Stock Option Plans (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Option Activity For Employees
Stock Option Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Milestone recognized total compensation cost	$ 18,735	$ 37,470
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options	129,902	129,902
Milestone recognize cost over a weighted average period		2 years 3 months
Stock Option Plans (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award compensation cost forfeiture rate	6.00%	6.00%
Option Activity For Non Employees
Stock Option Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Milestone recognized total compensation cost		0
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options	$ 0	$ 0
Stock Option Plans (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award compensation cost forfeiture rate	6.00%	6.00%

Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award compensation cost forfeiture rate.

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Represents the compensation cost capitalized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, units, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest.

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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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