Genasys (GNSS) 10-Q 8 May 23 2023 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	May 03, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	000-24248
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
16262 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, California	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 Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		36,984,295
Entity Central Index Key	0000924383
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,371	$ 12,736
Short-term marketable securities	5,552	6,397
Restricted cash	739	100
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $181	3,623	6,744
Inventories, net	9,387	6,008
Prepaid expenses and other	1,613	3,577
Total current assets	27,285	35,562
Long-term marketable securities	601	781
Long-term restricted cash	96	823
Deferred tax assets, net	7,373	7,373
Property and equipment, net	1,704	1,757
Goodwill	10,346	10,118
Intangible assets, net	9,483	10,505
Operating lease right of use assets	4,284	4,541
Other assets	530	394
Total assets	61,702	71,854
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,512	2,334
Accrued liabilities	7,443	12,083
Operating lease liabilities, current portion	983	948
Total current liabilities	11,938	15,365
Other liabilities, noncurrent	159	907
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	4,803	5,189
Total liabilities	16,900	21,461
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; 36,984,295 and 36,611,240 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	109,523	108,551
Accumulated deficit	(64,276)	(57,366)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(445)	(792)
Total stockholders' equity	44,802	50,393
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 61,702	$ 71,854

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 181	$ 181
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, $0.00001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 36,984,295 and 36,611,240 shares issued and outstanding, respectively (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares)	36,984,295	36,611,240
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares)	36,984,295	36,611,240

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Revenues:
Product sales	$ 11,213	$ 13,168	$ 21,700	$ 23,845
Cost of revenues	6,288	5,991	11,943	11,365
Gross profit	4,925	7,177	9,757	12,480
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative	6,054	5,811	12,439	11,009
Research and development	2,281	1,893	4,216	3,607
Total operating expenses	8,335	7,704	16,655	14,616
Loss from operations	(3,410)	(527)	(6,898)	(2,136)
Other income (expense), net	15	(10)	(4)	3
Loss before income taxes	(3,395)	(537)	(6,902)	(2,133)
Income tax expense (benefit)	8	(45)	8	(336)
Net loss	$ (3,403)	$ (492)	$ (6,910)	$ (1,797)
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.19)	$ (0.05)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	36,817,026	36,353,321	36,755,920	36,405,321
Product [Member]
Revenues:
Product sales	$ 9,940	$ 11,854	$ 19,058	$ 21,424
Service [Member]
Revenues:
Product sales	$ 1,273	$ 1,314	$ 2,642	$ 2,421

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Other comprehensive loss	$ (3,403)	$ (492)	$ (6,910)	$ (1,797)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	29	(59)	50	(69)
Unrealized foreign currency gain (loss)	52	58	297	(17)
Comprehensive loss	$ (3,322)	$ (493)	$ (6,563)	$ (1,883)

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (6,910)	$ (1,797)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,282	1,282
Amortization of debt issuance costs	8	10
Warranty provision	52	16
Inventory obsolescence	90	64
Stock-based compensation	933	1,295
Deferred income taxes	0	(336)
Amortization of operating lease right of use asset	385	360
Accretion of acquisition holdback liability	24	24
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	3,158	2,123
Inventories, net	(3,469)	(3,291)
Prepaid expenses and other	1,840	253
Accounts payable	1,145	805
Accrued and other liabilities	(6,004)	(4,412)
Net cash used in operating activities	(7,466)	(3,107)
Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable securities	(3,641)	(3,656)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	4,716	3,681
Capital expenditures	(157)	(171)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	918	(146)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	86	170
Repurchase of common stock	0	(998)
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with settlement of restricted stock units	(45)	(70)
Payments on promissory notes	0	(17)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	41	(915)
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash	54	(20)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(6,453)	(4,188)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	13,659	14,528
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	7,206	10,340
Cash and cash equivalents	6,371	8,977
Restricted cash, current portion	739	267
Long-term restricted cash	96	1,096
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows	7,206	10,340
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Change in unrealized loss on marketable securities	50	(69)
Obligation to issue common stock in connection with the Amika Mobile asset purchase	(416)	(832)
Initial measurement of operating lease right of use assets	79	7
Initial measurement of operating lease liabilities	$ 79	$ 7

Note 1 - Operations

Note 1 - Operations	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	1. OPERATIONS Genasys Inc. (the “Company”) is a global provider of critical communications software solutions and hardware systems designed to alert, inform, and protect communities and organizations. The Genasys Protect™ unified platform collects information on developing and active emergency situations from a wide variety of sensors and inputs and empowers governments, businesses, and organizations to deliver real-time, geo-targeted notifications and information to people in harm’s way before, during, and after public safety and enterprise threats.

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES General The Company’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In management’s opinion, the accompanying financial statements reflect adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for those periods indicated, and contain adequate disclosure to make the information presented not misleading. Adjustments included herein are of a normal, recurring nature unless otherwise disclosed in the footnotes. The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended September 30, 2022, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on December 16, 2022. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022, contained in the above referenced Form 10-K. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full year. Principles of consolidation The Company has eight two 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 March 31, 2023, the amount of cash and cash equivalents was $6,371. As of September 30, 2022, the amount of cash and cash equivalents was $12,736. 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 March 31, 2023, the current portion of restricted cash was $739, and the noncurrent portion was $96. As of September 30, 2022, the current portion of restricted cash was $100, and the noncurrent portion was $823. Reclassifications Where necessary, certain prior year’s information has been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pron

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
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 (ASC 326), Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815) and Leases (ASC 842) In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (ASC 848), Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting Reference Rate Reform (ASC 848), Scope Reference Rate Reform (ASC 848 Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
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 the 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 March 31, 2023, and September 30, 2022, 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, 2022 $ 4,724 $ 2,054 $ 6,778 New performance obligations 4,831 1,215 6,046 Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations (7,701 ) (1,489 ) (9,190 ) Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue 1 31 32 Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ 1,855 $ 1,811 $ 3,666 Less: non-current portion - (159 ) (159 ) Current portion as of March 31, 2023 $ 1,855 $ 1,652 $ 3,507 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 March 31, 2023, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately $3,666. The Company expects to recognize revenue on approximately $3,507 or 96% 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 the Company is providing to the customer.

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
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 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 March 31, 2023 Cost Basis Unrealized Loss Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money market funds $ 510 $ - $ 510 $ 510 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 302 - 302 - - 302 Municipal securities 3,694 (28 ) 3,666 - 3,367 299 Corporate bonds 2,197 (12 ) 2,185 - 2,185 - Subtotal 6,193 (40 ) 6,153 - 5,552 601 Total $ 6,703 $ (40 ) $ 6,663 $ 510 $ 5,552 $ 601 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 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 intangible assets acquired, were based on Level 3 inputs. The Company estimates the fair value of these 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. Holdback Liability 1,000 739 three Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 680 Accretion 24 Currency translation 10 Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ 714

Note 6 - Inventories, Net

Note 6 - Inventories, Net	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	6. INVENTORIES, NET Inventories, net consisted of the following: March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Raw materials $ 7,229 $ 5,277 Finished goods 867 844 Work in process 2,063 744 Inventories, gross 10,159 6,865 Reserve for obsolescence (772 ) (857 ) Inventories, net $ 9,387 $ 6,008

Note 7 - Property and Equipment

Note 7 - Property and Equipment, Net	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property and equipment, net consisted of the following: March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Office furniture and equipment $ 1,577 $ 1,432 Machinery and equipment 1,425 1,391 Leasehold improvements 2,302 2,172 Construction in progress - 104 Property and equipment, gross 5,304 5,099 Accumulated depreciation (3,600 ) (3,342 ) Property and equipment, net $ 1,704 $ 1,757 Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment was $113 and $102 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment was $224 and $199 for the six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangibl

