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Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Apr. 24, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name COPYTELE INC  
Document Type S-1  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   240,404,169
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000715446  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2013