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Loss Contingency, Number Of Patents Alleged Infringement, First Complaint

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Loss Contingency, Number Of Patents Alleged Infringement, Second Complaint

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Loss Contingency, Number Of Patents Allegedly Infringed, Denied Motion To Dismiss In Company Favor

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Loss Contingency, Number Of Patents Allegedly Infringed, Motion To Dismiss

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Loss Contingency, Order Violation Fine Per Day, Maximum

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Litigation and Legal Proceedings (Details) - Pending Litigation	Sep. 23, 2020 CNY (¥)	Jul. 29, 2020 patent	Jul. 14, 2020 patent
District Of Delaware Proceedings
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, number of patents allegedly infringed, motion to dismiss			6
Loss contingency, number of patents alleged infringement			8
Loss contingency, number of patents allegedly infringed, denied motion to dismiss in company favor			6
India Proceedings
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, number of patents alleged infringement		2
Loss contingency, number of patents alleged infringement, first complaint		5
Loss contingency, number of patents alleged infringement, second complaint		3
China Proceedings
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, order violation fine per day, maximum \| ¥	¥ 1,000,000