DSS (DSS) 10-Q15 May 152015 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Mar. 31, 2015	13-May-15
Document And Entity Information Abstract
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	771999
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		46,302,404

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash	$1,591,859	$2,343,675
Restricted cash	337,307	355,793
Accounts receivable, net	1,445,734	2,097,671
Inventory	1,071,802	869,262
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	509,291	425,671
Deferred tax asset, net	2,499	2,499
Total current assets	4,958,492	6,094,571
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,906,012	5,016,539
Investments and other assets, net	631,624	686,912
Goodwill	12,046,197	12,046,197
Other intangible assets, net	3,667,124	3,908,399
Total assets	26,209,449	27,752,618
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,348,103	1,037,359
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,625,424	1,997,241
Current portion of long-term debt, net	709,031	754,745
Total current liabilities	3,682,558	3,789,345
Long-term debt, net	7,280,460	7,439,036
Other long-term liabilities	535,932	520,180
Deferred tax liability, net	152,995	148,258
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.02 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 46,302,404 shares issued and outstanding (46,172,404 on December 31, 2014)	926,048	923,448
Additional paid-in capital	101,374,209	101,012,659
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-76,932	-61,180
Accumulated deficit	-87,665,821	-86,019,128
Total stockholders' equity	14,557,504	15,855,799
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$26,209,449	$27,752,618

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$0.02	$0.02
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	46,302,404	46,172,404
Common stock, shares outstanding	46,302,404	46,172,404

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue
Printed products	$3,019,886	$3,163,500
Technology sales, services and licensing	409,645	464,231
Total revenue	3,429,531	3,627,731
Costs and expenses
Cost of goods sold, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	1,986,301	2,198,262
Selling, general and administrative (including stock based compensation)	2,608,115	3,074,198
Depreciation and amortization	379,593	1,313,371
Total costs and expenses	4,974,009	6,585,831
Operating loss	-1,544,478	-2,958,100
Other expense:
Interest expense	-78,382	-74,950
Amortization of note discount		-17,367
Net loss on debt modification and extinguishment	-19,096
Loss before income taxes	-1,641,956	-3,050,417
Income tax expense	4,737	4,737
Net loss	-1,646,693	-3,055,154
Other comprehensive loss
Interest rate swap loss	-15,752	-9,943
Comprehensive loss:	($1,662,445)	($3,065,097)
Loss per share:
Basic and diluted	($0.04)	($0.07)
Shares used in computing loss per share:
Basic and diluted	46,239,404	41,923,987

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	($1,646,693)	($3,055,154)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	379,593	1,313,371
Stock based compensation	324,598	547,142
Paid in-kind interest	20,000
Amortization of note discount		17,367
Net loss on debt modification and extinguishment	19,096
Change in deferred tax provision	4,737	4,737
Foreign currency translation (gain) loss	-29,400	16,420
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable	651,937	997,619
Inventory	-202,540	-386,366
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-28,332	-183,462
Restricted cash	18,486
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable	310,744	-86,460
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	-351,167	326,700
Net cash used by operating activities	-528,941	-488,086
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-27,791	-134,373
Purchase of investments		-750,000
Purchase of intangible assets		-39,126
Net cash used by investing activities	-27,791	-923,499
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments on revolving lines of credit		-158,087
Payments of long-term debt	-195,084	-156,485
Borrowings of long-term debt		2,691,000
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	-195,084	2,376,428
Net (decrease) increase in cash	-751,816	964,843
Cash beginning of period	2,343,675	1,977,031
Cash end of period	$1,591,859	$2,941,874

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Document Security Systems, Inc. (the “Company”), through two of its subsidiaries, Premier Packaging Corporation, which operates under the assumed name of DSS Packaging Group, and Plastic Printing Professionals, Inc., which operates under the assumed name of DSS Plastics Group, operates in the security and commercial printing, packaging and plastic ID markets. The Company develops, markets, manufactures and sells paper and plastic products designed to protect valuable information from unauthorized scanning, copying, and digital imaging. The Company's subsidiary, Extradev, Inc., which operates under the assumed name of DSS Digital Group, develops, markets and sells digital information services, including data hosting, disaster recovery and data back-up and security services. The Company's subsidiary as a result of a merger completed on July 1, 2013 , DSS Technology Management, Inc., acquires intellectual property assets, interests in companies owning intellectual property assets, or assists others in managing their intellectual property monetization efforts, for the purpose of monetizing these assets through a variety of value-enhancing initiatives, including, but not limited to, investments in the development and commercialization of patented technologies, licensing, strategic partnerships and commercial litigation.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8.03 of Regulation S-X for smaller reporting companies. Accordingly, these statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying balance sheets and related interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss and cash flows include all adjustments, considered necessary for their fair presentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year. For further information regarding the Company's accounting policies, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure.

Restricted Cash – As of March 31, 2015, cash of $337,307 ($355,793 – December 31, 2014) is restricted for payments of costs and expenses associated with one of the Company's IP monetization programs.

Derivative Instruments - The Company maintains an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of interest rate swap contracts to minimize significant fluctuations in earnings that are caused by interest rate volatility. The Company has an interest rate swap that changes a variable rate into a fixed rate on a term loan. The swap qualifies as Level 2 fair value financial instrument. The swap agreement is not held for trading purposes and the Company does not intend to sell the derivative swap financial instrument. The Company records the interest swap agreement on the balance sheet at fair value because the agreement qualifies as cash flow hedge under U.S. GAAP. Gains and losses on the instrument are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) until the underlying transaction is recorded in earnings. When the hedged item is realized, gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations on the same line item as the underlying transaction. The valuation of the interest rate swap is derived from proprietary models of Citizens Bank (defined below) based upon recognized financial principles and reasonable estimates about relevant future market conditions and may reflect certain other financial factors such as anticipated profit or hedging, transactional, and other costs. The notional amounts of the swap decreases over the life of the agreement. The Company is exposed to a credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counter parties to the interest rate swap agreement. However, the Company does not anticipate non-performance by the counter parties. The cumulative net loss attributable to this cash flow hedge recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and other liabilities at March 31, 2015 was approximately $77,000 ($61,000 - December 31, 2014), which is included in other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet.

