Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Fair Value Measurements For Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 01, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value	$ 128,585	$ 143,510
Voice Solutions Supply Chain Reporting Unit [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value	115,757	130,682
Voice Solutions Healthcare Reporting Unit [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value	9,480	9,480
Intermec Global Solutions Reporting Unit [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value	$ 3,348	$ 3,348