Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

BUSINESS AND FUNDING (Detail)

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BUSINESS AND FUNDING (Detail) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 11 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 11 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Jan. 31, 2012
Nov. 30, 2007
Oct. 31, 2012
Jan. 31, 2013
Employees [Member]
Jan. 31, 2012
Employees [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
Employees and Directors [Member]
Jan. 31, 2012
Employees and Directors [Member]
Jun. 30, 2011
AUO License Agreement [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
AUO License Agreement [Member]
Jan. 31, 2012
AUO License Agreement [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
Videocon [Member]
Nov. 30, 2007
Videocon [Member]
Nov. 30, 2007
Copytele [Member]
Inventory Write-down $ 26,000                          
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, Carrying Value of Asset 2,144,000                          
Re-letting fees related to future rentals of unused facilities 186,000                          
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities (890,010) (657,257)                        
Payments to Suppliers and Employees (892,902) (659,782)                        
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties 2,000                          
Proceeds from Interest Received 762                          
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities 498,670 199,004                        
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments 500,000 449,854                        
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments 1,135                          
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment 2,465 850                        
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities 1,765,000 147,250                        
Cash, Period Increase (Decrease) 873,000                          
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments 1,713,000     840,000                    
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (in Dollars) 819,000 713,000                        
Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense         0 406,000                
Share-based Compensation             473,000 81,000            
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent (2,094,987) (886,085)                        
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) (127,178,309)     (125,083,322)                    
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent (1,324,014)     (1,194,056)                    
License Agreement, Agreed Fee Value                   10,000,000   11,000,000    
Additional License Fee Receivable Upon Completion Of Certain Conditions                 3,000,000          
Additional License Fee Receivable Upon Completion Of Certain Conditions                   7,000,000        
Foreign Withholding Tax                 20.00%          
Licenses Revenue                 2,400,000     3,200,000    
License Fee Accrued 7,800,000                          
Share Subscription Agreement, Shares Issued (in Shares)     20,000,000                      
GDR Purchase Agreement, Aggregate Purchase Price                         16,200,000 16,200,000
GDR Purchase Agreement, GDR Issued (in Shares)     1,495,845                      
Maximum Period of Loan Agreement     7 years                      
Security Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Fair Value                           5,000,000
License and Services Revenue   446,670               0 447,000      
Deferred Revenue, Current $ 1,187,320     $ 1,187,320             $ 1,187,000