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Background, Principal Activities and Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 16, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross |  | $ 1,780,000 |
Liqxtal Technology Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | $ 1,780,000 |  | $ 0
Ownership Percentage Acquired | 64.00% |  |

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