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Note 13 - Product Warranty
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
13.           PRODUCT WARRANTY

We provide product warranties for our various products, typically for one year. Liabilities for the estimated future costs of repair or replacement are established and charged to cost of sales at the time the sale is recognized. We established our reserve based on such historical data, taking into consideration specific product information. The following table sets forth the movement in the warranty reserve (in thousands):

   
2011
   
2010
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 50     $ 50  
Provisions
    38       19  
Warranty services provided
    (38 )     (19 )
    $ 50     $ 50