Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Long-term deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Long-term deferred rent
Deferred Rent Credit
Long-term accrued restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Long-term deferred compensation
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Total long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Cost of Products Revenues [Member]
Cost of Products Revenues [Member]
The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) cost of products.
Cost of Services Revenues [Member]
Cost of Services Revenues [Member]
The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) cost of services.
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Marketing and Selling Expense [Member]
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Allocated share-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Expected future amortization of unrecognized compensation cost [Abstract]
Expected future amortization of unrecognized compensation cost [Abstract]
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
2012
Expected Amortization of unrecognized compensation costs year one
The amount of unrecognized compensation costs related to stock-based compensation the company expects to amortize in year one following the balance sheet date.
2013
Expected Amortization of unrecognized compensation costs year two
Expected Amortization of unrecognized compensation costs in year two following balance sheet date.
2014
Expected Amortization of unrecognized compensation costs year three
Expected Amortization of unrecognized compensation costs in year three following balance sheet date.
2015
Expected Amortization of unrecognized compensation costs year four
Expected Amortization of unrecognized compensation costs in year four following balance sheet date.
Weighted-average recognition period of total unrecognized compensation cost (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Loss before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes:
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current tax expense (benefit):
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign benefit of net operating losses
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current tax expense (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred tax benefit:
Deferred tax benefit: [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred tax benefit
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net cash payments for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Reconciliation of Income Tax Provision to Statutory Tax Rate [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credits
Foreign operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Non-deductible expenses and other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Increase in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Components [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Components [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits including the impact of penalties and interest
Unrecognized tax benefits including penalties and interest
The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits including the impact of penalties and interest pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date.
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Decreases related to the lapse of applicable statutes of limitations
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increases for tax positions taken during a prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases for tax positions taken during the current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Decreases for tax positions taken during a prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases related to settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Decreases related to the lapse of applicable statutes of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period
Accrued interest and penalties accrued for uncertain tax positions
Income Tax Examination, Interest Accrued
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Euphonix, Inc. [Member]
Euphonix, Inc. [Member]
Euphonix, Inc., a California-based provider of large-format digital audio consoles, media controllers and peripherals.
Blue Order Solutions AG [Member]
Blue Order Solutions AG [Member]
Blue Order Solutions AG, a Germany-based developer and provider of workflow and media asset management solutions.
MaxT Systems Inc. [Member]
MaxT Systems Inc. [Member]
MaxT Systems Inc., a Canada-based developer of server-based media management and editing technology.
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Developed Technology [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Core Technology [Member]
Unpatented Technology [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Name [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Non-acquisition related restructuring charges
Non-acquisition related restructuring charges
Non-acquisition related restructuring charges
Preliminary purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Tangible assets acquired, net
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Net Tangible Assets
Tangible liabilities assumed, net
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed
Identifiable intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Asset (Liability), Net
Total assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
Minimum estimated useful life (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived intangible assets, Minimum estimated useful life (in years)
The minimum estimated useful life for acquired Finite-lived intangible assets.
Weighted average estimated useful lives (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life
Other acquisition disclosures [Abstract]
Other acquisition disclosures [Abstract]
Cash portion of purchase price, net of cash acquired
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Non-cash portion of purchase price (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Value of common stock issued
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Weighted-average discount rate used to determine the value of intangible assets (in hundredths)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted-average discount rate
Weighted-average discount rate used to determine the purchase price allocated to acquired intangible assets.
Effective tax rate used to determine the value of intangible assets (in hundredths)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Effective Tax Rate
Effective tax rate used to determine the purchase price allocated to intangible assets (in hundredths).
Amortization expense, identifiable intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
acquisition related restructuring charges
acquisition related restructuring charges
acquisition related restructuring charges
Facility exit costs
Facility exit costs
Facility exit costs related to the Company's former Tewksbury facility.
Restructuring and other costs, net
Restructuring and other costs, net
Restructuring and other costs, net
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, gross
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Less:
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for sales returns and rebates
Allowance For Sales Returns And Rebates
A valuation allowance for the amount of products sold that the entity expects to be returned by the purchaser.
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Large solution sales and certain distributor sales excluded from accounts receivable
Billed Contracts Receivable
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Accounting for Restructuring Plans [Policy Text Block]
Accounting for Restructuring Plans [Policy Text Block]
The Company's policy for accounting for restructuring plans.
Accounting for Restructuring Plans
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Computer and Video Equipment and Software [Member]
Computer Equipment [Member]
Manufacturing Tooling and Testbeds [Member]
Other Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Research and development costs [Abstract]
Research and Development Expense [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Carrying amount of Goodwill [Abstract]
Carrying value of Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill
Goodwill
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Goodwill Impairment Test [Axis]
Goodwill Impairment Test [Axis]
Goodwill Impairment Test [Axis]
Goodwill Impairment Test [Domain]
Goodwill Impairment Test [Domain]
Goodwill Impairment Test [Domain]
Goodwill Impairment Test 2011 [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Test 2011 [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Test 2011 [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Test 2010 [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Test 2010 [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Test 2010 [Member]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Audio [Member]
Audio [Member]
Represents a former reporting unit of the company.
Consumer Video [Member]
Consumer Video [Member]
Represents a former reporting unit of the company.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Completed Technologies and Patents [Member]
Completed Technologies and Patents [Member]
The value associated with developed technology, which has been acquired through acquistions and which can include both patented and unpatented technologies.
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
License Agreements [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Covenants [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Reporting unit fair value
Reporting unit fair value
Fair value of the Company's single reporting unit.
Non Compete Agreement Write Off
Non Compete Agreement Write Off
Total value of fully amortized non-compete agreement written off by the Company.
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization
Forecasted Capitalized Computer Software Amortization Year Two
Forecasted Capitalized Computer Software Amortization Year Two
The amount expected to be charged to expense for amortization of capitalized computer software costs during year two of the two succeeding fiscal years.
Changes in carrying amount of Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill balance at beginning of year
Acquisition purchase accounting allocation
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign exchange and other adjustments
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill balance at end of period
Goodwill impairment losses [Abstract]
Goodwill Impairment Losses [Abstract]
Impairment losses
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Amortizing Identifiable Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Foreign currency translation adjustments
The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of finite-lived intangible assets for foreign currency translation adjustments.
Intangible assets impairments [Abstract]
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Reporting unit carrying value
Reporting unit carrying value
Carrying value of the Company's single reporting unit.
Fair value exceeds carrying value step one test percentage
Fair value exceeds carrying value step one test percentage
Percentage that the fair value of the Company's single reporting unit exceeds its carrying value in the interim step one goodwill impairment test.
Direct market capitalization approach weight
Direct market capitalization approach weight
Direct market capitalization approach weight in connection with goodwill impairment test.
Income approach weight
Income approach weight
Income approach weight in connection with goodwill impairment test
Guideline public company market approach weight
Guideline public company market approach weight
Guideline public company market approach weight in connection with goodwill impairment test
Guideline transaction market approach weight
Guideline transaction market approach weight
Guideline transaction market approach weight in connection with goodwill impairment test
Direct market capitalization approach control premium
Direct market capitalization approach control premium
Direct market capitalization approach control premium in connection with goodwill impairment test
Market capitalization stock trading day period
Market capitalization stock trading day period
Market capitalization stock trading day period used to calculate average price of the Company's common stock in connection with goodwill impairment test.
Direct market capitalization average stock price
Direct market capitalization average stock price
Average stock price of the Company's common stock used to calculate market capitalization.
common stock closing price
common stock closing price
Closing price of the Company's common stock.
Fair value exceeds carrying value percentage
Fair value exceeds carrying value percentage
Percentage that the fair value of the Company's single reporting unit exceeds its carrying value.
market capitalization based on closing stock price
market capitalization based on closing stock price
market capitalization based on closing stock price
Carrying value control premium
Carrying value control premium
Control premium calculated by comparing the Company's market capitalization based on the closing stock price with the carrying value of the Company's single reporting unit, in connection with goodwill impairment test.
Existence of goodwill impairment
Existence of goodwill impairment
Existence of goodwill impairment
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Capitalized software write off
Capitalized software write off
Total value of fully amortized capitalized software costs written off by the Company.