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
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 March 31, 2023, and September 30, 2022, goodwill was $10,346 and $10,118 respectively. There were no additions or impairments to goodwill during the six months ended March 31, 2023. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended March 31, 2023, were as follows: Hardware Software Total Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ - $ 10,118 $ 10,118 Currency translation - 228 228 Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ - $ 10,346 $ 10,346 Intangible assets and goodwill related to Genasys Spain are translated from Euros to U.S. dollars at the balance sheet date. The net impact of foreign currency exchange differences arising during the period related to goodwill and intangible assets was an increase of $264. The changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets by segment for the six months ended March 31, 2023, were as follows: Hardware Software Total Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 21 $ 10,484 $ 10,505 Amortization (2 ) (1,056 ) (1,058 ) Currency translation - 36 36 Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ 19 $ 9,464 $ 9,483 The Company’s consolidated intangible assets consisted of the following: March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Technology $ 11,947 $ 11,886 Customer relationships 1,806 1,715 Trade name portfolio 611 590 Non-compete agreements 229 206 Patents 72 72 14,665 14,469 Accumulated amortization (5,182 ) (3,964 ) $ 9,483 $ 10,505 As of March 31, 2023, future amortization expense is as follows: Fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 (remaining six months) $ 1,050 2024 2,099 2025 1,979 2026 1,842 2027 1,669 Thereafter 844 Total estimated amortization expense $ 9,483 Amortization expense was $526 and $541 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Amortization expense was $1,058 and $1,083 for the six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and O

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Prepaid Expenses And Other Disclosure [Text Block]	9. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following: March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Deposits for inventory $ 101 $ 461 Prepaid insurance 270 360 Dues and subscriptions 271 182 Prepaid commissions 387 228 Trade shows and travel 211 471 Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax receivable 115 1,631 Other 258 244 $ 1,613 $ 3,577 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 consisted 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 commissions Prepaid commissions represented 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 typically between three five Trade shows and travel Trade shows and travel consisted 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	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Current and Noncurrent Accrued Liabilities [Text Block]	10. ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities consisted of the following: March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Payroll and related $ 2,422 $ 3,003 Deferred revenue 1,652 1,827 Customer deposits 1,855 4,724 Accrued contract costs 622 809 Warranty reserve 150 159 Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax payable - 1,556 Asset purchase holdback liability 714 - Other 28 5 Total $ 7,443 $ 12,083 Other liabilities-noncurrent consisted of the following: March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Deferred revenue $ 159 $ 227 Asset purchase holdback liability - 680 Total $ 159 $ 907 Payroll and related Payroll and related consisted primarily of accrued vacation, bonus, sales commissions and benefits. Deferred revenue Deferred revenue as of March 31, 2023, included prepayments from customers for services, including extended warranty, scheduled to be performed in the twelve months ending March 31, 2024. Customer deposits Customer deposits represent amounts paid by customers as a down payment on hardware orders to be delivered in the twelve months ending March 31, 2024. Accrued contract costs Accrued contract costs consisted 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. 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 (USD$739) will be deducted from the asset purchase holdback liability for up to three years from the closing date. The liability is recorded at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Warranty reserve Changes in the warranty reserve and extended warranty were as follows: March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Beginning balance $ 159 $ 146 Warranty provision 52 86 Warranty settlements (61 ) (73 ) Ending balance $ 150 $ 159 The Company establishes a warranty reserve based on anticipated warranty claims at the time product revenue is recognized. Factors affecting warranty reserve levels include the number of units sold, anticipated cost of warranty repairs and anticipated rates of warranty claims. The Company evaluates the adequacy of the provision for warranty costs each reporting period and adjusts the accrued warranty liability to an amount equal to estimated warranty expense for products currently under warranty. Deferred extended warranty revenue Deferred extended warranty revenue consisted of warranties purchased in excess of the Company’s standard warranty. Extended warranties typically range from one to two years.

Note 11 - Debt

Note 11 - Debt	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	11. DEBT 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 bore interest at a per annum rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.25%. The agreement contained a provision for determining an alternative interest rate index in the event the LIBOR rate is no longer available. The agreement contained 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 was March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, and 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 were recorded in prepaid expenses and other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and were amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the loan.

Note 12 - Leases

Note 12 - Leases	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
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 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 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. The tables below show the operating lease ROU assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2022, and the balances as of March 31, 2023, including the changes during the periods. Operating lease ROU assets Operating lease ROU assets as of September 30, 2022 $ 4,541 Additional operating lease ROU assets 79 Less amortization of operating lease ROU assets (385 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease ROU assets 49 Operating lease ROU assets as of March 31, 2023 $ 4,284 Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022 $ 6,137 Additional operating lease liabilities 79 Less lease principal payments on operating lease liabilities (480 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease liabilities 50 Operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023 5,786 Less non-current portion (4,803 ) Current portion as of March 31, 2023 $ 983 As of March 31, 2023, the Company’s operating leases have a weighted-average remaining lease term of 5.3 years and a weighted-average discount rate of 4.15%. The maturities of the operating lease liabilities are as follows: Fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 (remaining six months) $ 598 2024 1,208 2025 1,184 2026 1,198 2027 1,220 Thereafter 1,047 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 6,455 Less imputed interest (669 ) Present value of operating lease liabilities $ 5,786 For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, total lease expense under operating leases was approximately $245 and $246, respectively. For the six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, total lease expense under operating leases was approximately $503 and $491, respectively. The Company recorded $4 in short-term lease expense during the three and six months ended March 31, 2023. The Company did not

Note 13 - Income Taxes

Note 13 - Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	13. INCOME TAXES For the six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded discrete income tax expense of $8 related to a prior year foreign income tax expense true-up. For the six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company did not record an income tax benefit for the tax loss, as the benefits are not expected to be realized during the current fiscal year through ordinary income generated during the third and fourth quarters or in a future year through recognition of a deferred tax asset. For the six months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $336 reflecting an effective tax rate of 28.6%. The Company expects to utilize its 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 and Genasys Canada, and continues to maintain a partial allowance. ASC 740, Income Taxes

Note 14 - Commitments and Conti

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 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 the Company’s estimation, record adequate reserves in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for pending litigation. Currently, there are no pending material legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or to which any of its property is subject. 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. In the six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded $589 of bonus expense. In the six months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded $845 of bonus expense. 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$1,000 (USD$ 739 three The Company also agreed to issue 191,267 shares of the Company’s common stock to the former owners of Amika Mobile 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 per share, 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 a former owner of the Amika Mobile assets. During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company issued 69,564 shares to the former owners of the Amika Mobile assets. During the six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 69,564 shares to the former owners of the Amika Mobile assets. There are 69,564 remaining shares of the Company’s common stock subject to issuance under this obligation.

