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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Compensation Programs (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Minimum [Member]
Forfeiture Rate [Line Items]
Forfeiture Rate	0.00%
Maximum [Member]
Forfeiture Rate [Line Items]
Forfeiture Rate	25.00%

X

- Details

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X

- Definition

Represents the rate at which stock options are expected to be forfeited by employees subsequent to their vest dates.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

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Namespace Prefix:	idcc_
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Period Type:	duration