Capitalized software development costs amortized to cost of product revenues
Capitalized software development costs amortized to cost of product revenues
The amount of capitalized software development costs amortized to cost of product revenues during the fiscal year.
Forecasted Capitalized Computer Software Amortization Year One
Forecasted Capitalized Computer Software Amortization Year One
The amount expected to be charged to expense for amortization of capitalized computer software costs during year one of the two succeeding fiscal years.
Amortization expense [Abstract]
Amortization expense past, present and future [Abstract]
Amortization expense, identifiable intangible assets
Future expected amortization expense, identifiable intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2011
Future Amortization Expense, Year One
2012
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two
2013
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three
2014
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four
2015
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Future Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited)
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Foreign Currency Forward Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Line item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Line item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC Topic 815 [Abstract]
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC Topic 815 [Abstract]
Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Revenues (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
Hedge period, foreign currency contracts hedging foreign currency receipts and disbursements (in days)
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Foreign currency forward contracts, average maturity (in days)
Derivative, Average Remaining Maturity
Foreign currency forward contracts outstanding, notional values
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives
Financial assets:
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Financial assets, fair value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Financial liabilities:
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Financial liabilities, fair value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net (Loss) Gain Recorded in Marketing and Selling Expenses
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Table]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Table]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Name of Temporary Difference [Domain]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Name of Temporary Difference [Domain]
Investments in Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures that are Essentially Permanent in Duration [Member]
Investments in Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures that are Essentially Permanent in Duration [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]
Cumulative amount of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Cumulative Amount of Temporary Difference
Cash held by foreign subsidiaries
Cash held by foreign subsidiaries
Cash balances held by foreign subsidiaries
Effect of foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedging instruments on statements of operations
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Balance sheet locations, fair values and net gains and losses of foreign currency forward contracts
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Executive Management Staff [Member]
Management [Member]
Non-employee Director [Member]
Director [Member]
Other Employees [Member]
Other Employees [Member]
Other employees of the company not considered executive management staff.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement, Vesting Measurement Basis [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement, Vesting Measurement Basis [Axis]
Pertinent data describing and reflecting required disclosures pertaining to an equity-based compensation arrangement, by vesting measurement basis.
Share-based Compensation by Measurement Basis [Domain]
Share-based Compensation by Measurement Basis [Domain]
Pertinent data describing and reflecting required disclosures pertaining to an equity-based compensation arrangement, by vesting measurement basis.
Market-Based Vesting [Member]
Market-Based Vesting [Member]
A share-based compensation award with a vesting schedule based on market conditions such as the company's stock price, or a combination of performance, generally the company's return on equity, and market conditions.
Time-based Vesting [Member]
Time-based Vesting [Member]
A share-based compensation award which vests based on time of service.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Accounting for stock-based compensation [Abstract]
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
Period of implied volatility of long-term exchange-traded options, minimum (in months)
Period of implied volatility of long-term exchange-traded options, minimum
Minimum period of implied volatility of long-term exchange-traded options.
Period of implied volatility of long-term exchange-traded options, maximum (in months)
Period of implied volatility of long-term exchange-traded options, maximum
Maximum period of implied volatility of long-term exchange-traded options.
Number of employees affected by modifications in vesting terms of certain outstanding stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Number of Employees Affected
Total incremental compensation charge resulting from plan modifications
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Incremental Compensation Cost
Annualized estimated forfeiture rates (in hundredths)
Annualized estimated forfeiture rates
Annualized estimated forfeiture rates for the Company's stock-based compensation awards.
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Products
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Services
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Total net revenues
Revenue, Net
Cost of revenues:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Products
Cost of Goods Sold
Services
Cost of Services
Amortization of intangible assets
Cost of Goods Sold, Amortization
Restructuring costs
Other Cost of Operating Revenue
Total cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Marketing and selling
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Restructuring and other costs, net
Restructuring Charges
Loss (gain) on sales of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Assets
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes, net
Net loss
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Non-Vested Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested at end of period (in shares)
Expected to vest (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expected to Vest Number
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are expected to vest as of the balance sheet date.
