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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 8 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | May. 31, 2011 | May. 31, 2007
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of common shares subscribed by authorized options and RSUs |  |  |  |  |  | 48,000,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options |  |  |  |  |  |
Total share-based compensation expense in relation to options and RSU |  | $ 380 | $ 45 | $ 492 |  |
Total number exercisable | 96,900 | 96,900 | 694,284 |  |  |
Milestone one |  |  | $ 31,500 |  |  |
Milestone two |  |  | 44,500 |  |  |
Milestone three |  |  | $ 55,500 |  |  |
RSU of share-based compensation plan A and B [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares authorized |  |  |  |  |  | 8,000,000
Unrecognized compensation cost, recognition period |  |  | 2 years |  |  |
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs | $ 6 | $ 6 | $ 22 |  |  |
Total share-based compensation expense in relation to options and RSU |  | $ 16 | $ 45 | $ 492 |  |
Total number exercisable | 79,000 | 79,000 | 134,300 |  |  |
Stock Options [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares authorized |  |  |  |  | 1,400,000 | 8,000,000
RSU of share-based compensation plan C [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs | $ 482 | $ 482 |  |  |  |
Total share-based compensation expense in relation to options and RSU | $ 364 |  |  |  |  |
Total number exercisable | 1,886,850 | 1,886,850 |  |  |  |

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- Definition Gross Margin reaches or exceeds Milestone One for the first time, then 20% of the Shares subject to the Option Right shall be vested and 20% of the Shares subject to the Option Right shall vest 1 year after. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Gross Margin reaches or exceeds Milestone Three for the first time, then an additional 15% of the Shares subject to the Option Right shall be vested and an additional 15% of the Shares subject to the Option Right shall vest 1 year after. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Gross Margin reaches or exceeds Milestone Two for the first time, then an additional 15% of the Shares subject to the Option Right shall be vested and an additional fifteen percent 15% of the Shares subject to the Option Right shall vest 1 year after. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number of securities into which the class of warrant or right may be converted. For example, but not limited to, 500,000 warrants may be converted into 1,000,000 shares. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 235 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(i)(2)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26873400&loc=d3e23780-122690 + Details
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- Definition Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based awards, other than options, awarded to employees as compensation. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56944662&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
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- Definition The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (a)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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