Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Gain (loss) on hedging derivative instrument or the foreign currency transaction gain (loss) on the nonderivative hedging instrument designated as a hedge of a net investment in foreign operations related to hedge ineffectiveness, which is included in earnings in the period.

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Fair value of liability associated with financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset.

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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

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Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014 Manufacturing group	Mar. 29, 2014 Net Investment Hedge	Mar. 29, 2014 Interest rate exchange contracts Finance group	Dec. 28, 2013 Interest rate exchange contracts Finance group	Mar. 29, 2014 Foreign currency exchange contracts	Mar. 30, 2013 Foreign currency exchange contracts	Mar. 29, 2014 Foreign currency exchange contracts Manufacturing group	Dec. 28, 2013 Foreign currency exchange contracts Manufacturing group	Mar. 29, 2014 Level 2 Foreign currency exchange contracts Manufacturing group	Dec. 28, 2013 Level 2 Foreign currency exchange contracts Manufacturing group
Fair value of derivative instruments
Notional amounts			$ 203	$ 229			$ 510	$ 636
Derivative Asset, Fair Value			2	2					2	2
Derivative Liability, Fair Value			5	5					19	15
Forward exchange contracts maximum maturity period	3 years
Net deferred gain / loss in Accumulated OCI		4			(17)
Net gains and losses recognized in earnings and Accumulated other comprehensive loss					7	7
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months					13
Currency effects after-tax loss on the effective portion of cash flow hedges, which are reflected in the cumulative translation adjustment account within OCI		2
Ineffectiveness related to foreign currency hedges		$ 0