Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Detail) - Stock options outstanding under the 2003 Share Plan

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Detail) - Stock options outstanding under the 2003 Share Plan (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Range of Exercise Prices $0.07-$0.37 [Member]
2003 Share Plan [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
Range of Exercise Prices $0.43-$0.70 [Member]
2003 Share Plan [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
Range of Exercise Prices $0.74-$0.92 [Member]
2003 Share Plan [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
Range of Exercise Prices $1.04-$1.46 [Member]
2003 Share Plan [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
Range of Exercise Prices $0.12-$0.37 [Member]
2010 Share Plan [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
Range of Exercise Prices $0.21-$0.22 [Member]
Stock Option Share Plan not Granted under 2003 or 2010 Share Plan [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
2003 Share Plan [Member]
Oct. 31, 2012
2003 Share Plan [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
2010 Share Plan [Member]
Oct. 31, 2012
2010 Share Plan [Member]
Options Outstanding, Number 2,070,000 5,384,770 6,199,075 2,255,000 3,000,000 42,500,000 15,908,845 16,350,045 3,000,000 2,820,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) 3 years 262 days 2 years 255 days 3 years 189 days 2 years 357 days 6 years 171 days 9 years 233 days        
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share) $ 0.15 $ 0.60 $ 0.85 $ 1.10 $ 0.24 $ 0.22 $ 0.71 $ 0.72 $ 0.24 $ 0.25
Options Exercisable, Number 2,010,000 5,384,770 6,199,075 2,255,000 2,000,000 3,055,574 15,848,845   2,000,000  
Options Exercisable,Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) 3 years 251 days 2 years 255 days 3 years 189 days 2 years 357 days 5 years 171 days 9 years 240 days        
Options Exercisable,Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share) $ 0.16 $ 0.60 $ 0.85 $ 1.10 $ 0.26 $ 0.22 $ 0.71   $ 0.26