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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2012 Minimum | Dec. 31, 2012 Maximum
Product Warranty: |  |  |
Warranty period |  | 1 year | 2 years
Period after sales to provide limited warranty services |  | 2 years |
Research and Development and Capitalized Software Development Costs: |  |  |
Amortization of capitalized software development costs | $ 0.1 |  |

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