The Company has a notional amount of approximately $1,064,000 as of March 31, 2015 on its interest rate swap agreement for its debt with RBS Citizens, N.A. (“Citizens Bank”) (See Note 5) which changes a variable rate into fixed rate on a term loan as follows:

Notional

Variable

Amount

Rate

Fixed Cost

Maturity Date

1,064,104

3.33

5.87

August 30, 2021

Impairment of Long Lived Assets and Goodwill - Long-lived and intangible assets and goodwill are assessed for the potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that full recoverability of net asset balances through future cash flows is in question. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed at least annually, but also whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying values may not be recoverable. Factors that could trigger an impairment review, include (a) significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results; (b) significant changes in the manner of or use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business; (c) significant negative industry or economic trends; (d) significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period; and a decline in our market capitalization below net book value.

Goodwill - Goodwill is the excess of cost of an acquired entity over the fair value of amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Goodwill is subject to impairment testing at least annually and will be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicated the carrying amount may be impaired. FASB ASC Topic 350 provides an entity with the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. If the two-step impairment test is necessary, a fair-value-based test is applied at the reporting unit level, which is generally one level below the operating segment level. The test compares the fair value of an entity's reporting units to the carrying value of those reporting units. This test requires various judgments and estimates. The Company estimates the fair value of the reporting unit using a market approach in combination with a discounted operating cash flow approach. Impairment of goodwill is measured as the excess of the carrying amount of goodwill over the fair values of recognized and unrecognized assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. An adjustment to goodwill will be recorded for any goodwill that is determined to be impaired. During the Company's annual assessment of goodwill in 2014, the Company assessed that the negative trends in patent litigation that have recently reduced the success of patent owners in protecting their patents in the federal court system had caused an impairment of the Company's goodwill assigned to its DSS Technology Management division and accordingly, the Company recorded a $3,000,000 goodwill impairment charge to the goodwill assigned to its DSS Technology Management division.

Contingent Legal Expenses - Contingent legal fees are expensed in the consolidated statements of operations in the period that the related revenues are recognized. In instances where there are no recoveries from potential infringers, no contingent legal fees are paid; however, the Company may be liable for certain out of pocket legal costs incurred pursuant to the underlying legal services agreement that will be paid out from the proceeds from settlements or licenses that arise pursuant to an enforcement action, which will be expensed as legal fees in the period in which the payment of such fees is probable. Any unamortized patent acquisition costs will be expensed in the period in which a conclusion is reached in an enforcement action that does not yield future royalties potential.

Earnings Per Common Share - The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share reflect the actual weighted average of shares issued and outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed including the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential shares had been issued. In a loss period, the calculation for basic and diluted earnings per share is considered to be the same, as the impact of potential common shares is anti-dilutive.

As of March 31, 2015 and 2014, there were 11,468,047 and 19,618,892 respectively, of common stock share equivalents potentially issuable under convertible debt agreements, employment agreements, options, warrants, overallotment options, and restricted stock agreements, that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future. These shares are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in periods in which the Company had a net loss because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive to the Company's losses in the respective periods.

Concentration of Credit Risk - The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk as a result of any non-performance by the financial institutions.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, one customer accounted for 14% and 26%, respectively, of the Company's consolidated revenue and accounted for 8% of the Company's trade accounts receivable balance as of March 31, 2015. The risk with respect to trade receivables is mitigated by credit evaluations the Company performs on its customers, the short duration of its payment terms for the significant majority of its customer contracts and by the diversification of its customer base.

Reclassifications - Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Continuing Operations - The Company has incurred significant net losses in previous years and through the first three months of 2015. The Company's ability to fund its current and future commitments out of its available cash and cash generated from its operations depends on a number of factors. Some of these factors include the Company's ability to (i) increase sales of the Company's digital products; (ii) decrease legal and professional expenses for the Company's intellectual property monetization business; and (iii) continue to generate operating profits from the Company's packaging and plastic printing operations. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $1,592,000 in unrestricted cash and $337,000 in restricted cash and up to $800,000 available under a revolving credit line at its packaging subsidiary, which may not be sufficient to cover the Company's future working capital requirements if these and other factors are not met. If the Company cannot generate sufficient cash from its operations, the Company may need to raise additional funds in the future in order to fund its working capital needs and pursue its growth strategy, although there can be no assurances, management believes that sources for these additional funds will be available through either current or future investors.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted –

In May 2014, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on revenue from contracts with customers. The new guidance requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 31, 2017. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern." The guidance requires an entity to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued and to provide related footnote disclosures in certain circumstances. The guidance is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company does not believe the adoption of this ASU will have a significant impact on its financial statements.

Inventory

Inventory	3 Months Ended
Inventory	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventory		2	Inventory

	Inventory consisted of the following:

			31-Mar-15		December 31, 2014

	Finished Goods		$	882,829	$	572,695
	Work in process			42,147		123,611
	Raw Materials			146,826		172,956

			$	1,071,802	$	869,262

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	3	Investments

	In January and February 2014, DSS Technology Management made investments of $100,000 and $400,000, respectively, to purchase an aggregate of 594,530 shares of common stock of Express Mobile, Inc. (“Express Mobile”), which represented approximately 6% of the outstanding common stock of Express Mobile at the time of investment. Express Mobile is a developer of custom mobile applications and websites. The investments were recorded using the cost method.