Note 15 - Share-based Compensat

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	15. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Stock option plans As of March 31, 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 the plan amendment. The 2015 Equity Plan authorizes the issuance of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance awards, to an aggregate of 10,000,000 new shares of common stock to employees, directors, advisors or consultants. As of March 31, 2023, there were options and restricted stock units outstanding covering 1,000 and 4,579,035 shares of common stock under the 2005 Equity Plan and the 2015 Equity Plan, respectively, and 2,861,077 shares of common stock available for grant, for a total of 7,441,112 shares of common stock authorized and unissued under the two equity plans. Share-based compensation The Company’s employee stock options have various restrictions that reduce option value, including vesting provisions and restrictions on transfer and hedging, among others, and are often exercised prior to their contractual maturity. Share-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 718: Compensation - Stock Compensation There were 1,806,500 stock options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2023, of which 225,000 vest based on a market condition. There were 302,000 stock options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2022, none of which vest based on a market condition. Stock options that do not contain market-based vesting conditions are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average estimated fair value of employee stock options granted, that vest without a market condition, during the six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, was calculated with the following weighted average assumptions (annualized percentages): Six months ended March 31 2023 2022 Volatility 52.1% 48.1% Risk-free interest rate 4.0% 1.5% Dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% Expected term in years 5.8 6.8 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 For stock options that contain market-based vesting conditions, the fair value of these options was determined using a Monte Carlo valuation approach and calculated by an independent valuation specialist. As of March 31, 2023, there was approximately $1,976 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to outstanding employee stock options. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 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 not On October 8, 2022, the Company awarded additional performance-based stock options to purchase 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the same key executive, with a contractual term of seven years. Vesting is based upon the achievement of certain performance criteria for each of fiscal 2025 and 2026 including a minimum free cash flow margin and net revenue targets. Additionally, vesting is subject to the executive being employed by the Company at the time the Company achieves such financial targets. The Company did not record compensation expense related to these options for the six months ended March 31, 2023. 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 years. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, these options were forfeited due to a voluntary termination of employment. The Company did not record compensation expense related to these options for the six months ended March 31, 2022. On March 20, 2023, the Company granted PVOs to purchase up to 450,000 shares of the Company’s stock to a key member of management with a contractual term of seven years. Vesting is based upon the achievement of certain performance criteria for each of the first three twelve-month periods following the employee’s start date, including targets related to growth in the institutional ownership of the Company’s common stock and growth in the trading volume of the Company’s common stock during such periods. Additionally, vesting is subject to the employee being employed by the Company on each of the first three anniversaries of the employee’s start date. 225,000 of these options contain a market-based vesting condition and accounting principles do not require the market condition to be achieved in order for compensation expense to be recognized. The Company recorded $0.4 of compensation expense related to these options during the three and six months ended March 31, 2023. The Company did not grant any PVO’s during the six months ended March 31, 2022. Restricted stock units In fiscal 2020, 81,270 RSUs were granted to employees that vested over three years on the anniversary date of the grant. These were issued at a market value of $258 and have been expensed on a straight-line basis over the three-year life of the grants. During fiscal 2021, 145,950 RSUs were granted to employees that will vest over three years on the anniversary date of the grant. These were issued at a market value of $989, which have and will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the three-year life of the grants. On March 15, 2022, 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 $407, and 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 vested on the first anniversary of the grant date. These were issued at a market value of $51, which were expensed on a straight-line basis though the November 1, 2022, vest date. On November 1, 2022, 10,000 RSUs were granted to a non-employee advisor that vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. These were issued at a market value of $29, which have and will be expensed on a straight-line basis though the November 1, 2023, vest date. On March 14, 2023, 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 RSUs were granted at a market value of $417 and have and will be expensed on a straight-line basis through the March 14, 2024, vest date. On February 14, 2023, 145,600 RSUs were granted to employees that will vest over three years on the anniversary date of the grant. These RSUs were issued at a market value of $582, which have and will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the three-year life of the grants. On March 20, 2023, 20,000 RSUs were granted to an employee with immediate vesting. These were issued at a market value of $66 and were expensed immediately. Compensation expense for RSUs was $350 and $548 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, respectively. Compensation expense for RSUs was $586 and $1,023 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, there was approximately $1,473 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to outstanding RSUs. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years. A summary of the Company’s RSUs as of March 31, 2023, is presented below: Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding September 30, 2022 342,841 $ 4.11 Granted 295,600 $ 3.63 Released (245,428 ) $ 3.68 Forfeited/cancelled - $ - Outstanding March 31, 2023 393,013 $ 4.01 Stock option summary information A summary of the activity in options to purchase the capital stock of the Company as of March 31, 2023, is presented below: Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding September 30, 2022 3,940,899 $ 3.31 Granted 1,806,500 $ 2.93 Forfeited/expired (1,476,612 ) $ 3.99 Exercised (83,765 ) $ 1.60 Outstanding March 31, 2023 4,187,022 $ 2.94 Exerciseable March 31, 2023 1,698,888 $ 2.59 Options outstanding are exercisable at prices ranging from $1.31 to $8.03 per share and expire over the period from 2023 to 2030 with an average life of 4.39 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable as of March 31, 2023, was $1,381 and $1,095, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last day of trading for the quarter, which was $2.95 per share, and the exercise price multiplied by the number of applicable options. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the six months ended March 31, 2023 was $147 and proceeds from these exercises was $86. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the six months ended March 31, 2022 was $86 and proceeds from these exercises was $170. The following table summarized information about stock options outstanding as of March 31, 2023: Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average Range of Number Remaining Exercise Number Exercise Exercise Prices Outstanding Contractual Term Price Exercisable Price $1.31 - $1.99 1,097,657 0.98 $ 1.95 1,097,657 $ 1.95 $2.69 - $2.69 1,100,000 6.52 $ 2.69 - $ - $3.12 - $3.39 1,151,138 5.17 $ 3.33 187,138 $ 3.39 $3.40 - $8.03 838,227 5.01 $ 4.04 414,093 $ 3.93 4,187,022 4.39 $ 2.94 1,698,888 $ 2.59 The Company recorded $163 and $151 of stock option compensation expense for employees, directors and consultants for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recorded $385 and $272 of stock option compensation expense for employees, directors and consultants for the six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Share-based compensation The Company recorded share-based compensation expense and classified it in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Cost of revenues $ 33 $ 28 $ 61 $ 43 Selling, general and administrative 447 686 820 1,217 Research and development 33 23 52 35 $ 513 $ 737 $ 933 $ 1,295

