State of Texas Funding (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013
State Of Texas Funding
Texas Emerging Technology Fund, proceeds		$ 1,800
Texas Emerging Technology Fund, research and development arrangement	In March 2010, the Texas Emerging Technology Fund awarded 1st Detect $1.8 million for the development and marketing of the Miniature Chemical Detector, a portable mass spectrometer designed to serve the security, healthcare and industrial markets. As of December 31, 2013, 1st Detect has received $1.8 million in disbursements.
Texas Emerging Technology Fund, accrued interest	8.00%

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