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Equity (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair value of option granted per share price			$ 0.52
Stock based compensation expense	$ 169	$ 247	$ 377	$ 557
USSI Stock Option Plan [Member] | Selling General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Stock based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 31	$ 6	$ 63

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology.

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