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Equity [Text Block]	16. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Summary The following table summarizes changes in the components of stockholders’ equity during the six months ended March 31, 2023, and the six months ended March 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands, except par value and share amounts): Accumulated Common Stock Additional Other Total Shares Par Value Amount Paid-in Capital Accumulated Deficit Comprehensive Loss Stockholders' Equity Balance as of September 30, 2022 36,611,240 $ 366 $ 108,551 $ (57,366 ) $ (792 ) $ 50,393 Share-based compensation expense - - 420 - - 420 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 20,000 - 32 - - 32 Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units 12,667 - - - - - Release of obligation to issue commons stock 69,564 1 - - - Accumulated other comprehensive loss - - - - 266 266 Net loss - - - (3,507 ) (3,507 ) Balance as of December 31, 2022 36,713,471 $ 367 $ 109,003 $ (60,873 ) $ (526 ) $ 47,604 Share-based compensation expense - - 513 - - 513 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 33,765 1 54 - - 54 Issuance of common stock upon cashless exercise of stock options, net 15,914 - - - - - Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units 232,761 2 (2 ) - - (2 ) Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units (11,616 ) - (45 ) - - (45 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss - - - - 81 81 Net loss - - - (3,403 ) - (3,403 ) Balance as of March 31, 2023 36,984,295 $ 370 $ 109,523 $ (64,276 ) $ (445 ) $ 44,802 Common Stock Additional Other Total Shares Par Value Amount Paid-in Capital Accumulated Deficit Comprehensive Loss Stockholders' Equity Balance as of September 30, 2021 36,403,833 $ 364 $ 107,110 $ (41,154 ) $ 2 $ 65,958 Share-based compensation expense - - 558 - - 558 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 15,000 - 46 - - 46 Stock buyback (116,868 ) (1 ) (441 ) - - (441 ) Release of obligation to issue commons stock 69,564 - - - - - Accumulated other comprehensive loss - - - - (85 ) (85 ) Net loss - - - (1,305 ) - (1,305 ) Balance as of December 31, 2021 36,371,529 363 $ 107,273 $ (42,459 ) $ (83 ) $ 64,731 Share-based compensation expense - - 737 - - 737 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 55,000 1 124 - - 124 Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units 262,342 2 - - - - Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units (18,344 ) - (70 ) - - (70 ) Stock buyback (142,442 ) (1 ) (557 ) - - (557 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss - - - - (1 ) (1 ) Net loss - - - (492 ) - (492 ) Balance as of March 31, 2022 36,528,085 365 $ 107,507 $ (42,951 ) $ (84 ) $ 64,472 Common stock activity During the six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 69,679 shares of common stock and received gross proceeds of $86 in connection with the exercise of stock options, and the Company issued 233,812 shares of common stock in connection with the vesting of RSUs. During the six months ended March 31, 2022 the Company issued 70,000 shares of common stock and received gross proceeds of $170 in connection with the exercise of stock options, and the Company issued 243,998 shares of common stock in connection with the vesting of RSUs. In connection with the Amika Mobile asset purchase, the Company agreed to issue 191,267 shares of the Company’s common stock to the former owners of Amika Mobile 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 per share, 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 a former owner of the Amika Mobile assets. During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company issued 69,564 shares to the former owners of the Amika Mobile assets. During the six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 69,564 shares to the former owners of the Amika Mobile assets. There are 69,564 remaining shares of the Company’s common stock subject to issuance under this obligation. Share buyback program In December 2018, the Board of Directors approved a new share buyback program beginning January 1, 2019, and expiring on December 31, 2020, under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $5 million of its outstanding common shares. In December 2020, the Board of Directors extended the buyback program until December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the Board of Directors extended the Company’s share buyback program through December 31, 2024. There were no shares repurchased during the six months ended March 31, 2023. During the six months ended March 31, 2022 259,310 shares were repurchased for $998. All repurchased shares have been retired as of March 31, 2023, and $3 million was available for share repurchase under the program. Dividends There were no

Note 17 - Net Loss Per Share

Note 17 - Net Loss Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	17. NET LOSS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share: March 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net loss $ (3,403 ) $ (492 ) $ (6,910 ) $ (1,797 ) Basic and diluted income per share $ (0.09 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (0.05 ) Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 36,817,026 36,535,321 36,755,920 36,405,321 Assumed exercise of dilutive options - - - - Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 36,817,026 36,535,321 36,755,920 36,405,321 Potentially diluted securities outstanding at period end excluded from diluted computation as the inclusion would have been antidilutive: Options 4,187,022 2,977,384 4,187,022 2,977,384 RSU 393,013 382,927 393,013 382,927 Obligation to issue common stock 69,564 139,128 69,564 139,128 Total 4,649,599 3,499,439 4,649,599 3,499,439

Note 18 - Segment Information

Note 18 - Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	18. SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company is engaged in the design, development and commercialization of directed and multidirectional sound technologies, voice broadcast products, and location-based mass messaging software for emergency warning and evacuation management. The Company operates in two The following table presents the Company’s segment disclosures: Three months ended Six months ended March 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Revenue from external customers Hardware $ 10,360 $ 12,495 $ 19,945 $ 22,622 Software 853 673 1,755 1,223 $ 11,213 $ 13,168 $ 21,700 $ 23,845 Intersegment revenues Hardware $ - $ - $ - $ - Software 1,386 820 2,582 1,494 $ 1,386 $ 820 $ 2,582 $ 1,494 Segment operating loss Hardware $ 387 $ 2,537 $ 359 $ 3,709 Software (3,797 ) (3,064 ) (7,257 ) (5,845 ) $ (3,410 ) $ (527 ) $ (6,898 ) $ (2,136 ) Other expenses: Depreciation and amortization expense Hardware $ 100 $ 96 $ 199 $ 190 Software 539 547 1,083 1,092 $ 639 $ 643 $ 1,282 $ 1,282 Income tax expense (benefit) Hardware $ 8 $ 726 $ 8 $ 1,066 Software - (771 ) - (1,402 ) $ 8 $ (45 ) $ 8 $ (336 ) March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Long-lived assets Hardware $ 1,564 $ 1,677 Software 9,623 10,585 $ 11,187 $ 12,262 Total assets Hardware $ 38,848 $ 47,237 Software 22,854 24,617 $ 61,702 $ 71,854

Note 19 - Major Customers, Supp

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	19. MAJOR CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS AND RELATED INFORMATION For the three months ended March 31, 2023, revenues from two customers accounted for 54% and 12% of total revenues with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of revenues. For the six months ended March 31, 2023, revenues from one customer accounted for 57% of total revenues with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of revenues. As of March 31, 2023, accounts receivable from two customers accounted for 26% and 23% of total accounts receivable, with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of the accounts receivable balance. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 revenues from two customers accounted for 63% and 13% of total revenues with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of revenues. For the six months ended March 31, 2022, revenues from one customer accounted for 65% of total revenues with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of revenues. As of March 31, 2022, accounts receivable from two Revenue from customers in the United States was $8,411 and $9,531 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Revenue from customers in the United States was $17,349 and $18,769 for the six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Revenues are attributed to countries based on customers’ delivery location. The following table summarizes revenues by geographic region. Three months ended March 31, Six months ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Americas $ 10,019 $ 10,095 $ 19,182 $ 19,531 Asia Pacific 545 2,147 1,304 2,455 Europe, Middle East and Africa 649 926 1,214 1,859 Total Revenues $ 11,213 $ 13,168 $ 21,700 $ 23,845 The following table summarizes long-lived assets by geographic region. March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 United States $ 10,724 $ 11,800 Americas (excluding the United States) 12 16 Europe, Middle East and Africa 451 446 Total long lived assets $ 11,187 $ 12,262

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	General
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of consolidation eight two
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]	Reclassifications

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (T

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
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, 2022 $ 4,724 $ 2,054 $ 6,778 New performance obligations 4,831 1,215 6,046 Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations (7,701 ) (1,489 ) (9,190 ) Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue 1 31 32 Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ 1,855 $ 1,811 $ 3,666 Less: non-current portion - (159 ) (159 ) Current portion as of March 31, 2023 $ 1,855 $ 1,652 $ 3,507

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_2

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2023 Cost Basis Unrealized Loss Fair Value Cash Equivalents Short-term Securities Long-term Securities Level 1: Money market funds $ 510 $ - $ 510 $ 510 $ - $ - Level 2: Certificates of deposit 302 - 302 - - 302 Municipal securities 3,694 (28 ) 3,666 - 3,367 299 Corporate bonds 2,197 (12 ) 2,185 - 2,185 - Subtotal 6,193 (40 ) 6,153 - 5,552 601 Total $ 6,703 $ (40 ) $ 6,663 $ 510 $ 5,552 $ 601 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
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 680 Accretion 24 Currency translation 10 Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ 714

Note 6 - Inventories, Net (Tabl

Note 6 - Inventories, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Raw materials $ 7,229 $ 5,277 Finished goods 867 844 Work in process 2,063 744 Inventories, gross 10,159 6,865 Reserve for obsolescence (772 ) (857 ) Inventories, net $ 9,387 $ 6,008

