Legal Proceedings and Other Matters Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017
Other Matters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Sales value of equipment		$ 288,000
TeleCommunication Systems Inc. | TracBeam, LLC [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
A favorable contribution, net of estimated legal fees, to operating income related to a final settlement of a TCS IP matter		9,979,000
TeleCommunication Systems Inc. | CallWave Communication LLC [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
A favorable contribution, net of estimated legal fees, to operating income related to a final settlement of a TCS IP matter	$ 2,041,000	$ 2,041,000