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Schedule of Lease Amounts Paid to Related Parties (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Amount charged on Leased Premises | $ 249 | $ 206
White Plains, NY [Member] |  |
Amount charged on Leased Premises | 66 | 95
Los Angeles,CA [Member] |  |
Amount charged on Leased Premises | 12 | 19
Foster City, CA [Member] |  |
Amount charged on Leased Premises | $ 171 | $ 92

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- Definition Amount of lease expense paid to related party during the financial reporting period. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration