Autoscope Technologies (AATC) 10-Q 4 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000943034	'
Entity Registrant Name	'IMAGE SENSING SYSTEMS INC	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	4,987,795

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,221	$3,564
Marketable securities	'	2,639
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $683 and $1,173,	6,395	5,252
Inventories	3,537	3,589
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,204	1,414
Total current assets	12,357	16,458
Property and equipment:	'	'
Furniture and fixtures	615	620
Leasehold improvements	523	511
Equipment	4,177	3,988
Property and equipment, gross	5,315	5,119
Accumulated depreciation	4,408	4,094
Property and equipment, net	907	1,025
Deferred income taxes	137	139
Intangible assets, net	5,322	6,463
Other assets	150	300
TOTAL ASSETS	18,873	24,385
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Accounts payable	3,618	2,409
Accrued compensation	481	1,202
Warranty and other current liabilities	2,010	1,959
Total current liabilities	6,109	5,570
Deferred income taxes	172	175
Other long-term liabilities	126	126
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding	'	'
Common stock, $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, 4,987,795 and 4,974,847 outstanding, respectively	50	49
Additional paid-in capital	23,576	23,276
Accumulated other comprehensive income	96	604
Accumulated deficit	-11,256	-5,415
Total shareholders' equity	12,466	18,514
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$18,873	$24,385

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$683	$1,173
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	4,987,795	4,974,847

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Product sales	$4,514	$4,341	$9,063	$10,657
Royalties	2,626	3,400	8,337	9,167
Total revenue	7,140	7,741	17,400	19,824
Cost of revenue:	'	'	'	'
Product sales	2,557	2,944	5,437	6,511
Total cost of revenue	2,557	2,944	5,437	6,511
Gross profit	4,583	4,797	11,963	13,313
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Selling, marketing and product support	2,139	2,792	7,328	7,545
General and administrative	1,317	1,464	4,187	4,426
Research and development	1,297	1,651	4,536	4,138
Investigation matter	'	476	152	3,214
Amortization of intangible assets	390	328	1,172	1,009
Impairment of investment	150	'	150	'
Restructuring	'	'	460	'
Total operating expenses	5,293	6,711	17,985	20,332
Loss from operations	-710	-1,914	-6,022	-7,019
Other income (expense), net	12	1	26	-1
Loss before income taxes	-698	-1,913	-5,996	-7,020
Income tax expense (benefit)	-145	22	-155	-1,887
Net loss	($553)	($1,935)	($5,841)	($5,133)
Net loss per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	($0.11)	($0.39)	($1.17)	($1.04)
Diluted	($0.11)	($0.39)	($1.17)	($1.04)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic	4,985	4,970	4,980	4,949
Diluted	4,985	4,970	4,980	4,949

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Loss before income taxes	($553)	($1,935)	($5,841)	($5,133)
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	724	476	-509	170
Comprehensive income (loss)	$171	($1,459)	($6,350)	($4,963)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating activities:	'	'
Net loss	($5,841)	($5,133)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation	428	665
Amortization	1,172	1,009
Stock-based compensation	299	149
Impairment of investment	150	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	-1,143	725
Inventories	52	-10
Prepaid expenses and current assets	202	-2,176
Accounts payable	1,209	-333
Accrued liabilities	-663	688
Net cash used for operating activities	-4,135	-4,416
Investing activities:	'	'
Sales and maturities of marketable securities	2,639	5,943
Purchases of marketable securities	'	-5,009
Purchases of property and equipment	-331	-302
Purchase of other investments	'	-300
Capitalized software development costs	-42	-714
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	2,266	-382
Financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	'	9
Net cash provided by financing activities	'	9
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-474	146
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-2,343	-4,643
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,564	8,334
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$1,221	$3,691

