Note 3 - Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - The Company’s Total Intangible Assets Consist of the Following (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 2,897 $ 2,897
Accumulated Amortization (1,363) (1,212)
Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 852 852
Accumulated Amortization (456) (404)
Customer Relationships [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,040 1,040
Accumulated Amortization (496) (449)
Trade Names [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 15 years  
Gross Carrying Amount 530 530
Accumulated Amortization (227) (200)
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 475 475
Accumulated Amortization $ (184) $ (159)
Minimum [Member] | Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 10 years  
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 5 years  
Minimum [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 13 years  
Minimum [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 5 years  
Maximum [Member] | Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 15 years  
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 15 years  
Maximum [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 15 years  
Maximum [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 15 years