SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Revenue Recognition | |||
| Percent of revenue from one-time issuance of non-recurring, non-exclusive, non-assignable licenses for certain patents | 0.00% | 0.00% | |
| Prepaid Expenses | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $ 226,088 | $ 202,067 | |
| Bonds Posted With Courts | |||
| Outstanding litigation bonds in Germany | $ 351,647 | $ 0 | |
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- Definition Represents the revenue percentage from the one time issuance of patents. No definition available.
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- Definition Aggregate carrying amount of the estimated litigation liability for known or estimated probable loss from litigation, which may include attorneys' fees and other litigation costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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