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Thin Film Japan Distribution Agreement (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2004
Thin Film Japan Distribution Agreement [Abstract] |  |  |
License fee recorded as deferred revenue | $ 2,635,000 | $ 5,244,000 | $ 1,500,000
Period before post commercialization in case of termination for proportional refund | 3 years |  |
Milestone payments received | $ 1,250,000 |  |

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