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Business Combination (Details) (Nemean Networks, LLC, USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2010
Nemean Networks, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration for acquisition		$ 3,700,000
Non-contingent payment	1,000,000
Non-contingent payment, number of shares	6,250
Amount Paid to Maintain Exclusive License	$ 25,000
Amortization Period of Exclusive License Payment	1 year
Number of years for payments on patent license	9 years

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