Other long-term assets (Schedule of Other Long-Term Assets) (Details) - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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Patents: | ||
Accumulated amortization | $ (612,086) | $ (550,183) |
Goodwill: | ||
Goodwill | 1,186,496 | |
Convertible Note Investment: | ||
Convertible note investment | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Total other long-term assets gross | 1,319,428 | 2,446,328 |
Net other long-term assets | 707,342 | 1,896,145 |
Patents [Member] | ||
Patents: | ||
Cost | 1,119,428 | 1,059,832 |
Accumulated amortization | $ (612,086) | $ (550,183) |
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- Definition Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date more than one year from the balance sheet date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of noncurrent assets classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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