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Note A: Basis of Presentation
	Image Sensing Systems, Inc. (referred to herein as “we,” the “Company,” “us” and “our”) develops and markets software-based computer enabled detection products for use in traffic, security, police and parking applications. We sell our products primarily to distributors and also receive royalties under a license agreement with a manufacturer/distributor for certain of our products. Our products are used primarily by governmental entities.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. It is the opinion of management that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
	Operating results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 as filed with the SEC.
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	The Company believes that of its significant accounting policies, the following are particularly important to the portrayal of the Company’s results of operations and financial position and may require the application of a higher level of judgment by the Company’s management and, as a result, are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty.
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue on a sales arrangement when it is realized or realizable and earned, which occurs when all of the following criteria have been met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery and title transfer have occurred or services have been rendered; the sales price is fixed and determinable; collectability is reasonably assured; and all significant obligations to the customer have been fulfilled.
	Certain sales may contain multiple elements for revenue recognition purposes. We consider each deliverable that provides value to the customer on a standalone basis as a separable element. Separable elements in these arrangements may include the hardware, software, installation services, training and support. We initially allocate consideration to each separable element using the relative selling price method. Selling prices are determined by us based on either vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) (the actual selling prices of similar products and services sold on a standalone basis) or, in the absence of VSOE, our best estimate of the selling price. Factors considered by us in determining estimated selling prices for applicable elements generally include overall economic conditions, customer demand, costs incurred by us to provide the deliverable, as well as our historical pricing practices. Under these arrangements, revenue associated with each delivered element is recognized in an amount equal to the lesser of the consideration initially allocated to the delivered element or the amount for which payment is not deemed contingent upon future delivery of other elements in the arrangement. Under arrangements where special acceptance protocols exist, installation services and training may not be considered separable. Under those circumstances, revenue for the entire arrangement is recognized upon the completion of installation, training and fulfillment of any other significant obligations specific to the terms of the arrangement. Arrangements that do not contain any separable elements are typically recognized when the products are shipped and title has transferred to the customer.
	Revenue from arrangements for services such as maintenance, repair, consulting and technical support are recognized either as the service is performed or ratably over the defined contractual period for service maintenance contracts.
	Econolite Control Products, Inc. (Econolite) is our licensee that sells certain of our products in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. The royalty of approximately 50% of the gross profit on licensed products is recognized when the products are shipped or delivered by Econolite to its customers.
	We record provisions against sales revenue for estimated returns and allowances in the period when the related revenue is recorded based on historical sales returns and changes in end user demand.
	Revenue is recorded net of taxes collected from customers that are remitted to governmental authorities, with the collected taxes recorded as current liabilities until remitted to the relevant government authority.
	Inventories
	Inventories are primarily electronic components and finished goods and are valued at the lower of cost or market on the first-in, first-out accounting method.
	Income Taxes
	We record a tax provision for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized. We believe it is more likely than not that forecasted income, including income that may be generated as a result of certain tax planning strategies, together with the tax effects of the deferred tax liabilities, will be sufficient to fully recover the remaining net realizable value of deferred tax assets. In the event that all or part of the net deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be charged to earnings in the period such determination is made. In addition, the calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with management’s expectations could have a material impact on our financial condition and operating results. We recognize penalties and interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
	Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited by future cash flows and reviewed for impairment. At both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we determined there was no impairment of intangible assets. At both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no indefinite-lived intangible assets.
	We capitalize certain software development costs related to software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Capitalized software development costs include purchased materials and services and other costs associated with the development of new products and services. Software development costs are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which time future costs incurred are capitalized until the product is available for general release to the public. A certain amount of judgment and estimation is required to assess when technological feasibility is established, as well as the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. In evaluating the recoverability of capitalized software costs, the Company compares expected product performance, utilizing forecasted revenue amounts, to the total costs incurred to date and estimates of additional costs to be incurred. If revised forecasted product revenue is less than, and/or revised forecasted costs are greater than, the previously forecasted amounts, the net realizable value may be lower than previously estimated, which could result in the recognition of an impairment charge in the period in which such a determination is made.
	We reached technological feasibility for certain software products and, as a result, have capitalized a total $909,000 of software development costs through the period ended September 30, 2014. Once the software products are available for release, the capitalized development costs will begin to be amortized to cost of sales over the products’ estimated economic life using the greater of straight-line or a method that results in cost recognition in future periods that is consistent with the anticipated time of product revenue recognition.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Note B: Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2014-09 provides new guidance related to how an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, ASU 2014-09 specifies new accounting for costs associated with obtaining or fulfilling contracts with customers and expands the required disclosures related to revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption, with early application not permitted. The Company is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact of ASU 2014-09 on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Fair_Value_Measurements_And_Ma

