Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Cash flows - operating activities:
Net loss	$ (2,359)	$ (3,605)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operations to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,034	1,212
Share-based compensation	74	75
Deferred income taxes	(95)	(69)
Provision for doubtful accounts	21	253
Accretion on asset retirement obligations	40	49
Restructuring charge	264	386
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment, property and leasehold improvements	(5)	60
Unrealized foreign exchange gains	(216)	(105)
Settlement of asset retirement obligation	(254)	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	(179)	1,467
Prepaid expenses and other assets	293	246
Income tax receivable / payable	127	195
Trade accounts payable	1,181	(534)
Deferred revenues	(721)	(2,169)
Deferred facilities rent and other	(576)	(792)
Other accrued liabilities	(514)	16
Net cash used in operating activities	(1,885)	(3,315)
Cash flows - investing activities:
Purchases of equipment, property and leasehold improvements	(169)	(20)
Proceeds from sale of equipment, property and leasehold improvements	7	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(162)	(20)
Cash flows - financing activities:
Payments on capital lease	(64)	(58)
Proceeds from issuance of term debt	2,000	0
Payments for debt issuance cost	(204)	0
Payments on long term debt	(159)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	1,573	(58)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	166	(43)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(308)	(3,436)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	5,080	8,540
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	4,772	5,104
Supplemental non-cash disclosures:
Non-cash loan payable	166	0
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Supplemental non-cash disclosures:
Non-cash leasehold improvements	$ 166	$ 0