Weighted-average grant date fair value, non-vested at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, non-vested at end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, expected to vest (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expected To Vest Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
The weighted average fair value of expected to vest awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan).
Non-vested restricted stock weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Expected to vest restricted stock weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expected to Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for equity-based awards other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan), which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years.
Non-vested restricted stock aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-vested Restricted Stock Aggregate Intrinsic Value
The intrinsic value of nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria.
Expected to vest restricted stock aggregate intrinsic value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expected To Vest Intrinsic Value
The intrinsic value of expected to vest awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan).
Fair value of restricted stock and stock units vested during the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Blue Order Solutions AG and Euphonix, Inc. [Member]
Blue Order Solutions AG and Euphonix, Inc. [Member]
For presentation purposes, the combination of acquisitions of Blue Order Solutions, AG and Euphonix, Inc.
MaxT Systems Inc. [Member]
Assets acquired and goodwill
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired
Liabilities assumed
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed
Total consideration
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
Less: cash acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Less: equity consideration
Stock Issued
Net cash paid for acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process
Finished Goods
Inventory, Finished Goods
Total inventory
Inventory, Net
Finished goods, consigned
Other Inventory, Materials, Supplies and Merchandise under Consignment
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Operating Leases on Vacated Facilities [Member]
Operating Leases on Vacated Facilities [Member]
Represents the effect of future payments related to operating leases on vacated facilities.
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Third Party Lease Financing [Member]
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member]
Opengate Litigation [Member]
Opengate Litigation [Member]
Opengate Litigation [Member]
Engelke Litigation [Member]
Engelke Litigation [Member]
Engelke Litigation [Member]
Opengate Litigation [Member]
Ministry of Revenue Quebec [Member]
Ministry of Revenue Quebec [Member]
Ministry of Revenue Quebec [Member]
Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Office Space - Burlington, Massachusetts [Member]
Office Space - Burlington, Massachusetts [Member]
Represents loss contingencies related to security deposits in connection with the company's Burlington, Massachusetts office space.
Office Space - Daly City, California [Member]
Office Space - Dalo City, California [Member]
Represents loss contingencies related to security deposits in connection with the company's Dalo City, California office space.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating Lease Commitments [Abstract]
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Aggregate obligation of vacated facilies
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount
Restructuring accruals related to operating leases on vacated space
Effect on Future Earnings, Amount
Number of renewal options on corporate office space in Burlington, Massachusetts
Renewal Options to Extend the Terms of Lease
The number of renewal options to extend the terms of the operating lease on the company's corporate office space located in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Early termination penalties if options exercised
Early termination penalties if options exercised
Aggregate termination penalties which would be payable if the company exercises its early termination options under operating leases.
Rent expense under operating leases, net of operating subleases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Rent received from operating subleases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals
Maximum exposure
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Aggregate annual reductions to letters of credit at end of years two, three and five of the lease
Aggregate Annual Reductions to loss contingency
The aggregate amount by which the letters of credit may be reduced, provided the company is not in default of the underlying leases and meets certain financial performance conditions.
Minimum exposure
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Number of outstanding letters of credit
Number of Outstanding Letters of Credit
Number of outstanding letters of credit.
Term of extension options (in years)
Term of extension options
The term, in years, of each renewal option to extend the lease.
Transactions with Recourse [Abstract]
Transactions with Recourse [Abstract]
Accruals for estimated losses
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value
Terms of leases with recourse (in years)
Terms of Leases With Recourse
Terms of leases with recourse, in years
Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies details [Abstract]
Amount sought in litigation (in euros)
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value in Euros
The value (monetary amount), in Euros, of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.
