Segment Information (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Segment information (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage of net revenues from continuing operations	3.00%	3.00%

Percentage of revenue of major customer in relation to net revenue.

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