Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]          
Employee Stock Based Compensation Costs $ 658,000 $ 571,000 $ 1,298,000 $ 1,129,000  
Shares of common stock issued 36,224   144,979    
Stock option modification expense 12,000   28,000 154,000  
Non-employee stock based compensation 16,000 44,000 133,000 75,000  
Cash cash equivalents and marketable securities 92,200,000   92,200,000    
Working Capital 92,200,000   92,200,000    
Accumulated deficit (110,411,000)   (110,411,000)   (100,094,000)
Tax benefits of stock based compensation costs recognized