Amount sought in litigation
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Amount assessed and paid related to social taxes on stock-based compensation
Loss Contingency, Related Receivable Carrying Value, Current
Purchase Commitments [Abstract]
Unconditional Purchase Obligations (Excluding Capital Stock Redemptions) [Abstract]
Maximum purchase commitment period (in years)
Maximum Purchase Commitment Period (in Years)
Maximum Purchase Commitment Period (in Years)
Aggregate total of non-cancelable purchase commitments
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Product warranty accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Accrual balance at beginning of year
Product Warranty Accrual
Acquired product warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Accruals for product warranties
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Cost of warranty claims
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Accrual balance at end of period
Product warranty information [Abstract]
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Standard warranty period
Standard Product Warranty Description
Extended warranty period
Extended Product Warranty Description
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquired Intangible Asset Lives [Table]
Finite-Lived Acquired Intangible Asset Lives [Table]
Typical lives of finite-lived intangible assets acquired as aprt of business combinations.
Software Development [Member]
Software Development [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Net Revenue
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Net Revenue
Revenue recognition and allowance for doubtful accounts [Abstract]
Revenue recognition and allowance for doubtful accounts [Abstract]
Net revenues percentage indirect channels
Net revenues percentage indirect channels
Percentage of the Company's revenues derived from indirect sales channels, including authorized resellers and distributors.
Normal payment terms, minimum (in days)
Normal payment terms, minimum
Minimum period of time (in days) over which customers are expected to pay according to normal payment terms.
Normal payment terms, maximum (in days)
Normal payment terms, maximum
Maximum period of time (in days) over which customers are expected to pay according to normal payment terms.
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Accounts receivable percentage not attained by individual customer
Accounts receivable percentage not attained by individual customer
Minimum percentage of accounts receivable not attained by any individual customer.
Acquisition-related intangible assets and goodwill [Abstract]
Acquisition-related intangible assets and goodwill [Abstract]
Identifiable intangible assets, estimated useful life, minimum (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum
Identifiable intangible assets, estimated useful life, maximum (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum
Advertising expenses [Abstract]
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Advertising expenses
Advertising Expense
Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Abstract]
Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Abstract]
Capitalized software costs, expected life, minimum (in months)
Capitalized software costs, expected life, minimum
The minimum expected life in a range of expected lives (in months) of capitalized software costs. Represents the period over which capitalized computer software costs are amortized to expense, which is generally the expected life of the related products.
Capitalized software costs, expected useful life, maximum (in months)
Capitalized software costs, expected useful life, maximum
The maximum expected life in a range of expected lives (in months) of capitalized software costs. Represents the period over which capitalized computer software costs are amortized to expense, which is generally the expected life of the related products.
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Cumulative translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, pretax
Accumulated adjustment, before tax, that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency from the functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains or losses.
Net unrealized losses on defined benefit plan and marketable securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Plan And Marketable Securities
The accumulated change in the value of either the projected benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost, after tax. Also includes the accumulated appreciation or loss in value (before reclassification adjustment) of the total of unsold available for sale securities during the period being reported on, net of tax.
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Stock incentive plans [Axis]
Stock incentive plans [Axis]
Stock incentive plans [Axis]
Stock incentive plans [Domain]
Stock incentive plans [Domain]
Stock incentive plans [Domain]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Expected dividend yield (in hundredths)
Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited or canceled (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options outstanding at end of period (in shares)
Options vested at end of period or expected to vest (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Options exercisable at end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-average exercise price, options outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, options granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, options exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, options forfeited or canceled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, options outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average exercise price, options vested at December 31, 2010 or expected to vest (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, options exercisable at December 31, 2010 (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options vested or expected to vest (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options exercisable (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value options vested or expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Cash received from the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements, Weighted-average fair value of shares issued, per share
Share-based Compensation Arrangements, Weighted-average fair value of shares issued, per share
The weighted average fair value of shares issued under the ESPP as determined under the Black Scholes option pricing model.
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of property, plant and equipment
Property Plant and Equipment Useful Lives [Table Text Block]
property plant and equipment useful lives [Table Text Block]
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Supplemental cash flow investing activities relating to acquisitions
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
RESTRUCTURING COSTS AND ACCRUALS
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts receivable, net of allowances
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Balances at beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balances at beginning of period (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Stock repurchased
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock issued pursuant to employee stock plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock issued pursuant to employee stock plans (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock option purchase
Stock Option Purchase
Cost of stock options repurchased by the Company in exchange for cash.
