Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) - Table (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Accrued salaries and benefits	$ 1,852	$ 1,486
Sales tax payable	227	566
Accrued warranty	596	645	478	466
Deferred revenue		650
Liability for consigned precious metals	987	652
Other	966	916
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 4,628	$ 4,915

The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income.

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