v2.3.0.15
Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Information [Abstract]
Major customers percentage of total revenues, minimum
10.00%
X
- Definition
Major Customers Percentage Of Total Revenues Minimum
+ Details
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Balance Type:
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Period Type:
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X
- Details
Name:
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Balance Type:
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Period Type:
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