Note 16 - Net Income Per Share (Details) - Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Income Per Share (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Basic
Net income attributable to Intelligent Systems Corporation (in Dollars)	$ 1,084	$ 534
Weighted average common shares outstanding	8,958,028	8,958,028
Effect of dilutive potential common shares: stock options	2,000	10,000
Total	8,959,742	8,967,679
Net income per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.12	$ 0.06
Net income per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.12	$ 0.06