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Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of financing vehicles
Percentage of US based finance receivables	45.00%	54.00%
Finance Receivables sold to Special Purpose Entities which are consolidated subsidiaries	$ 341	$ 559
Proceeds from the sale of finance receivables	$ 116	$ 476

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Finance Receivables sold to Special Purpose Entities which are consolidated subsidiaries.

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Percentage of US based finance receivables.

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The cash inflow associated with the sale of receivables arising from the financing of goods and services.

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