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Other Payables and Accrued Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Value of Rights granted to Numonyx to use certain assets retained by the company | $ 14 | $ 23
Rights granted to use certain assets reported as a current liability | $ 1 | $ 10

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