Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 11, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	KVH INDUSTRIES INC \DE\
Entity Central Index Key	0001007587
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		16,168,380
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Public Float			$ 196,345,440

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 22,719	$ 25,289
Marketable securities	22,619	24,513
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,534 as of December 31, 2015 and $2,723 as of December 31, 2014	43,895	39,936
Inventories	21,589	17,424
Prepaid expenses and other assets	4,271	2,953
Current deferred income tax asset	0	2,772
Total current assets	115,093	112,887
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $43,202 as of December 31, 2015 and $41,486 as of December 31, 2014	39,900	41,696
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $11,390 as of December 31, 2015 and $5,864 as of December 31, 2014	26,755	33,641
Goodwill	36,747	40,454
Other non-current assets	3,096	4,469
Non-current deferred income tax asset	4,686	2,690
Total assets	226,277	235,837
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	8,975	12,460
Accrued compensation and employee-related expenses	6,588	4,932
Accrued other	12,042	10,963
Accrued product warranty costs	1,880	1,853
Deferred revenue	5,962	7,791
Current portion of long-term debt	6,638	6,188
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Current	1,474	3,500
Total current liabilities	43,559	47,687
Non-current deferred income tax liability	5,097	5,464
Other long-term liabilities	1,391	1,459
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	58,054	64,687
Total liabilities	$ 108,101	$ 119,297
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 30,000,000 shares, 17,336,314 and 17,152,743 shares issued; 15,677,323 and 15,493,752 shares outstanding at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	173	172
Additional paid-in capital	124,619	121,084
Accumulated earnings	14,134	11,881
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,600)	(3,447)
Total Stockholders equity before treasury stock adjustment	131,326	129,690
Less: treasury stock at cost, common stock, 1,658,991 shares as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	(13,150)	(13,150)
Total stockholders’ equity	118,176	116,540
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 226,277	$ 235,837

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 3,534,000	$ 2,723,000
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	43,201,512	41,486,000
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 11,390,000	$ 5,864,000
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	17,336,314	17,152,743
Common stock, shares outstanding	15,677,323	15,493,752
Treasury stock, shares outstanding	1,658,991	1,658,991

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Sales:
Product	$ 76,213	$ 81,143	$ 90,295
Service	108,421	91,448	71,993
Net sales	184,634	172,591	162,288
Costs and expenses:
Costs of product sales	47,404	48,843	51,518
Costs of service sales	54,816	50,301	45,058
Research and development	14,039	14,101	12,987
Sales, marketing and support	35,714	32,976	28,792
General and administrative	29,453	24,448	17,764
Total costs and expenses	181,426	170,669	156,119
Income from operations	3,208	1,922	6,169
Interest income	546	738	657
Interest expense	1,460	1,296	637
Other income (expense)	372	(39)	494
Income before income tax expense	2,666	1,325	6,683
Income tax expense	413	1,284	2,150
Net income	$ 2,253	$ 41	$ 4,533
Per share information:
Net income per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.14	$ 0.00	$ 0.30
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.14	$ 0.00	$ 0.30
Number of shares used in per share calculation:
Basic (in shares)	15,625	15,420	15,144
Diluted (in shares)	15,834	15,605	15,341

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 2,253	$ 41	$ 4,533
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	(3)	8	(4)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,207)	(3,953)	388
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments	57	37	210
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(4,153)	(3,908)	594
Total comprehensive (loss) income	$ (1,900)	$ (3,867)	$ 5,127

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Treasury Stock
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 105,704	$ 166	$ 111,514	$ 7,307	$ (133)	$ (13,150)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012		14,905
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (loss) income	4,533			4,533
Other comprehensive (loss) income	594				594
Stock-based compensation	4,124		4,124
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	694		694
Common stock issued under benefit plan	308		308
Common stock issued under benefit plan, shares		27
Payment of restricted stock tax withholdings	(834)		(833)
Payment of restricted stock withholdings, shares		(61)
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock awards	1,344	$ 4	1,340
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock awards		406
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013		15,277
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	116,467	$ 169	117,147	11,840	461	(13,150)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (loss) income	41			41
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(3,908)				(3,908)
Stock-based compensation	3,771		3,771
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	(2)		(2)
Common stock issued under benefit plan	138		138
Common stock issued under benefit plan, shares		12
Payment of restricted stock tax withholdings	(481)		(481)
Payment of restricted stock withholdings, shares		(35)
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock awards	$ 473	$ 3	470
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock awards		240
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014	15,493,752	15,494
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 116,540	$ 172	121,084	11,881	(3,447)	(13,150)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (loss) income	2,253			2,253
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(4,153)				(4,153)
Stock-based compensation	3,734		3,734
Common stock issued under benefit plan	291		291
Common stock issued under benefit plan, shares		28
Payment of restricted stock tax withholdings	(578)		(578)
Payment of restricted stock withholdings, shares		(27)
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock awards	$ 89	$ 1	88
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock awards		182
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2015	15,677,323	15,677
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 118,176	$ 173	$ 124,619	$ 14,134	$ (7,600)	$ (13,150)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 2,253	$ 41	$ 4,533
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,337	1,610	1,305
Depreciation and amortization	12,719	9,987	5,994
Deferred income taxes	(411)	(1,813)	(713)
(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets	(4)	30	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	(57)	0	222
Compensation expense related to stock-based awards and employee stock purchase plan	3,734	3,771	4,124
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized	391	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(5,803)	(8,235)	1,229
Inventories	(3,755)	867	(1,967)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(1,576)	1,141	619
Other non-current assets	1,539	569	(675)
Accounts payable	(3,390)	1,676	1,196
Deferred revenue	(1,643)	1,622	(124)
Accrued expenses	3,023	(1,002)	891
Other long-term liabilities	(74)	106	65
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,397	10,370	16,255
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(5,694)	(5,118)	(4,720)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	0	0	0
Net cash paid for business acquired	0	(43,448)	(22,944)
Purchases of marketable securities	(11,323)	(12,270)	(41,950)
Maturities and sales of marketable securities	13,217	34,150	24,867
Net cash used in investing activities	(3,800)	(26,686)	(44,747)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,307)	(1,272)	(1,030)
Borrowings from long-term debt	0	0	5,844
Repayments of Long-term loan	(4,876)	(1,219)	0
Proceeds from Long-term loan	0	65,000	0
Proceeds from stock options exercised and employee stock purchase plan	432	608	2,344
Payment of employee restricted stock withholdings	(578)	(482)	(828)
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	0	(30,000)	0
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	0	0	23,000
Payment of stock registration fee	0	41	(5)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(6,329)	32,676	29,325
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(838)	(429)	(453)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(2,570)	15,931	380
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	25,289	9,358	8,978
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	22,719	25,289	9,358
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	1,467	1,296	601
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 2,182	$ 2,470	$ 1,248

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


(a)	Description of Business

KVH Industries, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company or KVH) designs, develops, manufactures and markets mobile communications products and services for the marine and land mobile markets, and navigation, guidance, and stabilization products for both the commercial and defense markets.

KVH’s mobile communications products enable customers to receive voice and Internet services, and live digital television via satellite services in marine vessels, recreational vehicles, buses and automobiles. KVH’s CommBox offers a range of tools designed to increase communication efficiency, reduce costs, and manage network operations. KVH sells and leases its mobile communications products through an extensive international network of dealers and distributors. KVH also sells and leases products directly to end users.

KVH’s mobile communications service sales represent primarily sales earned from satellite voice and Internet airtime services. KVH provides, for monthly fixed and usage fees, satellite connectivity services, including broadband Internet, data and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, to its TracPhone V-series customers. Mobile communications services sales also include the distribution of commercially licensed entertainment, including news, sports, music, and movies to commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets through KVH Media Group (acquired as Headland Media Limited), the media and entertainment service company that KVH acquired on May 11, 2013, and the distribution of training films and eLearning computer-based training courses to commercial customers in the maritime market through Super Dragon Limited and Videotel Marine Asia Limited (together referred to as Videotel), a maritime training services company that KVH acquired on July 2, 2014. KVH also earns monthly usage fees from third-party satellite connectivity services, including voice, data and Internet services, provided to its Inmarsat and Iridium customers who choose to activate their subscriptions with KVH. Mobile communications service sales also include engineering services provided under development contracts, sales from product repairs, and extended warranty sales.

KVH also offers precision fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based systems that enable platform and optical stabilization, navigation, pointing and guidance. KVH’s guidance and stabilization products also include tactical navigation systems that provide uninterrupted access to navigation and pointing information in a variety of military vehicles, including tactical trucks and light armored vehicles. KVH’s guidance and stabilization products are sold directly to U.S. and foreign governments and government contractors, as well as through an international network of authorized independent sales representatives. In addition, KVH's guidance and stabilization products are used in numerous commercial products, such as navigation and positioning systems for various applications including precision mapping, dynamic surveying, autonomous vehicles, train location control and track geometry measurement systems, industrial robotics and optical stabilization.

KVH’s guidance and stabilization service sales include product repairs, engineering services provided under development contracts and extended warranty sales.


(b)	Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of KVH Industries, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company has evaluated all subsequent events through the date of this filing. All of the operating expenses of the subsidiaries that serve as the Company’s European, Singaporean, Japanese, and Brazilian international distributors are reflected within sales, marketing, and support within the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


(c)	Significant Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions by management affect the Company’s revenue recognition, valuation of accounts receivable, valuation of inventory, assumptions used to determine fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance, stock-based compensation, warranty and accounting for contingencies.

Although the Company regularly assesses these estimates, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The Company has accounted for its $35,600 contract received in June 2012 from SANG to purchase TACNAV products and services under ASC 605-25, Multiple-Element Arrangements. See section (e) of this note for estimates and assumptions related to multiple-element-arrangements and completed contract sales accounting.

The SANG total contract value associated with TACNAV products is $21,200, for which final shipments were completed in the second quarter of 2013. Revenue was recognized for these product sales after transfer of title and risk of loss and after inspection occurred. The total contract value associated with all services is $14,400, and services were completed in the third quarter of 2014. The revenue for these services is recognized using the proportional performance accounting method. The Company limits the amount of revenue recognized for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, future performance obligations, or subject to customer-specific return or refund privileges. Total revenue recognized on the SANG contract in 2014 and 2013 was approximately $1,300 and $19,600, respectively.


(d)	Concentration of Credit Risk and Single Source Suppliers

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. The Company is potentially subject to financial instrument concentration of credit risk through its cash, cash equivalent and marketable securities investments. To mitigate these risks the Company maintains cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities with reputable and nationally recognized financial institutions. As of December 31, 2015, $22,619 classified as marketable securities was held by Wells Fargo and substantially all of the cash and cash equivalents were held by Bank of America, N.A. See Note 2 for a description of marketable securities.

Trade accounts receivable. Concentrations of risk (see Note 12) with respect to trade accounts receivable are generally limited due to the large number of customers and their dispersion across several geographic areas. Although the Company does not foresee that credit risk associated with these receivables will deviate from historical experience, repayment is dependent upon the financial stability of those individual customers. The Company establishes allowances for potential bad debts and evaluates, on a monthly basis, the adequacy of those reserves based upon historical experience and its expectations for future collectability concerns. Activity within the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts for the periods presented is as follows:



	2015			2014			2013
Beginning balance	$	2,723		$	1,705		$	929
Additions to sales allowance and bad debt expense	1,342			1,610			1,305
Deductions (write-offs/recoveries) from reserve	(531		)	(592		)	(529		)
Ending balance	$	3,534		$	2,723		$	1,705

Certain components from third parties used in the Company’s products are procured from single sources of supply. The failure of a supplier, including a subcontractor, to deliver on schedule could delay or interrupt the Company’s delivery of products and thereby materially adversely affect the Company’s revenues and operating results.


(e)	Revenue Recognition

Product sales. Product sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, goods are shipped, title has passed and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company’s standard sales terms require that:


•	All sales are final;


•	Terms are generally Net 30;


•	Shipments are tendered and shipped FOB (or as may be applicable, FCA, or EXW) the Company’s plant or warehouse; and


•	Title and risk of loss or damage passes to the dealer or distributor at the point of shipment when delivery is made to the possession of the carrier.

For certain guidance and stabilization product sales, customer acceptance or inspection may be required before title and risk of loss transfers. For those sales, revenue is recognized after transfer of title and risk of loss and after notification of customer acceptance. In certain circumstances customers may request a bill and hold arrangement. Under these bill and hold arrangements, revenue is recognized when the Company has fulfilled all of its performance obligations, the units are segregated and available for shipment in accordance with the defined contract delivery schedule, and the Company has received notification of customer acceptance which transfers title and risk of loss to the customer.

Under certain limited conditions, the Company, at its sole discretion, provides for the return of goods. No product is accepted for return and no credit is allowed on any returned product unless the Company has granted and confirmed prior written permission by means of appropriate authorization. The Company establishes reserves for potential sales returns, credits, and allowances, and evaluates, on a monthly basis, the adequacy of those reserves based upon historical experience and expectations for the future.

Multiple-element revenue arrangements. Some of our sales involve multiple-element arrangements that include both hardware-related products and contracted service, or satellite connectivity that are accounted under ASC 605-25, Multiple-Element Arrangements.

Multiple elements, arrangement consideration is allocated to each element based on the relative selling prices of all of the elements in the arrangement using the fair value hierarchy as required by “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605): Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements,” (Accounting Standards Update “ASU” 2009-13). The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2009-13 as of January 1, 2010. ASU 2009-13 requires that the Company establish VSOE of fair value based upon the price charged when the same element is sold separately or established by management having the relevant pricing authority. When VSOE exists it is used to determine the selling price of a deliverable. When VSOE is not established, the Company attempts to establish the selling price of each element based on TPE. When the Company is unable to establish selling price using VSOE or TPE, the Company uses BESP in the allocation of arrangement consideration for the relevant deliverables. The objective of BESP is to determine the price at which the Company would transact a sale if a product or service was sold on a stand-alone basis. The Company determines BESP for our products and certain services by considering multiple factors including, but not limited to, overall market conditions, including geographic or regional-specific market factors and profit objectives for such deliverables.

