Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Accumulated depreciation	$ (3,061)	$ (3,055)
Property, Plant and Equipment, net	1,640	1,670
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	42	44
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	384	358
Subscriber systems
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	2,994	3,063
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	1,201	1,158
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	$ 80	$ 102

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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