Note 13: Other Operating Expenses (Income), Net (Detail) - Other Income and Expenses (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Gain on sale of Kodak Gallery	$ (19)		$ (19)
Gain on sale of certain image sensor patents				(62)
Other		(1)	(1)	(9)
Total	$ (19)	$ (1)	$ (20)	$ (71)

Amount of gain (loss), after tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component.

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