Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Related Party (Details) - MyOme, Inc. $ in Millions	Dec. 06, 2021 USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment in equity securities without readily determinable fair value	$ 4.0
Executive chairman
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	35.50%
Director
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment in equity securities without readily determinable fair value	$ 1.7

The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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