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Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accrued income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash used for investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of intangible assets Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Net cash used for investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash provided by (used for) financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Issuance of debt Proceeds from Short-term Debt Payment of debt Repayments of Short-term Debt Proceeds from stock options exercised Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Treasury stock purchased Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid Interest paid Interest Paid Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Distribution rights Distribution Rights [Member] Patents Patents [Member] Trademark and trade names Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] Developed and core technology Developed Technology Rights [Member] Capitalized software development costs Software and Software Development Costs [Member] Customer relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-lived intangible assets, fully amortized, gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Fully Amortized, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Fully Amortized, Gross Amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Accounts receivable, net Inventories, net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Income tax receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant, and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Intangible assets, net Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Line of credit Line of Credit, Current Accrued compensation Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties Accrued Sales Discounts Rebates and Royalties, Current Accrued Sales Discounts Rebates and Royalties, Current Accrued income taxes Accrued Income Taxes, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Other accrued expenses Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term liabilities: Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Income tax payable Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 22,788,604 and 22,344,121 shares issued on September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Stockholders' equity before treasury stock Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock Less cost of common stock in treasury, 6,992,446 and 6,639,497 shares on September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Sales [Member] Sales [Member] Major Customers [Axis] Customer [Axis] Name of Major Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] DIRECTV [Member] DIRECTV [Member] DIRECTV. Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Accounts Receivable, Net and Revenue Concentrations Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]