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INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Identifiable intangible assets acquired (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
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Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Trade secrets and developed technologies (Weighted average life of 7 years) |  | $ 3,775,889
Patents (Weighted average life of 5 years) |  | 34,257
Intellectual property (Weighted average life of 5 years) | 584,080 |
Total identifiable intangible assets-Gross carrying value | 584,080 | 3,810,146
Less: Accumulated amortization | (48,674) | (3,810,146)
Less: Impairment charges | (114,730) |
Intangible assets, net | $ 420,676 |

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