 September 30, 2022 2021 Long-lived assets Hardware $ 1,677 $ 1,748 Software 10,585 12,811 $ 12,262 $ 14,559 Total assets Hardware $ 47,237 $ 50,364 Software 24,617 39,764 $ 71,854 $ 90,128

Note 19 - Major Customers, Supp

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	19. MAJOR CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS AND RELATED INFORMATION Major Customers For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, revenues from one one two Revenue from customers in the United States was $45,703 for the year ended September 30, 2022. Revenue from customers in the United States was $37,888 for the year ended September 30, 2021. The following table summarizes revenues by geographic region. Revenues are attributed to countries based on customer’s delivery location. Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Americas $ 47,129 $ 39,064 Asia Pacific 3,394 4,470 Europe, Middle East and Africa 3,512 3,469 Total Revenues $ 54,035 $ 47,003 The following table summarized long lived assets by geographic region. September 30, 2022 2021 United States $ 11,800 $ 11,342 Americas (excluding the United States) 16 2,543 Asia Pacific - - Europe, Middle East and Africa 446 674 $ 12,262 $ 14,559 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 supplier of compression drivers for its LRAD products. If supplier shortages occur, or quality problems arise, then production schedules could be significantly delayed or costs significantly increased, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operation and cash flows.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION eight two
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	USE OF ESTIMATES
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK two three
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS no
Contract Manufacturers, Policy [Policy Text Block]	CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	INVENTORIES .
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION two seven
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS three fifteen
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]	LEASES Leases
Cost of Goods and Service, Shipping and Handling Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]	ADVERTISING
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]	RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]	WARRANTY RESERVES
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	INCOME TAXES
Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment [Policy Text Block]	IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS no
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	SEGMENT INFORMATION two
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	DERIVATIVES
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION 704
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]	RECLASSIFICATIONS
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (T

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]	Customer deposits Deferred revenue Total contract liabilities Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ 8,701 $ 1,428 $ 10,129 New performance obligations 14,394 2,832 17,226 Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations (18,371 ) (2,179 ) (20,550 ) Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue - (27 ) (27 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 4,724 $ 2,054 $ 6,778 Less: non-current portion - (227 ) (227 ) Current portion as of September 30, 2022 $ 4,724 $ 1,827 $ 6,551

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_2

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 Cost Basis Unrealized Loss Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money market funds $ 1,316 $ - $ 1,316 $ 1,316 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 800 - 800 - 498 302 Municipal securities 4,066 (65 ) 4,001 - 3,772 229 Corporate bonds 2,402 (25 ) 2,377 - 2,127 250 Subtotal 7,268 (90 ) 7,178 - 6,397 781 Total $ 8,584 $ (90 ) $ 8,494 $ 1,316 $ 6,397 $ 781 September 30, 2021 Cost Basis Unrealized Gain (Loss) Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money market funds $ 932 $ - $ 932 $ 932 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 1,494 - 1,494 - 694 800 Municipal securities 5,139 (1 ) 5,138 - 4,205 933 Corporate bonds 928 1 929 - 787 142 Subtotal 7,561 - 7,561 - 5,686 1,875 Total $ 8,493 $ - $ 8,493 $ 932 $ 5,686 $ 1,875
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Gain/ (Loss) Goodwill from software reporting unit $ 10,118 $ - $ - $ 23,280 $ (13,162 ) Operating lease ROU asset $ 466 $ - $ - $ 466 $ -
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ 687 Accretion 48 Currency translation (55 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 680

Note 6 - Inventories (Tables)

Note 6 - Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 2021 Raw materials $ 5,277 $ 5,449 Finished goods 844 842 Work in process 744 877 Inventories, gross 6,865 7,168 Reserve for obsolescence (857 ) (752 ) Inventories, net $ 6,008 $ 6,416

Note 7 - Property and Equipme_2

Note 7 - Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 2021 Office furniture and equipment $ 1,432 $ 1,261 Machinery and equipment 1,391 1,270 Leasehold improvements 2,172 2,154 Construction in progress 104 - Property and equipment, gross 5,099 4,685 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (3,342 ) (2,930 ) Property and equipment, net $ 1,757 $ 1,755 Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Depreciation and amortization expense $ 403 $ 406

