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Business Segmentation and Geographical Distribution - Additional Information (Detail) (Non-Domestic Revenue [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Revenue from international sources | $ 915 | $ 858
License expiration year | 2013 |
Product Revenue [Member] |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Revenue from international sources | 894 | 548
Japanese License [Member] |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Revenue from international sources |  | $ 279

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