Tax benefit associated with stock option exercises and forfeitures
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Stock recovery for payment of withholding tax
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock recovery for payment of withholding tax (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Comprehensive loss:
Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Net loss
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on defined benefit plan and marketable securities
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Plan And Marketable Securities
The change in the value of either the projected benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost, after tax. Also includes the appreciation or loss in value (before reclassification adjustment) of the total of unsold available for sale securities during the period being reported on, net of tax.
Translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balances at end of period
Balances at end of period (in shares)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
CREDIT AGREEMENT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock option plans
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Non-vested restricted stock and restricted units
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average key assumptions for shares issued under the ESPP
Schedule of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Allocated share-based compensation expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]
Allowances for estimated bad debt losses resulting from the inability of the Company's customers to make required payments for products or services.
Basis of presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Translation of foreign currencies
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Marketable securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of credit risk
Concentration of credit risk [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for any concentrations existing at the date of the financial statements that make an entity vulnerable to a reasonably possible, near-term, severe impact. This disclosure informs financial statement users about the general nature of the risk associated with the concentration, and may indicate the percentage of concentration risk as of the balance sheet date.
Foreign currency risk
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Acquisition-related intangible assets and goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Assets held-for-sale and gain on sales of assets
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-lived assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition and allowance for doubtful accounts
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising expenses
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and development costs
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Computation of net income (loss) per common share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive income (loss)
Unremitted Earnings in Foreign Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting for stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Table Text Block [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Table Text Block [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Table Text Block [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets:
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Available for sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Benefit plan and deferred compensation assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Financial Liabilities:
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Benefit plan and deferred compensation obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets held-for-sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Facilities-related restructuring accruals
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Capital Stock [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Sale Of Softimage 3D Product Line [Member]
Sale Of Softimage 3D Product Line [Member]
Names of the entity's disposal group(s), including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations), that have either been sold or are classified as held-for-sale.
Sale Of PCTV Product Line [Member]
Sale Of PCTV Product Line [Member]
Names of the entity's disposal group(s), including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations), that have either been sold or are classified as held-for-sale.
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash portion of sales price
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Total sales price
Disposal Group, Total Sales Price
Aggregate sales price including all consideration received (such as cash, escrowed cash, royalty rights, loans receivable, equity received, payouts and any other form of asset received).
Goodwill of business unit sold
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Amortizing intangible assets sold
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Net
Gain on disposal of business
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Note receivable issued as a portion of sales price
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Current
Inventory classified as held-for-sale
Inventories, Property Held-for-sale, Current
Loss (gain) on the sale of inventory classified as held-for-sale
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Loss (Gain) on Write-down
Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Product warranty accrual activity
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
401(k) Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension [Member]
International Retirement and Post-employment Plans [Member]
Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Japan [Member]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Plan description
Description of Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Contributions to the plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Contributions to international employees retirement and post-employment plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Projected benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit From Termination
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit From Termination
Net benefit recognized by the Company due to the termination of its Japan defined benefit plan in 2011.
Defined benefit pension plan expense
Pension Expense
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues and Long-lived Assets By Geographic Areas
Schedule of Revenues From External Customers By Geographic Area [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of information concerning the amount of revenue from external customers attributed to that country from which revenue is material. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries.
Stock Option Purchase [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Options with Exercise Price Equal to or Greater than 40 Dollars [Member]
Options with Exercise Price Equal to or Greater than 40 Dollars [Member]
Describes the exercise price range of the outstanding options for which repurchase tender was offered.
Options with Exercise Price Equal to or Greater than 50 Dollars [Member]
Options with Exercise Price Equal to or Greater than 50 Dollars [Member]
Describes the exercise price range of the outstanding options for which repurchase tender was offered.
Options with Exercise Price Equal to or Less Than 50 Dollars [Member]
Options with Exercise Price Equal to or Less Than 50 Dollars [Member]
Options with Exercise Price Equal to or Less Than 50 Dollars [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Outstanding stock options eligible for tender offer (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Option exercise price, minimum (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Cash tender offer to repurchase options (in dollars per share)
Option Repurchase Tender offer per share amount
The cash tender offer made to option holders in the referenced exercise price range.
