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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Apr. 18, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name AWARE INC /MA/  
Entity Central Index Key 0001015739  
Trading Symbol awre  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   22,627,475
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2014  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1