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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 5) Other Intangibles, Softare and R&D - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Research and Development |  |  |
Research and development expenses, net of contract reimbursements | $ 1,100 | $ 903 | $ 998
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Compensation Earned | $ 104 | $ 86 | $ 90
Minimum | Other Intangible Assets |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 3 years |  |
Minimum | Software |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 2 years |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 20 years |  |
Maximum | Other Intangible Assets |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 25 years |  |
Maximum | Software |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 12 years |  |

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