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Spin-off Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011
Spin-Off Plans [Abstract]
Spin-off Plans	I) Spin-off Plans. In September 2010, we announced plans to pursue a spin-off of our patent licensing operations. The spin-off would allow the spun-off entity to focus on patent licensing operations. After the spin-off, Aware would continue as a supplier of test and diagnostics products and biometrics and imaging software. Our board is continuing to review strategic options with respect to our patent licensing operations, including a potential spin-off, but no final decision had been made.

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Disclosure includes the facts and circumstances related to the spin-off plans created for patent licensing operations.

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