Each deliverable within the Company's multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements is accounted for as a separate unit of accounting under the guidance of ASU 2009-13 if both of the following criteria are met: the delivered item or items have value to the customer on a standalone basis; and for an arrangement that includes a general right of return relative to the delivered item(s), delivery or performance of the undelivered item(s) is considered probable and substantially in the control of the Company. The Company considers a deliverable to have standalone value if the item is sold separately by the Company or another vendor or if the item could be resold by the customer. Further, the Company's revenue arrangements generally do not include a general right of return relative to delivered products.

Deliverables not meeting the criteria for being a separate unit of accounting are combined with a deliverable that does meet that criterion. The appropriate allocation of arrangement consideration and recognition of revenue is then determined for the combined unit of accounting.

Satellite connectivity and media content sales. Directly sold and re-sold satellite connectivity service for voice, data and Internet is recognized monthly based upon minutes or megabytes of traffic processed or contracted fixed fee schedules. Typically, all subscribers enter into a contracted one-year minimum service agreement. The Company records all satellite connectivity service sales to subscribers as gross sales, as the Company is the primary obligor in the contracted service arrangement. All associated regulatory service fees and costs are recorded net in the consolidated financial statements. Media content sales include the Company's distribution of commercially licensed news, sports, movies and music content for commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets as well as training videos to the merchant marine market that are typically based on a contracted fixed fee schedule. The Company typically recognizes revenue from media content sales ratably over the period of the service contract. The accounting estimates related to the recognition of satellite connectivity and media content service sales in results of operations requires the Company to make assumptions about future billing adjustments for disputes with subscribers as well as unauthorized usage.

Lease financing. Lease financing consists of sales-type leases primarily of the TracPhone V-IP Series. The Company records the leases at a price typically equivalent to normal selling price and in excess of the cost or carrying amount. Upon delivery, the Company records the present value of all payments under these leases as revenues, and the related costs of the product are charged to cost of sales. Interest income is recognized throughout the lease term (typically three years) using an implicit interest rate. Through December 31, 2015, lease sales have not been a significant portion of the Company’s total sales.

Contracted service sales. The Company engages in contracts for development, production, and services activities related to standard product modification or enhancement, which it accounts for using the proportional performance method of revenue recognition. The Company considers the nature of these contracts and the types of products and services provided when determining the proper accounting for a particular contract. Customer and government-agency contracted engineering service and grant sales under development contracts are recognized primarily under the proportional performance method during the period in which the Company performs the service or development efforts in accordance with the agreement. Services performed under these types of contracts include engineering studies, surveys, building construction, prototype development, and program management. Performance is determined principally by comparing the accumulated costs incurred to date with management’s estimate of the total cost to complete the contracted work. The Company establishes billing terms at the time project deliverables and milestones are agreed. Unbilled revenue recognized in excess of the amounts invoiced to clients are classified within the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in the caption “prepaid expenses and other assets.”

The use of contract accounting requires significant judgment relative to estimating total contract revenues and costs, including assumptions relative to the length of time to complete the contract, the nature and complexity of the work to be performed, and prices for subcontractor services and materials. The risk to the Company on a fixed-price contract is that if estimates to complete the contract change from one period to the next, profit levels will vary from period to period. The Company's estimates are based upon the professional knowledge and experience of its engineers, program managers and other personnel, who review each long-term contract monthly to assess the contract's schedule, performance, technical matters and estimated cost at completion. Changes in estimates are applied when adjustments in estimated contract costs are identified, such revisions may result in current period adjustments to earnings applicable to performance in prior periods. Any advance payments arising from such extended-term development contracts are recorded as deposits. If, in any period, estimated total costs under a contract indicate an expected loss, then such loss is provided for in that period. Through December 31, 2015, contracted service revenue has not been a significant portion of the Company’s total sales.

Product service sales. Product service sales other than under development contracts are recognized when completed services are provided to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company establishes reserves for potential sales returns, credit and allowances, and evaluates, on a monthly basis, the adequacy of those reserves based upon historical experience and its expectations for the future. Through December 31, 2015, product service sales have not been a significant portion of the Company’s total sales.

Extended warranty sales. The Company sells extended warranty contracts on mobile communications and guidance and stabilization products. Sales under these contracts are recognized ratably over the contract term. Through December 31, 2015, warranty sales have not been a significant portion of the Company’s total sales.


(f)	Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, which include cash equivalents, investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount of the Company’s mortgage loan approximates fair value based on currently available quoted rates of similarly structured mortgage facilities. See Note 2 for more information on the fair value of the Company’s marketable securities.


(g)	Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

In accordance with the Company’s investment policy, cash in excess of operational needs is invested in money market mutual funds, government agency bonds, United States treasuries, municipal bonds, corporate notes, and certificates of deposit, which are reflected within marketable securities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company determines the appropriate classification of marketable securities at each balance sheet date. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, all of the Company’s marketable securities have been designated as available-for-sale and are carried at their fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The Company reviews investments in debt securities for other than temporary impairment whenever the fair value of an investment is less than amortized cost and evidence indicates that an investment’s carrying amount is not recoverable within a reasonable period of time. To determine whether an impairment is other-than-temporary, the Company considers whether it intends to sell the security, whether it expects to recover the credit loss, and if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security prior to recovery. Evidence considered in this assessment includes the reasons for the impairment, compliance with the Company’s investment policy, the severity and duration of the impairment, changes in value subsequent to year-end and forecasted performance of the investee. The Company has reviewed its securities with unrealized losses as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and has concluded that no other-than-temporary impairments exist.


(h)	Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in first-out costing method. The Company provides inventory reserves based on excess and obsolete inventory determined primarily by future demand forecasts. The Company records inventory charges to costs of product sales.


(i)	Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. The principal lives used in determining the depreciation rates of various assets are: buildings and improvements, 5-40 years; machinery, satellite hubs and equipment, and video-on-demand (VOD) units, 5-10 years; office and computer equipment, 3-7 years; and motor vehicles, 5 years.


(j)	Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company’s goodwill and intangible assets are associated with the purchase of Virtek Communication (now known as KVH Industries Norway AS) in September 2010. Headland Media Limited (now known as the KVH Media Group) in May 2013, and Videotel in July 2014.

Goodwill is recorded when the consideration for an acquisition exceeds the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested for impairment at least annually, or if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company estimates the fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow model or other valuation models, such as comparative transactions and market multiples. The impairment test is performed through the application of a two-step process. The first step compares the carrying value of the Company’s reporting units to their estimated fair values as of the test date. If fair value is less than carrying value, a second step is performed to quantify the amount of the impairment, if any. As of August 31, 2015, the Company performed its annual impairment test for goodwill at the reporting unit level and, after conducting the first step, determined that it was not necessary to conduct the second step as it concluded that the fair value of its reporting units exceeded their carrying value. Accordingly, the Company determined no adjustment to goodwill was necessary. There were no indicators of potential goodwill impairment noted as of December 31, 2015.

Intangible assets are comprised of the following, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:



	Estimated Useful Life
Virtek Communication (now KVH Industries Norway AS):
Intellectual property	7
Headland Media Limited (now the KVH Media Group):
Subscriber relationships	10
Distribution rights	15
Internally developed software	3
Proprietary content	2
Videotel
Subscriber relationships	8
Internally developed software	4
Proprietary content	5
Favorable lease	5

Intangible assets with estimated lives and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of intangible assets with estimated lives and other long-lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset or asset group to future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If these comparisons indicate that an asset is not recoverable, the Company will recognize an impairment loss for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds the related estimated fair value. Estimated fair value is based on either discounted future operating cash flows or appraised values, depending on the nature of the asset. There are no events or changes in circumstances that indicated any of the carrying amounts of the Company’s intangible assets may not be recoverable during 2015. See Note 10 for further discussion of goodwill and intangible assets.


(k)	Other Non-Current Assets

Other non-current assets are primarily comprised of long-term lease receivables, prepaid expenses, and deposits.


(l)	Product Warranty

The Company’s products carry standard limited warranties that range from one to two years and vary by product. The warranty period begins on the date of retail purchase or lease by the original purchaser. The Company accrues estimated product warranty costs at the time of sale and any additional amounts are recorded when such costs are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold or leased, historical and anticipated rates of warranty repairs and the cost per repair. Warranty and related costs are reflected within sales, marketing and support in the accompanying statements of operations. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had accrued product warranty costs of $1,880 and $1,853, respectively. The following table summarizes product warranty activity during 2015 and 2014:



	2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	1,853		$	1,269
Charges to expense	1,431			2,048
Costs incurred	(1,404		)	(1,464		)
Ending balance	$	1,880		$	1,853


(m)	Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred and included in cost of sales. Billings for shipping and handling are reflected within net sales in the accompanying statements of operations.


(n)	Research and Development

Expenditures for research and development, including customer-funded research and development, are expensed as incurred. Revenue and related development costs from customer-funded research and development are as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Customer-funded service sales	$	3,002	$	3,806	$	10,302
Customer-funded costs included in costs of service sales	1,546		2,633		2,387


(o)	Advertising Costs

Costs related to advertising are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $2,712, $2,825, and $3,189 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, and is included in sales, marketing, and support expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.


(p)	Foreign Currency Translation

The financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries located in Denmark and Singapore are maintained using the United States dollar as the functional currency. Exchange rates in effect on the date of the transaction are used to record monetary assets and liabilities. Revenue and other expense elements are recorded at rates that approximate the rates in effect on the transaction dates. Realized foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses are recognized within “other (expense) income” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company experienced foreign currency losses of $59, $126, and $123, respectively.

The financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries located in the United Kingdom, Brazil, Norway, Cyprus, Belgium, the Netherlands and Japan subsidiaries use the foreign subsidiaries’ respective local currencies as the functional currency. The Company translates the assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries at the exchange rates in effect at year-end. Net sales, costs and expenses are translated using average exchange rates in effect during the year. Gains and losses from foreign currency translation are credited or charged to accumulated other comprehensive loss included in stockholders' equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.


(q)	Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records valuation allowances to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company determines whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. If it is not more likely than not that a position will be sustained, no amount of the benefit attributable to the position is recognized. The tax benefit to be recognized of any tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition threshold is calculated as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon resolution of the contingency. See Note 8 for further discussion of income taxes.


(r)	Net Income per Common Share

Basic net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share incorporates the dilutive effect of common stock equivalent options, warrants and other convertible securities, if any, as determined in accordance with the treasury stock accounting method. Common stock equivalents related to options and restricted stock awards for 766, 784, and 545 shares of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, have been excluded from the fully diluted calculation of net income per share, as inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

A reconciliation of the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding is as follows:



	2015	2014	2013
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic	15,625	15,420	15,144
Dilutive common shares issuable in connection with stock plans	209	185	197
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted	15,834	15,605	15,341


(s)	Contingent Liabilities

The Company estimates the amount of potential exposure it may have with respect to claims, assessments and litigation in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies. As of December 31, 2015, the Company was party to a lawsuit, as described in Note 17. The Company settled the legal claim for a cash payment by us. The cash payment was included in accrued other in our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2015. The cash payment was made in January 2016.


(t)	Operating Segments

The Company operates in two geographic segments, exclusively in the mobile communications, navigation and guidance and stabilization equipment industry, which it considers to be a single business industry. Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. To date, the chief operating decision maker has made such decisions and assessed performance at the company level, as one segment. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is its President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

(u) Film Production Costs

The Company capitalizes direct costs incurred in the production of its training videos, such as writing, directing, narrating, casting, location rental, and editing. These film costs are classified as a non-current asset on its consolidated balance sheet and are placed into service upon the film title being released and available for customers' use. The Company’s sales model associated with training is subscription-based, in which fees from third parties are not directly attributable to the exhibition of a particular film but relate instead to access to the entire film library. Accordingly, management estimates that the straight line method is the most representative method for the amortization of film costs. Consistent with the period over which revenues are assessed (i.e. the subscription period), the film costs are amortized over four years. In the event that the film title is replaced or removed from the film library before the amortization period has expired, all unamortized costs are expensed immediately.

(v) Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Revenue from Contracts

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2014-09"), regarding ASC Topic 606 of the same nomenclature. ASU 2014-09 represents the culmination of efforts by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board to issue a common revenue standard. In April 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year, which resulted in ASU 2014-09 becoming effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is evaluating whether the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material effect on the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Inventory

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11,"Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory" ("ASU 2015-11"), regarding ASC Topic 330 - Inventory. The amendments in the ASU require entities that measure inventory using the first-in, first-out or average cost methods to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion and disposal. ASU 2015-11 is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with earlier application permitted. The Company does not believe that the adoption of ASU 2015-11 will have a material effect on the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Deferred Tax Assets

In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes" ("ASU 2015-17"). The standard requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as non-current on the balance sheet rather than being separated into current and non-current. The Company early adopted its provisions during fiscal year 2015 on a prospective basis. Accordingly, as permitted by ASU 2015-17, the current deferred taxes have been classified as non-current on the Company's balance sheet. The prospective adoption of ASU 2015-17 does not require a restatement of prior year balances; as such, they have not been adjusted.

Lease Accounting

On February 25, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued its new leases standard, ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"). ASU 2016-02 is aimed at putting most leases on lessees’ balance sheets, but it would also change aspects of lessor accounting. ASU 2016-02 is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within that year. As a result, the Company will adopt this standard effective January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its financial position and results from operations.

There are no other recent accounting pronouncements that have been issued by the FASB that would have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

Marketable Securities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Marketable Securities

Included in marketable securities as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are the following:



December 31, 2015	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Money market mutual funds	$	13,244	$	—	$	—	$	13,244
United States treasuries	1,002		—		—		1,002
Corporate notes	2,283		1		—		2,284
Certificates of deposit	6,089		—		—		6,089
Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale	$	22,618	$	1	$	—	$	22,619



December 31, 2014	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Money market mutual funds	$	6,824	$	—	$	—		$	6,824
Government agency bonds	3,505		—		(3		)	3,502
United States treasuries	4,002		4		—			4,006
Corporate notes	4,665		2		—			4,667
Certificates of deposit	4,155		—		—			4,155
Municipal bonds	$	1,358	$	1	$	—		$	1,359
Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale	$	24,509	$	7	$	(3	)	$	24,513

The amortized costs and fair value of debt securities as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are shown below by effective maturity. Effective maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.



December 31, 2015	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in less than one year	$	5,515	$	5,516
Due after one year and within two years	3,859		3,859
	$	9,374	$	9,375
December 31, 2014	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in less than one year	$	7,663	$	7,668
Due after one year and within two years	10,022		10,021
	$	17,685	$	17,689

Interest income from marketable securities was $110 for the years ended December 31, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for investments in certain debt and equity securities.

+ References + Details

Property and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, plant and equipment disclosure

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, net, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following:



	December 31,
	2015			2014
Land	$	3,828		$	3,828
Building and improvements	22,407			22,323
Leasehold improvements	299			351
Machinery and equipment	40,788			42,869
Office and computer equipment	15,729			13,760
Motor vehicles	51			51
	83,102			83,182
Less accumulated depreciation	(43,202		)	(41,486		)
	$	39,900		$	41,696

Depreciation for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 amounted to $7,193, $6,127, and $4,815, respectively.

Debt and Line of Credit

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt and Line of Credit

Long-term debt consists of the following:



	December 31,
	2015		2014
Term notes	$	58,906	$	63,781
Mortgage loan	3,114		3,268
Equipment loans	2,672		3,826
Total	64,692		70,875
Less amounts classified as current	6,638		6,188
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	$	58,054	$	64,687

Term Note and Line of Credit

On July 1, 2014, the Company entered into (i) a five-year senior credit facility agreement (the Credit Agreement) with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the lenders named from time to time as parties thereto (the Lenders), for an aggregate amount of up to $80,000, including a revolving credit facility (the Revolver) of up to $15,000 and a term loan (Term Loan) of $65,000 to be used for general corporate purposes, including both (A) the refinancing of the Company’s $30,000 then-outstanding indebtedness under its previous credit facility and (B) permitted acquisitions, (ii) revolving credit notes (together, the Revolving Credit Note) to evidence the Revolver, (iii) term notes (together, the Term Note, and together with the Revolving Credit Note, the Notes) to evidence the Term Loan, (iv) a Security Agreement (the Security Agreement) required by the Lenders with respect to the grant by the Company of a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company in order to secure the obligations of the Company under the Credit Agreement and the Notes, and (v) Pledge Agreements (the Pledge Agreements) required by the Lenders with respect to the grant by the Company of a security interest in 65% of the capital stock of each of KVH Industries A/S and KVH Industries U.K. Limited held by the Company in order to secure the obligations of the Company under the Credit Agreement and the Notes.

The Credit Agreement was amended in June 2015 to modify the circumstances under which certain changes in the Company's Board of Directors would constitute a change of control. The Credit Agreement was further amended in September 2015 to modify the Maximum Consolidate Leverage Ratio as of September 30, 2015.

The $65,000 Term Note was executed on July 1, 2014 in connection with the acquisition of Videotel. See Note 13 below for more information regarding the acquisition. Proceeds in the amount of $35,000 were applied toward the payment of a portion of the purchase price for the acquired shares of Videotel, and proceeds in the amount of approximately $30,000 were applied toward the refinancing of the then-outstanding balance of the Company’s previous credit facility. The Company must make principal repayments on the Term Loan in the amount of approximately $1,200 at the end of each of the first 8 three-month periods following the closing; thereafter, the Company must make principal repayments in the amount of approximately $1,600 for each succeeding three-month period until the maturity of the loan on July 1, 2019. The Company made the first payment on this debt in September 2014. On the maturity date, the entire remaining principal balance of the loan, including any future loans under the Revolver, is due and payable, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, penalties, and other amounts due and payable under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains provisions requiring the mandatory prepayment of amounts outstanding under the Term Loan and the Revolver under specified circumstances, including (i) 100% of the net cash proceeds from certain dispositions to the extent not reinvested in the Company’s business within a stated period, (ii) 50% of the net cash proceeds from stated equity issuances and (iii) 100% of the net cash proceeds from certain receipts of more than $250 outside the ordinary course of business. The prepayments are first applied to the Term Loan, in inverse order of maturity, and then to the Revolver. In the discretion of the Administrative Agent, certain mandatory prepayments made on the Revolver can permanently reduce the amount of credit available under the Revolver.

Loans under the Credit Agreement bear interest at varying rates determined in accordance with the Credit Agreement. Each LIBOR Rate Loan, as defined in the Credit Agreement, bears interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each interest period from the applicable borrowing date at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR Daily Floating Rate or LIBOR Monthly Floating Rate, each as defined in the Credit Agreement, as applicable, plus the Applicable Rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, and each Base Rate Loan, as defined in the Credit Agreement, bears interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the applicable borrowing date at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus the Applicable Rate. The Applicable Rate ranges from 1.50% to 2.25%, depending on the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The highest Applicable Rate applies when the Consolidated Leverage Ratio exceeds 2.00:1.00. Upon certain defaults, including failure to make payments when due, interest becomes payable at a higher default rate.

Borrowings under the Revolver are subject to the satisfaction of numerous conditions precedent at the time of each borrowing, including the continued accuracy of the Company’s representations and warranties and the absence of any default under the Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2015, there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolver.

The Credit Agreement contains two financial covenants, a Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio and a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, each as defined in the Credit Agreement. In September 2015, the Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio was increased from 1.00:1.00 to 1.75:1.00 for September 30, 2015, 1.50:1.00 for December 31, 2015, and 1.25:1.00 for March 31, 2016 and each fiscal quarter thereafter. The Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio may not be less than 1.25:1.00. The Company was in compliance with these financial ratio debt covenants as of December 31, 2015.

The Credit Agreement imposes certain other affirmative and negative covenants, including without limitation covenants with respect to the payment of taxes and other obligations, compliance with laws, entry into material contracts, creation of liens, incurrence of indebtedness, investments, dispositions, fundamental changes, restricted payments, changes in the nature of the Company’s business, transactions with affiliates, corporate and accounting changes, and sale and leaseback arrangements.

The Company’s obligation to repay loans under the Credit Agreement could be accelerated upon a default or event of default under the terms of the Credit Agreement, including certain failures to pay principal or interest when due, certain breaches of representations and warranties, the failure to comply with the Company’s affirmative and negative covenants under the Credit Agreement, a change of control of the Company, certain defaults in payment relating to other indebtedness, the acceleration of payment of certain other indebtedness, certain events relating to the liquidation, dissolution, bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership of the Company, the entry of certain judgments against the Company, certain events relating to the impairment of collateral or the Lenders' security interest therein, and any other material adverse change with respect to the Company.

Mortgage Loan

On April 6, 2009, the Company entered into a mortgage loan in the amount of $4,000 related to its headquarters facility in Middletown, Rhode Island. On June 9, 2011, the Company entered into an amendment to the mortgage loan. The loan term is ten years, with a principal amortization of 20 years, and the interest rate will be a rate per year adjusted periodically based on a defined interest period equal to the BBA LIBOR Rate plus 2.00 percentage points. Land, building and improvements with an approximate carrying value of $5,000 as of December 31, 2015 secure the mortgage loan. The monthly mortgage payment is approximately $12 plus interest and increases in increments of approximately $1 each year throughout the life of the mortgage. Due to the difference in the term of the loan and amortization of the principal, a balloon payment of $2,551 is due on April 1, 2019. The loan contains one financial covenant, a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, which applies in the event that the Company’s consolidated cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balance falls below $25,000 at any time. As the Company’s consolidated cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balance was above the minimum threshold throughout the year ended December 31, 2015, the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio did not apply. Under the mortgage loan, the Company may prepay its outstanding loan balance subject to certain early termination charges as defined in the mortgage loan agreement. If the Company were to default on its mortgage loan, the land, building and improvements would be used as collateral. As discussed in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements, effective April 1, 2010, in order to reduce the volatility of cash outflows that arise from changes in interest rates, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements that are intended to hedge its mortgage interest obligations by fixing the interest rates specified in the mortgage loan to 5.91% for half of the principal amount outstanding and 6.07% for the remaining half of the principal amount outstanding as of April 1, 2010 until the mortgage loan expires on April 16, 2019.

Equipment Loan

On January 30, 2013, the Company borrowed $4,700 from a bank and pledged as collateral six satellite hubs and related equipment, including three hubs purchased in 2012. The term of the equipment loan is five years, and the loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 2.76% per annum. The monthly payment is approximately $83, including interest expense. On December 30, 2013, the Company borrowed $1,200 from a bank and pledged as collateral one satellite hub and related equipment. The term of the equipment loan is five years, and the loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.08% per annum. The monthly payment is approximately $21, including interest expense.

The following is a summary of future principal payments under these long-term debt agreements:



Year ending December 31,	Principal Payment
2016	$	6,638
2017	7,898
2018	6,931
2019	43,225
Thereafter	—
Total outstanding at December 31, 2015	$	64,692

Commitment and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has certain operating leases for satellite capacity, various equipment, and facilities. The following reflects future minimum payments under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms at December 31, 2015:



Years ending December 31,	Operating Leases
2016	$	14,125
2017	9,890
2018	5,332
2019	3,212
2020	935
Thereafter	229
Total minimum lease payments	$	33,723

Total rent expense incurred under facility operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 amounted to $630, $820, and $639, respectively. Total expense incurred under satellite capacity and equipment operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 amounted to $32,793, $30,280, and $23,215, respectively, which also includes payments for usage charges in excess of the minimum contractual requirements.

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into unconditional purchase order obligations with its suppliers for inventory and other operational purchases. Outstanding and unconditional purchase order obligations were $21,678 as of December 31, 2015.

The Company did not have any off-balance sheet commitments, guarantees, or standby repurchase obligations as of December 31, 2015.

Legal Matters

From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of its business. In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to inquiries, legal proceedings and claims including, from time to time, disagreements with vendors and customers.

Advanced Media Networks, L.L.C., or AMN, filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island against us for allegedly infringing two of its patents, seeking unspecified monetary damages and other relief. The Company settled this claim in January 2016 with a payment of cash to AMN.

Stockholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders’ Equity


(a)	Employee Stock Options

Options are granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant and generally vest in equal annual amounts over four years beginning on the first anniversary of the date of the grant. No options are exercisable for periods of more than five years after date of grant. Under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, each share issued under awards other than options will reduce the number of shares reserved for issuance by two shares. Shares issued under options will reduce the shares reserved for issuance on a share-for-share basis. All plans were approved by the Company’s shareholders, pursuant to which 9,415 shares of the Company’s common stock were reserved for issuance. As of December 31, 2015, 7,840 options and awards to purchase shares of common stock had been issued, net of expired, canceled or forfeited options, and 1,575 were available for future grants. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors administers the plan, approves the individuals to whom options will be granted and determines the number of shares and exercise price of each option. Outstanding options under the plan at December 31, 2015 expire from February 2016 through November 2020. None of the Company’s outstanding options includes performance-based or market-based vesting conditions as of December 31, 2015.

The Company has estimated the fair value of each option grant on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The expected volatility assumption is based on the historical daily price data of the Company’s common stock over a period equivalent to the weighted average expected life of the Company’s options. The expected term of options granted is derived using assumed exercise rates based on historical exercise patterns and represents the period of time the options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free interest rate is based on the actual U.S. Treasury zero-coupon rates for bonds matching the expected term of the option as of the option grant date. The dividend yield of zero is based upon the fact that the Company has not historically declared or paid cash dividends, and does not expect to declare or pay dividends in the foreseeable future.

The per share weighted-average fair values of stock options granted during 2015, 2014, and 2013 were $4.39, $4.71, and $5.45, respectively. The weighted-average assumptions used to value options as of their grant date were as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Risk-free interest rate	1.55	%	1.52	%	1.06	%
Expected volatility	43.3	%	46.5	%	50.9	%
Expected life (in years)	4.17		4.21		4.24
Dividend yield	0	%	0	%	0	%

The changes in outstanding stock options for the year ended December 31, 2015 are as follows:



	Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	1,205		$	11.65
Granted	120		$	12.04
Exercised	(10	)	$	8.64
Expired, canceled or forfeited	(138	)	$	12.59
Outstanding at December 31, 2015	1,177		$	11.60	2.04	$	123
Exercisable at December 31, 2015	687		$	11.60	2.00	$	122
Options vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015	1,154		$	11.58	1.25	$	111

The total aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised was $50, $232, and $933 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The total aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $1,814 and $1,958, respectively. The total aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $761 and $619, respectively.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the number of options exercisable was 490 and 349, respectively, and the weighted average exercise price of those options was $11.87 and $11.90 per share, respectively. The weighted average remaining contractual term for options exercisable at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was 1.76 and 2.21 years, respectively. The weighted average remaining contractual term for options outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was 2.72 and 2.83 years, respectively.

As of December 31, 2015, there was $1,505 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.01 years. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company recorded compensation charges of $1,229, $1,368, and $1,438, respectively, related to stock options. Compensation costs for options subject only to service conditions that vest ratably are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. During 2015, 2014, and 2013, cash received under stock option plans for exercises was $90, $471 and $1,344, respectively.


(b)	Restricted Stock

The Company granted 203, 265, and 266 restricted stock awards to employees under the terms of the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The restricted stock awards vest annually over four years from the date of grant subject to the recipient remaining an employee through the applicable vesting dates. Compensation expense for restricted stock awards is measured at fair value on the date of grant based on the number of shares granted and the quoted market closing price of the Company’s common stock. Such value is recognized as expense over the vesting period of the award, net of estimated forfeitures. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of restricted stock granted during 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $12.43, $13.57, and $13.61 per share, respectively.

As of December 31, 2015, there was $4,173 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.22 years. Compensation costs for awards subject only to service conditions that vest ratably are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. Compensation cost for awards initially subject to certain performance conditions are recognized on a ratable basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company recorded compensation charges of $2,422, $2,317, and $2,613, respectively, related to restricted stock awards.

Restricted stock activity under the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan for 2015 is as follows:



	Number of Shares		Weighted- average grant date fair value
Outstanding at December 31, 2014, unvested	427		$	13.67
Granted	203		12.43
Vested	(171	)	13.44
Forfeited	(2	)	10.68
Outstanding at December 31, 2015, unvested	458		$	13.22


(c)	Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Under the Company’s Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), the Company is authorized to issue up to 650 shares of common stock, of which 18 shares remain available as of December 31, 2015.

The ESPP covers all of the Company’s employees. Under the terms of the ESPP, eligible employees can elect to have up to six percent of their pre-tax compensation withheld to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock on a semi-annual basis. The ESPP allows eligible employees the right to purchase the Company’s common stock on a semi-annual basis at 85% of the market price at the end of each purchase period. During 2015, 2014, and 2013, shares issued under this plan were 28, 12, and 27 shares, respectively. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the fair value of these discounted purchases. The fair value of the 15% discount is recognized as compensation expense over the purchase period. The Company applies a graded vesting approach because the ESPP provides for multiple purchase periods and is, in substance, a series of linked awards. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company recorded compensation charges of $58, $55, and $73, respectively, related to the ESPP. During 2015, 2014, and 2013, cash received under the ESPP was $291, $138, and $308, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 attributable to income from operations is presented below.



	Current			Deferred			Total
Year ended December 31, 2015
Federal	$	(555	)	$	(94	)	$	(649	)
State	120			765			885
Foreign	295			(118		)	177
	$	(140	)	$	553		$	413
Year ended December 31, 2014
Federal	$	325		$	(623	)	$	(298	)
State	(2		)	1,036			1,034
Foreign	1,640			(1,092		)	548
	$	1,963		$	(679	)	$	1,284
Year ended December 31, 2013
Federal	$	1,793		$	(497	)	$	1,296
State	242			(52		)	190
Foreign	901			(237		)	664
	$	2,936		$	(786	)	$	2,150

The actual income tax expense (benefit) differs from the “expected” income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the United States Federal corporate income tax rate of 34% to income before tax expense (benefit) as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Computed “expected” tax expense	$	906		$	451		$	2,339
(Decrease) increase in income taxes resulting from:
State income tax expense, net of federal benefit	(37		)	(31		)	336
State research and development, investment credits	(317		)	(365		)	(309		)
Non-deductible meals & entertainment	33			37			31
Non-deductible stock compensation expense	181			29			178
Non-deductible deferred compensation expense	260			87			—
Non-deductible transaction costs	—			73			170
Subpart F income, net of foreign tax credits	61			296			162
Manufacturing deduction	(102		)	(123		)	—
Nontaxable interest income	(106		)	(105		)	(86		)
Foreign tax rate differential	(792		)	(289		)	(369		)
Federal research and development credits	(348		)	(453		)	(746		)
Uncertain tax positions	(413		)	97			—
Provision to tax return adjustments	80			(317		)	—
Change in tax rates	(313		)	235			—
Change in valuation allowance	1,392			1,665			491
Foreign research and development incentives	(59		)	—			—
Other	(13		)	(3		)	(47		)
Net income tax expense	$	413		$	1,284		$	2,150

The components of income before income tax expense (benefit) determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014		2013
United States	$	(570	)	$	907	$	5,500
Foreign	3,236			418		1,183
Total	$	2,666		$	1,325	$	6,683

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the periods presented are as follows:



	December 31,
	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable, due to allowance for doubtful accounts	$	900		$	664
Inventories	562			531
Operating loss carry-forwards	2,094			1,939
Stock-based compensation expense	1,981			1,743
Property and equipment, due to difference in depreciation	209			1,334
Research and development, alternative minimum tax credit carry-forwards	3,111			3,313
Foreign tax credit carry-forwards	—			725
State tax credit carry-forwards	2,228			2,176
Warranty reserve	675			682
Accrued expenses	424			505
Gross deferred tax assets	12,184			13,612
Less valuation allowance	(4,688		)	(4,157		)
Total deferred tax assets	7,496			9,455
Deferred tax liabilities:
Purchased intangible assets	(4,944		)	(6,917		)
Property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation	(2,849		)	(2,410		)
Other	(114		)	(130		)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(7,907		)	(9,457		)
Net deferred tax liability	$	(411	)	$	(2	)
Net deferred tax asset—current	$	—		$	2,772
Net deferred tax asset—non-current	$	4,686		$	2,690
Net deferred tax liability—non-current	$	(5,097	)	$	(5,464	)

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had foreign net operating loss carry-forwards available to offset future foreign income of $6,176. The foreign net operating loss carry-forwards have no expiration.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had federal research and development tax credit carry-forwards in the amount of $3,752 and other general business credits of $9 that expire in years 2026 through 2035. The Company also had alternative minimum tax credits of $132 that have no expiration date. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had state research and development tax credit carry-forwards in the amount of $3,472 that expire in years 2016 through 2023. The Company also had other state tax credit carry-forwards of $242 available to reduce future state tax expense that expire in years 2018 through 2019. The tax benefit related to $1,716 of federal and state tax credits would result in a credit to additional paid-in capital when these deferred tax assets reduce taxes payable.

The Company’s ability to utilize these net operating loss carry-forwards and tax credit carry-forwards may be limited in the future if the Company experiences an ownership change pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 382. An ownership change occurs when the ownership percentages of 5% or greater stockholders change by more than 50% over a three-year period.

In assessing the reliability of its net deferred tax assets, the Company considered whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of December 31, 2015, the Company concluded that a net increase of $531 of the valuation allowance was appropriate. As part of the Company’s analysis, the Company evaluated, among other factors, its recent history of generating taxable income and its near-term forecasts of future taxable income. The net increase in valuation allowance of $531 is composed of expense of $1,392, a decrease of $330 related to the expiration of previously reserved state tax credit carry-forwards, and a decrease of $531 related to the use of net operating loss and credit carryforwards attributed to tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense from employee stock compensation awards that existed as of the adoption of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. $712 of the valuation allowance is attributable to tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost from employee stock compensation awards that existed as of the adoption of ASC 718. The Company will recognize the net deferred tax asset and corresponding benefit to additional paid-in capital for these windfall tax benefits once such amounts reduce income taxes payable, in accordance with the requirements of ASC 718.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company has not provided for U.S. deferred income taxes on undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries of approximately $11,913 since these earnings are expected to be indefinitely reinvested. Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company will be subject to additional U.S. and state income taxes (less foreign tax credits), as well as withholding taxes in its foreign locations. The amount of taxes attributable to the undistributed earnings is not practicably determinable.

The Company establishes reserves for uncertain tax positions based on management’s assessment of exposure associated with tax deductions, permanent tax differences, and tax credits. The tax reserves are analyzed periodically and adjustments are made as events occur to warrant adjustment to the reserve. The Company's policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, the aggregate changes in the total gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits are summarized as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014		2013
Unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1	$	2,487		$	—	$	—
Gross increase in unrecognized tax benefits - prior year tax positions	168			—		—
Gross decrease in unrecognized tax benefits due to currency fluctuations - prior year tax positions	(116		)	—		—
Gross increase in unrecognized tax benefits - current year tax position	13			14		—
Settlements with taxing authorities	(1,569		)	—		—
Lapse of statute of limitations	—			—		—
Positions assumed in Videotel transaction	—			2,473		—
Ending balance	$	983		$	2,487	$	—

The Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $983 and $2,487 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company did not have any material unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013. $983, $1,172, and $0 represent the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in a reduction of the Company's effective tax rate at December 31 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

The Company recorded interest and penalties of $78, $84, and $0 in its statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The combined amount of accrued interest and penalties related to tax positions taken on our tax returns and included in non-current income taxes payable was approximately $468, $1,067, and $0 as of December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

The timing of any resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain, as are the amounts and timing of any settlement payment. These events could cause fluctuations in the balance sheet classification of current and non-current assets and liabilities. The Company expects a reduction of approximately $849 of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months. $788 of the expected decrease is attributable to tax positions related to the Videotel acquisition that the Company anticipates will be resolved with taxing authorities during 2016. $61 of the expected decrease is related to amended tax returns that the Company anticipates it will file during 2016.

The Company’s tax jurisdictions include the United States, the UK, Denmark, Cyprus, Norway, Brazil, Singapore, Belgium, Bermuda, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Japan. In general, the statute of limitations with respect to the Company's United States federal income taxes has expired for years prior to 2012, and the relevant state and foreign statutes vary. However, preceding years remain open to examination by United States federal and state and foreign taxing authorities to the extent of future utilization of net operating losses and research and development tax credits generated in each preceding year.

Acquisition

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisition

Acquisitions

Videotel

On July 2, 2014, KVH Media Group Limited (KMG UK), an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of KVH, entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Nigel Cleave to acquire all of the issued share capital of Super Dragon Limited and Videotel Marine Asia Limited, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $47,446, which excluded $1,719 of cash consideration that was considered deferred compensation in purchase accounting. The Company expensed approximately $770 and $400 related to the deferred compensation during the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Videotel is a maritime training services company headquartered in London that produces and distributes training films and eLearning computer-based training courses to commercial customers in the maritime market. Videotel also has sales offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. The purchase price was determined through arm’s-length negotiation and was subject to a potential post-closing adjustment based on the value of the net assets delivered at the closing. In the second quarter of 2015, the Company finalized its valuations of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which resulted in no adjustments to the purchase price.

The Share Purchase Agreement contains certain representations, warranties, covenants and indemnification provisions. The Share Purchase Agreement provides that 10% of the purchase price shall be held in escrow for a period of approximately 21 months after the closing in order to satisfy valid indemnification claims that KMG UK may assert for specified breaches of representations, warranties and covenants. The escrow and holdback amounts of approximately $6,000 were fully funded during the first quarter of 2015.

In the Share Purchase Agreement, Mr. Cleave agreed to comply with certain confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation covenants with respect to the business of Videotel for a period of 18 months after the closing.

The total purchase price and the excess of the total purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired are as follows:



Consideration transferred - cash			$	47,446
Book value of tangible net assets acquired	$	1,732
Fair value adjustments to deferred revenue	961
Fair value of tangible net assets acquired			$	2,693

Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value
Subscriber relationships	$	12,759
Proprietary content	9,814
Internally developed software	2,160
Favorable operating leases	791
Total intangible assets			$	25,524
Deferred income taxes			(3,922		)
Goodwill			$	23,151

The acquired finite-lived intangible assets from the Videotel acquisition were recorded at their estimated fair value of $25,524 on the acquisition date. Refer to Note 1 and Note 10 for the classification of Videotel intangible assets including their useful lives.

From the acquisition on July 2, 2014 through December 31, 2015, the Company has recorded approximately $33,600 of service revenues attributable to Videotel within its consolidated financial statements, of which approximately $23,200 was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2015. Transaction costs related to the acquisition of Videotel were $1,200 for the year ended December 31, 2014.

The following table summarizes the supplemental statements of operations information on an unaudited pro forma basis as if the Videotel acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013
Pro forma net revenues	$	183,886	$	183,267
Pro forma net income	$	2,386	$	7,356
Basic pro forma net income per share	$	0.15	$	0.49
Diluted pro forma net income per share	$	0.15	$	0.48

The pro forma results presented above are for illustrative purposes only for the periods presented and do not purport to be indicative of the actual results which would have occurred had the transaction been completed as of the beginning of the period, nor are they indicative of results of operations which may occur in the future.

Headland Media Limited

On May 11, 2013, KVH Industries U.K. Limited, a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of KVH, entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Oakley Capital Private Equity L.P., Mark Woodhead, Andrew Michael Galvin and the Trustees of the Headland Media Limited Employee Benefit Trust to acquire all of the issued share capital of Headland Media Limited (now known as the KVH Media Group), a media and entertainment service company based in the United Kingdom that distributes news, sports, movies, music and training video content for commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets, for an aggregate purchase price of £15,576 ($24,169 at the exchange rate of £1.00: $1.5517 on May 11, 2013). The aggregate purchase price includes $169 in payments made in July 2013 related to a post-closing adjustment. The acquisition of Headland Media Limited (now known as the KVH Media Group) was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting for the business combination. The purchase price was determined as a result of arms-length negotiation and was subject to a potential post-closing adjustment based on the value of the net assets delivered at the closing.

The Share Purchase Agreement contains certain representations, warranties, covenants and indemnification provisions. The Share Purchase Agreement provided that 10% of the purchase price would be held in escrow for a period of at least 18 months after the closing in order to satisfy valid indemnification claims that KVH could have asserted for specified breaches of representations, warranties and covenants. The Company released the escrow in November 2014.

The total purchase price and the excess of the total purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired are as follows:



Consideration transferred - cash			$	24,169
Book value of tangible net assets acquired	$	163
Fair value adjustments to deferred revenue	123
Fair value of tangible net assets acquired			$	286

Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value
Subscriber relationships	$	8,271
Distribution rights	4,888
Internally developed software	543
Proprietary content	186
Total intangible assets			$	13,888
Deferred income taxes			(3,134		)
Goodwill			$	13,129

From the date of the acquisition, May 11, 2013, to December 31, 2015, the Company has recorded approximately $38,200 of service revenue attributable to KVH Media Group within its consolidated financial statements, of which approximately $15,000 was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2015.

The following table summarizes the supplemental statements of operations information on an unaudited pro forma basis as if the KVH Media Group acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2012:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2013
Pro forma net revenues	$	166,819
Pro forma net income	$	5,276
Basic pro forma net income per share	$	0.35
Diluted pro forma net income per share	$	0.34

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company’s goodwill and intangible assets are associated with the purchase of Virtek Communication (now KVH Industries Norway AS) in September 2010, Headland Media Limited (now known as the KVH Media Group) in May 2013, and Videotel in July 2014.

Intangible assets are subject to amortization. The following table summarizes other intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively:



	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value
December 31, 2015
Subscriber relationships	$	19,161	$	4,426	$	14,735
Distribution rights	4,736		895		3,841
Internally developed software	2,457		1,244		1,213
Proprietary content	8,812		2,879		5,933
Intellectual property	2,283		1,729		554
Favorable lease	696		217		479
	$	38,145	$	11,390	$	26,755
December 31, 2014
Subscriber relationships	$	19,919	$	2,165	$	17,754
Distribution rights	4,915		558		4,357
Internally developed software	2,529		569		1,960
Proprietary content	9,137		1,094		8,043
Intellectual property	2,284		1,403		881
Favorable lease	721		75		646
	$	39,505	$	5,864	$	33,641

The Company amortizes its intangible assets over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as discussed above in our Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $5,526, $3,859, and $1,179 for years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets recorded by the Company at December 31, 2015 is as follows:



Years ending December 31,	Amortization Expense
2016	$	5,174
2017	5,028
2018	4,564
2019	3,412
2020	2,500
Thereafter	6,077
Total amortization expense	$	26,755

Goodwill is recorded when the consideration for an acquisition exceeds the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2015 is as follows:



	2015
Balance at January 1	$	40,454
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,707		)
Balance at December 31	$	36,747

The changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2015 is as follows:



	2015
Balance at January 1	$	33,641
Amortization expense	(5,526		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,360		)
Balance at December 31	$	26,755

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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401(k) Plan	12 Months Ended
401(k) Plan	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
401(k) Plan	401(k) Plan The Company has a 401(k) Plan (the Plan) for all eligible employees. Participants may defer a portion of their pre-tax earnings subject to limits determined by the Internal Revenue Service. Participants age 50 or older may be eligible to make additional contributions. As of December 31, 2015, the Company matches one half of the first 6% contributed by the Plan participants. The Company’s contributions vest over a five-year period from the date of hire. Total Company matching contributions were $608, $462, and $376 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. In addition, the Company may make contributions to the Plan at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. There were no discretionary contributions in 2015, 2014, or 2013.

