Investments (Detail) - Fair value of investment (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Fair Value | $ 4,728,367 | $ 5,382,051 |
Investment in Videocon [Member]
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Fair Value | 5,382,051 | 8,524,821 |
Unrealized loss | (653,684) | |
Reversal of unrealized gain | (1,419,557) | |
Other than temporary impairment | (1,723,213) | |
Fair Value | 4,728,367 | 5,382,051 |
Fair Value and Cost Basis as of October 31, 2010 | 16,200,000 | |
Investment in DISC [Member]
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Fair Value and Cost Basis as of October 31, 2010 | 143,989 | |
DISC common stock sold in fiscal 2011 | (88,608) | |
Reversal of unrealized gain | 7,199 | |
Other than temporary impairment | (62,580) | |
Fair Value | $ 0 |
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This item represents the cost of debt and equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the pretax change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities that has been included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders' equity, during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents Available-for-sale Securities which consist of all investments in certain debt and equity securities neither classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities. A debt security represents a creditor relationship with an enterprise. Debt securities include, among other items, US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper, and all securitized debt instruments. An equity security represents an ownership interest in an enterprise or the right to acquire or dispose of an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. Equity securities include, among other things, common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options, and put options, but do not include convertible debt. An entity may opt to provide the reader with additional narrative text to better understand the nature of investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized as Available-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of proceeds received for the sale of securities, categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities, during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount by which the fair value of an investment in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of investments, not including unrealized gains or losses on securities separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, held at each balance sheet date and included in earnings for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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