Restructuring (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance		$ 58
Charges (reversals), net		(5)
Cash Payments		(52)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance		11
Severance and related benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance		41
Charges (reversals), net	5	5
Cash Payments		(33)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance		3
Other exit related costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance		17
Charges (reversals), net	(10)	(10)
Cash Payments		(19)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance		$ 8
2011 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reduction of the Company's global workforce		13.00%
2012 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reduction of the Company's global workforce		14.00%

Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost, net of the amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost.

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- Definition

Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-Subparagraph (b)

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- Definition

Percentage of the total number of positions eliminated as of the balance sheet date since inception of the restructuring plan(s).

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- Definition

Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 420

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b))

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140904-122747

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)

-Number Topic 5

-Section P

-Subsection 3, 4

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