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Intangible assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Intangible Assets Narrative Details |  |  |
Gross value of intangible assets |  | $ 2,300,000 | $ 2,300,000
Amortization expense |  | 184,000 | 185,000
Impairment of intangible assets |  | 284,000 | 0
Number of patents abandoned in prosecution |  | 35 |
Number of patents and patents pending purchased | 195 |  |
Issuance of common stock for payment of intellectual property, shares | 104,000 |  |
Cash payments made under patent purchase agreement |  | $ 330,000 | $ 220,000

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