Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Detail) - Weighted average assumptions used in estimating the fair value of stock options granted

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Detail) - Weighted average assumptions used in estimating the fair value of stock options granted (USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Weighted average fair value at grant date (in Dollars per share) $ 0.18 $ 0.08 $ 0.17 $ 0.08
Valuation assumptions:        
Expected life ( years) 5 years 127 days 1 year 5 years 94 days 1 year 156 days
Expected volatility 117.00% 125.00% 116.50% 124.00%
Risk-free interest rate 0.82% 0.18% 0.73% 0.20%
Expected dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%