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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Lag time in recognizing revenues from licensees' quarter | 3 months |
Unrecognized tax benefits | $ 2,127,000 | $ 85,000
Minimum [Member] |  |
Period after quarter end licensees report activity | 30 days |
Patents, useful life | 1 year |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Period after quarter end licensees report activity | 45 days |
Patents, useful life | 10 years |

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