INVENTORY (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Details Narrative
Inventory	$ 46	$ 916
Work in process	42	909
Direct labor cost, in-process projects	302	909
Equipment cost, in-process projects		881
Finished goods	4	7
Reserves for obsolete and slow-moving items	3	$ 3
Inventory write down	$ 281

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Payroll costs incurred (including equity-based compensation) that are directly related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period.

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This element represents equipment expense including depreciation, repairs, rentals, and service contract costs. This item also includes equipment purchases which do not qualify for capitalization in accordance with the entity's accounting policy. This item may also include furniture expenses.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of completed merchandise or goods expected to be sold within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount of difference between inventory at lower of LIFO cost or market and inventory at lower of other inventory accounting method cost or market, for example, but not limited to, FIFO or average cost.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of merchandise or goods in the production process expected to be completed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction of the carrying amount of inventory, generally attributable to obsolescence or market conditions.

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