Fair Value Measurements And Marketable Securities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements And Marketable Securities	'
	Note C: Fair Value Measurements and Marketable Securities
	The guidance for fair value measurements establishes the authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and outlines the required disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use a three-tier fair value hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs as follows:
	•	Level 1 – observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
	•	Level 2 – inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
	•	Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
	Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.
	Investments are comprised of high-grade municipal bonds, U.S. government securities and commercial paper and are classified as Level 1 or Level 2, depending on trading frequency and volume and our ability to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.
	The amortized cost and market value of our available-for-sale securities by major security type were as follows (in thousands):
			31-Dec-13
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Bank certificates of deposit		$	—	$	2,639	$	—	$	2,639
			$	—	$	2,639	$	—	$	2,639
	We evaluate impairment at each reporting period for securities where the fair value of the investment is less than its cost. Unrealized gains and losses on our available-for-sale investments are primarily attributable to general changes in interest rates and market conditions. The aggregate unrealized gain or loss on available-for-sale investments was immaterial as of December 31, 2013.
	Classification of available-for-sale investments as current or noncurrent is dependent upon our intended holding period, the security’s maturity date, or both. There were no available-for-sale investments with gross unrealized losses that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months as of December 31, 2013.
	Proceeds from maturities or sales of available-for-sale securities were $2.6 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, and $2.6 million and $5.9 million for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, respectively. There were no proceeds from maturities or sales of available-for-sale securities during the three-month period ended September 30, 2014. Realized gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method. Realized gains and losses related to sales of available-for-sale investments during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 were immaterial and included in other income (expense), net.
	Nonfinancial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
	Our intangible assets and other long-lived assets are nonfinancial assets that were acquired either as part of a business combination, individually or with a group of other assets. These nonfinancial assets were initially, and have historically been, measured and recognized at amounts equal to the fair value determined as of the date of acquisition.
	Financial Instruments not Measured at Fair Value
	Certain of our financial instruments are not measured at fair value and are recorded at carrying amounts approximating fair value, based on their short-term nature or variable interest rate. These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other current assets and liabilities.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Note D: Inventories
	Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Components	$	2,666	$	2,797
	Finished goods		871		792
		$	3,537	$	3,589

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets	'
	Note E: Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
		30-Sep-14
		Gross		Accumulated			Net		Weighted
		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying		Average
		Amount					Value		Useful Life
									(in Years)
	Developed technology	$	8,142	$	(5,410	)	$	2,732		2.9
	Trade names		3,267		(2,303	)		964		3.8
	Other intangible costs		1,849		(1,132	)		717		2.4
	Software development costs		909		—			909
	Total	$	14,167	$	(8,845	)	$	5,322		3
		31-Dec-13
		Gross		Accumulated			Net		Weighted
		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying		Average
		Amount					Value		Useful Life
									(in Years)
	Developed technology	$	8,152	$	(4,587	)	$	3,566		3.6
	Trade names		3,267		(2,110	)		1,157		4.5
	Other intangible assets		1,874		(1,001	)		873		3.1
	Software development costs		867		—			867
	Total	$	14,160	$	(7,698	)	$	6,463		3.5

Credit_Facilities

Credit Facilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Credit Facilities	'
	Note F: Credit Facilities
	On May 12, 2014, the Company entered into a revolving line of credit with Alliance Bank. This revolving line of credit agreement and related documents (collectively, “Alliance Credit Agreement”) with Alliance Bank provide up to $5.0 million of credit. The Alliance Credit Agreement expires in May 2015 and bears interest at a fixed annual rate of 3.95%. Any advances are secured by inventories, accounts receivable, cash, marketable securities, and equipment. We are subject to certain covenants under the Alliance Credit Agreement. At September 30, 2014 we had no borrowings under the Alliance Credit Agreement, and we were in compliance with all financial covenants.
	Prior to May 12, 2014, we had a revolving line of credit with Associated Bank, National Association (“Associated Bank”) that was initially entered into as of May 1, 2008. We requested, and Associated Bank granted, a termination to the Credit Agreement effective on May 12, 2014 in connection with the revolving line of credit from Alliance Bank described above.

Warranties

Warranties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Warranties	'
	Note G: Warranties
	We generally provide a standard two-year warranty on product sales. Reserves to honor warranty claims are estimated and recorded at the time of sale based on historical claim information and are analyzed and adjusted periodically based on claim trends.
	Warranty liability and related activity consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Nine-Month Periods Ended
		September 30,
		2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	934		$	520
	Warranty provisions		203			209
	Warranty claims		(268	)		(550	)
	Adjustments to preexisting warranties		37			467
	Ending balance	$	906		$	646

