Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Class Of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class Of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Series C Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Series C Series D Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Series D Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents, At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Cash at beginning of period Cash at end of period Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $737,754 in 2012 and $727,754 in 2011 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $727,754 in 2011 and $470,998 in 2010 Inventory, Net Inventories Inventories Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid expenses and other Assets, Current Total current assets Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Leasehold improvements and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $13,935,047 in 2012 and $13,610,392 in 2011 Leasehold improvements and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $13,325,120 in 2011 and $12,428,434 in 2010 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Goodwill Goodwill Goodwill, Total Goodwill, Beginning Balance Goodwill, Ending Balance Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current Liabilities Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current, Total Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities Current maturities of long-term debt Current maturities of long-term debt Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred revenues Deferred Revenue, Current, Total Interest Payable, Current Accrued interest, current Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, less current maturities, including accrued interest on long-term debt Long-term debt, less current maturities, including accrued interest on long-term debt Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingency Stockholders Equity Attributable To Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity Common Stock, Value, Outstanding Common stock Nonredeemable Converible Preferred Stock Nonredeemable exchangeable preferred stock Represents the value of issued nonredeemable converible preferred stock. Additional Paid In Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax Accumulated deficit Accumulated deficit Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Stockholders Equity Attributable To Parent Total stockholders' equity (deficit) Total stockholders' equity Balance Balance Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Beginning Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Ending Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation on Leasehold improvements and equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues [Abstract] Revenues: Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue Equipment leasing Equipment leasing Administrative Field and Support Service Revenues Administrative, field & support service revenues The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from administrative, field & support service revenues. Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Equipment sales Equipment sales Revenues Total revenues Total revenues Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Cost Of Revenue Cost of revenues Cost of revenues Research and Development Expense Research and development Research and development Selling, General and Administrative Expense Sales, general and administrative Sales, general and administrative Operating Expenses Total operating expenses Total operating expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income (loss) Operating income (loss) Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest income (expense): Investment Income, Interest Interest income Interest Expense Interest expense Interest expense Interest expense Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total interest expense Total interest expense Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Loss before provision for income taxes Income (loss) before provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Parent Net income Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments Preferred stock dividends and accretion Preferred stock dividends and accretion Preferred stock dividends and accretion Net Income (Loss) Available To Common Stockholders, Basic Net loss available to common stockholders Net loss available to common stockholders Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Basic and diluted loss per common share (in dollars per share) Basic and diluted loss per common share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (in shares) Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Stock Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Deficit Increase (Decrease) In Stockholders Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Shares, Outstanding Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Share-Based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Stock based compensation Stock based compensation Stock based compensation Equity Impact Of Series C Preferred Stock Dividends Series C preferred stock dividends Equity impact of Series C preferred stock cash dividends, Additional Paid-in Capital and Retained Earnings, declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Series C preferred stock dividends Equity Impact Of Series D Preferred Stock Dividends Series D preferred stock dividends Equity impact of Series C preferred stock cash dividends, Additional Paid-in Capital and Retained Earnings, declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Series D preferred stock dividends Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash Flows From Operating Activities Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income (Loss) To Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Share-Based Compensation Stock based compensation Stock based compensation Provision For Doubtful Accounts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Increase (Decrease) In Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) In Inventories Inventories Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) In Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Trade Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) In Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses Accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Revenue Deferred revenues Increase (Decrease) In Interest Payable, Net Accrued interest payable Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash Flows From Investing Activities Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of leasehold improvements and equipment Purchases of leasehold improvements and equipment Purchases of leasehold improvements and equipment Payments For Software Capitalization of software development costs Capitalization of software development costs Capitalization of software development costs Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash Flows From Financing Activities Proceeds From Issuance Of Long-Term Debt Principal proceeds from long-term debt Principal proceeds from long-term debt Proceeds From Lines Of Credit Proceeds from revolving line of credit, net Proceeds from Lines of Credit, Total Repayments Of Long-Term Debt Principal payments on long-term debt Principal payments on long-term debt Principal payments on long-term debt Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Increase (decrease) in cash Increase (decrease) in cash Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Supplemental Non-cash Disclosure Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired Equipment purchases included in accounts payable Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] General Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Text Block] Common Stock, Common Stock Options and Warrants Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Leasehold Improvements and Equipment Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill Credit Agreements [Abstract] Credit Agreements [Abstract] Credit Agreements [Text Block] Credit Agreements The entire disclosure for credit agreements. Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Long-Term Debt [Text Block] Long-Term Debt Cumulative, Compounding Exchangeable Preferred Stock One [Abstract] Cumulative, Compounding Exchangeable Preferred Stock One [Abstract] Cumulative, Compounding Exchangeable Preferred Stock One [Text Block] Series C 8% Cumulative, Compounding Exchangeable Preferred Stock The entire disclosure for series C 8% cumulative, compounding exchangeable preferred stock. Cumulative, Compounding Exchangeable Preferred Stock Two [Abstract] Cumulative, Compounding Exchangeable Preferred Stock Two [Abstract] Cumulative, Compounding Exchangeable Preferred Stock Two [Text Block] Series D 8% Cumulative, Compounding Exchangeable Preferred Stock The entire disclosure for series D 8% cumulative, compounding exchangeable preferred stock. Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes In Accounting Principles [Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Equity Component [Domain]