Total underlying shares of options tendered under the offer (in shares)
Total underlying shares of options tendered under the offer
The total number of underlying shares for options that were tendered under the cash offer.
Underling shares of options available for future grant tendered under the offer (in shares)
Underling shares of options available for future grant tendered under the offer
The number of underlying shares on options which were subsequently made available for future grant that were tendered under the cash offer.
Payments related to stock option purchase
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity
Stock-based compensation charges
Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Of Euphonix Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Of Euphonix Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Of Euphonix Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Preliminary allocation of purchase price
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Of Blue Order Solutions AG Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Of Blue Order Solutions AG Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Common Stock Equivalents Excluded From Calculation of Diluted EPS
Schedule of Common Stock Equivalents Excluded From Calculation of Diluted EPS [Table Text Block]
A tabular disclosure of common stock equivalents that have been excluded from diluted earnings per share due to a net loss for a relevant period.
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
DIVESTITURES
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Geography [Axis]
Geography [Axis]
Geography
Geography [Domain]
Geography [Domain]
Geography [Domain]
Americas [Member]
Americas [Member]
Americas [Member]
Europe, Middle East and Africa [Member]
Europe, Middle East and Africa [Member]
Europe, Middle East and Africa [Member]
Asia-Pacific [Member]
Asia-Pacific [Member]
Asia-Pacific [Member]
United States [Member]
United States [Member]
United States [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Revenues by Country [Axis]
Revenues by Country [Axis]
The Company's revenues, based on the country in which the end user customer resides.
Revenues by Country [Domain]
Revenues by Country [Domain]
Revenues by Country [Domain]
Revenues from United States [Member]
Revenues from United States [Member]
The Company's revenues in the United States, based on the country in which the end user customer resides.
Revenues from other countries [Member]
Revenues from other countries [Member]
The Company's revenues outside the United States, based on the country in which the end user customer resides.
Video Editing Products [Member]
Video Editing Products [Member]
Software and hardware products used to edit television programs, commercials and films; editors for news production; and products used during the online or finishing stage of post production.
Video Storage and Workflow Solutions [Member]
Video Storage and Workflow Solutions [Member]
Workflow solutions that provide complete network, storage and database solutions and enable users to simultaneously share and manage media assets throughout a project or organization.
Digital Audio Software and Workstation Solutions [Member]
Digital Audio Software and Workstation Solutions [Member]
Solutions to facilitate the audio production process, including music and sound creation, recording, editing, signal processing, integrated surround mixing and mastering, and reference video playback.
Video Products [Member]
Video Products [Member]
The total of all product lines of video products.
Audio Products [Member]
Audio Products [Member]
The total of all products lines of audio products.
Services Revenues [Member]
Services Revenues [Member]
Revenues derived from the sale of maintenance contracts and professional services.
Other Countries [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Percentage accounted for of Company's consolidated net revenues (in hundredths)
Net Revenues Percentage Accounted For By Segment
The percentage of consolidated net revenues represented by a particular business segment.
Product Revenues
Services revenues
Total net revenues
Revenues
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets excluding goodwill and intangibles
Total long-lived assets of the company excluding goodwill and intangible assets.
Minimum percentage of revenue not attained by any individual country other than the country of domicile (in hundredths)
Minimum Net Revenues Percentage Not Attained By Individual Country
Minimum percentage of revenue not attained by any individual country other than the country of domicile.
Revenues attributable to divested or exited product lines
Revenues From Divestitures or Exited Product Lines
Revenues attributable to divestitures or exited product lines included in consolidated net revenues.
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
employee related [Member]
employee related [Member]
Employee-related [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Non-Acquisition-Related [Member]
Non-Acquisition-Related [Member]
Non-Acquisition-Related
Restructuring Charges Total [Member]
Restructuring Charges Total [Member]
Total expenses related to termination benefits and facility costs the Company expects to incur under the restructuring plan.
Employee-Related [Member]
Facilities-Related [Member]
Facilities-Related [Member]
Closing of a facility associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan.
Facilities-Related and Other [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Acquisition-Related [Member]
Acquisition-Related [Member]
Acquisition-Related
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan by name or year of plan.
