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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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EQUITY USSI Stock Option Plan (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions	93.60%	92.00%
USSI Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
USSI options granted		619
Share based compensation USSI subsidiary - in R&D expense		$ 68
Share based compensation USSI subsidiary - in General and Administrative Expense		213
USSI options exercise price per share		$ 1.72
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable Period		7 years
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions	93.60%
fully diluted ownership			83.20%
Total share based compensation USSI subsidiary		$ 281
USSI Stock Option Plan [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		3 years
USSI Stock Option Plan [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		4 years