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PATENT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Patent Management Operations [Abstract]
PATENT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS	14. PATENT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS As of the date of this report, our board is reviewing strategic options with respect to our patent management operations, including a potential spin-off, sale or licensing of patents.

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The entire disclosure for patent management operations, including a potential spin-off, sale or licensing of patents.

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