Entity Information (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 07, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
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	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Public Float			$ 40,000,000
[EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding]		25,237,000