Segment Reporting (Schedule of Net Sales By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	$ 6,304	$ 7,008
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	5,059	5,263
Americas [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	351	714
Europe, Middle East, Africa [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	480	566
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	$ 414	$ 465