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Ownership Percentage Minimum

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The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitment.

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Minimum amount of purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier.

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Related Party Transactions (Details)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details)	Mar. 28, 2017	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) agreement	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreements \| agreement				2
Purchase obligation increase in amount, if a 10% increase in revenue				$ 500,000
Purchase commitment, amount				$ 5,400,000
Visionael Corporation \| Chief Executive Officer And Board Of Directors Chairman
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership				26.18%
Investor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage, minimum		5.00%		5.00%
Amount of related party transaction		$ 1,200,000	$ 800,000	$ 3,700,000	$ 2,400,000
Software Development Services \| Investor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Option to renew purchase commitment, term (in years)	1 year
Purchase obligation outstanding		4,900,000		4,900,000
Services \| Investor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchase obligation outstanding		0		0
Amount of related party transaction		800,000	800,000	2,700,000	2,400,000
Management, HR/Payroll and Administrative Services \| Former Subsidiary
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related party		$ 15,000	$ 15,000	$ 45,000	$ 45,000