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Note 6. Product Warranty
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
6.             PRODUCT WARRANTY

The Company provides product warranties for its 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. The Company established its reserve based on historical data, taking into consideration specific product information. The following table sets forth the movement in the warranty reserve (in thousands):

   
Three Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 50     $ 50  
Provisions
    29       34  
Warranty services provided
    (24 )     (34 )
    $ 55     $ 50