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_2

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Changes in Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	Hardware Software Total Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ - $ 23,834 $ 23,834 Impairment - (13,162 ) (13,162 ) Currency translation - (554 ) (554 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ - $ 10,118 $ 10,118 Hardware Software Total Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ 25 $ 12,779 $ 12,804 Amortization (4 ) (2,150 ) (2,154 ) Currency translation - (145 ) (145 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 21 $ 10,484 $ 10,505
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 2021 Technology $ 11,886 $ 12,065 Customer relationships 1,715 1,855 Trade name portfolio 590 625 Non-compete agreements 206 244 Patents 72 72 14,469 14,861 Accumulated amortization (3,964 ) (2,057 ) $ 10,505 $ 12,804 Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Amortization expense $ 2,154 $ 1,191
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	2023 $ 2,094 2024 2,083 2025 1,974 2026 1,843 2027 1,669 Thereafter 842 Total estimated amortization expense $ 10,505

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and_2

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 2021 Deposits for inventory $ 461 $ 997 Prepaid insurance 360 395 Dues and subscriptions 182 213 Prepaid professional services - 158 Prepaid commissions 228 82 Trade shows and travel 471 95 Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax receivable 1,631 - Other 244 315 $ 3,577 $ 2,255

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_2

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 2021 Payroll and related $ 3,003 $ 3,726 Deferred revenue 1,827 1,120 Customer deposits 4,724 8,701 Accrued contract costs 809 416 Warranty reserve 159 146 Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax payable 1,556 - Other 5 2 Total $ 12,083 $ 14,111
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 2021 Deferred extended warranty revenue $ 227 $ 308 Asset purchase holdback liability 680 687 Total $ 907 $ 995
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 2021 Beginning balance $ 146 $ 126 Warranty provision 86 56 Warranty settlements (73 ) (36 ) Ending balance $ 159 $ 146

Note 11 - Debt (Tables)

Note 11 - Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ 296 Payments (277 ) Currency translation (19 ) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ -

Note 12 - Leases (Tables)

Note 12 - Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Initial Measurement of Operating Lease [Table Text Block]	Operating lease ROU assets Operating lease ROU assets as of September 30, 2021 $ 4,862 Additional operating lease ROU assets 466 Less amortization of operating lease ROU assets (746 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease ROU assets (41 ) Operating lease ROU assets as of September 30, 2022 $ 4,541 Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2021 $ 6,608 Additional operating lease liabilities 466 Less lease principal payments on operating lease liabilities (894 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease liabilities (43 ) Operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022 6,137 Less non-current portion (5,189 ) Current portion as of September 30, 2022 $ 948
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 $ 1,179 2024 1,177 2025 1,154 2026 1,169 2027 1,191 Thereafter 1,038 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 6,908 Less imputed interest (771 ) Present value of operating lease liabilities $ 6,137

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Current tax provision Federal $ - $ - State 3 1 Foreign 70 - Total current tax provision 73 1 Deferred provision Federal 568 368 State 100 65 Total deferred provision 668 433 Provision for income taxes $ 741 $ 434
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate $ (3,314 ) $ 239 Change in valuation allowance 1,065 435 Nondeductible compensation, interest expense and other 4,101 57 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit (859 ) 210 Change in R&D credit carryover (186 ) 19 Stock options and other prior year true-ups 25 (175 ) Foreign rate differential (1 ) (117 ) State business credit utilization (90 ) (234 ) Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 741 $ 434
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	At September 30, 2022 2021 Deferred tax assets Net operating loss carryforwards $ 10,054 $ 11,769 Research and development credit 4,712 5,479 Share-based compensation 688 538 Patents 2,331 8 Accruals and other 2,245 2,487 Allowances 280 237 Gross deferred tax assets 20,310 20,518 Deferred tax liabilities Equipment (313 ) (352 ) Operating ROU assets (1,066 ) (1,222 ) Acquired intangible assets (2,180 ) (2,592 ) Gross deferred tax liabilities (3,559 ) (4,166 ) Less valuation allowance (9,378 ) (8,313 ) Net deferred tax assets and liabilities $ 7,373 $ 8,039