Note 7 - Property and Equipme_2

Note 7 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Office furniture and equipment $ 1,577 $ 1,432 Machinery and equipment 1,425 1,391 Leasehold improvements 2,302 2,172 Construction in progress - 104 Property and equipment, gross 5,304 5,099 Accumulated depreciation (3,600 ) (3,342 ) Property and equipment, net $ 1,704 $ 1,757

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_2

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Changes in Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	Hardware Software Total Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ - $ 10,118 $ 10,118 Currency translation - 228 228 Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ - $ 10,346 $ 10,346 Hardware Software Total Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 21 $ 10,484 $ 10,505 Amortization (2 ) (1,056 ) (1,058 ) Currency translation - 36 36 Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ 19 $ 9,464 $ 9,483
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Technology $ 11,947 $ 11,886 Customer relationships 1,806 1,715 Trade name portfolio 611 590 Non-compete agreements 229 206 Patents 72 72 14,665 14,469 Accumulated amortization (5,182 ) (3,964 ) $ 9,483 $ 10,505
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 (remaining six months) $ 1,050 2024 2,099 2025 1,979 2026 1,842 2027 1,669 Thereafter 844 Total estimated amortization expense $ 9,483

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and_2

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]	March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Deposits for inventory $ 101 $ 461 Prepaid insurance 270 360 Dues and subscriptions 271 182 Prepaid commissions 387 228 Trade shows and travel 211 471 Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax receivable 115 1,631 Other 258 244 $ 1,613 $ 3,577

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_2

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Payroll and related $ 2,422 $ 3,003 Deferred revenue 1,652 1,827 Customer deposits 1,855 4,724 Accrued contract costs 622 809 Warranty reserve 150 159 Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax payable - 1,556 Asset purchase holdback liability 714 - Other 28 5 Total $ 7,443 $ 12,083
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]	March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Deferred revenue $ 159 $ 227 Asset purchase holdback liability - 680 Total $ 159 $ 907
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Beginning balance $ 159 $ 146 Warranty provision 52 86 Warranty settlements (61 ) (73 ) Ending balance $ 150 $ 159

Note 12 - Leases (Tables)

Note 12 - Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Initial Measurement of Operating Lease [Table Text Block]	Operating lease ROU assets Operating lease ROU assets as of September 30, 2022 $ 4,541 Additional operating lease ROU assets 79 Less amortization of operating lease ROU assets (385 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease ROU assets 49 Operating lease ROU assets as of March 31, 2023 $ 4,284 Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022 $ 6,137 Additional operating lease liabilities 79 Less lease principal payments on operating lease liabilities (480 ) Effect of exchange rate on operating lease liabilities 50 Operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023 5,786 Less non-current portion (4,803 ) Current portion as of March 31, 2023 $ 983
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 (remaining six months) $ 598 2024 1,208 2025 1,184 2026 1,198 2027 1,220 Thereafter 1,047 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 6,455 Less imputed interest (669 ) Present value of operating lease liabilities $ 5,786

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_2

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Six months ended March 31 2023 2022 Volatility 52.1% 48.1% Risk-free interest rate 4.0% 1.5% Dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% Expected term in years 5.8 6.8
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding September 30, 2022 342,841 $ 4.11 Granted 295,600 $ 3.63 Released (245,428 ) $ 3.68 Forfeited/cancelled - $ - Outstanding March 31, 2023 393,013 $ 4.01
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding September 30, 2022 3,940,899 $ 3.31 Granted 1,806,500 $ 2.93 Forfeited/expired (1,476,612 ) $ 3.99 Exercised (83,765 ) $ 1.60 Outstanding March 31, 2023 4,187,022 $ 2.94 Exerciseable March 31, 2023 1,698,888 $ 2.59
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 - $1.99 1,097,657 0.98 $ 1.95 1,097,657 $ 1.95 $2.69 - $2.69 1,100,000 6.52 $ 2.69 - $ - $3.12 - $3.39 1,151,138 5.17 $ 3.33 187,138 $ 3.39 $3.40 - $8.03 838,227 5.01 $ 4.04 414,093 $ 3.93 4,187,022 4.39 $ 2.94 1,698,888 $ 2.59
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Cost of revenues $ 33 $ 28 $ 61 $ 43 Selling, general and administrative 447 686 820 1,217 Research and development 33 23 52 35 $ 513 $ 737 $ 933 $ 1,295

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]	Accumulated Common Stock Additional Other Total Shares Par Value Amount Paid-in Capital Accumulated Deficit Comprehensive Loss Stockholders' Equity Balance as of September 30, 2022 36,611,240 $ 366 $ 108,551 $ (57,366 ) $ (792 ) $ 50,393 Share-based compensation expense - - 420 - - 420 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 20,000 - 32 - - 32 Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units 12,667 - - - - - Release of obligation to issue commons stock 69,564 1 - - - Accumulated other comprehensive loss - - - - 266 266 Net loss - - - (3,507 ) (3,507 ) Balance as of December 31, 2022 36,713,471 $ 367 $ 109,003 $ (60,873 ) $ (526 ) $ 47,604 Share-based compensation expense - - 513 - - 513 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 33,765 1 54 - - 54 Issuance of common stock upon cashless exercise of stock options, net 15,914 - - - - - Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units 232,761 2 (2 ) - - (2 ) Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units (11,616 ) - (45 ) - - (45 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss - - - - 81 81 Net loss - - - (3,403 ) - (3,403 ) Balance as of March 31, 2023 36,984,295 $ 370 $ 109,523 $ (64,276 ) $ (445 ) $ 44,802 Common Stock Additional Other Total Shares Par Value Amount Paid-in Capital Accumulated Deficit Comprehensive Loss Stockholders' Equity Balance as of September 30, 2021 36,403,833 $ 364 $ 107,110 $ (41,154 ) $ 2 $ 65,958 Share-based compensation expense - - 558 - - 558 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 15,000 - 46 - - 46 Stock buyback (116,868 ) (1 ) (441 ) - - (441 ) Release of obligation to issue commons stock 69,564 - - - - - Accumulated other comprehensive loss - - - - (85 ) (85 ) Net loss - - - (1,305 ) - (1,305 ) Balance as of December 31, 2021 36,371,529 363 $ 107,273 $ (42,459 ) $ (83 ) $ 64,731 Share-based compensation expense - - 737 - - 737 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 55,000 1 124 - - 124 Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units 262,342 2 - - - - Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units (18,344 ) - (70 ) - - (70 ) Stock buyback (142,442 ) (1 ) (557 ) - - (557 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss - - - - (1 ) (1 ) Net loss - - - (492 ) - (492 ) Balance as of March 31, 2022 36,528,085 365 $ 107,507 $ (42,951 ) $ (84 ) $ 64,472

Note 17 - Net Loss Per Share (T

Note 17 - Net Loss Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	March 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net loss $ (3,403 ) $ (492 ) $ (6,910 ) $ (1,797 ) Basic and diluted income per share $ (0.09 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (0.05 ) Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 36,817,026 36,535,321 36,755,920 36,405,321 Assumed exercise of dilutive options - - - - Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 36,817,026 36,535,321 36,755,920 36,405,321 Potentially diluted securities outstanding at period end excluded from diluted computation as the inclusion would have been antidilutive: Options 4,187,022 2,977,384 4,187,022 2,977,384 RSU 393,013 382,927 393,013 382,927 Obligation to issue common stock 69,564 139,128 69,564 139,128 Total 4,649,599 3,499,439 4,649,599 3,499,439

