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CAPITAL STOCK (Detail Textuals 3) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Agreement [Line Items] |  |
Net proceeds from sale of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock | $ 10,735,000 |
Gross proceeds from sale of common stock | $ 3,900,000 | $ 2,101,000
Common Stock [Member] |  |
Agreement [Line Items] |  |
Shares issued (in shares) | 21,447,875 | 44,963,516

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