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_2

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Volatility 50.8 % 48.5 % Risk-free interest rate 2.6 % 0.7 % Dividend yield 0.0 % 0.0 % Expected term in years 5.2 6.5
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding September 30, 2021 399,469 $ 6.27 Granted 260,800 $ 3.09 Released (270,262 ) $ 6.42 Forfeited/cancelled (46,832 ) $ 3.57 Outstanding September 30, 2022 343,175 $ 4.11
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding September 30, 2021 2,745,384 $ 3.02 Granted 1,367,000 $ 3.78 Forfeited/expired (26,250 ) $ 5.49 Exercised (145,235 ) $ 1.94 Outstanding September 30, 2022 3,940,899 $ 3.31 Exerciseable September 30, 2022 1,640,310 $ 2.67
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 Term Price Exercisable Price $ 1.31 - $1.86 243,922 1.29 $ 1.69 243,922 $ 1.69 $ 1.99 - $1.99 937,500 1.44 $ 1.99 937,500 $ 1.99 $ 3.21 - $3.21 20,000 6.60 $ 3.21 - $ - $ 3.39 - $3.39 800,000 4.01 $ 3.39 - $ - $ 3.40 - $8.03 1,939,477 6.06 $ 4.12 458,888 $ 4.59 3,940,899 4.25 $ 3.31 1,640,310 $ 2.67
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Cost of revenues $ 77 $ 40 Selling, general and administrative 2,080 1,344 Research and development 70 40 $ 2,227 $ 1,424

Note 17 - Net (Loss) Income P_2

Note 17 - Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Net (loss) income $ (16,212 ) $ 704 Basic (loss) income per share $ (0.44 ) $ 0.02 Diluted (loss)income per share $ (0.44 ) $ 0.02 Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 36,495,012 34,409,478 Assumed exercise of dilutive options - 1,179,670 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 36,495,012 35,589,148 Potentially diluted securities outstanding at period end excluded from diluted computation as the inclusion would have been antidilutive: Options 3,940,899 1,035,000 RSU 343,175 208,692 Obligation to issue common stock 139,128 - Total 4,423,202 1,243,692

Note 18 - Segment Information (

Note 18 - Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Revenue from external customers Hardware $ 50,938 $ 44,233 Software 3,097 2,770 $ 54,035 $ 47,003 Intersegment revenues Hardware $ - $ - Software 3,287 1,823 $ 3,287 $ 1,823 Segment operating income (loss) Hardware $ 9,260 $ 7,871 Software (24,791 ) (6,787 ) $ (15,531 ) $ 1,084 Other expenses: Depreciation and amortization expense Hardware $ 380 $ 375 Software 2,176 1,222 $ 2,556 $ 1,597 Goodwill Impairment Hardware $ - $ - Software 13,162 - $ 13,162 $ - Income tax expense (benefit) Hardware $ 1,065 $ 906 Software (324 ) (472 ) $ 741 $ 434 September 30, 2022 2021 Long-lived assets Hardware $ 1,677 $ 1,748 Software 10,585 12,811 $ 12,262 $ 14,559 Total assets Hardware $ 47,237 $ 50,364 Software 24,617 39,764 $ 71,854 $ 90,128

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_2

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	Years ended September 30, 2022 2021 Americas $ 47,129 $ 39,064 Asia Pacific 3,394 4,470 Europe, Middle East and Africa 3,512 3,469 Total Revenues $ 54,035 $ 47,003
Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 2021 United States $ 11,800 $ 11,342 Americas (excluding the United States) 16 2,543 Asia Pacific - - Europe, Middle East and Africa 446 674 $ 12,262 $ 14,559

