Restructuring (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 5,855,000	$ 2,780,000	$ 20,577,000
2011 Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Percent of work force related to restructuring	2.00%
Total charges expected to be incurred	5,900,000
Employee termination costs	5,400,000
Other transitional costs	500,000
2011 Restructuring Charges [Member] | Intermec [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	5,400,000
Other transitional costs	500,000
2009 And 2010 Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			23,400,000
Employee termination costs			20,300,000
Other transitional costs			3,100,000
Cash payments to restructuring plan		$ 3,600,000