ClearOne Communications, Inc. - Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 6,929	$ 2,374
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Depreciation and Amortization	1,220	1,201
Stock-based Compensation	187	263
Provision for Doubtful Accounts	312	103
Inventory Write-down	188	(104)
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment	5	111
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits	1,416	(137)
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables	1,081	(3,483)
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories	(3,066)	1,355
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets	(305)	520
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable	634	351
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities	(2,278)	3,041
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue	(902)	(401)
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable	251
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net	127	(808)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	5,799	4,386
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	(380)	(799)
Escrow proceeds received pursuant to NetStreams acquisition	0	350
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	(980)	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(1,360)	(449)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options	747	0
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities	66	0
Principal payments on long-term debt		(2,000)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	813	(2,000)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	5,252	1,937
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	11,431	9,494
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 16,683	$ 11,431

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).