Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

10. SEGMENT INFORMATION

We follow the accounting guidance of ASC 280 "Segment Reporting" ("ASC 280"). Reportable operating segments are determined based on management's approach. The management approach, as defined by ASC 280, is based on the way that the chief operating decision-maker organizes the segments within an enterprise for making operating decisions and assessing performance. While our results of operations are primarily reviewed on a consolidated basis, the chief operating decision-maker also manages the enterprise in two segments: (i) Display Technology and (ii) Encryption Products and Services. The following represents selected financial information for our segments for the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010:

Segment Data	Display Technology			Encryption Products and Services			Total
Year Ended October 31, 2011:
Net revenue	$	872,670		$	130,523		$	1,003,193
Net loss		(6,375,280	)		(1,002,756	)		(7,378,036	)
Stock option compensation to employees and consultants		595,461			190,555			786,016
Stock awards granted to employees and consultants pursuant to stock incentive plans		1,548,481			383,875			1,932,356
Total assets		8,002,742			643,090			8,645,832
Investment in Videocon		5,382,051			—			5,382,051
Investment in Volga-Svet		127,500			—			127,500
Year Ended October 31, 2010:
Net revenue	$	600,000		$	130,675		$	730,675
Net loss		(2,835,631	)		(2,339,500	)		(5,175,131	)
Stock option compensation to employees and consultants		326,309			423,084			749,393
Stock awards granted to employees and consultants pursuant to stock incentive plans		1,064,553			843,511			1,908,063
Total assets		9,319,364			726,712			10,046,076
Investment in Videocon		8,524,821			—			8,524,821
Investment in DISC		—			143,989			143,989
Investment in Volga-Svet		127,500			—			127,500

Geographic Information

We generate revenue both domestically (United States) and internationally. International revenue is based on the country in which our customer (distributor) is located. For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, and as of each respective year-end, revenue and accounts receivable by geographic area are as follows:

Geographic Data	2011		2010
Net revenue:
United States	$	101,823	$	86,255
Taiwan		872,670		—
India		—		600,000
Other International		28,700		44,420
	$	1,003,193	$	730,675