Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 11,104	$ 10,574
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $151 and $147, respectively	5,554	8,048
Inventories, net of obsolescence reserve of $305 and $306, respectively	4,019	3,499
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,020	1,102
Total current assets	21,697	23,223
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,167 and $4,094, respectively	898	779
Intangible assets, net	2,326	2,189
Total Assets	24,921	26,191
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,665	1,871
Employee compensation	1,189	1,945
Deferred revenue	3,092	3,091
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	614	905
Total current liabilities	6,560	7,812
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term deferred revenue and other	2,630	2,535
Total Liabilities	9,190	10,347
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares,4,210,863 and 4,193,990 shares issued and 4,145,436 and 4,127,896 shares outstanding in 2014 and 2013, respectively	415	413
Undesignated shares, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital	22,729	22,606
Accumulated deficit	(7,413)	(7,175)
Total Shareholders' Equity	15,731	15,844
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 24,921	$ 26,191