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Stockholders' Equity (Equity Compensation Plans) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |  |  |  |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | May 31, 2014 Ronald C. Pruett Jr., former CEO [Member] | Jul. 31, 2014 Ronald C. Pruett Jr., former CEO [Member] | Jun. 30, 2014 Henrik Sandell, former COO [Member] | Jun. 30, 2014 Stock Options [Member] Henrik Sandell, former COO [Member] | Jun. 30, 2014 IBI stock based awards [Member] Infusion Brands, Inc. ("Infusion") [Member] | Jun. 30, 2013 IBI stock based awards [Member] Infusion Brands, Inc. ("Infusion") [Member] | Jun. 30, 2014 IBI stock based awards [Member] Infusion Brands, Inc. ("Infusion") [Member] | Jun. 30, 2013 IBI stock based awards [Member] Infusion Brands, Inc. ("Infusion") [Member] | May 06, 2013 2013 Equity Compensation Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 2013 Equity Compensation Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member] | Sep. 24, 2012 2013 Equity Compensation Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member] | Jun. 30, 2014 2010 Executive Equity Incentive Plan, 2010 Non Executive Equity Incentive Plan, and 2013 Equity Compensation Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of options authorized |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Options available for grant |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8,442,500
Stock based compensation | $ 71,000 | $ 234,000 | $ 253,792 | $ 468,830 |  |  |  |  |  | $ 234,000 | $ 182,000 | $ 469,000 |  |  |  |
Payments of additional salary |  |  |  |  |  | $ 72,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Forfeited |  |  | 3,050,000 |  | 3,050,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of options vested |  |  |  |  |  |  | 250,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Exercise period |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 90 days |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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- Definition Payments of cash to employees, including wages and salaries, during the current period. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 25 -Subparagraph (d) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3536-108585 + Details
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- Definition The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
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- Definition The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (a)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition The number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (c)(1)(iv)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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