Note 5 - Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net (Detail) - Property, equipment and improvements, net (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 7,666	$ 7,199
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(6,675)	(6,366)
Property, equipment and improvements, net	991	833
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	370	364
Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	7,178	6,717
Automobiles [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 118	$ 118

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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