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INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Text Block] | 4. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company entered into an equity investment agreement (Agreement) with Beyond E-Tech, Inc (BET) to acquire 49% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of BET for a total consideration of $1,500,000. BET is a newly-organized company that imports and distributes cell phones in the United States. Pursuant to the Agreement, during any period of time when the Company is a shareholder of BET, BET shall exclusively market products for resale that use ABATs rechargeable polymer lithium-ion batteries. The Company has significant influence on BET and therefore accounts for its investment in BET under the equity method. According to the Agreement, the Company has significant influence over the operating and financial policies of BET, including a right of approval of its operating budget, veto power over large capital expenses, and other management controls. Net loss on this investment using the equity method was $923 and $12,887 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Net loss on this investment was $437 and $1,876 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. The condensed balance sheet and income statement information of the investment in affiliate is not significant. The Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of this asset in accordance with ASC 480. There was no impairment loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and the comparative periods in 2010. |