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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Advertising Expense | $ 784 | $ 587 | $ 600
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 4 years |  |
Minimum [Member] | Computer Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 3 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member] |  |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 35 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 10 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | Computer Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 7 years |  |

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