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
Intangible Assets	Mar. 31, 2015
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets		4	Intangible Assets

	Intangible assets are comprised of the following:



						31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
			Useful			Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying
			Life			Amount		Amortizaton		Amount		Amount		Amortizaton		Amount

	Acquired intangibles- customer lists and non-compete agreements			5 -10 years		$	1,997,300	$	1,570,682	$	426,618	$	1,997,300	$	1,532,123	$	465,177
	Acquired intangibles-patents and patent rights			Varied	-1		3,650,000		1,029,889		2,620,111		3,650,000		852,343		2,797,657
	Patent application costs			Varied	-2		1,058,833		438,438		620,395		1,058,833		413,268		645,565
						$	6,706,133	$	3,039,009	$	3,667,124	$	6,706,133	$	2,797,734	$	3,908,399

		(1) Acquired patents and patent rights are amortized over their expected useful life which is generally the remaining legal life of the patent. As of March 31, 2015, the weighted average remaining useful life of these assets in service was approximately 5.2 years.

		(2) Patent application costs are amortized over their expected useful life which is generally the remaining legal life of the patent. As of March 31, 2015, the weighted average remaining useful life of these assets in service was approximately 9.8 years.

	Intangible asset amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 amounted to $241,275 ($1,152,084 - March 31, 2014).

	On January 5, 2015, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a decision granting summary judgment to defendant Facebook, Inc. in connection with a lawsuit filed on October 3, 2012 by Plaintiff Bascom Research, LLC (a subsidiary of the Company) alleging patent infringement. As a result of the Court's decision, the Company evaluated the valuation of the patents that were the basis of the case for impairment as of December 31, 2014. The Company determined that since the patents had been invalidated the probability of future cash flows derived from the patents that would support the value of the assets had decreased so the assets were impaired. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge for the underlying patent assets of the net book value of the patents as of December 31, 2014 of approximately $22,285,000.

	On March 3, 2015, a Markman hearing was held in the Eastern District of Texas in connection with the pending DSS Technology Management v.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Limited, et. al (“TSMC”) case. Based on the District Court's claim construction order issued on April 9, 2015, the Company's subsidiary, DSS Technology Management and TSMC entered in to a Joint Stipulation and Proposed Final Judgment of Non-Infringement dated May 4, 2015, subject to DSS Technology Management's right to appeal the court's claim construction decision to the Federal Circuit, thus preserving the status quo in the event an appeal results in remand for further proceedings in the District Court. During its review for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company determined that this court action was a triggering event requiring that goodwill and certain of the Company's intangible assets be tested for impairment as of March 31, 2015.

	In performing the impairment analysis related to the Company's subsidiary DSS Technology Management's intangible assets, the Company determined that the patent portfolio containing the patents being litigated in DSS Technology Management's suits against TSMC, Samsung, and Intel, among others, had a net carrying value of approximately $1.4 million as of March 31, 2015. In the second step of the impairment test, the Company utilized its projections of future undiscounted cash flows based on the Company's existing use of the patents. As a result, it was determined that the Company's projections of future undiscounted cash flows were greater than the carrying value of the asset group. Accordingly, the Company did not perform the second step of the impairment test and deemed no impairment had occurred

	The carrying amount of the Company's goodwill as of March 31, 2015 was approximately $12 million of which approximately $9.6 million is allocated to the Company's subsidiary DSS Technology Management as a reportable unit. As a result of the aforementioned triggering event, the Company performed the first step of the goodwill impairment test on the goodwill allocated to DSS Technology Management in order to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. For the Company's DSS Technology Management reporting unit, a significant amount of future value is based on the value of patents and patent rights, the Company uses a valuation methodology that assess the potential value of the claims against parties the Company believes have infringed on the patents and therefore, the Company has the rights to receive royalties for those infringers. The Company assessed the impact of the decision in the TSMC case referenced above on the expected future value of those assets. Based on the Company's analysis, the Company determined that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value of the reporting unit, and therefore, no impairment of goodwill had occurred.

ShortTerm_and_LongTerm_Debt

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt		5	Short-Term and Long-Term Debt

	Revolving Credit Lines - The Company's subsidiary Premier Packaging Corporation (“Premier Packaging”) has a revolving credit line with Citizens Bank of up to $800,000 (as amended on April 28, 2015) that bears interest at 1 Month LIBOR plus 3.75% (3.92% as of March 31, 2015) and matures on May 31, 2016 (as amended on April 28, 2015) . As of March 31, 2015, the revolving line had a balance of $0 ($0 as of December 31, 2014).

	Long-Term Debt - On December 30, 2011, the Company issued a $575,000 convertible note that was due on December 29, 2013, and carries an interest rate of 10% per annum. Interest is payable quarterly, in arrears. The convertible note was convertible at any time during the term at lender's option into a total of 260,180 shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price of $2.21 per share. On February 23, 2015, the Company entered into Convertible Promissory Note Amendment No. 2 to extend the maturity date to December 30, 2016, eliminate the conversion feature, and to institute principal payments in the amount of $15,000 per month plus interest through the extended maturity date, and a balloon payment of $230,000 due on the extended maturity date. As of March 31, 2015, the balance of the note was $545,000 ($604,000 at December 31, 2014).

	On May 24, 2013, the Company entered into a promissory note in the principal sum of $850,000 to purchase three printing presses that were previously leased by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Secuprint Inc., and carries an interest rate of 9% per annum. Interest is payable quarterly, in arrears. On February 23, 2015, the Company entered into Promissory Note Amendment No. 2 to extend the maturity date to May 31, 2016 and to institute principal payments in the amount of $15,000 per month plus interest through the extended maturity date, and a balloon payment of $610,000 due on the extended maturity date. As of March 31, 2015, the balance of the term loan was $820,000 ($850,000 at December 31, 2014).

