Commitments And Contingencies Consumption Tax Refunds (Details) (Consumption tax refunds [Member]) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 EUR (€)
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Cash received from consumption tax refunds and deferred in Other Liabilities	$ 26	€ 20

Cash received from consumption tax refunds and deferred in Other Liabilities

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