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The Company - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
The Company - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 Scenario, Forecast [Member]	May 06, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Minimum [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Maximum [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Organization And Nature Of Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of overall headcount reduced in organization	26.00%		20.00%
Reduction of overall cost structure		$ 2,000,000	$ 2,000,000
Restructuring related to sublease facility			500,000
One-time restructuring charges				1,600,000	2,000,000
Cash expenditures				1,200,000	1,400,000
Non-cash stock compensation				$ 400,000	$ 600,000