Expected Recognition Of Unrecognized Compensation Costs Due In Current Year

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Expected recognition of unrecognized compensation costs due in four years.

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Expected Recognition of unrecognized compensation costs due in one year

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Expected Recognition Of Unrecognized Compensation Costs Due In Three Years

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Expected Recognition Of Unrecognized Compensation Costs Due In Two Years

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Restricted Stock Shares Issued To Settle Liability

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

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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards.

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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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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based awards, other than options, awarded to employees as compensation.

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The value of dividends forfeited related to restricted stock awards forfeited.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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The number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan.

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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period.

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Value, before forfeitures, of stock or other type of equity granted of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

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Number of shares related to Restricted Stock Award forfeited during the period.

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Total number of shares issued during the period, including shares forfeited, as a result of Restricted Stock Awards.

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The noncash expense that accounts for the value of stock or unit options distributed to employees as compensation.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	Aug. 20, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 15, 2013 Mr. Kochanski [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Mr. Kochanski [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Restricted Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Research and Development Expense [Member] Restricted Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Research and Development Expense [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Research and Development Expense [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted in period		176,875			25,000
Fair value of stock-based awards granted during period, approximately		$ 96,000
Noncash stock-based compensation, including stock options and restricted stock		401,000	335,000			53,000	275,000	314,000	48,000	25,000	21,000
Unrecognized share based compensation cost		832,000
Weighted average remaining requisite service period for unrecognized compensation cost, years		2 years 6 months
Expected recognition of unrecognized compensation costs due in current year		11.00%
Expected recognition of unrecognized compensation costs due in one year		40.00%
Expected recognition of unrecognized compensation costs due in two years		38.00%
Expected recognition of unrecognized compensation costs due in three years		10.00%
Expected Recognition Of Unrecognized Compensation Costs Due In Four Years		1.00%
Stock issued during period, shares, restricted stock award, gross	28,329	339,028
Employee service share-based compensation, non vested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, share-based awards other than options		14,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period				90,945
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited				45,929
Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures, Dividends		43,000
Share-based Compensation, Total		217,000
Restricted stock issued to settle liability		116,000	0
Share-based compensation expense		$ 300,000	$ 335,000