INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]

Changes in carrying amount of goodwill and intangible assets

The changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s intangible assets for the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

	Meta Payment Systems® Patents			Meta Payment Systems® Other			Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	2,339		$	-		$	2,339
Patent costs capitalized during the period		161			-			161
Amortization during the period		(36	)		-			(36	)
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	2,464		$	-		$	2,464
	Meta Payment Systems® Patents			Meta Payment Systems® Other			Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	2,026		$	9		$	2,035
Acquisitions during the period		257			-			257
Amortization during the period		(21	)		(9	)		(30	)
Balance as of March 31, 2013	$	2,262		$	-		$	2,262