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12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
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        The Company operates in one business segment which designs, manufactures and sells flat panel displays, flight information computers, and advanced monitoring systems to the DoD, DOI, government agencies, commercial air transport carriers and corporate/general aviation markets. The Company currently derives virtually all of its revenues from the sale of this equipment and related EMD services. Most of the Company's sales, operating results and identifiable assets are in the United States. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, IS&S derived 87%, 79% and 68%, respectively, of its total revenues from the sale of FPDS. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company derived 13%, 21% and 32%, respectively, of total revenues from the sale of air data systems related products. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company derived 26%, 2% and 7%, respectively, of total revenues from the sale of EMD services.

Geographic Data

        Most of the Company's sales, operating results and identifiable assets are in the United States. In fiscal year 2012, 2011 and 2010, net sales outside the United States amounted to $4.4 million, $4.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively.

Product Data

        The Company's current product line includes FPDS and air data systems and components. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company derived 87%, 79% and 68%, respectively, of its revenue from sales of FPDS. The remaining revenue for each of the fiscal years was from sales of air data systems and components.