Note 2 - Basis of Presentatio_2

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries	8
Number of Additional Inactive Subsidiaries	2
Number Of Major Customers	2
Investments, Typical Final Maturity Maximum (Year)	3 years
Investments, Typical Portfolio Weighted Average Maturity (Month)	18 months
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total	$ 12,736	$ 13,167
Restricted Cash, Total	923	1,361
Deferred Revenue for Collection Issues	0	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	181	127
Inventory Obsolescence Write Down (Recoveries)	(105)	(183)
Cost of Revenue, Total	27,693	23,577
Advertising Expense	677	193
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Ending Balance	159	146	$ 126
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived	$ 0	0
Number of Reportable Segments	2
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax, Total	$ (704)	260
Shipping and Handling [Member]
Cost of Revenue, Total	$ 836	$ 266
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
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer 1 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	43%	66%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer 2 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	19%	18%

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 1

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 1 (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total	$ 0	$ 0
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 6,778

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 2

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 2 (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 6,778
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-10-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 6,551
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage	97%
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	12 months

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition -

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition - Contract Asset and Contract Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Balance as of September 30, 2021	$ 10,129
New performance obligations	17,226
Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations	(20,550)
Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue	(27)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	6,778
Less: non-current portion	(227)
Current portion as of September 30, 2022	6,551
Customer Deposits [Member]
Balance as of September 30, 2021	8,701
New performance obligations	14,394
Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations	(18,371)
Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue	0
Balance as of September 30, 2022	4,724
Less: non-current portion	0
Current portion as of September 30, 2022	4,724
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Balance as of September 30, 2021	1,428
New performance obligations	2,832
Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations	(2,179)
Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue	(27)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	2,054
Less: non-current portion	(227)
Current portion as of September 30, 2022	$ 1,827

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_3

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2020 USD ($)	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($)	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 CAD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Marketable Securities, Total				$ 0		$ 0
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Asset Purchase Agreement, Deduction From Liability	$ 799	$ 1	$ 1	$ 799	$ 1
Asset Acquisition, Adjustments from Purchase Holdback Liability, Period (Year)	3 years	3 years

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_4

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value by Major Security Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Short-term marketable securities	$ 6,397	$ 5,686
Certificates of deposit	781	1,875
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Cost basis	8,584	8,493
Unrealized loss	(90)	0
Money market funds	90	0
Fair value	8,494	8,493
Cash equivalents	1,316	932
Short-term marketable securities	6,397	5,686
Certificates of deposit	781	1,875
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cost basis	1,316	932
Unrealized loss	0	0
Money market funds	0	0
Fair value	1,316	932
Cash equivalents	1,316	932
Short-term marketable securities		0
Certificates of deposit		0
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cost basis	7,268	7,561
Unrealized loss	(90)	0
Money market funds	90	0
Fair value	7,178	7,561
Cash equivalents	0	0
Short-term marketable securities	6,397	5,686
Certificates of deposit	781	1,875
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Cost basis	800	1,494
Unrealized loss	0	0
Money market funds	0	0
Fair value	800	1,494
Cash equivalents	0	0
Short-term marketable securities	498	694
Certificates of deposit	302	800
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Cost basis	4,066	5,139
Unrealized loss	(65)	1
Money market funds	65	(1)
Fair value	4,001	5,138
Cash equivalents	0	0
Short-term marketable securities	3,772	4,205
Certificates of deposit	229	933
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Cost basis		928
Unrealized loss		(1)
Money market funds		1
Fair value		929
Cash equivalents		0
Short-term marketable securities		787
Certificates of deposit		$ 142
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Cost basis	2,402
Unrealized loss	(25)
Money market funds	25
Fair value	2,377
Cash equivalents	0
Short-term marketable securities	2,127
Certificates of deposit	$ 250

