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Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 21, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Registrant Name	INTEGRATED SURGICAL SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000894871
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Trading Symbol	ISSM
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		9,530,379

Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 479,187	$ 545,705
Investments in available-for-sale securities	1,097,470	1,776,185
Notes receivable	638,351	0
Other current assets	42,846	29,928
Total current assets	2,257,854	2,351,818
Total Assets	2,257,854	2,351,818
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	68,984	9,631
Conversion feature liability	88,395	76,343
Total current liabilities	157,379	85,974
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 168 shares issued and outstanding ($168,496 aggregate liquidation value)	168,496	168,496
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 9,483,503 and 9,282,981 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	94,835	92,829
Common stock to be issued	9,375	12,500
Additional paid-in capital	64,543,421	64,514,177
Accumulated deficit	(62,738,143)	(62,527,454)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	22,491	5,296
Total stockholders’ equity	1,931,979	2,097,348
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 2,257,854	$ 2,351,818

Condensed Balance Sheets [Parenthetical] - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	9,483,503	9,282,981
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,483,503	9,282,981
Redeemable convertible preferred stock [Member]
Temporary equity, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Temporary equity, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Temporary equity, shares issued	168	168
Temporary equity, shares outstanding	168	168
Temporary equity, liquidation preference value	$ 168,496	$ 168,496

Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Operating Expenses
General and administrative expenses	$ 102,009	$ 49,640	$ 220,900	$ 179,694
Loss from operations	(102,009)	(49,640)	(220,900)	(179,694)
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income, net	10,637	7,765	20,188	25,710
Change in fair value of conversion feature	(2,858)	(10,463)	(12,052)	(11,001)
Realized gain on available-for-sale securities	68	217	2,875	1,734
Total other income	7,847	(2,481)	11,011	16,443
Loss before income taxes			(209,889)	(163,251)
Income taxes			800	800
Net loss	(94,162)	(52,121)	(210,689)	(164,051)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities before reclassification, net of tax	4,036	(3,370)	20,070	(2,883)
Reclassification adjustment for gains, net of tax	(68)	(217)	(2,875)	(1,879)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	3,968	(3,587)	17,195	(4,762)
Comprehensive loss	$ (90,194)	$ (55,708)	$ (193,494)	$ (168,813)
Loss per share:
Basic (in dollar per share)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)
Diluted (in dollar per share)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	9,476,497	9,190,589	9,416,859	9,107,461
Diluted (in shares)	9,476,497	9,190,589	9,416,859	9,107,461

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (210,689)	$ (164,051)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Change in fair value of conversion feature	12,052	11,001
Stock based compensation	28,125	37,500
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities	(2,875)	(1,734)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other current assets	(12,918)	(9,792)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	59,353	(8,474)
Net cash used in operating activities	(126,952)	(135,550)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Notes receivable	(638,351)	0
Purchases of available for sale securities	0	(1,221,185)
Proceeds received from sales of available-for-sale securities	0	9,200
Proceeds received from maturities of available-for-sale securities	698,785	1,146,754
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	60,434	(65,231)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(66,518)	(200,781)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	545,705	542,215
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	479,187	341,434
Supplemental non-cash disclosure:
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	$ 17,195	$ (4,762)

Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2016 - USD ($)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock To Be Issued [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 2,097,348	$ 92,829	$ 12,500	$ 64,514,177	$ 5,296	$ (62,527,454)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		9,282,981	83,334
Stock-based compensation	18,750	$ 2,006	$ (12,500)	29,244	0	0
Stock-based compensation (in shares)		200,522	(83,334)
Common stock to be issued	9,375	$ 0	$ 9,375	0	0	0
Common stock to be issued (in shares)		0	46,876
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss	(210,689)	$ 0	$ 0	0	0	(210,689)
Other Comprehensive income
Net unrealized gain on investment in securities	17,195	0	0	0	17,195	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(193,494)	0	0	0	17,195	(210,689)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 1,931,979	$ 94,835	$ 9,375	$ 64,543,421	$ 22,491	$ (62,738,143)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2016		9,483,503	46,876

Organization and Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Nature of Operations [Text Block]

1. Organization and Operations

Integrated Surgical Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Delaware in 1990 to design, manufacture, sell and service image-directed, computer-controlled robotic software and hardware products for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. On June 28, 2007, the Company completed the sale of substantially all of its operating assets. After completion of the sale, the Company no longer engaged in any business activities related to its former business, described above. The Company’s current operations are limited to completing a business combination or strategic alliance.

