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Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accounts Receivable and Notes Receivable, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Unbilled accounts receivable, revenue in excess of amounts invoiced | $ 62.3 | $ 65.2
Accounts and notes receivable, net | 706.1 | 744.6
Notes receivable, net | $ 167.7 | $ 188.7
Notes receivable, period deemed non-performing | 180 days |
Minimum |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Notes receivable, payment terms | 90 days |
Notes receivable, imputed interest rate | 4.00% | 4.00%
Notes receivable, extended financing terms | 18 months |
Maximum |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Notes receivable, payment terms | 3 years |
Notes receivable, imputed interest rate | 10.40% | 10.40%
Notes receivable, extended financing terms | 36 months |
Notes Receivable |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Accounts and notes receivable, net | $ 219.0 | $ 276.2
Notes receivable, net | $ 167.7 | $ 188.7

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- Definition An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 310 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 9 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=28367877&loc=d3e4531-111522 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=28358313&loc=d3e6676-107765 + Details
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- Definition Net amount of the investment in a contractual right to receive money on demand or on fixed or determinable dates that is recognized as an asset in the creditor's statement of financial position. Examples include, but are not limited to, credit card receivables, notes receivable and receivables relating to lessor's rights to payments from leases other than operating leases that have been recorded as assets. Excludes trade accounts receivable with contractual maturity of one year or less and arose from the sale of goods or services. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
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