Property And Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	$ 4,454,000	$ 4,149,000
Less: accumulated depreciation	(3,876,000)	(3,709,000)
Property and equipment, net	578,000	440,000
Depreciation expense	234,000	265,000
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	2,472,000	2,426,000
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	1,131,000	1,001,000
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	$ 851,000	$ 722,000

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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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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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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