As of September 20, 2016, the Company signed a letter of intent to pursue the acquisition of theMaven Network, Inc. and on October 14, 2016, it signed a share exchange agreement with theMaven Network, Inc. and its shareholders to acquire the company as a wholly owned subsidiary. The closing is expected to take place within a few weeks, but before December 31, 2016.

If the Company does not complete the above mentioned acquisition of theMaven Network, Inc., then the Company does not have an estimate as to when it will complete a qualified merger, acquisition, or strategic alliance. There is no assurance that such opportunities will be available, or if available, upon favorable terms. If the Company is unsuccessful in completing a suitable merger, acquisition or strategic alliance, then the Board of Directors may liquidate the Company and distribute all its remaining assets, which consist primarily of cash and available-for-sale securities, to its stockholders.

The Company believes that if it identifies and completes a suitable merger, acquisition or strategic alliance target, it may need additional capital to complete the transaction or fund the continuing acquired operations. The Company, at this time, cannot estimate the amount of financing it may need for a transaction. There is no assurance that it will be able to obtain any required funding for a transaction, or that if it is obtainable it will be on acceptable terms.

Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations under Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission for Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The condensed balance sheet at December 31, 2015 has been derived from the Company’s audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the financial position as of September 30, 2016, the results of operations and cash flows for the nine months then ended have been included. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company and the Company’s management discussion and analysis included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include checking and money market accounts held in two financial institutions. The Company has a checking account at one institution with a balance of approximately $303,000 at September 30, 2016. The funds in this account are fully guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. The Company has a brokerage account with a second financial institution, with a cash balance of approximately $176,000 at September 30, 2016. Assets in this brokerage account are protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) up to $500,000 (with a limit of $250,000 for cash). Throughout the year, the account balances at these institutions periodically exceed FDIC and SIPC insurance coverage; however, the Company has not experienced losses in these accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk.

Stock-Based Compensation

Compensation costs for stock, warrants or options issued to employees and non-employees are based on the fair value method and accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 718, ” Compensation – Stock Compensation.” The value of warrants and options are calculated using a Black-Scholes Model, using the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of issuance for the employee options or warrants and the date of commitment for non-employee options or warrants, an expected dividend yield of zero, the expected life of the warrants or options and the expected volatility of the Company’s common stock.

Investments in Available-for-Sale Securities

The Company has a portfolio of investments in available-for-sale debt securities, which consist of fixed income debt securities, and which are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 320, “Investments - Debt and Equity Securities.” Management determines the appropriate classification of the securities at the time they are acquired and evaluates the appropriateness of such classifications at each balance sheet date. Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value, and unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related deferred tax effect, if any, are reported as other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

Fair Value Measurement

FASB ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, FASB ASC 820 establishes a three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1 - Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 - Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.

The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

In accordance with FASB ASC 820, the Company measures its cash equivalents, investments in available-for-sale securities, and derivative liability at fair value. The company classifies its cash equivalents and investments in available for sale securities within Level 1 or Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy because the company uses quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing observable market inputs to determine their fair value. The Company’s derivative liability is classified within Level 3.

The carrying value of other current assets and liabilities are considered to be representative of their respective fair values because of the short-term nature of those instruments.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes have been provided for temporary differences between financial statement and income tax reporting under the liability method, using expected tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided when realization is not considered more likely than not.

The Company applies the provisions of FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” ASC 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

The Company’s policy is to classify expenses as a result of income tax assessments as interest expense for interest charges and as penalties in general and administrative expenses for penalty assessments.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

Income (Loss) Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

3. Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period plus dilutive common stock equivalents, using the treasury stock method.