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_5

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements - Operating Lease Right of Use Assets Currency Translation Adjustments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill from software reporting unit, gain (loss)	$ (13,162)	$ 0
Operating lease right of use assets	4,541	4,862
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Operating lease right of use assets	466	$ 259
Software [Member]
Goodwill from software reporting unit, gain (loss)	(13,162)
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member] | Operating Lease, Right-of-use Asset [Member]
Operating lease ROU asset, adjustment	0
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Operating lease right of use assets	466
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Operating lease ROU asset, fair value	0
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Operating lease ROU asset, fair value	0
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Operating lease ROU asset, fair value	466
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Software [Member]
Goodwill from software reporting unit, gain (loss)	(13,162)
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Software [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Goodwill from software reporting unit	10,118
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Software [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Goodwill from software reporting unit	0
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Software [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Goodwill from software reporting unit	0
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Software [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Goodwill from software reporting unit	$ 23,280

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_6

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements - Holdback Liability Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	$ 680
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member] | Holdback Liability [Member]
Balance as of September 30, 2021	687
Accretion	48
Currency translation	$ (55)

Note 6 - Inventories - Schedule

Note 6 - Inventories - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Raw materials	$ 5,277	$ 5,449
Finished goods	844	842
Work in process	744	877
Inventories, gross	6,865	7,168
Reserve for obsolescence	(857)	(752)
Inventories, net	$ 6,008	$ 6,416

Note 7 - Property and Equipme_3

Note 7 - Property and Equipment - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Property and equipment	$ 5,099	$ 4,685
Depreciation expense	403	406
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(3,342)	(2,930)
Property and equipment, net	1,757	1,755
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and equipment	1,432	1,261
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment	1,391	1,270
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment	2,172	2,154
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment	$ 104	$ 0

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_3

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Impairment of goodwill	$ 13,162	$ 0
Goodwill, Gross	10,118	$ 23,834
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	(241)
Genasys Spain [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	(458)
Software [Member]
Impairment of goodwill	$ 13,162

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_4

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Balance as of September 30, 2021	$ 23,834
Balance as of September 30, 2021	12,804
Impairment	(13,162)	$ 0
Amortization	(2,154)	(1,191)
Currency translation, goodwill	(554)
Currency translation	(145)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	10,118	23,834
Balance as of September 30, 2022	10,505	12,804
Hardware [Member]
Balance as of September 30, 2021	0
Balance as of September 30, 2021	25
Impairment	0	0
Amortization	(4)
Currency translation, goodwill	0
Currency translation	0
Balance as of September 30, 2022	0	0
Balance as of September 30, 2022	21	25
Software [Member]
Balance as of September 30, 2021	23,834
Balance as of September 30, 2021	12,779
Impairment	(13,162)
Amortization	(2,150)
Currency translation, goodwill	(554)
Currency translation	(145)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	10,118	23,834
Balance as of September 30, 2022	$ 10,484	$ 12,779

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_5

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Technology	$ 14,469	$ 14,861
Amortization expense	2,154	1,191
Accumulated amortization	(3,964)	(2,057)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance	10,505	12,804
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Technology	11,886	12,065
Customer Relationships [Member]
Technology	1,715	1,855
Trade Names [Member]
Technology	590	625
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Technology	206	244
Patents [Member]
Technology	$ 72	$ 72

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_6

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
2022	$ 2,094
2023	2,083
2024	1,974
2025	1,843
2026	1,669
Thereafter	842
Total estimated amortization expense	$ 10,505

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and_3

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Details Textual)	Sep. 30, 2022
Minimum [Member]
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Period	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Period	5 years

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and_4

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other - Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Others (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Deposits for inventory	$ 461	$ 997
Prepaid insurance	360	395
Dues and subscriptions	182	213
Prepaid professional services	0	158
Prepaid commissions	228	82
Trade shows and travel	471	95
Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax receivable	1,631	0
Other	244	315
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets	$ 3,577	$ 2,255

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_3

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($)	Oct. 02, 2020 USD ($)	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 CAD ($)
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Asset Purchase Agreement, Deduction From Liability	$ 1	$ 799	$ 1	$ 799	$ 1
Asset Purchase Agreement, Deduction, Term (Year)		3 years	3 years
Minimum [Member]
Extended Product Warranty Term (Year)				1 year	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Extended Product Warranty Term (Year)				2 years	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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Payroll and related	$ 3,003	$ 3,726
Deferred revenue	6,551
Accrued contract costs	809	416
Warranty reserve	159	146
Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax payable	1,556	0
Other	5	2
Total	12,083	14,111
Service [Member]
Deferred revenue	1,827	1,120
Hardware [Member]
Deferred revenue	$ 4,724	$ 8,701