Business and Credit Concentrations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Business and Credit Concentrations

Significant portions of the Company’s net sales are as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Net sales to foreign customers outside the U.S. and Canada	37	%	33	%	37	%
Net sales to SANG	*		*		12	%


*	Represents less than 10% of net sales

The terms and conditions of sales to SANG are consistent with the Company’s standard terms and conditions of product sales as discussed in Note 1 above. No other individual customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s net sales for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The Company had one customer that accounted for 17% of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2015, which was paid as of the date of this report.

Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

Under common operational management, the Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets its navigation, guidance and stabilization and mobile communications products for use in a wide variety of applications. Products are generally sold directly to third-party consumer electronic dealers and retailers, original equipment manufacturers, government contractors or to U.S. and other foreign government agencies. Primarily, sales originating in the Americas consist of sales within the United States and Canada and, to a lesser extent, Mexico and some Latin and South American countries. The Americas’ sales also include all guidance and stabilization product sales throughout the world. Sales originating from the Company’s European and Asian subsidiaries principally consist of sales into all European countries, both inside and outside the European Union, as well as Africa, Asia/Pacific, the Middle East, and India.

The Company operates in two geographic segments, exclusively in the mobile communications, navigation and guidance and stabilization equipment industry, which it considers to be a single business activity. The Company has two primary product categories: mobile communication and guidance and stabilization. Mobile communication sales and services include marine, land mobile, and automotive communication equipment and satellite-based voice, television and Broadband Internet connectivity services; distribution of commercially licensed news, sports, movies, and music content for commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets; and distribution of training films and eLearning

computer-based training courses to commercial customers in the maritime market.

Guidance and stabilization sales and services include sales of navigation and guidance and stabilization equipment based upon digital compass and FOG sensor technology. Mobile communication and guidance and stabilization sales also include development contract revenue, product repairs and extended warranty sales.

The following table summarizes information regarding the Company’s operations by geographic segment:



	Sales Originating From
Year ended December 31, 2015	Americas			Europe and Asia			Total
Mobile communication sales to the United States	$	84,674		$	1,598		$	86,272
Mobile communication sales to Canada	2,002			84			2,086
Mobile communication sales to Europe	469			23,135			23,604
Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas	5,303			28,179			33,482
Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States	10,537			—			10,537
Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada	17,151			—			17,151
Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe	4,371			—			4,371
Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas	7,131			—			7,131
Intercompany sales	8,779			843			9,622
Subtotal	140,417			53,839			194,256
Eliminations	(8,779		)	(843		)	(9,622		)
Net sales	$	131,638		$	52,996		$	184,634
Segment net income (loss)	$	2,682		$	(429	)	$	2,253
Depreciation and amortization	$	4,800		$	7,919		$	12,719
Total assets	$	144,219		$	82,058		$	226,277



	Sales Originating From
Year ended December 31, 2014	Americas			Europe and Asia			Total
Mobile communication sales to the United States	$	85,670		$	1,527		$	87,197
Mobile communication sales to Canada	539			66			605
Mobile communication sales to Europe	482			21,698			22,180
Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas	4,576			15,362			19,938
Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States	13,807			—			13,807
Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada	13,982			—			13,982
Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe	4,351			—			4,351
Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas	10,531			—			10,531
Intercompany sales	5,366			3,902			9,268
Subtotal	139,304			42,555			181,859
Eliminations	(5,366		)	(3,902		)	(9,268		)
Net sales	$	133,938		$	38,653		$	172,591
Segment net (loss) income	$	(1,390	)	$	1,431		$	41
Depreciation and amortization	$	4,532		$	5,455		$	9,987
Total assets	$	127,920		$	107,917		$	235,837



	Sales Originating From
Year ended December 31, 2013	Americas			Europe			Total
Mobile communication sales to the United States	$	78,729		$	1,099		$	79,828
Mobile communication sales to Canada	462			39			501
Mobile communication sales to Europe	455			18,571			19,026
Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas	3,596			5,200			8,796
Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States	7,892			—			7,892
Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada	13,810			—			13,810
Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe	7,421			—			7,421
Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas	25,014			—			25,014
Intercompany sales	3,465			2,184			5,649
Subtotal	140,844			27,093			167,937
Eliminations	(3,465		)	(2,184		)	(5,649		)
Net sales	$	137,379		$	24,909		$	162,288
Segment net income (loss)	$	5,260		$	(727	)	$	4,533
Depreciation and amortization	$	4,521		$	1,473		$	5,994
Total assets	$	136,051		$	47,798		$	183,849

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Share Buyback Program	12 Months Ended
Share Buyback Program	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract]
Share Buyback Program	Share Buyback Program On November 26, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of December 31, 2015, 341 shares of the Company’s common stock remain available for repurchase under the authorized program. The repurchase program is funded using the Company’s existing cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and future cash flows. Under the repurchase program, the Company, at management’s discretion, may repurchase shares on the open market from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases depends on availability of shares, price, market conditions, alternative uses of capital, and applicable regulatory requirements. The program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice. The repurchase program has no expiration date. There were no other repurchase programs outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2015 and no repurchase programs expired during the period. During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock in open market transactions.

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, provides a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures regarding fair value measurements. ASC 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:


Level 1:	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 1 assets are investments in money market mutual funds, government agency bonds, United States treasuries, certain corporate notes, and certificates of deposit.


Level 2:	Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; or observable prices that are based on observable market data, based on directly or indirectly market-corroborated inputs. The Company’s Level 2 assets are investments in certain corporate notes and municipal bonds and its Level 2 liabilities are interest rate swaps.


Level 3:	Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, and are developed based on the best information available given the circumstances. The Company has no Level 3 assets.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based the valuation techniques identified in the table below. The valuation techniques are:


(a)	Market approach—prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets.

(b)

The valuations of the interest rate swaps intended to mitigate the Company’s interest rate risk are determined with the assistance of a third-party financial institution using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each instrument. This analysis utilizes observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and interest rate volatility, and reflects the contractual terms of these instruments, including the period to maturity.

(c)

The valuations of municipal bonds are determined utilizing standard pricing procedures of the Company’s investment brokerage firm, which include various third-party pricing services. These procedures also require specific price monitoring practices as well as pricing review reports, valuation oversight, and pricing challenge procedures to maintain an accurate representation of investment fair market value.

The following tables present financial assets and liabilities at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 for which the Company measures fair value on a recurring basis, by level, within the fair value hierarchy:



December 31, 2015	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Valuation Technique
Assets
Money market mutual funds	$	13,244	$	13,244	$	—	$	—	(a)
United States treasuries	1,002		1,002		—		—		(a)
Corporate notes	2,284		—		2,284		—		(a)
Certificates of deposit	6,089		6,089		—		—		(a)
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps	$	238	$	—	$	238	$	—	(b)
December 31, 2014	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Valuation Technique
Assets
Money market mutual funds	$	6,824	$	6,824	$	—	$	—	(a)
Government agency bonds	3,502		3,502		—		—		(a)
United States treasuries	4,006		4,006		—		—		(a)
Corporate notes	4,667		4,667		—		—		(a)
Certificates of deposit	4,155		4,155		—		—		(a)
Municipal bonds	1,359		—		1,359		—		(c)
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps	$	295	$	—	$	295	$	—	(b)

Certain financial instruments are carried at cost on the consolidated balance sheets, which approximates fair value due to their short-term, highly liquid nature. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses.

Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company's non-financial assets and liabilities, such as goodwill, intangible assets, and other long-lived assets resulting from business combinations, are measured at fair value using income approach valuation methodologies at the date of acquisition and subsequently re-measured if there are indicators of impairment. There were no indicators of impairment identified during the year ended December 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2015, the Company did not have any other non-financial assets and liabilities that were carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated financial statements or for which a fair value measurement was required.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Effective April 1, 2010, in order to reduce the volatility of cash outflows that arise from changes in interest rates, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements. These interest rate swap agreements are intended to hedge the Company’s mortgage loan related to its headquarters facility in Middletown, Rhode Island by fixing the interest rates specified in the mortgage loan to 5.9% for half of the principal amount outstanding and 6.1% for the remaining half of the principal amount outstanding as of April 1, 2010 until the mortgage loan expires on April 16, 2019.

As required by ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. As of December 31, 2015, the fair value of the derivatives is included in other accrued liabilities and the unrealized loss is included in other comprehensive loss.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk:



Interest Rate Derivatives	Notional (in thousands)		Asset (Liability)		Effective Date	Maturity Date	Index	Strike Rate
Interest rate swap	$	1,557	(115	)	April 1, 2010	April 1, 2019	1-month LIBOR	5.91	%
Interest rate swap	$	1,557	(123	)	April 1, 2010	April 1, 2019	1-month LIBOR	6.07	%

- Definition

The entire disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities including, but not limited to, risk management strategies, non-hedging derivative instruments, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts.

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Legal Matters

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Legal Matters [Abstract]

Legal Matters

Commitments and Contingencies



Years ending December 31,	Operating Leases
2016	$	14,125
2017	9,890
2018	5,332
2019	3,212
2020	935
Thereafter	229
Total minimum lease payments	$	33,723

The Company did not have any off-balance sheet commitments, guarantees, or standby repurchase obligations as of December 31, 2015.

Legal Matters

Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)

The following financial information for interim periods includes transactions which affect comparability of the quarterly results for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company acquired Videotel, as described in Note 9 “Acquisitions,” resulting in increased service sales and service gross margins.

Financial information for interim periods was as follows:



	First Quarter			Second Quarter		Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2015
Product sales	$	15,386		$	17,946	$	15,622		$	27,259
Service sales	25,919			26,909		28,833			26,760
Gross profit	17,560			19,145		19,726			25,983
Net (loss) income	$	(1,422	)	$	37	$	(463	)	$	4,101
Net (loss) income per share (a):
Basic	$	(0.09	)	$	0.00	$	(0.03	)	$	0.26
Diluted	$	(0.09	)	$	0.00	$	(0.03	)	$	0.26
2014
Product sales	$	18,007		$	20,998	$	16,862		$	25,276
Service sales	18,978			19,924		27,388			25,158
Gross profit	14,593			17,485		18,802			22,567
Net (loss) income	$	(1,123	)	$	55	$	151		$	958
Net (loss) income per share (a):
Basic	$	(0.07	)	$	0.00	$	0.01		$	0.06
Diluted	$	(0.07	)	$	0.00	$	0.01		$	0.06


(a)	Net (loss) income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters. Therefore, the net (loss) income per share for the four quarters may not equal the annual net (loss) income per share data.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

Significant Estimates and Assumptions

Concentration of Credit Risk and Single Source Suppliers



	2015			2014			2013
Beginning balance	$	2,723		$	1,705		$	929
Additions to sales allowance and bad debt expense	1,342			1,610			1,305
Deductions (write-offs/recoveries) from reserve	(531		)	(592		)	(529		)
Ending balance	$	3,534		$	2,723		$	1,705

Revenue Recognition


•	All sales are final;


•	Terms are generally Net 30;


•	Shipments are tendered and shipped FOB (or as may be applicable, FCA, or EXW) the Company’s plant or warehouse; and


•	Title and risk of loss or damage passes to the dealer or distributor at the point of shipment when delivery is made to the possession of the carrier.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

Inventories

Property and Equipment

Goodwill and Long-lived Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are comprised of the following, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:



	Estimated Useful Life
Virtek Communication (now KVH Industries Norway AS):
Intellectual property	7
Headland Media Limited (now the KVH Media Group):
Subscriber relationships	10
Distribution rights	15
Internally developed software	3
Proprietary content	2
Videotel
Subscriber relationships	8
Internally developed software	4
Proprietary content	5
Favorable lease	5

Other Non-Current Assets

Other non-current assets are primarily comprised of long-term lease receivables, prepaid expenses, and deposits.

Product Warranty

Shipping and Handling Cost

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred and included in cost of sales. Billings for shipping and handling are reflected within net sales in the accompanying statements of operations.

Research and Development

Expenditures for research and development, including customer-funded research and development, are expensed as incurred.

Advertising Costs

Foreign Currency Translations

Foreign Currency Translation

Income Tax

Income Taxes

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

Net Income per Common Share

Contingent Liabilities

Operating Segments

Film Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(u) Film Production Costs

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Revenue from Contracts

Inventory

Deferred Tax Assets

Lease Accounting

There are no other recent accounting pronouncements that have been issued by the FASB that would have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of accounts, notes, loans and financing receivable

Activity within the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts for the periods presented is as follows:



	2015			2014			2013
Beginning balance	$	2,723		$	1,705		$	929
Additions to sales allowance and bad debt expense	1,342			1,610			1,305
Deductions (write-offs/recoveries) from reserve	(531		)	(592		)	(529		)
Ending balance	$	3,534		$	2,723		$	1,705

Summary of product warranty activity

The following table summarizes product warranty activity during 2015 and 2014:



	2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	1,853		$	1,269
Charges to expense	1,431			2,048
Costs incurred	(1,404		)	(1,464		)
Ending balance	$	1,880		$	1,853

Revenue and related development costs from customer-funded research and development are as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Customer-funded service sales	$	3,002	$	3,806	$	10,302
Customer-funded costs included in costs of service sales	1,546		2,633		2,387

Schedule of reconciliation of basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

A reconciliation of the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding is as follows:



	2015	2014	2013
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic	15,625	15,420	15,144
Dilutive common shares issuable in connection with stock plans	209	185	197
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted	15,834	15,605	15,341

Marketable Securities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Available-for-sale securities

Included in marketable securities as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are the following:



December 31, 2015	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Money market mutual funds	$	13,244	$	—	$	—	$	13,244
United States treasuries	1,002		—		—		1,002
Corporate notes	2,283		1		—		2,284
Certificates of deposit	6,089		—		—		6,089
Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale	$	22,618	$	1	$	—	$	22,619



December 31, 2014	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Money market mutual funds	$	6,824	$	—	$	—		$	6,824
Government agency bonds	3,505		—		(3		)	3,502
United States treasuries	4,002		4		—			4,006
Corporate notes	4,665		2		—			4,667
Certificates of deposit	4,155		—		—			4,155
Municipal bonds	$	1,358	$	1	$	—		$	1,359
Total marketable securities designated as available-for-sale	$	24,509	$	7	$	(3	)	$	24,513

Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, amortized cost and fair value basis



December 31, 2015	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in less than one year	$	5,515	$	5,516
Due after one year and within two years	3,859		3,859
	$	9,374	$	9,375
December 31, 2014	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in less than one year	$	7,663	$	7,668
Due after one year and within two years	10,022		10,021
	$	17,685	$	17,689

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of available-for-sale securities which includes, but is not limited to, changes in the cost basis and fair value, fair value and gross unrealized gain (loss), fair values by type of security, contractual maturity and classification, amortized cost basis, contracts to acquire securities to be accounted for as available-for-sale, debt maturities, transfers to trading, change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) net of tax, continuous unrealized loss position fair value, aggregate losses qualitative disclosures, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses or other disclosures related to available for sale securities.