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Note H: Stock-Based Compensation
	We compensate officers, directors and key employees with stock-based compensation under stock plans approved by our shareholders and administered under the supervision of our Board of Directors. Stock option awards are granted at exercise prices equal to the closing price of our stock on the day before the date of grant. Generally, options vest proportionally over periods of three to five years from the dates of the grant, beginning one year from the date of grant, and have a contractual term of nine to ten years.
	Performance stock options are time based; however, the final number of awards earned and the related compensation expense is adjusted up or down as of the last day of the performance period to the extent the performance target is met. The actual number of shares that will ultimately vest ranges from 90% to 100% of the targeted amount if the minimum performance target is achieved. For performance stock awards granted in 2014, the performance target is revenue. We evaluate the likelihood of meeting the performance target at each reporting period and adjust compensation expense, on a cumulative basis, based on the expected achievement of each performance target.
	Compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized ratably over the vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $113,000 and $63,000, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $299,000 and $149,000, respectively. At September 30, 2014, a total of 461,157 shares were available for grant under these plans.
	Stock Options
	A summary of the option activity for the first nine months of 2014 is as follows:
		Number of			Weighted		Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise		Remaining		Value
					Price per		Contractual
					Share		Term (in years)
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2013		339,750		$	6.73		6.9	$	9,000
	Granted		167,500		$	4.92		9.3	$	4,650
	Exercised		—		$	—		—	$	—
	Expired		—		$	—		—	$	—
	Forfeited		(49,250	)	$	6.63		—	$	325
	Options outstanding at September 30, 2014		458,000		$	6.08		7.6	$	—
	Options exercisable at September 30, 2014		154,750		$	7.26		5.6	$	—
	There were no options exercised during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and the three month period ended September 30, 2013. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $8,049 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2014, there was $563,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options. The weighted average period over which the compensation cost is expected to be recognized is 2.7 years.
	Stock Awards
	We issue stock awards as a portion of the annual retainer for each director on a quarterly basis. The stock awards are fully vested at the time of issuance. Compensation expense related to stock awards is determined on the grant date based on the publicly quoted fair market value of our common stock and is charged to earnings on the grant date. During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, there were stock awards issued for 3,644 shares with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $6.86. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, there were stock awards issued for 12,948 shares with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $5.07.

Loss_per_Common_Share

Loss per Common Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Net loss per share:	'
Loss per Common Share	'
	Note I: Loss per Common Share
	Net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the daily weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable periods. Diluted net loss per share includes the potentially dilutive effect of common shares subject to outstanding stock options using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, shares subject to certain outstanding stock options have been excluded from the diluted weighted average shares outstanding calculation because the exercise of those options would lead to a net reduction in common shares outstanding. As a result, stock options to acquire 458,000 and 128,000 weighted common shares have been excluded from the diluted weighted shares outstanding for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 339,000 and 171,000 weighted common shares have been excluded from the diluted weighted shares outstanding for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The potentially dilutive effect of common shares subject to certain outstanding stock options is determined based on net loss. A reconciliation of these amounts is as follows:
		Three-Month Periods Ended						Nine-Month Periods Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net loss	$	(553	)	$	(1,935	)	$	(5,841	)	$	(5,133	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		4,985			4,967			4,980			4,939
	Dilutive potential common shares		—			—			—			—
	Shares used in diluted net loss per common share calculations		4,985			4,967			4,980			4,939
	Basic net loss per common share	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.39	)	$	(1.17	)	$	(1.04	)
	Diluted net loss per common share	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.39	)	$	(1.17	)	$	(1.04	)

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Note J: Segment Information
	The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and management regularly review financial information for the Company’s three discrete operating segments. Based on similarities in the economic characteristics, nature of products and services, production processes, type or class of customer served, method of distribution and regulatory environments, the operating segments have been aggregated for financial statement purposes and categorized into three reportable segments: Intersection, Highway and License Plate Recognition (“LPR”). Autoscope® video is our machine-vision product line, and revenue consists of royalties (all of which are received from Econolite), as well as a portion of international product sales. Video products are normally sold in the Intersection segment. The Autoscope® radar is our radar product line, and revenue consists of international and North American product sales as well as a portion of royalties (all of which are received from Econolite). Radar products are normally sold in the Highway segment. Autoscope® license plate recognition is our LPR product line. All segment revenues are derived from external customers.
	Operating expenses and total assets are not allocated to the segments for internal reporting purposes. Due to the changes in how we manage our business, we may reevaluate our segment definitions in the future.
	The following tables set forth selected unaudited financial information for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):
		Three-Month Periods Ended September 30,
		Intersection					Highway					LPR					Total
		2014		2013			2014		2013			2014			2013		2014			2013
	Revenue	$	3,194	$	3,586		$	3,059	$	2,794		$	887		$	1,361	$	7,140		$	7,741
	Gross profit		2,883		3,058			1,443		1,238			257			501		4,583			4,797
	Amortization of intangible assets		—		—			122		122			268			206		390			328
	Intangible assets		—		—			576		1,778			4,746			4,409		5,322			6,187
		Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30,
		Intersection							Highway									LPR							Total
		2014			2013				2014					2013				2014				2013			2014			2013
	Revenue	$	9,001			$	10,293			$	5,229				$	4,409			$	3,170			$	5,122		$	17,400		$	19,824
	Gross profit		8,230				8,963				2,609					1,669				1,124				2,681			11,963			13,313
	Amortization of intangible assets		—				—				366					367				806				642			1,172			1,009
	Intangible assets		—				—				576					1,778				4,746				4,409			5,322			6,187

