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Related Party Transaction, Share Price

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Amount for accounts payable to related parties. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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This element represents the aggregate cost of investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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The cash outflow to acquire an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among myriad other features and characteristics.

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Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss).

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Related Party Transactions (Details)	1 Months Ended		2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) renewal_option advance_period	Jun. 30, 2015 shareholder $ / shares shares	Mar. 15, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 11, 2015 USD ($) shares	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments for notes issued					$ 3,073,000	$ 406,000	$ 755,000
Significant Stockholders \| Secondary Sale Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of shareholders involved in transaction \| shareholder		2
Number of shares agreed to be bought in transaction (shares) \| shares		888,988
Share price (USD per share) \| $ / shares		$ 13.02
Installation Partner
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in equity method investment (percent)				48.20%	48.20%
Equity method investment (shares) \| shares				48,190	48,190			9,290
Equity method investment, cost				$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000			$ 200,000
Installation Partner \| Equity Method Investee
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest income from related party					26,000	26,000	7,000
Accounts payable to related party				$ 100,000	100,000	500,000
Installation Partner \| Equity Method Investee \| Secured Promissory Note
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest rate (percent)									8.00%
Related party notes receivable, face amount									$ 300,000
Installation Partner \| Equity Method Investee \| Cost of Hardware and Other Revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses incurred from related party					$ 1,300,000	$ 800,000	$ 300,000
New Distribution Partner \| Notes Receivable
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Notes receivable, maximum available	$ 4,000,000
Number of advance periods \| advance_period	2
Interest rate (percent)	6.00%			6.00%	6.00%
Number of renewal options \| renewal_option	2
Renewal term (years)	1 year
Payments for notes issued				$ 3,000,000
Note receivable				3,000,000	$ 3,000,000
Revenues (less than)					100,000
Accounts receivable balance				$ 100,000	100,000
New Distribution Partner \| Notes Receivable \| Equity Method Investee
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest income from related party					$ 28,500
New Distribution Partner \| Notes Receivable \| Subsequent Event
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest rate (percent)			6.00%
Payments for notes issued			$ 1,000,000
New Distribution Partner \| Notes Receivable \| LIBOR
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	4.00%