Note 18 - Segment Information (

Note 18 - Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three months ended Six months ended March 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Revenue from external customers Hardware $ 10,360 $ 12,495 $ 19,945 $ 22,622 Software 853 673 1,755 1,223 $ 11,213 $ 13,168 $ 21,700 $ 23,845 Intersegment revenues Hardware $ - $ - $ - $ - Software 1,386 820 2,582 1,494 $ 1,386 $ 820 $ 2,582 $ 1,494 Segment operating loss Hardware $ 387 $ 2,537 $ 359 $ 3,709 Software (3,797 ) (3,064 ) (7,257 ) (5,845 ) $ (3,410 ) $ (527 ) $ (6,898 ) $ (2,136 ) Other expenses: Depreciation and amortization expense Hardware $ 100 $ 96 $ 199 $ 190 Software 539 547 1,083 1,092 $ 639 $ 643 $ 1,282 $ 1,282 Income tax expense (benefit) Hardware $ 8 $ 726 $ 8 $ 1,066 Software - (771 ) - (1,402 ) $ 8 $ (45 ) $ 8 $ (336 ) March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 Long-lived assets Hardware $ 1,564 $ 1,677 Software 9,623 10,585 $ 11,187 $ 12,262 Total assets Hardware $ 38,848 $ 47,237 Software 22,854 24,617 $ 61,702 $ 71,854

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_2

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	Three months ended March 31, Six months ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Americas $ 10,019 $ 10,095 $ 19,182 $ 19,531 Asia Pacific 545 2,147 1,304 2,455 Europe, Middle East and Africa 649 926 1,214 1,859 Total Revenues $ 11,213 $ 13,168 $ 21,700 $ 23,845
Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	March 31, September 30, 2023 2022 United States $ 10,724 $ 11,800 Americas (excluding the United States) 12 16 Europe, Middle East and Africa 451 446 Total long lived assets $ 11,187 $ 12,262

Note 2 - Basis of Presentatio_2

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries	8
Number of Additional Inactive Subsidiaries	2
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total	$ 6,371	$ 12,736	$ 8,977
Restricted Cash, Total	739	100
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent	$ 96	$ 823

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 1

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 1 (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total	$ 0	$ 0
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 3,666

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 2

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition 2 (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 3,666
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-04-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 3,507
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage	96%
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) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Balance as of September 30, 2022	$ 6,778
New performance obligations	6,046
Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations	(9,190)
Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue	32
Balance as of March 31, 2023	3,666
Less: non-current portion	(159)	$ (227)
Current portion as of March 31, 2023	3,507
Customer Deposits [Member]
Balance as of September 30, 2022	4,724
New performance obligations	4,831
Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations	(7,701)
Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue	1
Balance as of March 31, 2023	1,855
Less: non-current portion	0
Current portion as of March 31, 2023	1,855
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Balance as of September 30, 2022	2,054
New performance obligations	1,215
Recognition of revenue as a result of satisfying performance obligations	(1,489)
Effect of exchange rate on deferred revenue	31
Balance as of March 31, 2023	1,811
Less: non-current portion	(159)
Current portion as of March 31, 2023	$ 1,652

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_3

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	Oct. 02, 2020 USD ($)	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($)	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Marketable Securities, Total				$ 0	$ 0
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Asset Purchase Agreement, Deduction From Liability	$ 799	$ 1	$ 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	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Short-term marketable securities	$ 5,552	$ 6,397
Long-term Securities	601	781
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Cost Basis	6,703	8,584
Unrealized Loss	(40)	90
Unrealized Loss	40	(90)
Fair Value	6,663	8,494
Cash Equivalents	510	1,316
Short-term marketable securities	5,552	6,397
Long-term Securities	601	781
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Cost Basis	510	1,316
Unrealized Loss	0	0
Unrealized Loss	0	0
Fair Value	510	1,316
Cash Equivalents	510	1,316
Short-term marketable securities		0
Long-term Securities		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Cost Basis	6,193	7,268
Unrealized Loss	(40)	90
Unrealized Loss	40	(90)
Fair Value	6,153	7,178
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Short-term marketable securities	5,552	6,397
Long-term Securities	601	781
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Cost Basis	302	800
Unrealized Loss	0	0
Unrealized Loss	0	0
Fair Value	302	800
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Short-term marketable securities	0	498
Long-term Securities	302	302
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Cost Basis	3,694	4,066
Unrealized Loss	(28)	65
Unrealized Loss	28	(65)
Fair Value	3,666	4,001
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Short-term marketable securities	3,367	3,772
Long-term Securities	299	229
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Cost Basis	2,197	2,402
Unrealized Loss	(12)	25
Unrealized Loss	12	(25)
Fair Value	2,185	2,377
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Short-term marketable securities	2,185	2,127
Long-term Securities	$ 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Long-term Securities		$ 250

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme_5

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements - Holdback Liability Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] - Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member] - Holdback Liability [Member] $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	$ 680
Accretion	24
Currency translation	10
Balance as of March 31, 2023	$ 714

Note 6 - Inventories, Net - Sch

Note 6 - Inventories, Net - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Raw materials	$ 7,229	$ 5,277
Finished goods	867	844
Work in process	2,063	744
Inventories, gross	10,159	6,865
Reserve for obsolescence	(772)	(857)
Inventories, net	$ 9,387	$ 6,008

Note 7 - Property and Equipme_3

Note 7 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Depreciation	$ 113	$ 102	$ 224	$ 199

Note 7 - Property and Equipme_4

Note 7 - Property and Equipment - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Property and equipment, gross	$ 5,304	$ 5,099
Accumulated depreciation	(3,600)	(3,342)
Property and equipment, net	1,704	1,757
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	1,577	1,432
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	1,425	1,391
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	2,302	2,172
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 0	$ 104

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_3

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Goodwill, Gross	$ 10,346	$ 10,118		$ 10,346
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 526		$ 541	1,058	$ 1,083
Genasys Spain [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)				$ 264
Software [Member]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		$ 13,162

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_4

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Balance as of September 30, 2022			$ 10,118
Balance as of September 30, 2022			10,505
Currency translation			228
Amortization	$ (526)	$ (541)	(1,058)	$ (1,083)
Balance as of March 31, 2023	10,346		10,346
Currency translation			36
Balance as of March 31, 2023	9,483		9,483
Hardware [Member]
Balance as of September 30, 2022			0
Balance as of September 30, 2022			21
Currency translation			0
Amortization			(2)
Balance as of March 31, 2023	0		0
Currency translation			0
Balance as of March 31, 2023	19		19
Software [Member]
Balance as of September 30, 2022			10,118
Balance as of September 30, 2022			10,484
Currency translation			228
Amortization			(1,056)
Balance as of March 31, 2023	10,346		10,346
Currency translation			36
Balance as of March 31, 2023	$ 9,464		$ 9,464

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_5

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	$ 14,665	$ 14,469
Accumulated amortization	(5,182)	(3,964)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	9,483	10,505
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	11,947	11,886
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	1,806	1,715
Trade Names [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	611	590
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount		206
Patents [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	$ 72	$ 72

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangi_6

Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
2023 (remaining six months)	$ 1,050
2024	2,099
2025	1,979
2026	1,842
2027	1,669
Thereafter	844
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 9,483	$ 10,505

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and_3

Note 9 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Details Textual)	Mar. 31, 2023
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	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Deposits for inventory	$ 101	$ 461
Prepaid insurance	270	360
Dues and subscriptions	271	182
Prepaid commissions	387	228
Trade shows and travel	211	471
Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax receivable	115	1,631
Other	258	244
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current	$ 1,613	$ 3,577