	Term Loan Debt - On October 8, 2010, Premier Packaging amended its credit facility agreement with Citizens Bank to add a standby term loan note pursuant to which Citizens Bank was to provide Premier Packaging with up to $450,000 towards the funding of eligible equipment purchases for up to one year. In October 2011, the Company had borrowed $42,594 under the facility which amount was converted into a term note payable in 60 monthly installments of $887 plus interest at 1 Month LIBOR plus 3% (3.18% at March 31, 2015). As of March 31, 2015, the balance under this term note was $16,860 ($19,522 at December 31, 2014).

	On July 19, 2013, Premier Packaging entered into an equipment loan with People's Capital and Leasing Corp. (“Peoples Capital”) for a printing press. The loan was for $1,303,900, repayable over a 60-month period which commenced when the equipment was placed in service in January 2014. The loan bears interest at 4.84% and is payable in equal monthly installments of $24,511. As of March 31, 2015, the loan had a balance of $1,006,728 ($1,067,586 at December 31, 2014).

	Promissory Notes - On August 30, 2011, Premier Packaging purchased the packaging plant it occupies in Victor, New York, for $1,500,000, which was partially financed with a $1,200,000 promissory note obtained from Citizens Bank (“Promissory Note”). The Promissory Note calls for monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $7,658, with interest calculated as 1 Month LIBOR plus 3.15% (3.33% at March 31, 2015). Concurrently with the transaction, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to lock into a 5.87% effective interest rate for the life of the loan. The Promissory Note matures in August 2021 at which time a balloon payment of the remaining principal balance will be due. As of March 31, 2015, the Promissory Note had a balance of $1,064,153 ($1,078,220 at December 31, 2014).

	On December 6, 2013, Premier Packaging entered into a Construction to Permanent Loan with Citizens Bank for up to $450,000 that was converted into a promissory note upon the completion and acceptance of building improvements to the Company's packaging plant in Victor, New York. In May 2014, the Company converted the loan into a $450,000 note payable in monthly installments over a 5 year period of $2,500 plus interest calculated at a variable rate of 1 Month Libor plus 3.15% (3.33% at March 31, 2015), which payments commenced on July 1, 2014. The note matures in July 2019 at which time a balloon payment of the remaining principal balance of $300,000 is due. As of March 31, 2015, the note had a balance of $427,750 ($435,000 at December 31, 2014).

	Under the Citizens Bank credit facilities, the Company's subsidiary, Premier Packaging, is subject to various covenants including fixed charge coverage ratio, tangible net worth and current ratio covenants. For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, Premier Packaging was in compliance with the covenants. The Citizens Bank obligations are secured by all of the assets of Premier Packaging and are also secured through cross guarantees by the Company and its other wholly-owned subsidiaries, Plastic Printing Professionals and Secuprint.

	Promissory Notes and other long-term liabilities - On February 13, 2014, the Company's subsidiary, DSS Technology Management, entered into an agreement with certain investors pursuant to which the Company contracted to receive a series of advances up to $4,500,000 from the investors in exchange for promissory notes, fixed return interests and contingent interests collateralized by certain of the Company's intellectual property (the “Agreement”). The notes bear interest at 1.95% and are subject to various covenants and will also be subject to a Make Whole Amount calculation (as defined in the Agreement), which would result in an effective annual interest rate of approximately 4.23% for the term thereof, assuming no prepayments. At the Company's option, it may pay accrued interest when due on the Notes, or elect to capitalize the accrued interest, adding it to the principal thereof. The maturity date of all the Notes is the date four years after issuance (February 13, 2018) of the Initial Advance Note. As of March 31, 2015, an aggregate of $4,109,000 ($4,089,000 as of December 31, 2014) was outstanding which includes $68,000 of accrued interest. In addition, $459,000 ($459,000 as of December 31, 2014) was outstanding under the fixed return equity interest and contingent equity interests which is included in other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet. See Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity		6	Stockholders' Equity

	On February 23, 2015, the Company amended two of its debt obligations that, among other things, extended the maturity dates of the notes instituted principal payments for the notes, and eliminated a conversion feature on one of the notes. In conjunction with these agreements, the Company issued an aggregate of 100,000 shares of its common stock with a grant date fair value of $41,000.

	Restricted Shares – In January 2015, the Company issued an aggregate of 30,000 shares of restricted common stock to certain members of the Company's board in exchange for agreements by the board members to reduce their cash compensation for the fiscal year of 2015. The restricted shares will vest on August 15, 2015 and had an aggregate grant date fair value of approximately $11,000.

	Stock Options - In January 2015, the Company issued an aggregate of 53,550 options to purchase shares of the Company's common stock with an exercise price of $0.60 per share to certain members of the Company's board in exchange for agreements by the board members to reduce their cash compensation for the fiscal year of 2015. The options shares will vest on August 15, 2015 and had an aggregate grant date fair value of approximately $6,000. The aggregate fair value of these options was determined by utilizing the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with a volatility of 72.6%, a risk free rate of return of 1.66% and zero dividend and forfeiture estimates.

	Stock-Based Payments and Compensation - The Company records stock-based payment expense related to options and warrants based on the grant date fair value in accordance with FASB ASC 718. Stock-based compensation includes expense charges for all stock-based awards to employees, directors and consultants. Such awards include option grants, warrant grants, and restricted stock awards. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company had stock compensation expense of approximately $325,000 or $0.01 basic and diluted earnings per share ($547,000; $0.01 basic earnings per share for the corresponding three months ended March 31, 2014).

