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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015
Indefinite-life intangibles: |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross (excluding goodwill) | $ 69 | $ 14
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 0 | 0
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | 69 | 14
Definite-life intangibles: |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 3,131 | 1,660
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 886 | 726
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | $ 2,245 | 934
Weighted average remaining amortization period (years) | 11 years |
Intangible assets, gross (excluding goodwill) | $ 3,200 | 1,674
Intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | 2,314 | 948
Customer relationships |  |
Definite-life intangibles: |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 1,826 | 1,103
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 620 | 501
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | $ 1,206 | 602
Weighted average remaining amortization period (years) | 10 years |
Trademarks, trade names, and patents |  |
Definite-life intangibles: |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | $ 512 | 237
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 112 | 91
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | $ 400 | 146
Weighted average remaining amortization period (years) | 15 years |
Developed technology and other |  |
Definite-life intangibles: |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | $ 793 | 320
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 154 | 134
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | $ 639 | 186
Weighted average remaining amortization period (years) | 10 years |
IPR&D, trademarks and other |  |
Indefinite-life intangibles: |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross (excluding goodwill) | $ 69 | 14
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 0 | 0
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | $ 69 | $ 14

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