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_3

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Payroll and related	$ 2,422	$ 3,003
Deferred revenue	3,507
Accrued contract costs	622	809
Warranty reserve	150	159
Canadian goods and services and harmonized sales tax payable	0	1,556
Asset purchase holdback liability	714	0
Other	28	5
Total	7,443	12,083
Service [Member]
Deferred revenue	1,652	1,827
Hardware [Member]
Deferred revenue	$ 1,855	$ 4,724

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_4

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities - Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Deferred revenue	$ 159	$ 227
Asset purchase holdback liability	0	680
Total	$ 159	$ 907

Note 10 - Accrued and Other L_5

Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities - Changes in Warranty Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Beginning balance	$ 159	$ 146
Warranty provision	52	86
Warranty settlements	(61)	(73)
Ending balance	$ 150	$ 159

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	Mar. 31, 2023
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 10,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross		$ 38
London Interbank Offered Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.25%

Note 12 - Leases (Details Textu

Note 12 - Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Operating Lease, Expense	$ 245	$ 246	$ 503	$ 491
Short-Term Lease, Cost	$ 4	$ 0	$ 4	$ 0

Note 12 - Leases - Initial Meas

Note 12 - Leases - Initial Measurement of Operating Lease (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Operating lease ROU assets as of September 30, 2022	$ 4,541
Operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022	6,137
Additional operating lease ROU assets	79
Less amortization of operating lease ROU assets	(385)
Less lease principal payments on operating lease liabilities	(480)
Effect of exchange rate on operating lease ROU assets	49
Effect of exchange rate on operating lease liabilities	50
Operating lease ROU assets as of March 31, 2023	4,284
Operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023	5,786
Less non-current portion	(4,803)	$ (5,189)
Operating lease liabilities, current portion	$ 983	$ 948

Note 12 - Leases - Maturities o

Note 12 - Leases - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
2023 (remaining six months)	$ 598
2024	1,208
2025	1,184
2026	1,198
2027	1,220
Thereafter	1,047
Total undiscounted operating lease payments	6,455
Less imputed interest	(669)
Present value of operating lease liabilities	$ 5,786	$ 6,137

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 8	$ (45)	$ 8	$ (336)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent				28.60%

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, $ in Millions				6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2020 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($) shares	Oct. 02, 2020 CAD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 shares	Sep. 30, 2021 shares
Increase (Decrease) in Other Employee-Related Liabilities | $				$ 589	$ 845
Share Price | $ / shares	$ 5.98			$ 2.95
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member]
Asset Purchase Agreement, Deduction From Liability	$ 799	$ 1	$ 1
Asset Purchase Agreement, Deduction, Term	3 years	3 years
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares, Each Anniversaries	191,267	191,267
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares	573,801	573,801		69,564
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable | $	$ 3,431
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member] | Former Owner of Amika Mobile [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions				69,564		69,564	365,109

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_3

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($)										3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 20, 2023	Mar. 14, 2023	Feb. 14, 2023	Nov. 01, 2022	Oct. 08, 2022	Aug. 10, 2022	Mar. 15, 2022	Nov. 01, 2021	Oct. 04, 2019	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Mar. 16, 2021	Dec. 08, 2020	Oct. 02, 2020
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant										7,441,112		7,441,112
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross												1,806,500	302,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period												7 years
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount										$ 1,976,000		$ 1,976,000
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition												2 years 4 months 24 days
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense										513,000	$ 737,000	$ 933,000	$ 1,295,000
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit												$ 1.31
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit												$ 8.03
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term												4 years 4 months 20 days
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value										1,381,000		$ 1,381,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value										$ 1,095,000		$ 1,095,000
Share Price										$ 2.95		$ 2.95							$ 5.98
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value												$ 147	86,000
Gross Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised												$ 86,000	170,000
Vesting Based on Market Conditions [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross												225,000
Common Stock Award [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant										2,861,077		2,861,077
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												$ 0		$ 209,000
Performance Shares [Member] | Management [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	450,000					750,000
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense												$ 400
Performance Shares [Member] | Vesting Based on Market Conditions [Member] | Management [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	225,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition												1 year 9 months 18 days
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense										$ 350,000	586,000	$ 548,000	1,023,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period												295,600
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount										1,473,000		$ 1,473,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Employee [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, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted				10,000
Shares Granted, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture								$ 29,000
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								145,950	81,270
Shares Granted, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture							$ 407,000								$ 989,000	$ 258,000
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								$ 51,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Non-employee Directors [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted		30,000
Shares Granted, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture		$ 417,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Employees [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			145,600
Shares Granted, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture			$ 582,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Vests Immediately [Member] | Employees [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	20,000
Shares Granted, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture	$ 66,000
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Employees, Directors, and Consultants [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense										$ 163,000	$ 385,000	$ 151,000	$ 272,000
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										4,579,035		4,579,035
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										1,000		1,000

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_4

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Weighted-average Assumptions (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 Rate	Mar. 31, 2022 Rate
Volatility (Rate)	52.10%	48.10%
Risk-free interest rate (Rate)	4%	1.50%
Dividend yield (Rate)	0%	0%
Expected term in years (Year)	5 years 9 months 18 days	6 years 9 months 18 days

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_5

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Activity (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 $ / shares shares
Forfeited/cancelled (in dollars per share)	$ 3.99
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Outstanding September 30, 2022 (in shares) | shares	342,841
Outstanding September 30, 2022 (in dollars per share)	$ 4.11
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | shares	295,600
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 3.63
Released (in shares) | shares	(245,428)
Released (in dollars per share)	$ 3.68
Forfeited/cancelled (in shares) | shares	0
Forfeited/cancelled (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Outstanding March 31, 2023 (in shares) | shares	393,013
Outstanding March 31, 2023 (in dollars per share)	$ 4.01

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_6

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Outstanding September 30, 2022 (in shares)	3,940,899
Outstanding September 30, 2022 (in dollars per share)	$ 3.31
Granted (in shares)	1,806,500	302,000
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.93
Forfeited/expired (in shares)	(1,476,612)
Forfeited/cancelled (in dollars per share)	$ 3.99
Exercised (in shares)	(83,765)
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 1.60
Outstanding March 31, 2023 (in shares)	4,187,022
Outstanding March 31, 2023 (in dollars per share)	$ 2.94
Exerciseable March 31, 2023 (in shares)	1,698,888
Exerciseable March 31, 2023 (in dollars per share)	$ 2.59

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_7

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Stock Options Outstanding (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 $ / shares shares
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.31
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.03
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	4,187,022
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	4 years 4 months 20 days
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 2.94
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,698,888
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.59
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	2.94
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	2.59
Range One [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	1.31
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,097,657
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	11 months 23 days
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 1.95
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,097,657
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.95
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	1.95
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	1.95
Range Two [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	2.69
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.69
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,100,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	6 years 6 months 7 days
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 2.69
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	0
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	2.69
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	0
Range Three [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	3.12
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.39
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,151,138
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	5 years 2 months 1 day
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 3.33
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	187,138
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.39
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	3.33
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	3.39
Range Four [Member]
Lower Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	3.40
Upper Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.03
Number Outstanding (in shares) | shares	838,227
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	5 years 3 days
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	$ 4.04
Number Exercisable (in shares) | shares	414,093
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.93
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding balance (in dollars per share)	4.04
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.93

Note 15 - Share-based Compens_8

Note 15 - Share-based Compensation - Summary of Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 513	$ 737	$ 933	$ 1,295
Cost of Sales [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	33	28	61	43
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	447	686	820	1,217
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 33	$ 23	$ 52	$ 35

