CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Current assets: [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $19 and $46 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively Inventory Notes receivable Prepaid expenses Total current assets Notes receivable Property and equipment, net Goodwill Intangible assets, net Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Current liabilities: [Abstract] Line of Credit Current portion of notes payable Accounts payable Accrued compensation and benefits Other accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Total current liabilities Long-term liabilities: Long-term liabilities: [Abstract] Deferred revenue Subordinated notes payable Subordinated convertible notes payable Derivative liability Other long-term obligations Total long-term liabilities Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' equity: [Abstract] Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,500 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding Common stock, $.01 par value; 6,500 shares authorized; 3,343 and 3,341 shares issued, 3,087 and 3,085 shares outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively Treasury stock at cost, 256 and 256 shares at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively Additional paid-in capital Accumulated deficit Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total stockholders' equity Allowance for doubtful accounts (in Dollars) Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share) Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares outstanding Treasury stock, shares CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract] Revenues Cost of sales Gross Margin Operating Expenses Operating Expenses [Abstract] Selling, general and administrative Research and development Loss on lease amendment. Loss on lease agreement Amortization of intangible assets Total operating expenses Income (Loss) From Operations Other Income (Expenses) Other Income (Expenses) [Abstract] Interest income Gain on sale of assets Gain on Investments Foreign currency translation (loss) gain Interest expense and other Interest expense – amortization of OID and derivative mark-to-market Total other income (loss) Loss From Operations before Income Taxes Benefit (provision) for income taxes Net Loss Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share [Abstract] Basic (in Dollars per share) Diluted (in Dollars per share) Weighted Average Basic and Diluted Shares Weighted Average Basic and Diluted Shares [Abstract] Basic (in Shares) Diluted (in Shares) STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE (in Shares) BALANCE (in Shares) Stock compensation Net loss Purchase of treasury stock Purchase of treasury stock (in Shares) Other comprehensive income (loss) Stock issued upon option exercise Stock issued upon option exercise (in Shares) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: [Abstract] Net loss Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations: Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations: [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Amortization of leasehold advance and lease impairment Provision for doubtful accounts Share-based compensation Amortization of original issue discount (OID) Gain on sale of assets Derivative mark-to market Loss on disposal of subtenant leasehold improvements Loss on disposal of subtenant leasehold improvements The increase (decrease) in notes receivable. Issuance of note receivable Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Changes in operating assets and liabilities: [Abstract] Accounts receivable Inventory Prepaid expenses and other current assets Accounts payable Accrued expenses and other long-term obligations Deferred revenue Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: [Abstract] Net purchases of property and equipment Collection of note receivable Acquisitions of ADI Time net of Cash acquired The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Acquisitions of Legiant net of Cash acquired Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: [Abstract] Net proceeds from issuance of stock Payments on capital leases Net proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Line of credit, subordinated notes payable and subordinated convertible notes payable Purchase of treasury stock Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities Effect of translation exchange rates Net decrease in cash and equivalents Cash and equivalents at beginning of period Cash and equivalents at end of period SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: [Abstract] Interest Paid Issuance of note receivable for sale of VTEL common stock NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] NOTE 3 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] NOTE 4 - ACQUISITIONS, DEBT COMMITMENTS AND DERIVATIVE LIABILTY Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] NOTE 5 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] NOTE 6 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] NOTE 7 - LEASE IMPAIRMENT Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block] NOTE 8 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] NOTE 9 - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] NOTE 10 - REVENUE CONCENTRATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] NOTE 11 - GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENT Investment [Text Block] NOTE 12 - EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] NOTE 13 - FEDERAL INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] NOTE 14 - LEASE COMMITMENTS Commitments Disclosure [Text Block] NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] Common Stock [Member] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Retained Earnings [Member] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] NoteReceivable AcquisitionsOfLegiantNetOfCashAcquired Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Assets, Current Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Noncurrent Entity Central Index Key Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Liabilities, Current Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Document Period End Date Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Amendment Flag Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Document Type Assets Amendment Description Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Nonoperating Income (Expense) Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Liabilities and Equity Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Assets Operating Income (Loss) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Earnings Per Share, Diluted