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Amount of increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement.

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-Publisher FASB
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For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid.

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Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination.

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Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jul. 22, 2014
Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 0	$ 0	$ 2,507,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability		(2,507,000)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability		(2,500,000)
Sensima [Member]
Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High				$ 8,900,000	$ 8,900,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	0	$ 0		$ 2,500,000	$ 2,507,000
Sensima [Member] \| Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ (2,500,000)