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Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Rent expenses	$ 0.7	$ 0.6	$ 0.6

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- Definition

Rental expenses.

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No definition available.

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