Entity Information (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	May 07, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Microvision Inc
Entity Central Index Key	0000065770
Entity Tax Identification Number	911600822
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 131,800,000
[EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding]		17,047,000