	As of March 31, 2015, there was approximately $1,004,000 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to options, warrants and restricted stock granted under the Company's stock option plans that will be recognized over the next 15 months. This amount excludes $536,000 of potential stock based compensation for stock options that vest upon the occurrence of certain events which the Company does not believe are likely.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	7	Commitments and Contingencies

	On October 24, 2011 the Company initiated a lawsuit against Coupons.com Incorporated (“Coupons.com”). The suit was filed in the United States District Court, Western District of New York, located in Rochester, New York. Coupons.com is a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business located in Mountain View, California. In the Coupons.com suit, the Company alleged breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition and unjust enrichment, and sought in excess of $10 million in money damages from Coupons.com for those claims. On October 28, 2014, the District Court granted Coupons.com's motion for summary judgment, dismissing the case. On November 25, 2014, the Company appealed that decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. On March 5, 2015, the parties entered into a Stipulation whereby the Company withdrew the appeal without prejudice so that the parties could complete settlement negotiations. On March 31, 2015, a confidential settlement was reached by the parties, ending the case.

	On October 3, 2012, Lexington Technology Group's (now DSS Technology Management) subsidiary, Bascom Research, LLC, commenced legal proceedings against five companies, including Facebook, Inc. and LinkedIn Corporation, in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, pursuant to which Bascom Research, LLC alleged infringement of certain of its patents relating to networking technologies (the “Bascom Litigation”). The cases were subsequently transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. In 2013, DSS Technology Management settled with two of the defendants, and released a third defendant from the case. On January 5, 2015, the District Court issued a decision granting summary judgment to defendants Facebook, Inc. and LinkedIn Corp. in connection with the lawsuit. On January 22, 2015, Bascom Research and Facebook, Inc. entered in to a Stipulation filed with the District Court whereby Bascom Research agreed not to appeal the District Court's judgment, and Facebook, Inc. agreed to request the dismissal of a pending Covered Business Method (“CBM”) review it had previously filed with the United State Patent and Trademark Offices' (“USPTO”) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”). On February 19, 2015, Facebook and Bascom Research filed a joint motion with PTAB to terminate the CBM proceeding. The CBM proceeding was terminated on February 24, 2015.

	On November 26, 2013, DSS Technology Management filed suit against Apple, Inc. (“Apple”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, for patent infringement (the “Apple Litigation”). The Apple Litigation relates to certain patents owned by DSS Technology Management in the Bluetooth technology space. DSS Technology Management is seeking a judgment for infringement, injunctive relief, and compensatory damages from Apple. On October 28, 2014, the case was stayed by the District Court pending a determination of Apple's motion to transfer the case to the Northern District of California. On November 7, 2014, Apple's motion to transfer the case to the Northern District of California was granted. On December 30, 2014, Apple filed two petitions for Inter Partes Review (“IPRs”) of the patents at issue in the case with the PTAB. DSS Technology Management filed its responses to the petitions on March 30, 2015. On May 1, 2015, the District Court issued an order granting Apple's motion to stay the case until the IPRs are decided.

	On March 10, 2014, DSS Technology Management filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, TSMC North America, TSMC Development, Inc. (referred to collectively as “TSMC”), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America L.L.C., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Austin Semiconductor LLC (referred to collectively as “Samsung”), and NEC Corporation of America (referred to as “NEC”), for patent infringement involving certain of its semiconductor patents. DSS Technology Management is seeking a judgment for infringement, injunctive relief, and money damages from each of the named defendants. In June 2014 TSMC filed a petition for Inter Partes Review of the patents at issue with the PTAB. DSSTM filed its preliminary response to the petition in October, 2014. Samsung also filed an IPR relating to the same patents in September 2014. DSSTM filed its preliminary response to that petition in December, 2014. On December 31, 2014, the PTAB instituted review of several of the patent claims at issue in the case. Samsung filed a motion with PTAB to join TSMC's IPR proceeding. The request was granted by the PTAB. On March 3, 2015, a Markman hearing was held in the Eastern District of Texas. Based on the District Court's claim construction order issued on April 9, 2015, DSS Technology Management and TSMC entered in to a Joint Stipulation and Proposed Final Judgment of Non-Infringement dated May 4, 2015, subject to DSS Technology Management's right to appeal the court's claim construction decision to the Federal Circuit, thus preserving the status quo in the event an appeal results in remand for further proceedings in the District Court. On April 28, 2015, DSS Technology Management reached a confidential settlement with NEC.

	On May 30, 2014, DSS Technology Management filed suit against Lenovo (United States), Inc. (“Lenovo”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, for patent infringement. The complaint has alleged infringement by Lenovo of one of DSS Technology Management's patents that relates to systems and methods of using low power wireless peripheral devices. DSS Technology Management is seeking judgment for infringement and money damages from Lenovo in connection with the case. On April 27, 2015, Lenovo moved for summary judgment in the District Court on the grounds that the patent at issue is invalid for indefiniteness. A decision on the motion is currently pending. On May 8, 2015, the parties tentatively agreed to the terms of a confidential non-suit agreement.

	On February 16, 2015, DSS Technology Management filed suit in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, against defendants Intel Corporation, Dell, Inc., GameStop Corp., Conn's Inc., Conn Appliances, Inc., NEC Corporation of America, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC, and AT&T, Inc. The complaint alleges patent infringement and seeks judgment for infringement of two of DSSTM's patents, injunctive relief and money damages. The case is currently in the initial pleadings stage. On April 28, 2015, a confidential settlement was reached with NEC.

	On April 28, 2015, the Company was served with a shareholder derivative lawsuit that was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Kings: Benjamin Lapin, Derivatively on Behalf of Himself and All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff v. Robert Fagenson, Jeffrey Ronaldi, Peter Hardigan, Robert Bzdick, Jonathon Perrelli, Warren Hurwitz, Ira Greenstein, David Klein and Philip Jones, Defendants, and Document Security Systems, Inc., Nominal Defendant. The complaint alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty, gross mismanagement, abuse of control, and waste of corporate assets since October 2, 2012, and alleges that demand on the Board of Directors to take action would be futile. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, attorneys' fees, and other costs and expenses. The Company believes that all of the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against these claims, but is unable to predict the outcome or reasonably estimate a range of possible loss.