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equit_2

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2020	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period (in shares)				69,679	70,000
Gross Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised				$ 86	$ 170
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures				233,812	243,998
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 557	$ 441
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared (in dollars per share)				$ 0	$ 0
Share Buyback Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount								$ 5,000
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares				0	259,310
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value					$ 998
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased (in shares)				3,000,000
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			69,564
Business Acquisition, Share Price	$ 5.98
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable	$ 3,431
Assets Acquisition of Amika Mobile Corporation [Member] | Former Owner of Amika Mobile [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions				69,564		69,564	365,109

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equit_3

Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Balance	$ 47,604	$ 50,393	$ 64,731	$ 65,958	$ 50,393	$ 65,958
Share-based compensation expense	513	420	737	558
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period (in shares)					69,679	70,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	54	32	124	46
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)					233,812	243,998
Stock buyback			(557)	(441)
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	(2)		0
Release of obligation to issue commons stock		0		0
Release of obligation to issue commons stock		0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(266)	1	85
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		266	(1)	(85)
Net loss	(3,403)	(3,507)	(492)	(1,305)	$ (6,910)	$ (1,797)
Share-based compensation expense	513	420	737	558
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period					69,679	70,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	54	32	124	46
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units	(45)		(70)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	81
Net loss	(3,403)	(3,507)	(492)	(1,305)	$ (6,910)	$ (1,797)
Balance	$ 44,802	$ 47,604	$ 64,472	$ 64,731	$ 44,802	$ 64,472
Common Stock [Member]
Balance (in shares)	36,713,471	36,611,240	36,371,529	36,403,833	36,611,240	36,403,833
Balance	$ 367	$ 366	$ 363	$ 364	$ 366	$ 364
Share-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period (in shares)	33,765	20,000	55,000	15,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	$ 1	$ 0	$ 1	$ 0
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)	232,761	12,667	262,342
Stock buyback (in shares)			(142,442)	(116,868,000)
Stock buyback			$ (1)	$ (1)
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	$ 2		2
Release of obligation to issue commons stock (in shares)		69,564		69,564
Release of obligation to issue commons stock (in shares)		69,564		69,564
Release of obligation to issue commons stock		$ 1		$ 0
Release of obligation to issue commons stock		1		0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		0	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		0	0	0
Net loss	0	0	0	$ 0
Share-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	33,765	20,000	55,000	15,000
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	$ 1	$ 0	$ 1	$ 0
Issuance of common stock upon cashless exercise of stock options, net (in shares)	15,914
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units (in shares)	(11,616)		(18,344)
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units	$ 0		$ 0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0
Net loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Balance (in shares)	36,984,295	36,713,471	36,528,085	36,371,529	36,984,295	36,528,085
Balance	$ 370	$ 367	$ 365	$ 363	$ 370	$ 365
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Balance	109,003	108,551	107,273	107,110	108,551	107,110
Share-based compensation expense	513	420	737	558
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	54	32	124	46
Stock buyback			(557)	(441)
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	(2)	0	0
Release of obligation to issue commons stock		0		0
Release of obligation to issue commons stock		0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		0	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		0	0	0
Net loss	0	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	513	420	737	558
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	54	32	124	46
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units	(45)		(70)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0
Net loss	0	0	0	0
Balance	109,523	109,003	107,507	107,273	109,523	107,507
Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance	(60,873)	(57,366)	(42,459)	(41,154)	(57,366)	(41,154)
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	0	0	0	0
Stock buyback			0	0
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	0		0
Release of obligation to issue commons stock		0		0
Release of obligation to issue commons stock		0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		0	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		0	0	0
Net loss	(3,403)	(3,507)	(492)	(1,305)
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	0	0	0	0
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units	0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0
Net loss	(3,403)	(3,507)	(492)	(1,305)
Balance	(64,276)	(60,873)	(42,951)	(42,459)	(64,276)	(42,951)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Balance	(526)	(792)	(83)	2	(792)	2
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	0	0	0	0
Stock buyback			0	0
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	0	0	0
Release of obligation to issue commons stock				0
Release of obligation to issue commons stock				0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(266)	1	85
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		266	(1)	(85)
Net loss	0		0	0
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net	0	0	0	0
Shares retained for payment of taxes in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock units	0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	81
Net loss	0		0	0
Balance	$ (445)	$ (526)	$ (84)	$ (83)	$ (445)	$ (84)

Note 17 - Net Loss Per Share -

Note 17 - Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Net loss	$ (3,403)	$ (3,507)	$ (492)	$ (1,305)	$ (6,910)	$ (1,797)
Basic and diluted income per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.09)		$ (0.01)		$ (0.19)	$ (0.05)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	36,817,026		36,535,321		36,755,920	36,405,321
Assumed exercise of dilutive options (in shares)	0		0		0	0
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	36,817,026		36,535,321		36,755,920	36,405,321
Options (in shares)	4,649,599		3,499,439		4,649,599	3,499,439
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Options (in shares)	4,187,022		2,977,384		4,187,022	2,977,384
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Options (in shares)	393,013		382,927		393,013	382,927
Obligation to Issue Common Stock [Member]
Options (in shares)	69,564		139,128		69,564	139,128

Note 18 - Segment Information_2

Note 18 - Segment Information (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Number of Reportable Segments	2

Note 18 - Segment Information -

Note 18 - Segment Information - Segment Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022
Product sales	$ 11,213	$ 13,168	$ 21,700	$ 23,845
Long-lived assets	11,187		11,187		$ 11,187	$ 12,262
Total assets	61,702		61,702			71,854
Loss from operations	(3,410)	(527)	(6,898)	(2,136)
Depreciation and amortization	639	643	1,282	1,282
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	8	(45)	8	(336)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Product sales	1,386	820	2,582	1,494
Hardware [Member]
Product sales	10,360	12,495	19,945	22,622
Long-lived assets	1,564		1,564			1,677
Total assets	38,848		38,848			47,237
Loss from operations	387	2,537	359	3,709
Depreciation and amortization	100	96	199	190
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	8	726	8	1,066
Hardware [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Product sales	0	0	0	0
Software [Member]
Product sales	853	673	1,755	1,223
Long-lived assets	9,623		9,623			10,585
Total assets	22,854		22,854			$ 24,617
Loss from operations	(3,797)	(3,064)	(7,257)	(5,845)
Depreciation and amortization	539	547	1,083	1,092
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	0		0	(1,402)
Software [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Product sales	$ 1,386	$ 820	$ 2,582	$ 1,494

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_3

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Product sales	$ 11,213	$ 13,168	$ 21,700	$ 23,845
UNITED STATES
Product sales	$ 8,411	$ 9,531	$ 17,349	$ 18,769
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer 1 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	54%	63%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer 2 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12%	13%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			57%	65%
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			26%	56%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer 2 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			23%	17%

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_4

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information - Schedule of Major Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Product sales	$ 11,213	$ 13,168	$ 21,700	$ 23,845
Americas [Member]
Product sales	10,019	10,095	19,182	19,531
Asia Pacific [Member]
Product sales	545	2,147	1,304	2,455
EMEA [Member]
Product sales	$ 649	$ 926	$ 1,214	$ 1,859

Note 19 - Major Customers, Su_5

Note 19 - Major Customers, Suppliers and Related Information - Schedule of Long-lived Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022
Long-lived assets	$ 11,187	$ 11,187	$ 12,262
UNITED STATES
Long-lived assets		10,724	11,800
Non-US [Member]
Long-lived assets		12	16
EMEA [Member]
Long-lived assets		$ 451	$ 446