Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents, At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $12,536 and $13,036 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other Assets, Current Total current assets Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Payable to related party Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies Stockholders Equity Attributable To Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity : Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Convertible preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized and 0 and 3,350,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively (liquidation value - $0 and $33,500,000 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively) Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $.01 par value: 170,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011: 22,582,938 and 12,237,644 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Additional Paid In Capital Additional paid-in capital Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock, at cost: 79,545 shares held at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 Treasury stock, at cost: 79,545 shares held at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated deficit Stockholders Equity Attributable To Parent Total stockholders' equity Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Consolidated Balance Sheets Paranthetical [Abstract] Consolidated Balance Sheets Paranthetical [Abstract] Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current (in dollars) Allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Preferred Stock, Par Or Stated Value Per Share Convertible preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Convertible preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Convertible preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference (Value) Convertible preferred stock, liquidation value (in dollars) Common Stock, Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury stock, shares held Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues [Abstract] Revenues: Royalty Revenue Royalties Other Revenue, Net Other Revenues Revenues Revenues Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses: Research and Development Expense Research and development General and Administrative Expense General and administrative Costs and Expenses Costs and Expenses Costs and expenses Interest Expense Interest expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income (expense) Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Parent Net loss Net Loss Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact Dividends on Series A convertible preferred stock Dividends on Series A convertible preferred stock Net Income (Loss) Available To Common Stockholders, Basic Net loss attributable to common shareholders Net loss attributable to common shareholders Earnings Per Share (Basic and Diluted) Net loss per share (basic and diluted) (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic and diluted) (in shares) Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income (Loss) To Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense Stock-based compensation expense Gain (Loss) On Disposition Of Assets Gain on sale of assets Net gain on sale of assets Gain (Loss) On Sale Of Investments Realized gain on sale of short-term investment Paid-In-Kind Interest Non-cash interest Increase (Decrease) In Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) In Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid expenses and other Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Related Parties Payable to related party Increase (Decrease) In Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds From Sale Of Productive Assets Proceeds from sale of assets Proceeds From Sale Of Short-Term Investments Proceeds from sale of short-term investment Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of furniture and equipment Purchases of furniture and equipment Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities Net cash provided by investing activities Net cash provided by investing activities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds From Issuance Of Convertible Notes and Warrants Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes and warrants The cash inflow from issuance of convertible notes and rights to purchase common shares at predetermined price (usually issued together with corporate debt) during the period. Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs Debt issuance costs Payments Of Stock Issuance Costs Stock issuance costs Stock issuance costs Repayments Of Debt Repayment of loan Repayment of loan Proceeds From Issuance Or Sale Of Equity Net proceeds from sale of common stock or exercise of options and warrants Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Interest Paid Cash paid during the period for interest Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Non-cash financing activity: Common Stock Issued For Conversion Of Convertible Notes and Accrued Interest Common stock issued in connection with conversion of convertible notes and accrued interest The value of common stock issued for conversion of convertible notes and accrued interest in noncash financing activities. Common Stock Issued For Conversion Of Preferred Stock Common stock issued in connection with conversion of preferred stock The value of common stock issued for conversion of preferred stock in noncash financing activities. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis Of Accounting [Text Block] Basis of Accounting [Text Block] Strategic Financing [Abstract] Strategic Financing [Abstract] Strategic Financing [Text Block] Strategic Financing [Text Block] The entire disclosure for strategic financial plans reported and implemented during the period. Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract] Equity [Abstract] Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule Of Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Share-Based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Proceeds From Convertible Debt Proceeds from Convertible Debt Warrants Issued During Period Warrants Issued During The Period Reflects the number of warrants issued during the period. Minimum Continued Capital Required For Listing Requirement Minimum Continued Capital Required For Listing Requirement Reflects the intial amount of Minimum Capital required for Listing rerequirement during the period. Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Warrant [Member] Warrants Coverage Percentage On Principle Value Of Common Stock Warrants Coverage Percentage On Principle Value Of Common Stock The percentage of warrants issued on the Principle amount of shares. Class Of Warrant Or Right, Exercise Price Of Warrants Or Rights Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights Class Of Warrant Or Right, Date From Which Warrants Or Rights Exercisable Class of Warrant or Right, Date from which Warrants or Rights Exercisable Fair Value Warrants Fair Value Warrants Represents the fair value of warrants. Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price Fair Value Assumptions Exercise Price Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Amortization Of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of Debt Discount Amortization of Debt Discount Net Proceeds Of Strategic Financing Net Proceeds Of Strategic Financing The net proceeds for strategic financing during the year. Professional Fees Percentage On Strategic Financing Proceeds Professional Fees Percentage On Strategic Financing Proceeds The certain level of percentage used for strategic financing during the period. Debt Issuance Cost Debt Issuance Costs The amount of debt issuance expenses that were that were deferred and recorded as other current assets Non Cash Interest Expense Related To Amortization Of Debt Issuance Costs Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Non cash interest expense for the period associated with the amortization of debt issuance costs including the fee paid to the investor. Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount Accrued interest Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued Convertible Debt Instrument Shares Issued On Conversion Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Future Debt Instrument Convertible Beneficial Conversion Feature Future Debt Instrument Convertible Beneficial Conversion Feature Amount of a favorable spread to a debt holder between the amount of debt being converted and the value of the securities received upon conversion. This is an embedded conversion feature of convertible debt issued that is in-the-money at the commitment date. Amount Approved By Board For Capitalization Of Subsidiary Amount Paid For Capitalization Of Subsidiary Reflects the amount approved by board of directors to capitalize its wholly-owned subsidiary. Due To Related Parties Due to Related Parties Due From Related Parties Due from Related Parties Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Upon Conversion Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion 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] Research and Development Expense [Member] General and Administrative Expense [Member] Net Share Based Compensation Expense Per Common Share Abstract Net share-based compensation expense, per common share: Net Share-Based Compensation Expense Per Common Share [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Expenses Basic and Diluted Per Share Basic and diluted Basic and diluted (in dollars per share) The amount of share-based compensation expenses per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected volatility Expected term of option (in years) Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Risk-free interest rate Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected term of option Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Forfeiture Rate Forfeiture rate The forfeiture Rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected dividend yield Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Outstanding - Number of Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Outstanding - Number of Options Outstanding - Number of Options Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross Granted - Number of Options Granted - Number of Options Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period Exercised Exercised - Number of Options Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Expirations In Period Expired Expired - Number of Options Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures In Period Forfeited Forfeited - Number of Options Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected To Vest, Outstanding, Number Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2012 Vested and expected to vest - Number of Options Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Exercisable at June 30, 2012 Exercisable - Number of Options Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding - Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding - Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted - Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised - Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Expirations In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired - Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited - Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeited ,Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected To Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Vested and expected to vest - Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable - Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name Axis Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Long Term Incentive Plan2011 [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan By Title Of Individual [Axis] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan by Title of Individual [Axis] Title Of Individual With Relationship To Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Chief Executive Officer [Member] Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance Before Amendment Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance Before Amendment Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance before amendment made by the share holders. Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance After Amendment Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance After Amendment Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance after amendment made by the share holders. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Available For Grant Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants Represents the number of stock options available for grant. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants Outstanding Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants Outstanding Net number of share options (or share units) outstanding during the period. Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants Exercise Price Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants Exercise Price Exercise price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded. Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued In Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Debt Instrument Unamortized Discounts Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount The remaining balance of debt discount that are being amortized over the life of the respective bond issues. Debt Issuance Cost To Be Amortised In Future Debt Issuance Cost To Be Amortised In Future The future debt issuance cost to be amortised during the year. Components Of Share Based Compensation [Axis] Components Of Share Based Compensation [Axis] Components Of Share Based Compensation [Domain] Components Of Share Based Compensation [Domain] Share Based Compensation [Member] Investments In Subsidiary For Capitalization Reflects the amount of investments in subsidiary for capitalization.