	In addition to the foregoing, we are subject to other legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of business and have not been finally adjudicated. The Company accrues for potential litigation losses when a loss is probable and estimable.

	Contingent Litigation Payments – The Company retains the services of professional service providers, including law firms that specialize in intellectual property licensing, enforcement and patent law. These service providers are often retained on an hourly, monthly, project, contingent or a blended fee basis. In contingency fee arrangements, a portion of the legal fee is based on predetermined milestones or the Company's actual collection of funds. The Company accrues contingent fees when it is probable that the milestones will be achieved and the fees can be reasonably estimated. As of March 31, 2015, the Company has not accrued any contingent legal fees pursuant to these arrangements.

	Contingent Payments – The Company is party to certain agreements with funding partners who have rights to portions of intellectual property monetization proceeds that the Company receives.

	Related Party Consulting Payments – During the three months ended March 31, 2015 the Company paid consulting fees of approximately $35,000 to Patrick White, its former CEO, under a consulting agreement that expired on February 28, 2015.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information		8	Supplemental Cash Flow Information

	Supplemental cash flow information for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is approximately as follows:

			2015			2014

	Cash paid for interest		$	58,000		$	69,000

	Non-cash investing and financing activities:

	Loss from change in fair value of interest rate swap derivatives		$	(16,000	)	$	(10,000	)

	Accrued liabilities with related parties settled with equity		$	-		$	134,000

	Financing of building improvements		$	-		$	200,000

	Change in non-controlling interest		$	-		$	820,000

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
Segment Information	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information	9	Segment Information

	The Company's businesses are organized, managed and internally reported as four operating segments. Two of these operating segments, Packaging and Printing, and Plastics are engaged in the printing and production of paper, cardboard and plastic documents with a wide range of features, including the Company's patented technologies and trade secrets designed for the protection of documents against unauthorized duplication and altering. The two other operating segments, ExtraDev, Inc., dba DSS Digital Group, and DSS Technology Management, Inc., are engaged in various aspects of developing, acquiring, selling and licensing technology assets and are grouped into one reportable segment called Technology.

	Approximate information concerning the Company's operations by reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows. The Company relies on intersegment cooperation and management does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the results contained herein:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015		Packaging and			Plastics			Technology			Corporate			Total
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015		Printing			Plastics			Technology			Corporate			Total

	Revenues from external customers		$	2,082,000			938,000			410,000			-		$	3,430,000
	Depreciation and amortization			128,000			34,000			216,000			2,000			380,000
	Stock based compensation			17,000			10,000			33,000			265,000			325,000
	Net income (loss)			41,000			87,000			(1,055,000	)		(720,000	)		(1,647,000	)
	Identifiable assets			8,673,000			2,132,000			13,947,000			1,457,000			26,209,000

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014		Packaging and			Plastics			Technology			Corporate			Total
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014		Printing			Plastics			Technology			Corporate			Total

	Revenues from external customers		$	2,243,000			921,000			464,000			-		$	3,628,000
	Depreciation and amortization			150,000			43,000			1,119,000			1,000			1,313,000
	Stock based compensation			74,000			42,000			94,000			337,000			547,000
	Net loss			(64,000	)		(9,000	)		(1,679,000	)		(1,303,000	)		(3,055,000	)
	Identifiable assets			8,989,000			2,179,000			55,543,000			1,024,000			67,735,000

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events		10	Subsequent Events

	On April 28, 2015, Premier Packaging and Citizens Bank entered in to a Modification/Extension to the Amended and Restated Revolving Line Note (the “Revolving Note”) and the Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement (collectively, the “Loan Documents”) that, among other things, (i) extended the maturity date of the Revolving Note to May 31, 2016, (ii) reduced the amount available under the Revolving Note from $1,000,000 to $800,000, (iii) amended certain covenants contained in the Loan Documents, (iv) amended certain terms and conditions of the Loan Documents, and (v) allowed Premier Packaging to distribute up to $100,000 per fiscal quarter to its parent company, Document Security Systems. In addition, on April 28, 2015, Premier Packaging entered into a term note with Citizens for $525,000, repayable over a 60-month period. The loan bears interest at 3.61% and is payable in equal monthly installments of $9,591. Premier Packaging used the proceeds of the term note to acquire a HP Indigo 7800 Digital press.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign1

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Use of Estimates

Restricted Cash

Derivative Instruments

Notional

Variable

Amount

Rate

Fixed Cost

Maturity Date

1,064,104

3.33

5.87

August 30, 2021

Impairment of Long Lived Assets and Goodwill

Goodwill

Contingent Legal Expenses

Earnings Per Common Share

Concentration of Credit Risk

Reclassifications

Reclassifications - Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Continuing Operations

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted –

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign2

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Derivative Financial Instruments

Notional

Variable

Amount

Rate

Fixed Cost

Maturity Date

1,064,104

3.33

5.87

August 30, 2021

Inventory_Tables

Inventory (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Inventory (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory		31-Mar-15		December 31, 2014

	Finished Goods	$	882,829	$	572,695
	Work in process		42,147		123,611
	Raw Materials		146,826		172,956

		$	1,071,802	$	869,262

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Intangible Assets (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2015
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets

					31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
		Useful			Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying
		Life			Amount		Amortizaton		Amount		Amount		Amortizaton		Amount

	Acquired intangibles- customer lists and non-compete agreements		5 -10 years		$	1,997,300	$	1,570,682	$	426,618	$	1,997,300	$	1,532,123	$	465,177
	Acquired intangibles-patents and patent rights		Varied	-1		3,650,000		1,029,889		2,620,111		3,650,000		852,343		2,797,657
	Patent application costs		Varied	-2		1,058,833		438,438		620,395		1,058,833		413,268		645,565
					$	6,706,133	$	3,039,009	$	3,667,124	$	6,706,133	$	2,797,734	$	3,908,399

