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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Detail Textuals 1) (Employment agreement, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended
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Jul. 11, 2011
James A. Hayward |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of shares purchased | 40
Percentage of option vested on the grant date | 25.00%
Percentage of options vested on each next anniversary of grant date | 37.50%
Increased amount of revenue | $ 1
Percentage of tranche accelerated | 37.50%
Number of shares of common stock granted | 15
Kurt H. Jensen |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of shares purchased | 10
Percentage of option vested on the grant date | 25.00%
Percentage of options vested on each next anniversary of grant date | 37.50%
Increased amount of revenue | $ 1
Percentage of tranche accelerated | 37.50%

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