+ References + Details

Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of inventories

Inventories as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 include the costs of material, labor, and factory overhead. Inventories consist of the following:



	December 31,
	2015		2014
Raw materials	$	12,833	$	8,619
Work in process	2,778		2,896
Finished goods	5,978		5,909
	$	21,589	$	17,424

Property and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, plant and equipment

Property and equipment, net, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following:



	December 31,
	2015			2014
Land	$	3,828		$	3,828
Building and improvements	22,407			22,323
Leasehold improvements	299			351
Machinery and equipment	40,788			42,869
Office and computer equipment	15,729			13,760
Motor vehicles	51			51
	83,102			83,182
Less accumulated depreciation	(43,202		)	(41,486		)
	$	39,900		$	41,696

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Schedule of weighted-average assumptions used to value options as of their grant date

The weighted-average assumptions used to value options as of their grant date were as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Risk-free interest rate	1.55	%	1.52	%	1.06	%
Expected volatility	43.3	%	46.5	%	50.9	%
Expected life (in years)	4.17		4.21		4.24
Dividend yield	0	%	0	%	0	%

Schedule of share-based compensation, stock options, activity

The changes in outstanding stock options for the year ended December 31, 2015 are as follows:



	Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	1,205		$	11.65
Granted	120		$	12.04
Exercised	(10	)	$	8.64
Expired, canceled or forfeited	(138	)	$	12.59
Outstanding at December 31, 2015	1,177		$	11.60	2.04	$	123
Exercisable at December 31, 2015	687		$	11.60	2.00	$	122
Options vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015	1,154		$	11.58	1.25	$	111

Schedule of share-based compensation, activity

Restricted stock activity under the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan for 2015 is as follows:



	Number of Shares		Weighted- average grant date fair value
Outstanding at December 31, 2014, unvested	427		$	13.67
Granted	203		12.43
Vested	(171	)	13.44
Forfeited	(2	)	10.68
Outstanding at December 31, 2015, unvested	458		$	13.22

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]

During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, the aggregate changes in the total gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits are summarized as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014		2013
Unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1	$	2,487		$	—	$	—
Gross increase in unrecognized tax benefits - prior year tax positions	168			—		—
Gross decrease in unrecognized tax benefits due to currency fluctuations - prior year tax positions	(116		)	—		—
Gross increase in unrecognized tax benefits - current year tax position	13			14		—
Settlements with taxing authorities	(1,569		)	—		—
Lapse of statute of limitations	—			—		—
Positions assumed in Videotel transaction	—			2,473		—
Ending balance	$	983		$	2,487	$	—

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 attributable to income from operations is presented below.



	Current			Deferred			Total
Year ended December 31, 2015
Federal	$	(555	)	$	(94	)	$	(649	)
State	120			765			885
Foreign	295			(118		)	177
	$	(140	)	$	553		$	413
Year ended December 31, 2014
Federal	$	325		$	(623	)	$	(298	)
State	(2		)	1,036			1,034
Foreign	1,640			(1,092		)	548
	$	1,963		$	(679	)	$	1,284
Year ended December 31, 2013
Federal	$	1,793		$	(497	)	$	1,296
State	242			(52		)	190
Foreign	901			(237		)	664
	$	2,936		$	(786	)	$	2,150

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Computed “expected” tax expense	$	906		$	451		$	2,339
(Decrease) increase in income taxes resulting from:
State income tax expense, net of federal benefit	(37		)	(31		)	336
State research and development, investment credits	(317		)	(365		)	(309		)
Non-deductible meals & entertainment	33			37			31
Non-deductible stock compensation expense	181			29			178
Non-deductible deferred compensation expense	260			87			—
Non-deductible transaction costs	—			73			170
Subpart F income, net of foreign tax credits	61			296			162
Manufacturing deduction	(102		)	(123		)	—
Nontaxable interest income	(106		)	(105		)	(86		)
Foreign tax rate differential	(792		)	(289		)	(369		)
Federal research and development credits	(348		)	(453		)	(746		)
Uncertain tax positions	(413		)	97			—
Provision to tax return adjustments	80			(317		)	—
Change in tax rates	(313		)	235			—
Change in valuation allowance	1,392			1,665			491
Foreign research and development incentives	(59		)	—			—
Other	(13		)	(3		)	(47		)
Net income tax expense	$	413		$	1,284		$	2,150

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign

The components of income before income tax expense (benefit) determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014		2013
United States	$	(570	)	$	907	$	5,500
Foreign	3,236			418		1,183
Total	$	2,666		$	1,325	$	6,683

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the periods presented are as follows:



	December 31,
	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable, due to allowance for doubtful accounts	$	900		$	664
Inventories	562			531
Operating loss carry-forwards	2,094			1,939
Stock-based compensation expense	1,981			1,743
Property and equipment, due to difference in depreciation	209			1,334
Research and development, alternative minimum tax credit carry-forwards	3,111			3,313
Foreign tax credit carry-forwards	—			725
State tax credit carry-forwards	2,228			2,176
Warranty reserve	675			682
Accrued expenses	424			505
Gross deferred tax assets	12,184			13,612
Less valuation allowance	(4,688		)	(4,157		)
Total deferred tax assets	7,496			9,455
Deferred tax liabilities:
Purchased intangible assets	(4,944		)	(6,917		)
Property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation	(2,849		)	(2,410		)
Other	(114		)	(130		)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(7,907		)	(9,457		)
Net deferred tax liability	$	(411	)	$	(2	)
Net deferred tax asset—current	$	—		$	2,772
Net deferred tax asset—non-current	$	4,686		$	2,690
Net deferred tax liability—non-current	$	(5,097	)	$	(5,464	)

Acquisition (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of recognized identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed

The total purchase price and the excess of the total purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired are as follows:



Consideration transferred - cash			$	47,446
Book value of tangible net assets acquired	$	1,732
Fair value adjustments to deferred revenue	961
Fair value of tangible net assets acquired			$	2,693

Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value
Subscriber relationships	$	12,759
Proprietary content	9,814
Internally developed software	2,160
Favorable operating leases	791
Total intangible assets			$	25,524
Deferred income taxes			(3,922		)
Goodwill			$	23,151

Business acquisition, pro forma information

The following table summarizes the supplemental statements of operations information on an unaudited pro forma basis as if the Videotel acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013
Pro forma net revenues	$	183,886	$	183,267
Pro forma net income	$	2,386	$	7,356
Basic pro forma net income per share	$	0.15	$	0.49
Diluted pro forma net income per share	$	0.15	$	0.48

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of finite-lived intangible assets

The following table summarizes other intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively:



	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value
December 31, 2015
Subscriber relationships	$	19,161	$	4,426	$	14,735
Distribution rights	4,736		895		3,841
Internally developed software	2,457		1,244		1,213
Proprietary content	8,812		2,879		5,933
Intellectual property	2,283		1,729		554
Favorable lease	696		217		479
	$	38,145	$	11,390	$	26,755
December 31, 2014
Subscriber relationships	$	19,919	$	2,165	$	17,754
Distribution rights	4,915		558		4,357
Internally developed software	2,529		569		1,960
Proprietary content	9,137		1,094		8,043
Intellectual property	2,284		1,403		881
Favorable lease	721		75		646
	$	39,505	$	5,864	$	33,641

The changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2015 is as follows:



	2015
Balance at January 1	$	33,641
Amortization expense	(5,526		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,360		)
Balance at December 31	$	26,755

Schedule of finite-lived intangible assets, future amortization expense

Estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets recorded by the Company at December 31, 2015 is as follows:



Years ending December 31,	Amortization Expense
2016	$	5,174
2017	5,028
2018	4,564
2019	3,412
2020	2,500
Thereafter	6,077
Total amortization expense	$	26,755

Schedule of goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2015 is as follows:



	2015
Balance at January 1	$	40,454
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,707		)
Balance at December 31	$	36,747

Business and Credit Concentrations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Schedule of significant portions of the Company's net sales

Significant portions of the Company’s net sales are as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Net sales to foreign customers outside the U.S. and Canada	37	%	33	%	37	%
Net sales to SANG	*		*		12	%


*	Represents less than 10%

Segment Reporting (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of operations by geographic segment



	Sales Originating From
Year ended December 31, 2013	Americas			Europe			Total
Mobile communication sales to the United States	$	78,729		$	1,099		$	79,828
Mobile communication sales to Canada	462			39			501
Mobile communication sales to Europe	455			18,571			19,026
Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas	3,596			5,200			8,796
Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States	7,892			—			7,892
Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada	13,810			—			13,810
Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe	7,421			—			7,421
Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas	25,014			—			25,014
Intercompany sales	3,465			2,184			5,649
Subtotal	140,844			27,093			167,937
Eliminations	(3,465		)	(2,184		)	(5,649		)
Net sales	$	137,379		$	24,909		$	162,288
Segment net income (loss)	$	5,260		$	(727	)	$	4,533
Depreciation and amortization	$	4,521		$	1,473		$	5,994
Total assets	$	136,051		$	47,798		$	183,849

The following table summarizes information regarding the Company’s operations by geographic segment:



	Sales Originating From
Year ended December 31, 2015	Americas			Europe and Asia			Total
Mobile communication sales to the United States	$	84,674		$	1,598		$	86,272
Mobile communication sales to Canada	2,002			84			2,086
Mobile communication sales to Europe	469			23,135			23,604
Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas	5,303			28,179			33,482
Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States	10,537			—			10,537
Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada	17,151			—			17,151
Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe	4,371			—			4,371
Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas	7,131			—			7,131
Intercompany sales	8,779			843			9,622
Subtotal	140,417			53,839			194,256
Eliminations	(8,779		)	(843		)	(9,622		)
Net sales	$	131,638		$	52,996		$	184,634
Segment net income (loss)	$	2,682		$	(429	)	$	2,253
Depreciation and amortization	$	4,800		$	7,919		$	12,719
Total assets	$	144,219		$	82,058		$	226,277



	Sales Originating From
Year ended December 31, 2014	Americas			Europe and Asia			Total
Mobile communication sales to the United States	$	85,670		$	1,527		$	87,197
Mobile communication sales to Canada	539			66			605
Mobile communication sales to Europe	482			21,698			22,180
Mobile communication sales to other geographic areas	4,576			15,362			19,938
Guidance and stabilization sales to the United States	13,807			—			13,807
Guidance and stabilization sales to Canada	13,982			—			13,982
Guidance and stabilization sales to Europe	4,351			—			4,351
Guidance and stabilization sales to other geographic areas	10,531			—			10,531
Intercompany sales	5,366			3,902			9,268
Subtotal	139,304			42,555			181,859
Eliminations	(5,366		)	(3,902		)	(9,268		)
Net sales	$	133,938		$	38,653		$	172,591
Segment net (loss) income	$	(1,390	)	$	1,431		$	41
Depreciation and amortization	$	4,532		$	5,455		$	9,987
Total assets	$	127,920		$	107,917		$	235,837

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based the valuation techniques identified in the table below. The valuation techniques are:


(a)	Market approach—prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets.

(b)

(c)



December 31, 2015	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Valuation Technique
Assets
Money market mutual funds	$	13,244	$	13,244	$	—	$	—	(a)
United States treasuries	1,002		1,002		—		—		(a)
Corporate notes	2,284		—		2,284		—		(a)
Certificates of deposit	6,089		6,089		—		—		(a)
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps	$	238	$	—	$	238	$	—	(b)
December 31, 2014	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Valuation Technique
Assets
Money market mutual funds	$	6,824	$	6,824	$	—	$	—	(a)
Government agency bonds	3,502		3,502		—		—		(a)
United States treasuries	4,006		4,006		—		—		(a)
Corporate notes	4,667		4,667		—		—		(a)
Certificates of deposit	4,155		4,155		—		—		(a)
Municipal bonds	1,359		—		1,359		—		(c)
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps	$	295	$	—	$	295	$	—	(b)

Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of quarterly financial information

Financial information for interim periods was as follows:



	First Quarter			Second Quarter		Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2015
Product sales	$	15,386		$	17,946	$	15,622		$	27,259
Service sales	25,919			26,909		28,833			26,760
Gross profit	17,560			19,145		19,726			25,983
Net (loss) income	$	(1,422	)	$	37	$	(463	)	$	4,101
Net (loss) income per share (a):
Basic	$	(0.09	)	$	0.00	$	(0.03	)	$	0.26
Diluted	$	(0.09	)	$	0.00	$	(0.03	)	$	0.26
2014
Product sales	$	18,007		$	20,998	$	16,862		$	25,276
Service sales	18,978			19,924		27,388			25,158
Gross profit	14,593			17,485		18,802			22,567
Net (loss) income	$	(1,123	)	$	55	$	151		$	958
Net (loss) income per share (a):
Basic	$	(0.07	)	$	0.00	$	0.01		$	0.06
Diluted	$	(0.07	)	$	0.00	$	0.01		$	0.06


(a)	Net (loss) income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters. Therefore, the net (loss) income per share for the four quarters may not equal the annual net (loss) income per share data.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Concentration of Credit Risk and Single Source Suppliers
Marketable securities		$ 22,619	$ 24,513
Advertising Costs
Advertising expense		2,712	2,825	$ 3,189
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss), before tax		59	126	$ 123
Net sales to SANG
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Contract amount	$ 35,600
Contracts revenue		$ 1,300	$ 19,600
Net sales to SANG \| Defense Products
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Contract amount	21,200
Net sales to SANG \| Sevices
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Contract amount	$ 14,400

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,723	$ 1,705	$ 929
Additions to sales allowance and bad debt expense	1,337	1,610	1,305
Deductions (write-offs/recoveries) from reserve	(531)	(592)	(529)
Ending balance	3,534	2,723	1,705
Allowance, net of FX [Member]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable [Roll Forward]
Additions to sales allowance and bad debt expense	$ 1,342	$ 1,610	$ 1,305

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Buildings and improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P40Y
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	40 years
Buildings and improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P5Y
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	5 years
Machinery, satellite hubs and equipment, and video-on-demand units \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P10Y
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Machinery, satellite hubs and equipment, and video-on-demand units \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P5Y
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	4 years
Office and computer equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P7Y
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	7 years
Office and computer equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P3Y
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Motor vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P5Y
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	5 years

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Product Warranty (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of product warranty activity
Beginning balance	$ 1,853	$ 1,269
Charges to expense	1,431	2,048
Costs incurred	(1,404)	(1,464)
Ending balance	$ 1,880	$ 1,853
Minimum
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Limited product warranty period	1 year
Maximum
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Limited product warranty period	2 years

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Intangible Assets (Details) £ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended	18 Months Ended	20 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2014 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2013 USD ($)	May. 11, 2013 USD ($)	May. 11, 2013 GBP (£)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Service revenue since acquisition		$ 33,600	$ 38,200
Intellectual property
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	7 years
Headland Media Limited
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability					$ 169	$ 24,169	£ 15,576
Service revenue since acquisition	$ 15,000
Headland Media Limited \| Subscriber relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	10 years
Headland Media Limited \| Distribution rights
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	15 years
Headland Media Limited \| Internally developed software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	3 years
Headland Media Limited \| Proprietary Content
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	2 years
Videotel
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability				$ 47,446
Service revenue since acquisition	$ 23,200
Videotel \| Subscriber relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	8 years
Videotel \| Internally developed software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	4 years
Videotel \| Proprietary Content
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	5 years
Videotel \| Off-Market Favorable Lease
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	5 years

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Net Income per Common Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents related to options and restricted stock awards excluded from fully diluted calculation	766	784	545
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic	15,625	15,420	15,144
Dilutive common shares issuable in connection with stock plans	209	185	197
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted	15,834	15,605	15,341

Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Interest Income	$ 0	$ 110
Amortized Cost	22,618,000	24,509,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,000	7,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	(3,000)
Fair Value	22,619,000	24,513,000
Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	9,374,000	17,685,000
Fair Value	9,375,000	17,689,000
Money market mutual funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	13,244,000	6,824,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Fair Value	13,244,000	6,824,000
Government agency bonds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		3,505,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		(3,000)
Fair Value		3,502,000
United States treasuries
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,002,000	4,002,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	4,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Fair Value	1,002,000	4,006,000
Corporate notes
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,283,000	4,665,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,000	2,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Fair Value	2,284,000	4,667,000
Certificates of deposit
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	6,089,000	4,155,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Fair Value	$ 6,089,000	4,155,000
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		1,358,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		1,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		0
Fair Value		$ 1,359,000

Marketable Securities - Maturity Schedule (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Interest Income	$ 0	$ 110
Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost	22,618,000	24,509,000
Fair Value
Fair Value	22,619,000	24,513,000
Debt Securities
Amortized Cost
Due in less than one year	5,515,000	7,663,000
Due after one year and within two years	3,859,000	10,022,000
Amortized Cost	9,374,000	17,685,000
Fair Value
Due in less than one year	5,516,000	7,668,000
Due after one year and within two years	3,859,000	10,021,000
Fair Value	$ 9,375,000	$ 17,689,000

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Components of inventories
Raw materials	$ 12,833	$ 8,619
Work in process	2,778	2,896
Finished goods	5,978	5,909
Inventories, net	$ 21,589	$ 17,424

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 83,102,000	$ 83,182,000
Less accumulated depreciation	(43,201,512)	(41,486,000)
Property and equipment, net	39,900,000	41,696,000
Depreciation	7,193,000	6,127,000	$ 4,815,000
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	3,828,000	3,828,000
Building and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	22,407,000	22,323,000
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	299,000	351,000
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	40,788,000	42,869,000
Office and computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	15,729,000	13,760,000
Motor vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 51,000	$ 51,000

Debt and Line of Credit (Details) $ in Thousands						12 Months Ended
Debt and Line of Credit (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 02, 2014 USD ($) covenant	Jul. 01, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2013 USD ($) satellite_hub	Jan. 30, 2013 USD ($) satellite_hub	Jun. 09, 2011	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) financial_covenants	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) satellite_hub	Apr. 06, 2009 USD ($)
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total outstanding at December 31, 2015						$ 64,692	$ 70,875
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities						6,638	6,188
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities						58,054	64,687
Line of credit \| Term loan
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total outstanding at December 31, 2015						$ 58,906	63,781
Mortgages
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount								$ 4,000
Debt instrument, maturity term						10 years
Debt instrument, principal amortization term						20 years
Monthly repayments of long-term debt, principal and interest						$ 0
Annual increase in repayments of long-term debt, principal and interest						0
Thereafter						$ 2,551
Number of financial covenants \| financial_covenants						1
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016						$ 6,638
2017						7,898
2018						6,931
2019						43,225
Thereafter						0
Total outstanding at December 31, 2015						3,114	$ 3,268
Mortgages \| Land, buildings and improvements
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, collateral amount						5,000
Mortgages \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, restrictive covenant, fixed charge coverage ratio, amount						25,000
Secured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 1,200	$ 4,700
Debt instrument, maturity term			5 years	5 years
Number of satellite hubs pledged as collateral \| satellite_hub			1	6
Number of satellite hubs purchased in period \| satellite_hub							3
Debt instrument, fixed interest rate			3.08%	2.76%
Monthly debt payment			$ 21	$ 83
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total outstanding at December 31, 2015						$ 2,672	$ 3,826
Senior Credit Facility \| Line of credit \| Line of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term		5 years
Number of financial covenants \| covenant	2
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$ 80,000
Proceeds from Lines of Credit	250
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	$ 30,000
Line of Credit Facility, Mandatory Prepayment Provision, Net Cash Proceeds from Dispositions Not Reinvested, Percentage	100.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Mandatory Prepayment Provision, Net Cash Proceeds from Stated Equity Issuance, Percentage	50.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Mandatory Prepayment Provision, Net Cash Proceeds from Receipts Greater than 250 Thousand Dollars, Non-ordinary Business, Percentage	100.00%
Consolidated Leverage Ratio		2.00
Senior Credit Facility \| Line of credit \| Revolving loan agreement
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$ 15,000
Senior Credit Facility \| Line of credit \| Term loan
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$ 65,000
Proceeds from Lines of Credit		$ 35,000
Debt Instrument, Security Interest Pledged, Percentage		65.00%
Senior Credit Facility \| Line of credit \| Base Rate \| Maximum \| Line of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate		2.25%
Senior Credit Facility \| Line of credit \| Base Rate \| Minimum \| Line of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate		1.50%
Mortgage Loan On Headquarters Facility \| Mortgages \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					2.00%
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One \| Senior Credit Facility \| Line of credit \| Term loan
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal		$ 1,200
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two \| Senior Credit Facility \| Line of credit \| Term loan
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal		$ 1,600
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Six \| Senior Credit Facility \| Line of credit \| Line of credit
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Maximum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio	1.25

Commitment and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016	$ 14,125
2017	9,890
2018	5,332
2019	3,212
2020	935
Thereafter	229
Total minimum lease payments	33,723
Purchase Commitment
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Unconditional purchase order obligations	21,678
Facility
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating leases, rent expense	630	$ 820	$ 639
Satellite Capacity and Equipment
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating leases, rent expense	$ 32,793	$ 30,280	$ 23,215

Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock options, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 123
Stock options, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 122
Stock options, Exercisable, Number of Options (in shares)	687
Stock options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 11.60
Stock options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years
Stock options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 14 days
Stock options
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock award, vesting period	4 years
Stock award, exercise period	5 years
Awards other than options, decrease in number of shares reserved for issuance	0
Common stock, shares reserved for issuance	9,415
Options and award to purchase shares of common stock, issued or expired (in shares)	7,840
Number of shares available for future grants	1,575
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted-average fair value per share, options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 4.39	$ 4.71	$ 5.45
Stock options, total intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 50	$ 232	$ 933
Stock options, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value		1,814	1,958
Stock options, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value		$ 761	$ 619
Stock options, Exercisable, Number of Options (in shares)		490	349
Stock options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)		$ 11.87	$ 11.90
Stock options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		1 year 9 months 3 days	2 years 2 months 15 days
Stock options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		2 years 8 months 19 days	2 years 9 months 29 days
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 1,505
Weighted-average period of recognition (in years)	2 years 3 days
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 1,229	$ 1,368	$ 1,438
Cash received under stock option plans for exercises	90	471	1,344
Restricted stock
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 4,173
Weighted-average period of recognition (in years)	2 years 2 months 19 days
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 2,422	$ 2,317	$ 2,613
Granted (in shares)	203	265	266
Restricted stock, Granted, Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 12.43	$ 13.57	$ 13.61
Employee stock purchase plan
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of shares available for future grants	18
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 58	$ 55	$ 73
Employee stock purchase plan, number of shares authorized	650
Percentage of Company's common stock share price	85.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	28	12	27
Employee stock purchase plan, discount percentage attributable to compensation expense	15.00%
Cash received under the employee stock purchase plan	$ 291	$ 138	$ 308
Employee stock purchase plan \| Maximum
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Employee election percentage of pre-tax compensation withheld to purchase Company's common stock shares	6.00%

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Stock options	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Stock options	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of weighted-average assumptions used to value options as of their grant date
Risk-free interest rate	1.55%	1.52%	1.06%
Expected volatility	43.30%	46.50%	50.90%
Expected life (in years)	4 years 2 months 1 day	4 years 2 months 15 days	4 years 2 months 25 days
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Stockholders' Equity - Stock Options Outstanding Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Number of Options
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 (in shares)	1,205
Granted (in shares)	120
Exercised (in shares)	(10)
Expired, canceled or forfeited (in shares)	(138)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015 (in shares)	1,177	1,205
Exercisable at December 31, 2015 (in shares)	687
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$ 11.65
Granted (in dollars per share)	12.04
Exercised (in dollars per share)	8.64
Expired, canceled or forfeited (in dollars per share)	12.59
Outstanding at December 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)	11.60	$ 11.65
Exercisable at December 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)	11.60
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 11.58
Stock options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 14 days
Stock options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years
Stock options, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 123
Stock options, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 122
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number	1,154
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 3 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 111
Stock options
Number of Options
Exercisable at December 31, 2015 (in shares)		490	349
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable at December 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)		$ 11.87	$ 11.90
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		2 years 8 months 19 days	2 years 9 months 29 days
Stock options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		1 year 9 months 3 days	2 years 2 months 15 days
Stock options, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value		$ 1,814	$ 1,958
Stock options, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value		$ 761	$ 619

Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Outstanding Rollforward (Details) - Restricted stock - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Number of Shares
Outstanding at December 31, 2014, nonvested (in shares)	427
Granted (in shares)	203	265	266
Vested (in shares)	(171)
Forfeited (in shares)	(2)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015, nonvested (in shares)	458	427
Weighted- average grant date fair value
Outstanding at December 31, 2014, nonvested (in dollars per share)	$ 13.67
Granted (in dollars per share)	12.43	$ 13.57	$ 13.61
Vested (in dollars per share)	13.44
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	10.68
Outstanding at December 31, 2015, nonvested (in dollars per share)	$ 13.22	$ 13.67

Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business	$ 9
Income (loss) before income taxes	2,666	$ 1,325	$ 6,683
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, change in amount	531
Valuation allowance, decrease in expiration of reserved state tax credit-carryforwards	330
Valuation allowance, increase in net operating loss and credit carryforwards, tax deductions	531
Valuation allowance, amount	4,688	4,157
Change in valuation allowance	1,392	1,665	491
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	11,913
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards And Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, amount	712
Alternative Minimum Tax
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, amount	132
Federal and State Tax Jurisdictions
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, amount	1,716
Federal
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Income (loss) before income taxes	(570)	907	5,500
Federal \| Research Tax Credit Carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, amount	3,752
State Tax Authority
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, amount	242
Change in valuation allowance	1,392
State Tax Authority \| Research Tax Credit Carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, amount	3,472
Foreign Tax Authority
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	6,176
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 3,236	$ 418	$ 1,183

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Current federal tax expense (benefit)	$ (555)	$ 325	$ 1,793
Deferred federal income tax expense (benefit)	(94)	(623)	(497)
Federal income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations	(649)	(298)	1,296
Current state and local tax expense (benefit)	120	(2)	242
Deferred state and local income tax expense (benefit)	765	1,036	(52)
State and local income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations	885	1,034	190
Current foreign tax expense (benefit)	295	1,640	901
Deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit)	(118)	(1,092)	(237)
Foreign income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations	177	548	664
Current income tax expense (benefit)	(140)	1,963	2,936
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	553	(679)	(786)
Net income tax expense	$ 413	$ 1,284	$ 2,150