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_5

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities - Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Deferred extended warranty revenue	$ 227
Asset purchase holdback liability	680	$ 687
Total	907	995
Service [Member]
Deferred extended warranty revenue	$ 227	$ 308

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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Beginning balance	$ 146	$ 126
Warranty provision	86	56
Warranty settlements	(73)	(36)
Ending balance	$ 159	$ 146

Note 11 - Debt (Details Textual

Note 11 - Debt (Details Textual) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member] - MUFG Union Bank, N.A. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 08, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 10,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross		$ 38
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.25%

Note 11 - Debt - Changes in Car

Note 11 - Debt - Changes in Carrying Amount of Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Balance	$ 296
Payments	(277)
Currency translation	(19)
Balance	$ 0

Note 12 - Leases (Details Textu

Note 12 - Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Increase in Lease Liability with 10% Increase in Index	$ 42
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	4,541	$ 4,862
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	$ 6,137	6,608
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Year)	5 years 8 months 12 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	4.10%
Operating Lease, Expense	$ 1,002	991
Short-Term Lease, Cost	0	0
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	466	259
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	$ 466	$ 259

Note 12 - Leases - Initial Meas

Note 12 - Leases - Initial Measurement of Operating Lease (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Operating lease ROU assets as of September 30, 2021	$ 4,862
Operating lease liabilities	6,608
Additional operating lease ROU assets	466
Less amortization of operating lease ROU assets	(746)	$ (694)
Less lease principal payments on operating lease liabilities	(894)
Effect of exchange rate on operating lease ROU assets	(41)
Effect of exchange rate on operating lease liabilities	(43)
Operating lease ROU assets as of September 30, 2022	4,541	4,862
Operating lease liabilities	6,137	6,608
Less non-current portion	(5,189)	(5,709)
Current portion as of September 30, 2022	$ 948	$ 899

Note 12 - Leases - Maturities o

Note 12 - Leases - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One	$ 1,179
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two	1,177
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three	1,154
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four	1,169
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five	1,191
Thereafter	1,038
Total undiscounted operating lease payments	6,908
Less imputed interest	(771)
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	$ 6,137	$ 6,608

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	21%	21%
Research and development credit	$ 4,712	$ 5,479
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	9,378	$ 8,313
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Total	7,373
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	32,817
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration	1,262
Research and development credit	2,500
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Research and development credit	$ 119

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Summar

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Summary of Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Federal	$ 0	$ 0
State	3	1
Foreign	70	0
Total current tax provision	73	1
Federal	568	368
State	100	65
Total deferred provision	668	433
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 741	$ 434

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate	$ (3,314)	$ 239
Change in valuation allowance	1,065	435
Nondeductible compensation, interest expense and other	4,101	57
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	(859)	210
Change in R&D credit carryover	(186)	19
Stock options and other prior year true-ups	25	(175)
Foreign rate differential	(1)	(117)
State business credit utilization	(90)	(234)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 741	$ 434

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Signif

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Significant Portion of Net Deferred Tax Asset (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 10,054	$ 11,769
Research and development credit	4,712	5,479
Share-based compensation	688	538
Patents	2,331	8
Accruals and other	2,245	2,487
Allowances	280	237
Gross deferred tax assets	20,310	20,518
Equipment	(313)	(352)
Operating ROU assets	(1,066)	(1,222)
Acquired intangible assets	(2,180)	(2,592)
Gross deferred tax liabilities	3,559	4,166
Less valuation allowance	(9,378)	(8,313)
Net deferred tax assets and liabilities	$ 7,373	$ 8,039