Restructuring

Restructuring	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring	'
	Note K: Restructuring
	In the first quarter of 2014, the Company implemented restructuring plans to improve our financial performance in Europe. These plans included the closure of our office in Poland. Because of these actions, restructuring charges of approximately $460,000 were recorded related primarily to facilities and employee terminations.
	The following table shows the restructuring activity for 2014 (in thousands):
		Termination			Facility Costs			Total
		Benefits			and Contract
					Termination
	Balance at January 1, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Charges		60			400			460
	Payments/settlements		(45	)		(177	)		(222	)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	15		$	223		$	238
	Charges		—			—			—
	Payments/settlements		(15	)		(223	)		(238	)
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—

Other_Assets

Other Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	Note L: Other Assets
	In January 2013, we acquired a minority interest in the shares of common stock of Municipal Parking Services, Inc. (MPS) for an aggregate purchase price of $300,000. The investment was accounted for under the cost method and was included in Other Assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In April 2013, the Chief Executive Officer of MPS was appointed to our Board of Directors.
	In October 2014, our minority interest in MPS was purchased by MPS for $150,000. We recorded an impairment charge of $150,000 in operating expenses in the third quarter of 2014.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note M: Commitments and Contingencies
	Litigation
	We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business, including primarily commercial, product liability, employment and intellectual property claims. In accordance with GAAP, we record a liability in our Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to any of these matters when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. With respect to any currently pending legal proceedings, we have not established an estimated range of reasonably possible additional losses either because we believe that we have valid defenses to claims asserted against us or the proceeding has not advanced to a stage of discovery that would enable us to establish an estimate. We currently do not expect the outcome of these matters to have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Litigation, however, is inherently unpredictable, and it is possible that the ultimate outcome of one or more claims asserted against us could adversely impact our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We expense legal costs as incurred.
	Investigation Matter
	As previously disclosed, Polish authorities conducted an investigation into violations of Polish law related to tenders in the City of Łodź, Poland. A Special Subcommittee of our Audit Committee comprised solely of independent directors retained independent counsel and accounting advisors who conducted an investigation focusing on possible violations of Company policy, internal controls, and laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Anti-Bribery Act and Polish law. We voluntarily disclosed this matter to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”).
	During the third quarter of 2014, we received a letter from the DOJ informing us that their inquiry into this matter has been closed, citing the Company’s voluntary disclosure, thorough investigation, cooperation and voluntary enhancements to its compliance program. Additionally, the SEC previously notified the Company that it had closed its investigation without recommending enforcement action.
	Neither the Company nor any of our subsidiaries was charged with any offense, and there were no fines levied at the close of the investigation by the DOJ or SEC.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue on a sales arrangement when it is realized or realizable and earned, which occurs when all of the following criteria have been met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery and title transfer have occurred or services have been rendered; the sales price is fixed and determinable; collectability is reasonably assured; and all significant obligations to the customer have been fulfilled.
	Certain sales may contain multiple elements for revenue recognition purposes. We consider each deliverable that provides value to the customer on a standalone basis as a separable element. Separable elements in these arrangements may include the hardware, software, installation services, training and support. We initially allocate consideration to each separable element using the relative selling price method. Selling prices are determined by us based on either vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) (the actual selling prices of similar products and services sold on a standalone basis) or, in the absence of VSOE, our best estimate of the selling price. Factors considered by us in determining estimated selling prices for applicable elements generally include overall economic conditions, customer demand, costs incurred by us to provide the deliverable, as well as our historical pricing practices. Under these arrangements, revenue associated with each delivered element is recognized in an amount equal to the lesser of the consideration initially allocated to the delivered element or the amount for which payment is not deemed contingent upon future delivery of other elements in the arrangement. Under arrangements where special acceptance protocols exist, installation services and training may not be considered separable. Under those circumstances, revenue for the entire arrangement is recognized upon the completion of installation, training and fulfillment of any other significant obligations specific to the terms of the arrangement. Arrangements that do not contain any separable elements are typically recognized when the products are shipped and title has transferred to the customer.
	Revenue from arrangements for services such as maintenance, repair, consulting and technical support are recognized either as the service is performed or ratably over the defined contractual period for service maintenance contracts.
	Econolite Control Products, Inc. (Econolite) is our licensee that sells certain of our products in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. The royalty of approximately 50% of the gross profit on licensed products is recognized when the products are shipped or delivered by Econolite to its customers.
	We record provisions against sales revenue for estimated returns and allowances in the period when the related revenue is recorded based on historical sales returns and changes in end user demand.
	Revenue is recorded net of taxes collected from customers that are remitted to governmental authorities, with the collected taxes recorded as current liabilities until remitted to the relevant government authority.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are primarily electronic components and finished goods and are valued at the lower of cost or market on the first-in, first-out accounting method.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	We record a tax provision for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized. We believe it is more likely than not that forecasted income, including income that may be generated as a result of certain tax planning strategies, together with the tax effects of the deferred tax liabilities, will be sufficient to fully recover the remaining net realizable value of deferred tax assets. In the event that all or part of the net deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be charged to earnings in the period such determination is made. In addition, the calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with management’s expectations could have a material impact on our financial condition and operating results. We recognize penalties and interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited by future cash flows and reviewed for impairment. At both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we determined there was no impairment of intangible assets. At both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no indefinite-lived intangible assets.
	We capitalize certain software development costs related to software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Capitalized software development costs include purchased materials and services and other costs associated with the development of new products and services. Software development costs are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which time future costs incurred are capitalized until the product is available for general release to the public. A certain amount of judgment and estimation is required to assess when technological feasibility is established, as well as the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. In evaluating the recoverability of capitalized software costs, the Company compares expected product performance, utilizing forecasted revenue amounts, to the total costs incurred to date and estimates of additional costs to be incurred. If revised forecasted product revenue is less than, and/or revised forecasted costs are greater than, the previously forecasted amounts, the net realizable value may be lower than previously estimated, which could result in the recognition of an impairment charge in the period in which such a determination is made.
	We reached technological feasibility for certain software products and, as a result, have capitalized a total $909,000 of software development costs through the period ended September 30, 2014. Once the software products are available for release, the capitalized development costs will begin to be amortized to cost of sales over the products’ estimated economic life using the greater of straight-line or a method that results in cost recognition in future periods that is consistent with the anticipated time of product revenue recognition.