Common stock equivalents for convertible preferred stock of 1,101,281 and 1,321,537 shares were excluded from the calculation of loss per share for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, because they were not dilutive; these shares would have been dilutive if the Company had not had a net loss for the these periods.

Stock options for the purchase of 175,000 and 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were excluded from the calculation of income per share for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive.

Notes Receivable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]

Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]

4. Notes Receivable

The Company has the following notes receivable:

Issue Date	September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)		December 31, 2015
August 11, 2016	$	155,451	$	-
September 14, 2016		357,900		-
September 26, 2016		125,000		-
	$	638,351	$	-

On August 11, 2016, the Company entered into a term note agreement (“Term Note”) with theMaven Network, Inc. (“Borrower”) for a loan of $150,000, plus expenses incurred by the Company in connection with the execution of this term note. The note is due at the earlier of (1) February 13, 2017, or (ii) the occurrence of certain events, as defined in the agreement. The note is secured by a personal guarantee of the principal officer of the Borrower (“Borrower Officer”). The $150,000 amount was guaranteed by MDB until the extension of additional principal as described below. The principal amount as of August 11, 2016, including expenses incurred by the Company, is $155,451. The Term Note provides that the principal amount of the loan would be increased by $350,000 (“Additional Amount”), plus expenses incurred by the Company in connection with the Term Note, if and when the Borrower Officer provides additional security for the total loan amount in the form of a mortgage on certain real estate (the “Mortgage”). The Mortgage was provided in late August and the Company subsequently extended the Additional Amount to Borrower. The interest rate on the borrowed amount is 8% per annum. The loan agreement contains additional covenants, representations and events of default.

The Term Note was amended on August 25, 2016 to provide details of the Mortgage. The Term Note was further amended on September 26, 2016 to extend an additional $125,000 to the Borrower. This additional $125,000 of principle is guaranteed by MDB. As of September 30, 2016, the aggregated principal amount under the Term Note, including expenses incurred by the Company, is $638,351.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.

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Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]

Available For Sale Securities Disclosure [Text Block]

5. Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities

The following is a summary of the Company’s investments in available-for-sale securities as of September 30, 2016 (unaudited):

	Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
U.S. federal agency securities	$	4,898	$	53	$	-	$	4,951
Municipal securities		311,517		1,582		(236)		312,863
Certificates of deposit		741,769		31,612		(10,736)		762,645
Corporate debt securities		16,795		216		-		17,011
	$	1,074,979	$	33,463	$	(10,972)	$	1,097,470

The following is a summary of the Company’s investments in available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2015:

	Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
U.S. federal agency securities	$	4,830	$	55	$	-	$	4,885
Municipal securities		492,237		789		(980)		492,046
Certificates of deposit		1,256,649		20,182		(14,865)		1,261,966
Corporate debt securities		17,173		115		-		17,288
	$	1,770,889	$	21,141	$	(15,845)	$	1,776,185

The cost and fair value of investments in fixed income available-for-sale debt securities, by contractual maturity, as of September 30, 2016 (unaudited), are as follows:

	Cost		Fair Value
Due within one year	$	739,361	$	757,136
Due after one year through three years		164,331		165,934
Due after three years		171,287		174,400
	$	1,074,979	$	1,097,470

Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of certain debt securities have the right to call or prepay their obligations without any penalties. The Company has classified the entire fair value of its investments in available-for-sale debt securities as current assets in the accompanying condensed balance sheets.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of available-for-sale securities which includes, but is not limited to, changes in the cost basis and fair value, fair value and gross unrealized gain (loss), fair values by type of security, contractual maturity and classification, amortized cost basis, contracts to acquire securities to be accounted for as available-for-sale, debt maturities, transfers to trading, change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) net of tax, continuous unrealized loss position fair value, aggregate losses qualitative disclosures, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses or other disclosures related to available for sale securities.

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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Conversion Feature Liability

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]

Temporary Equity Disclosure [Text Block]

6. Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Conversion Feature Liability

The Company’s Certificate of Incorporation authorized 1,000,000 shares of undesignated, serial preferred stock. Preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series. The Board of Directors is authorized to determine the rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions granted to and imposed upon any wholly unissued series of preferred stock and designation of any such series without any further vote or action by the Company’s stockholders.