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan by name or year of plan.
RestructuringPlan2011 [Member]
RestructuringPlan2011 [Member]
Restructuring Plan 2011
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Plan 2010 [Member]
Name of each specific restructuring plan.
Restructuring Plan 2008 [Member]
Restructuring Plan 2008 [Member]
Name of each specific restructuring plan.
Restructuring Plan Prior to 2008 [Member]
Restructuring Plan Prior to 2008 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other costs, net
Restructuring charges
Number of positions eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Severance costs
Severance Costs
Restructuring costs, closure of facilities
Business Exit Costs
Non-cash restructuring charge - write down of inventory
Restructuring and related cost minimum expected cost
Restructuring and related cost minimum expected cost
The minimum total expenses related to termination benefits and facility costs the Company expects to incur under the restructuring plan.
Total restructuring charges expected to be recorded under the plan
Restructuring and related cost maximum expected cost
The maximum total expenses related to termination benefits and facility costs the Company expects to incur under the restructuring plan.
Restructuring charges related to the Plan
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Number of facilities closed
Number of Facilities Closed
The number of facilities closed or partially closed during the period as a result of restructuring activities.
Restructuring accrual [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrual balance at beginning of year
Restructuring Reserve
New restructuring charges - operating expenses
Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense
New restructuring charges - cost of revenues
New restructuring charges - cost of revenues
Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.
Revisions of estimated liabilities
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Accretion
Accretion Expense
Cash payments for employee-related charges
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Cash payments for facilities, net of sublease income
Restructuring Reserve, Cash payments for facilities, net of sublease income
Restructuring-related cash paid in the period for facilities, net of sublease income.
Non-cash write-offs
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Foreign exchange impact on ending balance
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Accrual balance at end of period
Facilities-related accruals - current
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Facilities-related accruals - non-current
Inventory Write-down
Inventory Write-down
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
US Federal and State [Member]
Domestic Country [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Acquisition of Euphonix [Member]
Acquisition of Euphonix [Member]
Change in deferred tax asset as a result of Euphonix acquisition.
Alternative Minimum Tax Deferred Tax Credit [Member]
Alternative Minimum Tax Deferred Tax Credit [Member]
Acquisition of MaxT [Member]
Acquisition of MaxT [Member]
Change in deferred tax asset as a result of MaxT acquisition.
Tax credit carry forwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards
Tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards
The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excesses of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax returns in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, and the tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from all unused tax credit carryforwards which have been reduced by a valuation allowance.
Allowances for bad debts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Revenue
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Costs and expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense
Inventories
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Acquired intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Costs and expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense
Acquired intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net
Current deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Long-term deferred tax assets, net (in other assets)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Current deferred tax liabilities, net (in accrued expenses and other current liabilities)
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Current
Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Noncurrent
Valuation allowance, net operating losses
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance, tax credits
Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, change in amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Deferred tax assets related to exercise of employee stock options excluded from deferred tax schedule
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-term liabilities
Schedule of Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Warrants [Member]
Warrants [Member]
Non-Vested Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Non-Vested Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Incremental common shares attributable to unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units that were not included in diluted earnings per share (EPS) because to do so would increase EPS amounts or decrease loss per share amounts for the period presented. Restricted stock are shares of stock for which sale is contractually or governmentally restricted for a given period of time.
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive potential common shares (in thousands of shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents (in thousands of shares)
Anti-Dilutive Common Stock Equivalents
Common stock equivalents excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share due to a net loss for a relevant period.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Net revenues
Cost of revenues
Operating expenses [Abstract]
Research & development
Amortization of intangible assets
Operating loss
Other income (expense), net
Loss before income taxes
Net Income (Loss) Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net Income (Loss) Per Share, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
High common stock price (in dollars per share)
High common stock price
The highest price of common stock during the period under review.
Low common stock price (in dollars per share)
Low common stock price
The lowest price of common stock during the period under review.
General and Administrative Legal Settlement Expenses
General and Administrative Legal Settlement Expenses
General and Administrative Legal Settlement Expenses
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Loss Before Income Taxes and Components of Income Tax Provision
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]