Other Assets (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Asset (Textuals)
Capitalized software development costs	$ 50,884		$ 50,884		$ 51,117
Amortization expense on capitalized software	4,231	4,832	8,601	9,408
Impairment of assets	6,701	2,962	6,701	2,962
Investments in subsidiary accounted under equity method of investment	12,053		12,053		11,461
Equity earnings of an investee	$ 345	$ 434	$ 592	$ 859
Shanghai Diebold King Safe Company [Member]
Other Asset (Textuals)
Percentage of ownership in subsidiary company	50.00%		50.00%