| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40401 - Disclosure - D. INVENTORIES (Details) (http://www.ao-inc.com/role/DisclosureDInventoriesDetails) | 
| Table | (Implied) | 
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001158114 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) | 
| Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
| Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Raw materials | ||
| Work in process and sub-assemblies | ||
| Finished goods | ||
| Inventories | 51,817,000   | 66,238,000   |