Fair_Value_Measurements_And_Ma1

Fair Value Measurements And Marketable Securities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of amortized cost and market value of our available-for-sale securities by major security type	'
	The amortized cost and market value of our available-for-sale securities by major security type were as follows (in thousands):
		31-Dec-13
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Bank certificates of deposit	$	—	$	2,639	$	—	$	2,639
		$	—	$	2,639	$	—	$	2,639

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory	'
	Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Components	$	2,666	$	2,797
	Finished goods		871		792
		$	3,537	$	3,589

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible assets consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
		30-Sep-14
		Gross		Accumulated			Net		Weighted
		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying		Average
		Amount					Value		Useful Life
									(in Years)
	Developed technology	$	8,142	$	(5,410	)	$	2,732		2.9
	Trade names		3,267		(2,303	)		964		3.8
	Other intangible costs		1,849		(1,132	)		717		2.4
	Software development costs		909		—			909
	Total	$	14,167	$	(8,845	)	$	5,322		3
		31-Dec-13
		Gross		Accumulated			Net		Weighted
		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying		Average
		Amount					Value		Useful Life
									(in Years)
	Developed technology	$	8,152	$	(4,587	)	$	3,566		3.6
	Trade names		3,267		(2,110	)		1,157		4.5
	Other intangible assets		1,874		(1,001	)		873		3.1
	Software development costs		867		—			867
	Total	$	14,160	$	(7,698	)	$	6,463		3.5

Warranties_Tables

Warranties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Warranty Liability and Related Activity	'
	Warranty liability and related activity consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Nine-Month Periods Ended
		September 30,
		2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	934		$	520
	Warranty provisions		203			209
	Warranty claims		(268	)		(550	)
	Adjustments to preexisting warranties		37			467
	Ending balance	$	906		$	646

