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Warrants (Details) - Reconciliation of the warrant liability measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Warrants (Details) - Reconciliation of the warrant liability measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs [Line Items] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 10 |
Re-measurement of common stock warrants | (180) | 90
Balance at end of period | 939 | 10
Warrant [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |  |
Warrants (Details) - Reconciliation of the warrant liability measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs [Line Items] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 10 | 100
Issuance of common stock warrants | 749 |
Re-measurement of common stock warrants | 180 | (90)
Balance at end of period | $ 939 | $ 10

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