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company’s only outstanding series of convertible preferred stock is the Series G Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series G”).

The Series G stock has a stated value of $1,000 per share, and is convertible into common stock at a conversion price equal to 85% of the lowest sale price of the common stock on its listed market over the five trading days preceding the date of conversion (“Beneficial Conversion Feature”), subject to a maximum conversion price. The number of shares of common stock that may be converted is determined by dividing the stated value of the number of shares of Series G to be converted by the conversion price. The Company may elect to pay the Series G holder in cash at the current market price multiplied by the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the year ended December 31, 2015, no shares of Series G were converted into shares of common stock. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding Series G shares were convertible into a minimum of 1,101,281 and 1,321,537 shares of common stock, respectively.

Upon a change in control, sale of or similar transaction, as defined in the Certificate of Designation for the Series G, each holder of the Series G has the option to deem such transaction as a liquidation and may redeem his or her shares at the liquidation value of $1,000, per share, for an aggregate amount of $168,496. The sale of all the assets on June 28, 2007 triggered the preferred stockholders’ redemption option. As such redemption is not in the control of the Company, the Series G stock has been accounted for as if it was redeemable preferred stock and is classified on the balance sheet between liabilities and stockholders’ equity.

The conversion feature of the preferred stock is considered a derivative according to ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging”, therefore, the fair value of the derivative is reflected in the financial statements as a liability, which was determined to be $88,395 as of September 30, 2016 (unaudited), and has been included as “conversion feature liability” on the accompanying condensed balance sheets. As of December 31, 2015, the fair value of the derivative was determined to be $76,343.

The fair value of the conversion feature liability is calculated under a Black-Scholes Model, using the market price of the Company’s common stock on each of the balance sheet dates presented, the expected dividend yield, the expected life of the redemption and the expected volatility of the Company’s common stock.

The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and considering factors specific to the conversion feature liability. Since some of the assumptions used by the Company are unobservable, the conversion feature liability is classified within the level 3 hierarchy in the fair value measurement.

The expected volatility of the conversion feature liability was based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected life assumption was based on the expected remaining life of the underlying preferred stock redemption. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the conversion feature liability was based on the average market rate on U.S. treasury securities in effect during the applicable quarter. The dividend yield reflected historical experience as well as future expectations over the expected term of the underlying preferred stock redemption. Therefore, the fair value of the conversion feature liability is sensitive to changes in above assumptions and changes of the Company’s common stock price.

The table below shows the quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of level 3 conversion feature liability:

	September 30, 2016
	(unaudited)

Expected remaining life of the redemption in years		1.0
Risk free interest rate		0.59	%
Expected annual volatility		77.70	%
Annual rate of dividends		0	%

The changes in the fair value of the derivative are as follows:

Balance as of January 1, 2016	$	76,343
Decrease of fair value		12,052

Ending balance as of September 30, 2016 (unaudited)	$	88,395

Stock-based compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

7. Stock-based compensation

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company had no activity related to stock options. As of September 30, 2016, a summary of options outstanding under the Company’s 2014 options grant was as follows:

Range of Exercise Price			Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)			Number Outstanding			Weighted- Average Exercise Price			Number Exercisable			Weighted- Average Exercise Price
$	0.17			2.63			175,000		$	0.17			175,000		$	0.17

The Company agreed to compensate each director in the amount of $25,000 per year, payable quarterly, beginning on January 1, 2016. Such compensation may be paid to each director either in the form of cash, or the Company’s common stock or a combination thereof at the election of such director which may be changed during the year with respect to future payments. The Company compensated one of its directors by issuing common stock, one of its directors by issuing common stock and in cash, and the third director in cash for services rendered in 2016. The Company compensated two of its four directors by issuing common stock, and two directors in cash for services rendered in 2015. The number of shares issued to each director was determined based upon the equivalent cash compensation accrued divided by the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date that the compensation is fully earned each quarter, which is the last day of such quarter. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $9,375 and $28,125 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 for two directors, which was recorded as common stock to be issued.

