Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 2,462	$ 1,437	$ 4,902	$ 17,723
Impairment of assets	7,930	0	14,631	2,962
Non routine expenses net			1,913	13,064
Global Realigment Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	4,770		4,770
Global Shared Services Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	689		2,789
EMEA Reorganization [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other Restructuring Costs	(2,840)	(278)	(2,544)	14,754
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	(157)	1,715	(113)	2,969
DNA [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of assets			6,701
Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized in 2012 [Member] | Global Realigment Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Additional restructuring charges			9,600
Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized in 2012 [Member] | Global Shared Services Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Additional restructuring charges			100
Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized Beyond 2012 [Member] | Global Realigment Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Additional restructuring charges			2,000
Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized Beyond 2012 [Member] | Global Shared Services Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Additional restructuring charges			$ 8,000
Shanghai Diebold King Safe Company [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%		50.00%