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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of the accompanying financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
The Company generally recognizes product revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable. In instances where the final acceptance of the product is specified by the customer, revenue is deferred until all acceptance criteria have been met. No provisions were established for estimated product returns and allowances based on the Company's historical experience.
 
Reclassification
 
Certain amounts in the 2011 fiscal year financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the 2012 fiscal presentation.
 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
Management of the Company makes judgments as to its ability to collect outstanding receivables and provide allowances for the portion of receivables when collection becomes doubtful. Provisions are made based upon a specific review of all significant outstanding invoices. For those invoices not specifically reviewed, provisions are provided at differing rates, based upon the age of the receivable. In determining these percentages, management analyzes its historical collection experience and current economic trends. If the historical data the Company uses to calculate the allowance for doubtful accounts does not reflect the future ability to collect outstanding receivables, additional provisions for doubtful accounts may be needed and the future results of operations could be materially affected. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $0.  

Cash and cash equivalents
 
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  There were no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Inventory
 
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out method.  The Company follows standard costing methods for manufactured products.
 
Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.  Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.  Depreciation is calculated on the accelerated and straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives of five to ten years are used for machinery and equipment, office equipment and furniture, and automobile. Estimated useful lives of up to five years are used for computer equipment and related software. Depreciation and amortization of leasehold improvements are computed using the term of the lease.

Deferred Loan Costs

Loan acquisition costs are amortized over the life of the applicable indebtedness using the effective interest method.
 
Intangible Assets
 
Intangible assets are carried at the purchased cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally from fifteen to twenty years.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
 
Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
 
Income Taxes
 
The amount of current and deferred taxes payable or refundable is recognized as of the date of the financial statements, utilizing currently enacted tax laws and rates.  Deferred tax expenses or benefits are recognized in the financial statements for the changes in deferred tax liabilities or assets between years.

Accounting for Derivative Instruments
 
All derivatives have been recorded on the balance sheet at fair value based on the lattice model calculation. These derivatives, including embedded derivatives in the Company's warrants, convertible preferred stock, and its Convertible 8% Senior Secured Notes issued in 2008, 2009, and 2010, which have reset provisions to the exercise price and conversion price if the Company issues equity or other notes at a price less than the exercise price set forth in such warrants and notes, are separately valued and accounted for on the Company's balance sheet. Fair values for exchange traded securities and derivatives are based on quoted market prices. Where market prices are not readily available, fair values are determined using market based pricing models incorporating readily observable market data and requiring judgment and estimates.
 
Lattice Valuation Model
 
The Company valued the warrants and conversion features in their convertible notes using a lattice valuation model, with the assistance of a valuation consultant. The lattice model values these instruments based on a probability weighted discounted cash flow model. The Company uses the model to develop a set of potential scenarios. Probabilities of each scenario occurring during the remaining term of the instruments are determined based on management's projections and the expert's calculations. These probabilities are used to create a cash flow projection over the term of the instruments and determine the probability that the projected cash flow will be achieved. A discounted weighted average cash flow for each scenario is then calculated and compared to the discounted cash flow of the instruments without the compound embedded derivative in order to determine a value for the compound embedded derivative.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and long-term debt. The estimated fair value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of long-term debt also approximates fair value since their terms are similar to those in the lending market for comparable loans with comparable risks. None of these instruments are held for trading purposes.
 
The Company utilizes various types of financing to fund its business needs, including convertible debt with warrants attached. The Company reviews its warrants and conversion features of securities issued as to whether they are freestanding or contain an embedded derivative and, if so, whether they are classified as a liability at each reporting period until the amount is settled and reclassified into equity with changes in fair value recognized in current earnings. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had convertible debt and warrants to purchase common stock, the fair values of which are classified as a liability. Some of these units have embedded conversion features that are treated as a discount on the notes. Such financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value and amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.
 
Inputs used in the valuation to derive fair value are classified based on a fair value hierarchy which distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity's own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:

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Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
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Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
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Level three — Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.

Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter. The Company's only asset or liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis is its derivative liability associated with the units consisting of convertible debt and warrants to purchase common stock (discussed above).The fair value of the derivative liability at December 31, 2012 and 2011 was $8,025,381 and $11,031,432, respectively, and the expense due to valuation for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 was $1,514,156 as compared to a gain of $3,396,298 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011.