On January 11, 2016, the Company issued 41,667 shares of common stock to each of two directors as compensation for the three months ended December 31, 2015. These shares, totaling 83,334, were valued at a per share price of $0.15, or a total of $12,500.

On April 12, 2016, the Company issued 39,063 shares of common stock to one director, and 19,531 shares of common stock to a second director as compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2016. These shares, totaling 58,594, were valued at a per share price of $0.16, or a total of $9,375 (unaudited).

On July 11, 2016, the Company issued 39,063 shares of common stock to one director, and 19,531 shares of common stock to a second director as compensation for the three months ended June 30, 2016. These shares, totaling 58,594, were valued at a per share price of $0.16, or a total of $9,375 (unaudited).

On October 4, 2016, the Company issued 31,251 shares of common stock to one director, and 15,625 shares of common stock to a second director as compensation for the three months ended September 30, 2016. These shares, totaling 46,876, were valued at a per share price of $0.20, or a total of $9,375 (unaudited).

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

8. Related Party Transactions

The Company entered into an Investment Banking Advisory Services agreement in November 2007 with MDB Capital Group LLC (“MDB”), and the parties extended this agreement indefinitely in April 2009. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30-days written notice.

The Company has a securities investment account with MDB, consisting of (a) available-for-sale investments totaling $1,097,470, that include short-term federal securities of $4,951, and certificates of deposit, municipal securities and corporate debt securities totaling $1,092,519 at September 30, 2016 (unaudited), and (b) available-for-sale investments totaling $1,776,185, that include short-term federal securities of $4,885, certificates of deposit, municipal securities and corporate debt securities totaling $1,771,300 at December 31, 2015.

Mr. Christopher Marlett, the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, is also the Chief Executive Officer of MDB. Mr. Gary Schuman, who is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, is also the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of MDB. The Company compensates for Mr. Schuman’s services in the amount of $3,000 per month, totaling $27,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited). Mr. Robert Levande, who is an officer and director of the Company, is also a senior managing director of MDB. In addition to shares of common stock (as discussed in Note 6), Mr. Levande was compensated $9,375 for his services as director for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (unaudited).

MDB has guaranteed $125,000 of the principle amount due on the Term Note from theMaven Network, Inc. described in Note 4 above. This guarantee will terminate upon the completion of the acquisition of theMaven Network, Inc. which is described in Note 1 above and Note 10 below.

Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

9. Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, the Company may be subject to other claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not currently a party to any legal proceedings that it believes would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

The Company may have a liability for additional state franchise taxes payable in the amount of approximately $44,000, plus interest at 18% per annum, for the years 2008-2014. Because of state statutory provisions, the underpaid amount will only be due once assessed and demanded by the state. The tax liability and associated interest has not been included as an accrued liability because management has determined that the likelihood of the state making the assessment is low. Depending on circumstances, management may change its estimate of the probability of an assessment and establish either an accrual or record a payment for the tax liability if assessed.

Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

10. Subsequent Events

On October 14, 2016, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement under which the company will acquire theMaven Network, Inc. (“Maven”) in an exchange of shares, whereby Maven will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The number of shares of the Company to be issued for the equity of Maven will be determined by a formula, and it is anticipated that the Company will issue approximately 55% of its issued and outstanding common stock immediately after the transaction. At the closing, it is agreed that one of Maven’s directors will become a director of the Company and several of their officers will also become officers of the Company under their current employment arrangements. The consummation of the acquisition is subject to various conditions precedent, as defined in the agreement, for each of the parties to the agreement. The Company anticipates the closing taking place within a few weeks.

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basis of Presentation

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock-Based Compensation

Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Investments in Available-for-Sale Securities

Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value Measurement

Level 1 - Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 - Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.

The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The carrying value of other current assets and liabilities are considered to be representative of their respective fair values because of the short-term nature of those instruments.

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes

Recently Announced Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for cash and cash equivalents, including the policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents. Other information that may be disclosed includes (1) the nature of any restrictions on the entity's use of its cash and cash equivalents, (2) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (3) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (4) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value.