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information
		2015			2014

	Cash paid for interest	$	58,000		$	69,000

	Non-cash investing and financing activities:

	Loss from change in fair value of interest rate swap derivatives	$	(16,000	)	$	(10,000	)

	Accrued liabilities with related parties settled with equity	$	-		$	134,000

	Financing of building improvements	$	-		$	200,000

	Change in non-controlling interest	$	-		$	820,000

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Segment Information (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Operations by Reportable Segment	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015	Packaging and			Plastics			Technology			Corporate			Total
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015	Printing			Plastics			Technology			Corporate			Total

	Revenues from external customers	$	2,082,000			938,000			410,000			-		$	3,430,000
	Depreciation and amortization		128,000			34,000			216,000			2,000			380,000
	Stock based compensation		17,000			10,000			33,000			265,000			325,000
	Net income (loss)		41,000			87,000			(1,055,000	)		(720,000	)		(1,647,000	)
	Identifiable assets		8,673,000			2,132,000			13,947,000			1,457,000			26,209,000

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	Packaging and			Plastics			Technology			Corporate			Total
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	Printing			Plastics			Technology			Corporate			Total

	Revenues from external customers	$	2,243,000			921,000			464,000			-		$	3,628,000
	Depreciation and amortization		150,000			43,000			1,119,000			1,000			1,313,000
	Stock based compensation		74,000			42,000			94,000			337,000			547,000
	Net loss		(64,000	)		(9,000	)		(1,679,000	)		(1,303,000	)		(3,055,000	)
	Identifiable assets		8,989,000			2,179,000			55,543,000			1,024,000			67,735,000

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign3

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies
Amount received as payments for costs and expenses	$337,307		$355,793
Shares issuable, excluding from calculation of diluted earnings per share	11,468,047	19,618,892
Net gain (loss) attributable to cash flow hedge	-77,000		-61,000
Notional Amount	1,064,000
Impairment of goodwill	3,000,000
Unrestricted cash	1,591,859	2,941,874	2,343,675	1,977,031
Restricted cash	337,307		355,793
Available under a revolving credit line at packaging subsidiary	$800,000
Accounts Receivable [Member] \| Major Customer 1
Significant Accounting Policies
Concentration of credit risk, percentage	8.00%
Revenue [Member] \| Major Customer 1
Significant Accounting Policies
Concentration of credit risk, percentage	14.00%	26.00%

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign4

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Derivative Instrument) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$1,064,000
Matures August 30, 2021 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$1,064,104
Variable Rate	3.33%
Fixed Cost	5.87%

Inventory_Details

Inventory (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory [Abstract]
Finished goods	$882,829	$572,695
Work in process	42,147	123,611
Raw materials	146,826	172,956
Inventory	$1,071,802	$869,262

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
Investments (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment owned shares	594,530
DSS Technology Management [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percent of outstanding common stock	6.00%
Total cash investment	$400,000	$100,000

Intangible_Assets_Narrative_De

Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 05, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles		$241,275	$1,152,084
Impairment of assets	22,285,000
Goodwill		12,046,197	12,046,197
Impairment of goodwill		3,000,000
DSS Technology Management [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill		9,600,000
Impairment of goodwill		0
Patents [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Useful Life		9 years 9 months 18 days
Patents [Member] \| DSS Technology Management [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net carrying value of intangible assets		$1,400,000

Intangible_Assets_Schedule_of_

Intangible Assets (Schedule of Other Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$6,706,133		$6,706,133
Accumulated Amortization	3,039,009		2,797,734
Net Carrying Amount	3,667,124		3,908,399
Acquired intangibles - customer lists and non-compete agreements [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	1,997,300		1,997,300
Accumulated Amortization	1,570,682		1,532,123
Net Carrying Amount	426,618		465,177
Acquired intangibles - customer lists and non-compete agreements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Useful Life	5 years
Acquired intangibles - customer lists and non-compete agreements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Useful Life	10 years
Acquired intangibles-patents and patent rights [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	3,650,000	[1]	3,650,000	[1]
Accumulated Amortization	1,029,889	[1]	852,343	[1]
Net Carrying Amount	2,620,111	[1]	2,797,657	[1]
Useful Life	5 years 2 months 12 days
Patent application costs [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	1,058,833	[2]	1,058,833	[2]
Accumulated Amortization	438,438	[2]	413,268	[2]
Net Carrying Amount	$620,395	[2]	$645,565	[2]
Useful Life	9 years 9 months 18 days

[1]	(1) Acquired patents and patent rights are amortized over their expected useful life which is generally the remaining legal life of the patent. As of March 31, 2015, the weighted average remaining useful life of these assets in service was approximately 5.2 years.
[2]	(2) Patent application costs are amortized over their expected useful life which is generally the remaining legal life of the patent. As of March 31, 2015, the weighted average remaining useful life of these assets in service was approximately 9.8 years.

