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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization of Intangible Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
Projects estimated to be completed | 1 year

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- Definition Estimated completion period of in process research and development projects. + References No definition available. + Details
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