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of the option activity	'
	A summary of the option activity for the first nine months of 2014 is as follows:
		Number of			Weighted		Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise		Remaining		Value
					Price per		Contractual
					Share		Term (in years)
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2013		339,750		$	6.73		6.9	$	9,000
	Granted		167,500		$	4.92		9.3	$	4,650
	Exercised		—		$	—		—	$	—
	Expired		—		$	—		—	$	—
	Forfeited		(49,250	)	$	6.63		—	$	325
	Options outstanding at September 30, 2014		458,000		$	6.08		7.6	$	—
	Options exercisable at September 30, 2014		154,750		$	7.26		5.6	$	—

Loss_per_Common_Share_Tables

Loss per Common Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Net loss per share:	'
Reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of basic and diluted earnings per share computations	'
	The potentially dilutive effect of common shares subject to certain outstanding stock options is determined based on net loss. A reconciliation of these amounts is as follows:
		Three-Month Periods Ended						Nine-Month Periods Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net loss	$	(553	)	$	(1,935	)	$	(5,841	)	$	(5,133	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		4,985			4,967			4,980			4,939
	Dilutive potential common shares		—			—			—			—
	Shares used in diluted net loss per common share calculations		4,985			4,967			4,980			4,939
	Basic net loss per common share	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.39	)	$	(1.17	)	$	(1.04	)
	Diluted net loss per common share	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.39	)	$	(1.17	)	$	(1.04	)

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of selected unaudited financial information for each of our reportable segments	'
	The following tables set forth selected unaudited financial information for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):
		Three-Month Periods Ended September 30,
		Intersection					Highway					LPR					Total
		2014		2013			2014		2013			2014			2013		2014			2013
	Revenue	$	3,194	$	3,586		$	3,059	$	2,794		$	887		$	1,361	$	7,140		$	7,741
	Gross profit		2,883		3,058			1,443		1,238			257			501		4,583			4,797
	Amortization of intangible assets		—		—			122		122			268			206		390			328
	Intangible assets		—		—			576		1,778			4,746			4,409		5,322			6,187
		Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30,
		Intersection							Highway									LPR							Total
		2014			2013				2014					2013				2014				2013			2014			2013
	Revenue	$	9,001			$	10,293			$	5,229				$	4,409			$	3,170			$	5,122		$	17,400		$	19,824
	Gross profit		8,230				8,963				2,609					1,669				1,124				2,681			11,963			13,313
	Amortization of intangible assets		—				—				366					367				806				642			1,172			1,009
	Intangible assets		—				—				576					1,778				4,746				4,409			5,322			6,187

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of restructuring activity	'
	The following table shows the restructuring activity for 2014 (in thousands):
		Termination			Facility Costs			Total
		Benefits			and Contract
					Termination
	Balance at January 1, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Charges		60			400			460
	Payments/settlements		(45	)		(177	)		(222	)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	15		$	223		$	238
	Charges		—			—			—
	Payments/settlements		(15	)		(223	)		(238	)
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—

Basis_of_Presentation_Narrativ

Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Royalty percentage of gross profit on licensed products	50.00%
Capitalized software development cost	$909

Fair_Value_Measurements_And_Ma2

Fair Value Measurements And Marketable Securities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Proceeds from maturities or sales of available-for-sale securities	$2,600	$2,600	$5,900

Fair_Value_Measurements_And_Ma3

Fair Value Measurements And Marketable Securities (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Available-For-Sale Securities By Major Security) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'
Bank certificates of deposit	$2,639
Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'
Bank certificates of deposit	$2,639

Inventories_Schedule_of_Invent

Inventories (Schedule of Inventory) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Components	$2,666	$2,797
Finished goods	871	792
Total	$3,537	$3,589

Intangible_Assets_Schedule_Of_

Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$14,167	$14,160
Accumulated Amortization	-8,845	-7,698
Net Carrying Value	5,322	6,463
Weighted Average Useful Life (in Years)	'3 years 1 month 6 days	'3 years 6 months
Developed Technology [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	8,142	8,152
Accumulated Amortization	-5,410	-4,587
Net Carrying Value	2,732	3,566
Weighted Average Useful Life (in Years)	'2 years 10 months 25 days	'3 years 7 months 6 days
Trade Names [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	3,267	3,267
Accumulated Amortization	-2,303	-2,110
Net Carrying Value	964	1,157
Weighted Average Useful Life (in Years)	'3 years 9 months 18 days	'4 years 6 months
Other Intangible Costs [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	1,849	1,874
Accumulated Amortization	-1,132	-1,001
Net Carrying Value	717	873
Weighted Average Useful Life (in Years)	'2 years 4 months 24 days	'3 years 1 month 6 days
Computer Software Development Costs [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	909	867
Net Carrying Value	$909	$867
Weighted Average Useful Life (in Years)	'3 years	'3 years

