Related Party Transactions (Details 3) (SIRIUS Canada [Member], USD $) In Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
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SIRIUS Canada [Member] |
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| Revenue from SIRIUS Canada | ||||
| Royalty income | $ 0 | $ 3,163 | $ 9,945 | $ 6,603 |
| Dividend income | 0 | 232 | 460 | 689 |
| Total revenue from related party | $ 0 | $ 3,395 | $ 10,405 | $ 7,292 |
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- Definition Earned dividend income on equity securities that are part of the trading and investment portfolios owned by the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Revenues, net of returns and allowances, realized from sales and other transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Revenue earned during the period from the leasing or otherwise lending to a third party the entity's rights or title to certain property. Royalty revenue is derived from a percentage or stated amount of sales proceeds or revenue generated by the third party using the entity's property. Examples of property from which royalties may be derived include patents and oil and mineral rights. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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