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Other Commitments and Contingencies Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum License Fees Payable	Future minimum license fees payable under existing license agreements as of April 1, 2023 are immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2023 and thereafter.

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