Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Stock Based Compensation (Detail) - Weighted average assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of stock options

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Stock Based Compensation (Detail) - Weighted average assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of stock options (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011
Jul. 31, 2012
Jul. 31, 2011
Weighted average fair value at grant date (in Dollars per share) $ 0.25 $ 0.08 $ 0.16
Expected life ( years) 4 years 335 days 1 year 156 days 3 years 233 days
Expected volatility 105.00% 124.00% 102.00%
Risk-free interest rate 1.48% 0.20% 1.05%
Expected dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%