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State research and development credit exchange receivable (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
State Research and Development Credit Exchange Receivable (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage of credit exchange receivable	65.00%
Estimated amounts receivable under program	$ 658,000	$ 473,000

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