Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Common stock, number of shares, beginning and end of year (in Shares)	8,958,028	8,958,028
Common stock, amount, beginning and end of year	$ 90	$ 90
Additional paid-in capital, beginning of year	21,406	21,461
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of year	(101)	(111)
Accumulated deficit, beginning of year	(13,758)	(14,292)
Noncontrolling interest, beginning of year	(718)	(101)
Total stockholders’ equity	7,494	6,919
Surrender of common shares from noncontrolling interest		(134)
Stock compensation expense	82	79
End of year	21,488	21,406
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(11)	(9)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale marketable securities	14	19
End of year	(98)	(101)
Net income	1,084	534
End of year	(12,674)	(13,758)
Total Intelligent Systems Corporation stockholders’ equity	8,806	7,637
Surrender of common shares		134
Other comprehensive income	21
Net loss	(615)	(751)
End of year	$ (1,312)	$ (718)