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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 428,567us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 497,714us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Short-term Investments | 275,361us-gaap_ShortTermInvestments | 200,737us-gaap_ShortTermInvestments |
| Accounts receivable, less allowances of $1,750 | 51,702us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet | 92,830us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet |
| Deferred tax assets | 54,019us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent | 26,197us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 33,530us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent | 40,036us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent |
| Total current assets | 843,179us-gaap_AssetsCurrent | 857,514us-gaap_AssetsCurrent |
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | ||
| PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 12,546us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 9,535us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| PATENTS, NET | 265,540us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet | 206,371us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet |
| DEFERRED TAX ASSETS | 71,783us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetNoncurrent | 36,626us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetNoncurrent |
| OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS, NET | 1,543us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent | 3,137us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent |
| Total non-current assets | 351,412us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent | 255,669us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,194,591us-gaap_Assets | 1,113,183us-gaap_Assets |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||
| Accounts payable | 34,654us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent | 24,504us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent |
| Accrued compensation and related expenses | 27,089us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent | 15,403us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Deferred revenue | 124,695us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent | 60,176us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent |
| Taxes Payable | 0us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent | 7,056us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent |
| Dividends Payable | 7,456us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent | 4,031us-gaap_DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent |
| Other accrued expenses | 11,275us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent | 15,268us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent |
| Total current liabilities | 205,169us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent | 126,438us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent |
| LONG-TERM DEBT | 217,835us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent | 208,813us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| LONG-TERM DEFERRED REVENUE | 293,342us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent | 243,864us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent |
| OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | 2,568us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 248us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 718,914us-gaap_Liabilities | 579,363us-gaap_Liabilities |
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||
| Preferred Stock, $0.10 par value, 0 and 14,399 shares authorized 0 shares issued and outstanding | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValueOutstanding | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValueOutstanding |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 68,968 and 68,602 shares issued and 45,398 and 45,032 shares outstanding | 698us-gaap_CommonStockValueOutstanding | 696us-gaap_CommonStockValueOutstanding |
| Additional paid-in capital | 614,162us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital | 598,325us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital |
| Retained earnings | 757,050us-gaap_RetainedEarningsUnappropriated | 680,718us-gaap_RetainedEarningsUnappropriated |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 118us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | (14)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |
| Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock | 1,372,028us-gaap_StockholdersEquityBeforeTreasuryStock | 1,279,725us-gaap_StockholdersEquityBeforeTreasuryStock |
| Treasury stock, 23,570 shares of common held at cost | 903,700us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue | 751,075us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 468,328us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | 528,650us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |
| Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity | 7,349us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestInVariableInterestEntity | 5,170us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestInVariableInterestEntity |
| Total equity | 475,677us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 533,820us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ 1,194,591us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | $ 1,113,183us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, the amount due from customers or clients for goods or services that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to their estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold or consumed after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of all classes of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares exclude common shares repurchased by the entity and held as treasury shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of noncurrent deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of dividends declared but unpaid on equity securities issued by the entity and outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Portion of equity (net assets) in a variable interest entity (VIE) not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the parent entity. That is, this is the portion of equity in a VIE that is attributable to the noncontrolling interest (previously referred to as minority interest). No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by shareholders, which is net of related treasury stock. May be all or a portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the preferred shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A segregation of retained earnings which is available for dividend distribution. Earnings not paid out as dividends but instead reinvested in the core business or used to pay off debt. Unappropriated profit is part of shareholder equity. Also called cumulative distributions or earned surplus or accumulated earnings or unappropriated profit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total amount of stockholders' equity (deficit) items including stock value, paid in capital, retained earnings and including equity attributable to noncontrolling interests and before deducting the carrying value of treasury stock. No definition available.
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for statutory income, sales, use, payroll, excise, real, property and other taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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