License Agreements (Schedule of Future Minimum Royalty Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
License Agreements [Abstract]
2016	$ 38
2017	338
2018	38
2019	113
2020	288
Total	$ 815

Amount of required minimum royalty payments due .

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Amount of required minimum royalty payments due in one year.

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Amount of required minimum royalty payments due in year five.

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Amount of required minimum royalty payments due in year four.

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Amount of required minimum royalty payments due in year three.

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Amount of required minimum royalty payments due in year two.

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License agreements.

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