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
United States federal corporate income tax rate	34.00%
(Decrease) increase in income taxes resulting from:
Computed “expected” tax expense	$ 906	$ 451	$ 2,339
State income tax expense, net of federal benefit	(37)	(31)	336
State research and development, investment credits	(317)	(365)	(309)
Non-deductible meals & entertainment	33	37	31
Non-deductible stock compensation expense	181	29	178
Non-deductible transaction costs	260	87	0
Non-deductible transaction costs	0	73	170
Subpart F income, net of foreign tax credits	61	296	162
Manufacturing deduction	(102)	(123)	0
Nontaxable interest income	(106)	(105)	(86)
Foreign tax rate differential	(792)	(289)	(369)
Federal research and development credits	(348)	(453)	(746)
Uncertain tax positions	(413)	97	0
Change in tax rates	80	(317)	0
Change in tax rates	(313)	235	0
Change in valuation allowance	1,392	1,665	491
Net income tax expense	413	1,284	2,150
Foreign Research and Development Incentives [Member]
(Decrease) increase in income taxes resulting from:
Other	59	0	0
Other Deductions [Member]
(Decrease) increase in income taxes resulting from:
Other	$ (13)	$ (3)	$ (47)

Income Taxes - Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income (Loss) from Operations before Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 2,666	$ 1,325	$ 6,683
United States
Income (Loss) from Operations before Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes	(570)	907	5,500
Foreign Tax Authority
Income (Loss) from Operations before Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 3,236	$ 418	$ 1,183

Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable, due to allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 900	$ 664
Inventories	562	531
Operating loss carry-forwards	2,094	1,939
Stock-based compensation expense	1,981	1,743
Property and equipment, due to difference in depreciation	209	1,334
Research and development, alternative minimum tax credit carry-forwards	3,111	3,313
Foreign tax credit carry-forwards	0	725
State tax credit carry-forwards	2,228	2,176
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves	675	682
Accrued expenses	424	505
Gross deferred tax assets	12,184	13,612
Less valuation allowance	(4,688)	(4,157)
Total deferred tax assets	7,496	9,455
Deferred tax liabilities:
Purchased intangible assets	(4,944)	(6,917)
Property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation	(2,849)	(2,410)
Other	(114)	(130)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(7,907)	(9,457)
Net deferred tax liability	(411)	(2)
Net deferred tax asset—current	0	2,772
Net deferred tax asset--non-current	4,686	2,690
Net deferred tax liability—non-current	$ (5,097)	$ (5,464)

Income Taxes Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$ 849
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	983	$ 2,487	$ 0	$ 0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	168	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation	(116)	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	13	14	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	(1,569)	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	0	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition	0	2,473	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	983	$ 1,172	$ 0
Videotel
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	788
Temporary differences to reverse in 2015 [Member]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$ 61

Income Taxes Interest and penalties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued interest and penalties (tax) [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense	$ 78	$ 84	$ 0
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 468	$ 1,067	$ 0

Acquisition (Details) $ / shares in Units, £ in Thousands, $ in Thousands				6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		18 Months Ended	20 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2014 USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2014	May. 11, 2013 USD ($) $ / £	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2013 USD ($)	May. 11, 2013 GBP (£) $ / £
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability					$ 1,719		$ 1,719
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense				$ 770		$ 400
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Goodwill				40,454	36,747	40,454	36,747	$ 40,454
Service revenue since acquisition							$ 33,600	$ 38,200
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date	$ 6,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs				$ 1,200
Headland Media Limited
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability			$ 24,169						$ 169	£ 15,576
Foreign currency exchange rate, translation \| $ / £			1.5517							1.5517
Business combination, consideration transferred, percentage held in escrow			10.00%
Business combination, consideration transferred, period escrow held			18 months
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Book value of net assets acquired			$ 163
Fair value adjustments to deferred revenue			123
Fair value of tangible net assets acquired			286
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value			13,888
Deferred income taxes			(3,134)
Goodwill			13,129
Service revenue since acquisition					15,000
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Pro forma net revenues						166,819
Pro forma net income						$ 5,276
Basic pro forma net income per share (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares						$ 0.35
Diluted pro forma net income per share (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares						$ 0.34
Headland Media Limited \| Subscriber relationships
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value			8,271
Headland Media Limited \| Distribution rights
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value			4,888
Headland Media Limited \| Internally developed software
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value			543
Headland Media Limited \| Proprietary Content
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value			$ 186
Videotel
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 47,446
Business combination, consideration transferred, percentage held in escrow		10.00%
Business combination, consideration transferred, period escrow held	21 months
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Book value of net assets acquired	$ 1,732
Fair value adjustments to deferred revenue	961
Fair value of tangible net assets acquired	2,693
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value	25,524
Deferred income taxes	(3,922)
Goodwill	23,151
Service revenue since acquisition					23,200
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Pro forma net revenues					183,886	$ 183,267
Pro forma net income					$ 2,386	$ 7,356
Basic pro forma net income per share (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares					$ 0.15	$ 0.49
Diluted pro forma net income per share (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares					$ 0.15	$ 0.48
Videotel \| Subscriber relationships
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value	12,759
Videotel \| Distribution rights
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value	9,814
Videotel \| Internally developed software
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value	2,160
Videotel \| Off-Market Favorable Lease
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Identifiable intangibles at acquisition-date fair value	$ 791

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 38,145	$ 39,505
Accumulated Amortization	11,390	5,864
Total amortization expense	26,755	33,641
Subscriber relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	19,161	19,919
Accumulated Amortization	4,426	2,165
Total amortization expense	14,735	17,754
Distribution rights
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,736	4,915
Accumulated Amortization	895	558
Total amortization expense	3,841	4,357
Internally developed software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,457	2,529
Accumulated Amortization	1,244	569
Total amortization expense	1,213	1,960
Proprietary content
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	8,812	9,137
Accumulated Amortization	2,879	1,094
Total amortization expense	$ 5,933	8,043
Intellectual property
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life	7 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2,283	2,284
Accumulated Amortization	1,729	1,403
Total amortization expense	554	881
Off-Market Favorable Lease
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	696	721
Accumulated Amortization	217	75
Total amortization expense	$ 479	$ 646

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Amortization and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 26,755	$ 33,641
Amortization expense	5,526	3,859	$ 1,179
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014	5,174
2015	5,028
2016	4,564
2017	3,412
2018	2,500
Thereafter	6,077
Total amortization expense	26,755	33,641
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1	40,454
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,707)
Balance at December 31	36,747	$ 40,454
Amortization expense	(5,526)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	$ (1,360)

401(k) Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
401(k) Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, percent of match	50.00%
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, percent	6.00%
Defined contribution plan, vesting period	5 years
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, amount	$ 608	$ 462	$ 376

Business and Credit Concentrations (Details)	12 Months Ended
Business and Credit Concentrations (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Canadian Customer [Member]
Schedule of significant portions of the Company's net sales
Net sales, percentage	17.00%
Net sales to foreign customers outside the U.S. and Canada
Schedule of significant portions of the Company's net sales
Net sales, percentage	37.00%	33.00%	37.00%
Net sales to SANG
Schedule of significant portions of the Company's net sales
Net sales, percentage			12.00%

Business and Credit Concentrations (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
Business and Credit Concentrations (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2015
Business and Credit Concentrations (Textual) [Abstract]
Business concentration risk percentage attributable to net sales	10.00%
Concentration Risk, Additional Characteristic	one

Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									$ 9,622	$ 9,268	$ 5,649
Net sales									184,634	172,591	162,288
Segment net income (loss)	$ 4,101	$ 958	$ (463)	$ 37	$ (1,422)	$ 151	$ 55	$ (1,123)	2,253	41	4,533
Depreciation and amortization									12,719	9,987	5,994
Total assets	226,277	235,837							226,277	235,837	183,849
Subtotal
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									194,256	181,859	167,937
Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									(9,622)	(9,268)	(5,649)
Mobile communication \| United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									86,272	87,197	79,828
Mobile communication \| Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									2,086	605	501
Mobile communication \| Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									23,604	22,180	19,026
Mobile communication \| Other Geographic Areas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									33,482	19,938	8,796
Guidance and Stabilization \| United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									10,537	13,807	7,892
Guidance and Stabilization \| Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									17,151	13,982	13,810
Guidance and Stabilization \| Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									4,371	4,351	7,421
Guidance and Stabilization \| Other Geographic Areas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									7,131	10,531	25,014
Americas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									8,779	5,366	3,465
Net sales									131,638	133,938	137,379
Segment net income (loss)									2,682	(1,390)	5,260
Depreciation and amortization									4,800	4,532	4,521
Total assets	144,219	127,920							144,219	127,920	136,051
Americas \| Subtotal
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									140,417	139,304	140,844
Americas \| Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									(8,779)	(5,366)	(3,465)
Americas \| Mobile communication \| United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									84,674	85,670	78,729
Americas \| Mobile communication \| Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									2,002	539	462
Americas \| Mobile communication \| Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									469	482	455
Americas \| Mobile communication \| Other Geographic Areas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									5,303	4,576	3,596
Americas \| Guidance and Stabilization \| United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									10,537	13,807	7,892
Americas \| Guidance and Stabilization \| Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									17,151	13,982	13,810
Americas \| Guidance and Stabilization \| Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									4,371	4,351	7,421
Americas \| Guidance and Stabilization \| Other Geographic Areas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									7,131	10,531	25,014
Europe and Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									843	3,902	2,184
Net sales									52,996	38,653	24,909
Segment net income (loss)									(429)	1,431	(727)
Depreciation and amortization									7,919	5,455	1,473
Total assets	$ 82,058	$ 107,917							82,058	107,917	47,798
Europe and Asia \| Subtotal
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									53,839	42,555	27,093
Europe and Asia \| Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									(843)	(3,902)	(2,184)
Europe and Asia \| Mobile communication \| United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									1,598	1,527	1,099
Europe and Asia \| Mobile communication \| Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									84	66	39
Europe and Asia \| Mobile communication \| Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									23,135	21,698	18,571
Europe and Asia \| Mobile communication \| Other Geographic Areas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									28,179	15,362	5,200
Europe and Asia \| Guidance and Stabilization \| United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									0	0	0
Europe and Asia \| Guidance and Stabilization \| Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									0	0	0
Europe and Asia \| Guidance and Stabilization \| Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									0	0	0
Europe and Asia \| Guidance and Stabilization \| Other Geographic Areas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Subtotal									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Share Buyback Program (Details) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) Program shares	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) shares	Nov. 26, 2008 shares
Share Buyback Program (Textual) [Abstract]
Common stock available for repurchase (in shares) \| shares	341			1,000
Number of other repurchase programs outstanding \| Program	0
Number of stock repurchase programs other expired \| Program	0
Stock repurchased during period, shares \| shares	0	0	0
Stock repurchased during period, value \| $	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Interest rate swaps

^[1]

$ 238

$ 295

Money market mutual funds

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

13,244

6,824

Government agency bonds

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

3,502

United States treasuries

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

1,002

4,006

Corporate notes

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

2,284

4,667

Certificates of deposit

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

6,089

4,155

Municipal Bonds [Member]

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

1,359

Level 1

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Interest rate swaps

^[1]

Level 1 | Money market mutual funds

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

13,244

6,824

Level 1 | Government agency bonds

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

3,502

Level 1 | United States treasuries

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

1,002

4,006

Level 1 | Corporate notes

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

4,667

Level 1 | Certificates of deposit

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

6,089

4,155

Level 1 | Municipal Bonds [Member]

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

Level 2

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Interest rate swaps

^[1]

238

295

Level 2 | Money market mutual funds

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

Level 2 | Government agency bonds

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

Level 2 | United States treasuries

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

Level 2 | Corporate notes

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

2,284

Level 2 | Certificates of deposit

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

Level 2 | Municipal Bonds [Member]

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

1,359

Level 3

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Interest rate swaps

^[1]

Level 3 | Money market mutual funds

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

Level 3 | Government agency bonds

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

Level 3 | United States treasuries

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

Level 3 | Corporate notes

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

Level 3 | Certificates of deposit

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

$ 0

Level 3 | Municipal Bonds [Member]

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

Assets measured at fair value

^[2]

$ 0

[1]

[2]

Market approach—prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual) - Interest Rate Swap	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 Swap_Agreements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textual) [Abstract]
Mortgage loan expiry date	Apr. 16, 2019
Mortgages
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Interest rate swap agreements	2
Mortgages \| First Half of Mortgage
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textual) [Abstract]
Strike Rate	5.91%
Mortgages \| Second Half of Mortgage
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textual) [Abstract]
Strike Rate	6.07%

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Interest Rate Swap $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
First Half of Mortgage
Schedule of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk
Notional (in thousands)	$ 1,557
Asset (Liability)	$ (115)
Effective Date	Apr. 01, 2010
Maturity Date	Apr. 01, 2019
Derivative, Type of Interest Rate Paid on Swap	1-month LIBOR
Second Half of Mortgage
Schedule of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk
Notional (in thousands)	$ 1,557
Asset (Liability)	$ (123)
Effective Date	Apr. 01, 2010
Maturity Date	Apr. 01, 2019
Derivative, Type of Interest Rate Paid on Swap	1-month LIBOR
Mortgages \| First Half of Mortgage
Schedule of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk
Strike Rate	5.91%
Mortgages \| Second Half of Mortgage
Schedule of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk
Strike Rate	6.07%

Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Product sales

$ 27,259

$ 25,276

$ 15,622

$ 17,946

$ 15,386

$ 16,862

$ 20,998

$ 18,007

$ 76,213

$ 81,143

$ 90,295

Service sales

26,760

25,158

28,833

26,909

25,919

27,388

19,924

18,978

108,421

91,448

71,993

Gross profit

25,983

22,567

19,726

19,145

17,560

18,802

17,485

14,593

Net (loss) income

$ 4,101

$ 958

$ (463)

$ 37

$ (1,422)

$ 151

$ 55

$ (1,123)

$ 2,253

$ 41

$ 4,533

Net (loss) income per share:

Basic (in dollars per share)

$ 0.26

^[1]

$ 0.06

^[1]

$ (0.03)

^[1]

$ 0

^[1]

$ (0.09)

^[1]

$ 0.01

^[1]

$ 0

^[1]

$ (0.07)

^[1]

$ 0.14

$ 0.00

$ 0.30

Diluted (in dollars per share)

$ 0.26

^[1]

$ 0.06

^[1]

$ (0.03)

^[1]

$ 0

^[1]

$ (0.09)

^[1]

$ 0.01

^[1]

$ 0

^[1]

$ (0.07)

^[1]

$ 0.14

$ 0.00

$ 0.30

[1]	Net (loss) income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters. Therefore, the net (loss) income per share for the four quarters may not equal the annual net (loss) income per share data.

Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2015 Products Segment
Segment Reporting (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of geographical segments \| Segment	2
Number of primary products \| Products	2