Credit_Facilities_Narrative_De

Credit Facilities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Current revolving line of credit agreement, maximum amount	$5,000
Line of credit facility, interest rate	3.95%
Expiration date of credit agreement	31-May-15

Warranties_Schedule_of_Warrant

Warranties (Schedule of Warranty Liability and Related Activity) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning balance	$934	$520
Warranty provisions	203	209
Warranty claims	-268	-550
Adjustments to preexisting warranties	37	467
Ending balance	$906	$646

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$8,049	'	$8,049	'
Stock-based compensation expense	113,000	63,000	299,000	149,000
Shares available for grant	461,157	'	461,157	'
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options	$563,000	'	$563,000	'
Weighted average period over which compensation cost is expected to be recognized	'	'	'2 years 8 months 12 days	'
Stock awards granted, shares	3,644	'	12,948	'
Stock awards granted, weighted average grant date fair value	$6.86	'	$5.07	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Performance stock options that will vest, percentage	'	'	90.00%	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Performance stock options that will vest, percentage	'	'	100.00%	'

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'
Number of Shares, outstanding - beginning of year	339,750	'
Number of Shares, Granted	167,500	'
Number of Shares, Forfeited	-49,250	'
Number of Shares, outstanding - end of period	458,000	339,750
Number of Shares, exercisable - end of period	154,750	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, outstanding - beginning of year	$6.73	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Granted	$4.92	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Forfeitures in Period	$6.63	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, outstanding - end of period	$6.08	$6.73
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, exercisable - end of period	$7.26	'
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term	'7 years 7 months 6 days	'6 years 10 months 25 days
Granted, weighted average remaining contractual term	'9 years 3 months 19 days	'
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term	'5 years 7 months 6 days	'
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value, beginning	$9,000	'
Options granted, aggregate intrinsic value	4,650	'
Options forfeited, aggregate intrinsic value	325	'
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value, ending	'	$9,000

Loss_per_Common_Share_Narrativ

Loss per Common Share (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net loss per share:	'	'	'	'
Shares excluded from diluted weighted shares outstanding	458	128	339	171

Loss_per_Common_Share_Reconcil

Loss per Common Share (Reconciliation of the numerator and denominator per share computations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Numerator:	'	'	'	'
Net loss	($553)	($1,935)	($5,841)	($5,133)
Denominator:	'	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding	4,985	4,970	4,980	4,949
Shares used in diluted net loss per common share calculations	4,985	4,970	4,980	4,949
Basic net loss per common share	($0.11)	($0.39)	($1.17)	($1.04)
Diluted net loss per common share	($0.11)	($0.39)	($1.17)	($1.04)

Segment_Information_Financial_

Segment Information (Financial Information By Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$7,140	$7,741	$17,400	$19,824	'
Gross profit	4,583	4,797	11,963	13,313	'
Amortization of intangible assets	390	328	1,172	1,009	'
Intangible assets	5,322	6,187	5,322	6,187	6,463
Intersection [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	3,194	3,586	9,001	10,293	'
Gross profit	2,883	3,058	8,230	8,963	'
Highway [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	3,059	2,794	5,229	4,409	'
Gross profit	1,443	1,238	2,609	1,669	'
Amortization of intangible assets	122	122	366	367	'
Intangible assets	576	1,778	576	1,778	'
LPR [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	887	1,361	3,170	5,122	'
Gross profit	257	501	1,124	2,681	'
Amortization of intangible assets	268	206	806	642	'
Intangible assets	$4,746	$4,409	$4,746	$4,409	'

Restructuring_Summary_Of_Restr

Restructuring (Summary Of Restructuring Activity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, beginning	$238	'
Charges	'	460
Payments/settlements	-238	-222
Balance, ending	'	238
Termination Benefits [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, beginning	15	'
Charges	'	60
Payments/settlements	-15	-45
Balance, ending	'	15
Facility Costs And Contract Termination [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, beginning	223	'
Charges	'	400
Payments/settlements	-223	-177
Balance, ending	'	$223

Other_Assets_Narrative_Details

Other Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cost of minority interest of Municipal Parking Servcies, Inc.	'	'	$300,000
Impairment charge of minority interest	'	150,000	'
Proceeds from sale of minority interest	$150,000	'	'