Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Balance, values	$ 48,439	$ 45,798	$ 45,055
Net income	1,203	2,145	18
Issuance of common stock relsted to options, ESPP - shares	2
Issuance of common stock related to options, ESPP - value	388	124	75
Recognition of stock based compensation	378	414	336
Dividends paid	(1,602)
Comprehensive net income:
Minimum pension liability adjustments	(20)	(20)	22
Unrealized gain(loss) on available for sale investments	0	(8)	4
Foreign currency translation adjustments	74	(14)	288
Common Stock
Balance, shares	5,250	5,231	5,216
Balance, values	52	52	52
Issuance of common stock relsted to options, ESPP - shares	122	19	15
Additional Paid-In Capital
Balance, values	217,778	217,240	216,829
Issuance of common stock relsted to options, ESPP - shares	2
Issuance of common stock related to options, ESPP - value	388	124	75
Recognition of stock based compensation	378	414	336
Other Comprehensive Income / Loss
Balance, values	242	284	(30)
Comprehensive net income:
Minimum pension liability adjustments	(20)	(20)	22
Unrealized gain(loss) on available for sale investments	0	(8)	4
Foreign currency translation adjustments	74	(14)	288
Retained Earnings / Accumulated Deficit
Balance, values	(169,633)	(171,778)	(171,796)
Net income	1,203	2,145	18
Dividends paid	$ (1,602)