Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,168	$ 9,665
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $85 and $98, respectively	6,348	5,710
Inventories, net of obsolescence reserve of $382 and $373, respectively	4,056	3,850
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	577	568
Total current assets	19,149	19,793
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,980 and $3,876, respectively	785	578
Intangible assets, net	1,933	1,492
Other non-current assets		85
Total Assets	21,867	21,948
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,868	2,094
Employee compensation	1,791	1,749
Deferred income	2,299	1,927
Warranty reserve	135	91
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	651	442
Total current liabilities	6,744	6,303
Long-term Liabilities:
Long-term deferred income and other	1,751	895
Total Liabilities	8,495	7,198
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, 4,083,129 and 3,986,350 shares issued and 3,998,690 and 3,885,279 shares outstanding in 2013 and 2012, respectively	400	388
Undesignated shares, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital	21,643	21,046
Accumulated deficit	(8,671)	(6,684)
Total Shareholders' Equity	13,372	14,750
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 21,867	$ 21,948