Basis of Presentation - Restatement (Details) - Equity Market Capitalization Targets [Member] - Long-term Incentive Plan 2021	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares
Additional Paid-in Capital	$ 2,512,007
Research and Development Expense	125,391
Sales and Marketing	62,696
General and Administrative	2,323,920
Net Loss	$ 2,512,007
Loss per Share \| $ / shares	$ 0.05

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The amount of increase (decrease) in Additional Paid-in Capital due to changes in actual stock based compensation expense.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding due to changes in actual stock based compensation expense.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in General and Administrative Expense due to changes in actual stock based compensation expense.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in net income (loss) due to changes in actual stock based compensation expense.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in Research and Development Expense due to changes in actual stock based compensation expense.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in Sales and Marketing Expense due to changes in actual stock based compensation expense.

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