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Disclosure of accounting policy for income taxes, which may include its accounting policies for recognizing and measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances, recognizing investment tax credits, operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and other carryforwards, methodologies for determining its effective income tax rate and the characterization of interest and penalties in the financial statements.

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Disclosure of accounting policy for investments in debt and equity securities that are classified as available-for-sale. This policy also may describe the entity's accounting treatment for transfers between investment categories, how the entity determines whether impairments of available-for-sale securities are other than temporary, and how the fair values of such securities are determined.

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Notes Receivable (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]

The Company has the following notes receivable:

Issue Date	September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)		December 31, 2015
August 11, 2016	$	155,451	$	-
September 14, 2016		357,900		-
September 26, 2016		125,000		-
	$	638,351	$	-

Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

The following is a summary of the Company’s investments in available-for-sale securities as of September 30, 2016 (unaudited):

	Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
U.S. federal agency securities	$	4,898	$	53	$	-	$	4,951
Municipal securities		311,517		1,582		(236)		312,863
Certificates of deposit		741,769		31,612		(10,736)		762,645
Corporate debt securities		16,795		216		-		17,011
	$	1,074,979	$	33,463	$	(10,972)	$	1,097,470

The following is a summary of the Company’s investments in available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2015:

	Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
U.S. federal agency securities	$	4,830	$	55	$	-	$	4,885
Municipal securities		492,237		789		(980)		492,046
Certificates of deposit		1,256,649		20,182		(14,865)		1,261,966
Corporate debt securities		17,173		115		-		17,288
	$	1,770,889	$	21,141	$	(15,845)	$	1,776,185

Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]

The cost and fair value of investments in fixed income available-for-sale debt securities, by contractual maturity, as of September 30, 2016 (unaudited), are as follows:

	Cost		Fair Value
Due within one year	$	739,361	$	757,136
Due after one year through three years		164,331		165,934
Due after three years		171,287		174,400
	$	1,074,979	$	1,097,470

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Conversion Feature Liability (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]

The table below shows the quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of level 3 conversion feature liability:

	September 30, 2016
	(unaudited)

Expected remaining life of the redemption in years		1.0
Risk free interest rate		0.59	%
Expected annual volatility		77.70	%
Annual rate of dividends		0	%

Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]

The changes in the fair value of the derivative are as follows:

Balance as of January 1, 2016	$	76,343
Decrease of fair value		12,052

Ending balance as of September 30, 2016 (unaudited)	$	88,395

Stock-based compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]

As of September 30, 2016, a summary of options outstanding under the Company’s 2014 options grant was as follows:

Range of Exercise Price			Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)			Number Outstanding			Weighted- Average Exercise Price			Number Exercisable			Weighted- Average Exercise Price
$	0.17			2.63			175,000		$	0.17			175,000		$	0.17

Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Checking Account	$ 303,000
Assets Guaranteed By Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Maximum	250,000
Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value	176,000
Maximum Amount Of Assets Protected By Securities Investor Protection Corporation In Brokerage Account	250,000
Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Maximum Amount Of Assets Protected By Securities Investor Protection Corporation In Brokerage Account	$ 500,000

Income (Loss) Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Income (Loss) Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Preferred Stock	1,101,281	1,321,537	1,101,281	1,321,537
Equity Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	175,000	200,000	175,000	200,000

Notes Receivable (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net	$ 638,351	$ 0
August 11, 2016 [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net	155,451	0
September 14, 2016 [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net	357,900	0
September 26, 2016 [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net	$ 125,000	$ 0

Notes Receivable (Details Textual) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended
Notes Receivable (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Aug. 11, 2016	Sep. 26, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 150,000
Term Note [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	155,451		$ 638,351
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net	$ 350,000	$ 125,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.00%

Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Cost	$ 1,074,979	$ 1,770,889
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Gains	33,463	21,141
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Losses	(10,972)	(15,845)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,097,470	1,776,185
U.S. federal agency securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Cost	4,898	4,830
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Gains	53	55
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Losses	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	4,951	4,885
Municipal securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Cost	311,517	492,237
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Gains	1,582	789
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Losses	(236)	(980)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	312,863	492,046
Certificates of deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Cost	741,769	1,256,649
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Gains	31,612	20,182
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Losses	(10,736)	(14,865)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	762,645	1,261,966
Corporate debt securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Cost	16,795	17,173
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Gains	216	115
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Losses	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	$ 17,011	$ 17,288

Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities (Details 1) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Due within one year, Cost	$ 739,361
Due after one year through three years, Cost	164,331
Due after three years, Cost	171,287
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Total	1,074,979
Due within one year, Fair Value	757,136
Due after one year through three years, Fair Value	165,934
Due after three years, Fair Value	174,400
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value, Total	$ 1,097,470	$ 1,776,185

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Conversion Feature Liability (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Expected remaining life of the redemption in years	1 year
Risk free interest rate	0.59%
Expected annual volatility	77.70%
Annual rate of dividends	0.00%

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Conversion Feature Liability (Details 1)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Balance as of January 1, 2016	$ 76,343
Decrease of fair value	12,052
Ending balance as of September 30, 2016	$ 88,395

- Definition

Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, expected to be settled within one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.

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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Conversion Feature Liability (Details Textual) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	1,000,000
Derivative Liabilities, Current	$ 88,395	$ 76,343
Series G Preferred Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1,000
Convertible Preferred Stock, Terms of Conversion	conversion price equal to 85% of the lowest sale price of the common stock on its listed market over the five trading days preceding the date of conversion (Beneficial Conversion Feature), subject to a maximum conversion price.
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	1,101,281	1,321,537
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share	$ 1,000
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value	$ 168,496

- Definition

Specific terms relevant to convertibility. Includes class of preferred stock and number of shares convertible into, exercise (or conversion) price or rates, dates relevant to conversion timing and events relevant to conversion. Describe also any beneficial conversion features. where convertible preferred stock with a nondetachable conversion feature is in-the-money at commitment date. For contingently convertible preferred stock, discuss the circumstances of the contingency, including the events or changes in circumstance that would cause the contingency to be met and any of the significant features necessary to understand the conversion rights and the timing of those rights. Include also an events or changes in circumstance, if any, that could adjust or change the contingency, conversion price, or number of shares, including significant terms of those changes.

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Stock-based compensation (Details)	9 Months Ended
Stock-based compensation (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Price	$ 0.17
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	2 years 7 months 17 days
Number Outstanding \| shares	175,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding	$ 0.17
Number Exercisable \| shares	175,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$ 0.17

Stock-based compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Stock-based compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Jan. 11, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock Issuance Date	Jan. 11, 2016
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	83,334		58,594	58,594
Stock Issued During Period Per Share Value Of New Issues	$ 0.15		$ 0.16	$ 0.16
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	$ 12,500		$ 9,375	$ 9,375
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current, Total					$ 25,000	$ 25,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues		46,876
Stock Issued During Period Per Share Value Of New Issues		$ 0.20
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues		$ 9,375
Directors Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	41,667		19,531	19,531
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues					$ 9,375	$ 28,125
Directors Two [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues		15,625
Director One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues			39,063	39,063
Director One [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues		31,251

Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 26, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Available-For-Sale Securities, Current	$ 1,097,470			$ 1,776,185
Robert Levande [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Reimbursement For Related Party Services	9,375
MDB Capital Group LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Available-For-Sale Securities, Current	1,097,470			1,776,185
Federal Securities Current	4,951			4,885
Certificates Of Deposit Municipal Securities and Corporate Bonds	1,092,519			$ 1,771,300
Reimbursement For Related Party Services Per Month	3,000
Reimbursement For Related Party Services	$ 27,000	$ 27,000
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Secured Borrowings			$ 125,000

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Interest Rate Per Month, Percentage	18.00%
Franchise Tax Payable	$ 44,000

Subsequent Event (Details Textual)	Oct. 14, 2016
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Issued And Outstanding Common Stock, Percentage	55.00%