Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Restated) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Common stock, number of shares, beginning of year (in Shares)	8,958,028	8,958,028
End of year (in Shares)	8,958,028	8,958,028
Common stock, amount, beginning of year	$ 90	$ 90
End of year	90	90
Additional paid-in capital, beginning of year	21,418	21,410
Additions during year	43	8
End of year	21,461	21,418
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of year	3	(28)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(101)	31
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale marketable securities	(13)
End of year	(111)	3
Accumulated deficit, beginning of year	(15,347)	(15,625)
Net income (loss)	1,057	278
End of year	(14,290)	(15,347)
Total Intelligent System Corporation stockholders' equity	7,150	6,164
Non-controlling interest, beginning of year	297	762
Net loss	(400)	(465)
End of year	(103)	297
Total stockholders’ equity	7,047	6,461
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	657	(187)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(101)	31
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale marketable securities	(13)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$ 543	$ (156)