Income from patent arrangement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Income from patent arrangement
Income from intangible assets	$ 0	$ 1	$ 49	$ 1

Represents the amount related to gain on sale of intangible assets and income related to intangible assets monetization activities, including enforcement, litigation and licensing.

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