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, $ in Millions				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2020 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($) shares	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2022 CAD ($) shares	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) shares
Increase (Decrease) in Other Employee-Related Liabilities				$ 1,733		$ 2,625
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount				$ 324		219
Share Price | $ / shares	$ 5.98			$ 2.77
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable				$ 0		10,938
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Asset Purchase Agreement, Deduction From Liability	$ 799	$ 1	$ 1	$ 799	$ 1
Asset Purchase Agreement, Deduction, Term (Year)	3 years	3 years
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares, Each Anniversaries | shares	191,267	191,267
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares | shares	573,801	573,801		139,128	139,128
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable	$ 3,431					$ 3,431
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member] | Former Owner of Amika Mobile [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares				69,564	69,564	365,109

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_3

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Aug. 10, 2022

Mar. 15, 2022

Nov. 01, 2021

Sep. 01, 2021

Mar. 16, 2021

Mar. 10, 2020

Oct. 04, 2019

Jun. 30, 2021

Mar. 31, 2022

Mar. 31, 2022

Sep. 30, 2022

Sep. 30, 2021

Sep. 30, 2020

Dec. 08, 2020

Oct. 02, 2020

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant

7,760,639

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross

1,367,000

295,000

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period

7 years

Dividends, Total

$ 0

$ 0

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount

1,620

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense

2,227

1,424

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value

996

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value

$ 996

Share Price

$ 2.77

$ 5.98

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value

$ 491

725

Gross Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised

282

210

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit

$ 208

514

Common Stock Award [Member]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant

3,486,565

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

1 year 9 months 25 days

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Employees, Directors, and Consultants [Member]

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense

$ 817

$ 294

Performance Shares [Member]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross

0

Performance Shares [Member] | Key Executive [Member]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross

800,000

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period

7 years

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense

209

Performance Shares [Member] | Management [Member]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross

750,000

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period

7 years

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense

$ 0

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

1 year 2 months 12 days

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense

$ 1,410

$ 1,130

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

260,800

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period

270,262

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount

$ 918

918

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Employee [Member]

Shares Granted, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture

$ 348

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted

100,800

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Board of Directors [Member]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

30,000

17,500

27,883

30,000

Shares Granted, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture

$ 407

$ 184

$ 1,100

$ 425

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Employees [Member]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period

3 years

3 years

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

145,950

81,270

Shares Granted, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture

$ 989

$ 258

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period

5,000

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value

$ 25

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Non-employee Advisors [Member]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

10,000

Shares Granted, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture

$ 51

2015 Equity Plan [Member]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

10,000,000

5,000,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Proposed Number of Shares Authorized

10,000,000

2015 Equity Plan [Member] | Options and RSUs [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Number

4,274,074

2005 Equity Plan [Member] | Options and RSUs [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Number

10,000

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_4

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Weighted-average Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 Rate	Sep. 30, 2021 Rate
Volatility (Rate)	50.80%	48.50%
Risk-free interest rate (Rate)	2.60%	0.70%
Dividend yield (Rate)	0%	0%
Expected term in years (Year)	5 years 2 months 12 days	6 years 6 months

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_5

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Activity (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 $ / shares shares
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares	343,175
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.11
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares	399,469
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.27
Number of Shares Granted (in shares) | shares	260,800
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 3.09
Number of Shares Released (in shares) | shares	(270,262)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Released (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.42
Forfeited/Cancelled, shares (in shares) | shares	(46,832)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited/cancelled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 3.57
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ / shares

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_6

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Number of Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in shares)	2,745,384
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 3.02
Number of Shares Granted (in shares)	1,367,000	295,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 3.78
Number of Shares Forfeited/expired (in shares)	(26,250)
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Forfeited/expired (in dollars per share)	$ 5.49
Number of Shares Exercised (in shares)	(145,235)	(104,796)
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 1.94
Number of Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	3,940,899	2,745,384
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 3.31	$ 3.02
Number of Shares Exercisable (in shares)	1,640,310
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 2.67

