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Revenue Recognition Contract Cost Assets (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Contract cost assets
Total contract cost assets	$ 159
Practical expedient
Contract cost, practical expedient	true
Sales commissions
Contract cost assets
Total contract cost assets	$ 149
Installation costs
Contract cost assets
Total contract cost assets	$ 10

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- Definition

Amount, after accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, of asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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