GOING CONCERN AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (5,973,132)	$ (3,325,993)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	(2,380,327)	1,325,266
Assets, Current	415,309	3,289,485
Liabilities, Current	2,430,707	1,430,323
Accrued Bonuses, Current	119,269
Notes Payable, Current	458,728	246,496
Accrued Salaries, Current	426,672
PIK Note interest accrual	176,903	$ 343,810
Accrued Directors Fees	721,219
Current Liabilities [Member]
Notes Payable, Current	250,000
Disputed Accrued Expenses	$ 135,392

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