Accounting for Convertible, Redeemable Preferred Stock
 
The Company accounts for convertible and redeemable preferred stock according to its stated redemption value net of any discounts related to attached warrants or beneficial conversions features. The Company classifies these instruments on the balance sheet according to the nature of the redemption feature. Preferred shares with redemption features that are solely within the control of the Company are accounted for within permanent equity. Preferred shares that are considered mandatorily redeemable due to a fixed redemption date and amount are accounted for as liabilities. Preferred shares that are conditionally redeemable based on conditions that are outside of the Company's control are classified within temporary equity. Discounts on instruments classified as liabilities are amortized to interest expense, and discounts on instruments classified within permanent or temporary equity are amortized to retained earnings or additional paid in capital when there is an accumulated deficit. Amortization of discounts on preferred shares classified within equity or temporary equity is deducted from net income to common shareholders on the income statement.
 
Advertising Costs
 
The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred.  The amount for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was $18,425 and $21,730 respectively.
 
Income (Loss) Per Common Share
 
Basic net income (loss) per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding and, when diluted, potential shares from options and warrants to purchase common stock using the treasury stock method. Diluted net loss per common share does not differ from basic net loss per common share since potential shares of common stock are anti-dilutive for all periods presented.
 
Cashless Exercise of Warrants/Options
 
The Company has issued warrants and options to purchase common stock where the holder is entitled to exercise via a cashless exercise. The Company accounts for the issuance of common stock on the cashless exercise of warrants and options on a net basis.
 
Stock Based Compensation

The Company estimates the fair value of share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, restricted stock and employee stock purchases related to employee stock purchase plans, on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense ratably over the requisite service periods.  We estimate the fair value of each share-based award using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes model is highly complex and dependent on key estimates by management. The estimates with the greatest degree of subjective judgment are the estimated lives of the stock-based awards and the estimated volatility of our stock price. The Company recognized pre-tax compensation expense related to stock options of $1,547,826 and $2,113,816 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
 
Letter of Credit
 
The Company has entered into a custom processing agreement with a vendor in order to provide the Company with a partner for future manufacturing initiatives. The Company has agreed to make available a $500,000 line of credit to the vendor at a 5.5% interest rate. The vendor may not draw down more than $75,000 during any thirty day period. The Company will be re-paid for these advances with future discounts on products manufactured by the vendor.
 
The Company capitalizes distributions to the vendor related to this agreement upon disbursement based on this value to be applied towards discounts on future product purchases. Interest on the outstanding advances are recorded to interest income and capitalized to the letter of credit account, and will be realized with future discounts as well.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
Disclosures about Reclassification Adjustments out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update which adds new disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  The update requires entities to disclose additional information about reclassification adjustments, including changes in accumulated other comprehensive income balances by component and significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  The update will be effective in the first quarter of 2013, although early adoption is permitted, the Company has not elected early adoption of this pronouncement.  The update will primarily impact our disclosures, but otherwise is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment
 
In July 2012, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which provides, subject to certain conditions, the option to perform a qualitative, rather than quantitative, assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. The update will be effective in the first quarter of 2013, although early adoption is permitted, the Company has not elected early adoption of this pronouncement. The update may, under certain circumstances, reduce the complexity and costs of testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, but otherwise is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Testing Goodwill for Impairment
 
In September 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which provides, subject to certain conditions, the option to perform a qualitative, rather than quantitative, assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. This update was effective and adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Presentation of Comprehensive Income
 
In June 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which revises the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. The new guidance removes the presentation options in existing guidance and requires entities to report components of comprehensive income in either (1) a continuous statement of comprehensive income or (2) two separate but consecutive statements. Under the two-statement approach, the first statement would include components of net income, which is consistent with the income statement format previously used by us, and the second statement would include components of other comprehensive income ("OCI"). The update does not change the items that must be reported in OCI and must be applied retrospectively for all periods presented in the financial statements. This update was effective and adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2012 and had no impact on the Company's financial statement presentation.
 
Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements
 
In May 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which amends the definition of fair value measurement principles and disclosure requirements to eliminate differences between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The update requires new quantitative and qualitative disclosures about the sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurement disclosures, as well as disclosures of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. This update was effective and adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.