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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Jul. 23, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Operating lease payments		$ 74	$ 126
UTC Associates Inc. \| Monetary Damages, Unpaid Services
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lawsuit, damages sought	$ 2,107
UTC Associates Inc. \| Monetary Damages, Breach of Alleged Guaranteed Minimum Provision
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lawsuit, damages sought	1,107
UTC Associates Inc. \| Monetary Damages, Lost Revenue
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lawsuit, damages sought	$ 1,000
Colorado \| Comerica Bank
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount		$ 83		$ 83