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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Lag time in recognizing revenues from licensee's quarter | 3 months
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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