ShortTerm_and_LongTerm_Debt_Re

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Revolving Credit Lines) (Details) (Revolving Credit Facility [Member], RBS Citizens [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| RBS Citizens [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing amount	$800,000
Debt interest rate	3.92%
Interest rate additional rate above LIBOR	3.75%
Revolving credit facility, expiration date	31-May-16
Credit facility, amount outstanding	$0	$0

ShortTerm_and_LongTerm_Debt_Sh

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Short and Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 23, 2015	Aug. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 13, 2014	24-May-13	Dec. 06, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stock options issued, exercise price per share	$0.60
Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount						$575,000
Debt interest rate						10.00%
Shares to be issued upon conversion of convertible note, shares						260,180
Debt conversion, price per share						$2.21
Debt instrument, carrying amount				545,000	604,000
Periodic installments amount		15,000
Debt instrument, final balloon payment		230,000
Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount								850,000
Debt interest rate							1.95%	9.00%
Debt instrument, carrying amount				820,000	850,000
Periodic installments amount		15,000
Debt instrument, final balloon payment		610,000
Promissory Notes [Member] \| RBS Citizens [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount									450,000
Debt instrument, carrying amount				1,064,153	1,078,220
Periodic installments amount			$7,658

ShortTerm_and_LongTerm_Debt_Pr

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Promissory Note) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Feb. 23, 2015	31-May-14	Aug. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 13, 2014	24-May-13	Dec. 06, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase of equipment and building improvements	$27,791	$134,373
Long-term debt, net	7,280,460					7,439,036
Other long-term liabilities	535,932					520,180
Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Periodic installments amount			15,000
Debt interest rate							1.95%	9.00%
Interest rate on outstanding term loan							4.23%
Debt instrument, carrying amount	820,000					850,000
Debt instrument, face amount								850,000
Advances							4,500,000
Long-term debt, net	4,109,000					4,089,000
Accrued interest, noncurrent	68,000
Other long-term liabilities	459,000					459,000
Promissory Notes [Member] \| RBS Citizens [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price for Real Estate acquired					1,500,000
Purchase of equipment and building improvements					1,200,000
Periodic installments amount					7,658
Interest rate additional rate above LIBOR	3.33%			3.15%	3.15%
Interest rate on outstanding term loan					5.87%
Debt instrument, carrying amount	1,064,153					1,078,220
Debt instrument, face amount									450,000
Carrying amount of loan convertible into note payable				450,000
Debt instrument, maturity date				5 years
Monthly installments				2,500
Promissory Notes Matured in July 2019 [Member] \| RBS Citizens [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, final balloon payment									300,000
Debt instrument, carrying amount	$427,750					$435,000

ShortTerm_and_LongTerm_Debt_St

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Standby Term Note) (Details) (Stand-By Term Note, USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Oct. 08, 2010	Oct. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2015	Jul. 19, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
	Oct. 08, 2010	item	Mar. 31, 2015	Jul. 19, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Rbs Citizens [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing amount	$450,000
Debt instrument, monthly principal payment		887
Credit facility, amount outstanding			16,860		19,522
Interest rate additional rate above LIBOR		3.00%	3.18%
Number of monthly installments		60
Maturity term	1 year
Amount borrowed		42,594
Peoples Capital [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing amount				1,303,900
Debt instrument, monthly principal payment				24,511
Debt instrument, maturity date				60 months
Credit facility, amount outstanding			$1,006,728		$1,067,586
Debt interest rate				4.84%

Stockholders_Equity_Stock_Opti

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Options) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 23, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
	item	Jan. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Number of debt obligations amended	2
Value of common stock sold	$41,000
Stockholders' Equity Note [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock sold	100,000
Stock options issued		53,550
Stock options issued, exercise price per share		$0.60
Fair value of options issued		$6,000
Volatility		72.60%
Risk free interest rate		1.66%
Dividend yield		0.00%

Stockholders_Equity_StockBased

Stockholders' Equity (Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Line Items]
Stock based compensation		$324,598	$547,142
Stock compensation expense, per share		$0.01	$0.01
Unrecognized compensation costs		1,004,000
Unrecognized compensation cost, recognition period		15 months
Unrecognized compensation costs, amount excluded for awards that vest upon the occurrence of certain events		536,000
Restricted shares granted, Shares	30,000
Fair value of shares	$11,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Legal Proceedings) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 24, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Money damages sought	$10

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Related Party Consulting Payments) (Details) (Former CEO [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Former CEO [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Consulting fees paid to related party	$35,000

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$58,000	$69,000
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Loss from change in fair value of interest rate swap derivatives	-16,000	-10,000
Accrued liabilities with related parties settled with equity		134,000
Financing of building improvements		200,000
Change in non-controlling interest		$820,000

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	$3,429,531	$3,627,731
Depreciation and amortization	379,593	1,313,371
Stock based compensation	324,598	547,142
Net income (loss)	-1,646,693	-3,055,154
Identifiable assets	26,209,449	67,735,000	27,752,618
Packaging and Printing Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	2,082,000	2,243,000
Depreciation and amortization	128,000	150,000
Stock based compensation	17,000	74,000
Net income (loss)	41,000	-64,000
Identifiable assets	8,673,000	8,989,000
Plastics Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	938,000	921,000
Depreciation and amortization	34,000	43,000
Stock based compensation	10,000	42,000
Net income (loss)	87,000	-9,000
Identifiable assets	2,132,000	2,179,000
Technology Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	410,000	464,000
Depreciation and amortization	216,000	1,119,000
Stock based compensation	33,000	94,000
Net income (loss)	-1,055,000	-1,679,000
Identifiable assets	13,947,000	55,543,000
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers
Depreciation and amortization	2,000	1,000
Stock based compensation	265,000	337,000
Net income (loss)	-720,000	-1,303,000
Identifiable assets	$1,457,000	$1,024,000

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 28, 2015
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| RBS Citizens [Member]
Subsequent events [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, expiration date	31-May-16
Line of credit, maximum borrowing amount	$800,000
Debt interest rate	3.92%
Subsequent Event [Member] \| RBS Citizens [Member] \| Term Note [Member]
Subsequent events [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		525,000
Debt interest rate		3.61%
Monthly equal installments		9,591
Issuance date		28-Apr-15
Monthly period		60 months
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Subsequent events [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, expiration date		31-May-16
Line of credit, maximum borrowing amount		1,000,000
Reduction in maximum borrowing amount		800,000
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Subsequent events [Line Items]
Distribution from Premier Packaging		$100,000