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_7

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Stock Options Outstanding (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 $ / shares shares
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) | shares	3,940,899
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	4 years 3 months
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 3.31
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,640,310
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 2.67
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,640,310
Range One [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.31
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.86
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) | shares	243,922
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	1 year 3 months 14 days
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 1.69
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	243,922
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 1.69
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in shares) | shares	243,922
Range Two [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	1 year 5 months 8 days
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	937,500
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in shares) | shares	937,500
Range Three [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.21
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.21
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) | shares	20,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	6 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 3.21
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in shares) | shares	0
Range Four [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.39
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.39
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) | shares	800,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	4 years 3 days
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 3.39
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in shares) | shares	0
Range Five [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.40
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.03
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) | shares	1,939,477
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	6 years 21 days
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 4.12
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	458,888
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 4.59
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in shares) | shares	458,888

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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 2,227	$ 1,424
Cost of Sales [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	77	40
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	2,080	1,344
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 70	$ 40

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2020	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 18, 2021	Mar. 17, 2021	Dec. 31, 2018
Common Stock, Shares Authorized		100,000,000	100,000,000	100,000,000	50,000,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period		145,235	104,796
Gross Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised		$ 282	$ 210
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures, Total (in shares)			228,633
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable		$ 0	$ 10,938
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)		0	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 998
Share Buyback Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount						$ 5,000
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares		259,310
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 998
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares, Each Anniversaries	191,267
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares	573,801	139,128
Business Acquisition, Share Price	$ 5.98
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable	$ 3,431		$ 3,431
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member] | Former Owner of Amika Mobile [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions		69,564	365,109
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures, Total (in shares)		270,262

Note 17 - Net (Loss) Income P_3

Note 17 - Net (Loss) Income Per Share - Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net (loss) income	$ (16,212)	$ 704
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.44)	$ 0.02
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.44)	$ 0.02
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	36,495,012	34,409,478
Assumed exercise of dilutive options (in shares)	0	1,179,670
Diluted (in shares)	36,495,012	35,589,148
Options (in shares)	4,423,202	1,243,692
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Options (in shares)	3,940,899	1,035,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Options (in shares)	343,175	208,692
Obligation to Issue Common Stock [Member]
Options (in shares)	139,128	0

Note 18 - Segment Information_2

Note 18 - Segment Information (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Number of Reportable Segments	2

Note 18 - Segment Information -

Note 18 - Segment Information - Segment Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenues	$ 54,035	$ 47,003
Long-lived assets	12,262	14,559
Total assets	71,854	90,128
Operating Income (Loss)	(15,531)	1,084
Depreciation and amortization	2,556	1,597
Impairment of goodwill	13,162	0
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense	741	434
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues	3,287	1,823
Hardware [Member]
Revenues	50,938	44,233
Long-lived assets	1,677	1,748
Total assets	47,237	50,364
Operating Income (Loss)	9,260	7,871
Depreciation and amortization	380	375
Impairment of goodwill	0	0
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense	1,065	906
Hardware [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues	0	0
Software [Member]
Revenues	3,097	2,770
Long-lived assets	10,585	12,811
Total assets	24,617	39,764
Operating Income (Loss)	(24,791)	(6,787)
Depreciation and amortization	2,176	1,222
Impairment of goodwill	13,162
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense	(324)	(472)
Software [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues	$ 3,287	$ 1,823

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_3

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Number Of Major Customers	2
Revenues	$ 54,035	$ 47,003
UNITED STATES
Revenues	$ 45,703	$ 37,888
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Number Of Major Customers	1	1
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	68%	58%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Number Of Major Customers	2
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	43%	66%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	19%

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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Product sales	$ 54,035	$ 47,003
Americas [Member]
Product sales	47,129	39,064
Asia Pacific [Member]
Product sales	3,394	4,470
EMEA [Member]
Product sales	$ 3,512	$ 3,469

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_5

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information - Schedule of Long-lived Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Long-lived assets	$ 12,262	$ 14,559
UNITED STATES
Long-lived assets	11,800	11,342
Non-US [Member]
Long-lived assets	16	2,543
Asia Pacific [Member]
Long-lived assets	0	0
EMEA [Member]
Long-lived assets	$ 446	$ 674