CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Common stock issued as compensation for consulting services (in dollars per share)			$ 0.18
Common stock issued as purchase price for licensing rights (in dollars per share)			$ 0.30
Common stock issued as compensation for Directors Serving on the Board of Directors (in dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.35
Common stock as compensation for employment (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15