Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash	$ 2,347	$ 3,152
Marketable securities	270	209
Accounts receivable, net	3,038	2,504
Note and interest receivable, current portion	249	249
Inventories, net	882	824
Other current assets	340	284
Total current assets	7,126	7,222
Investments	1,559	1,288
Note and interest receivable, net of current portion		240
Property and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation	1,144	1,222
Patents, net	107	133
Total assets	9,936	10,105
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable	294	463
Deferred revenue, current portion	918	907
Accrued payroll	519	460
Accrued expenses	711	669
Other current liabilities	379	369
Total current liabilities	2,821	2,868
Deferred revenue, net of current portion	48	50
Other long-term liabilities	148	140
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 8,958,028 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011	90	90
Additional paid-in capital	21,406	21,461
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(101)	(111)
Accumulated deficit	(13,758)	(14,292)
Total Intelligent Systems Corporation stockholders’ equity	7,637	7,148
Non-controlling interest	(718)	(101)
Total stockholders’ equity	6,919	7,047
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 9,936	$ 10,105