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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 23, 2010
John B. Nano vs. Competitive Technologies, Inc [Member]
Sep. 13, 2010
John B. Nano vs. Competitive Technologies, Inc [Member]
Jan. 31, 2012
John B. Nano vs. Competitive Technologies, Inc [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
John B. Nano vs. Competitive Technologies, Inc [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
VVI [Member]
Supported Products [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
VVI [Member]
Licensing Supported Products [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Grant funding received in 1994 [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Grant funding received in 1995 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                    
Funding repayment obligation                 $ 165,788 $ 199,334
Percentage of revenues obligation 7.50%           1.50% 15.00%    
Obligation recognized 1,577 1,749                
Finders' fee 10.00%                  
Damages sought       750,000            
Amount (placed in) released from escrow    750,000 (750,000)   750,000          
Additional damages paid to plaintiff as statutory interest         25,000          
Accrued litigation costs           775,000        
Total damages paid to plaintiff         $ 775,000