Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,674	$ 8,461
Short-term investments	481	723
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $93 and $96, respectively	4,898	5,958
Inventories, net of obsolescence reserve of $478 and $431,respectively	4,122	3,750
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	198	235
Total Current Assets	18,373	19,127
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,798 and $3,735, respectively	423	444
Intangible assets, net	1,290	1,201
Total Assets	20,086	20,772
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	1,833	2,022
Employee compensation	1,279	1,481
Deferred income	1,591	1,771
Warranty reserve	122	141
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	230	221
Total Current Liabilities	5,055	5,636
Long-term Liabilities:
Long-term deferred income and other	814	817
Total Liabilities	5,869	6,453
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity:
Common Stock, $0.10 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, 3,961,742 and 3,905,648 shares issued and 3,797,800 and 3,778,796 shares outstanding in 2012 and 2011, respectively	380	378
Additional paid-in capital	20,768	20,622
Accumulated deficit	(6,932)	(6,683)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1	2
Total Shareholders' Equity	14,217	14,319
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 20,086	$ 20,772