State of Texas Funding (Details Narrative) (USD $)	31 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
State Of Texas Funding
Proceeds from Texas Emerging Technology Fund	$ 1,800,000

Represents the proceeds from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund.

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