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Legal, Environmental and Other Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |
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Mar. 30, 2012 | Aug. 16, 2011 tradesecret
Convolve, Inc. and Massachusetts Institute of Technology litigation |  |
Loss Contingencies |  |
Compensatory damages sought by plaintiff | $ 800 |
Number of alleged trade secrets at issue on which the court granted summary judgement in favor of the company |  | 11
Number of alleged trade secrets at issue |  | 15
Alexander Shukh litigation |  |
Loss Contingencies |  |
Amount in excess of which plaintiff seeks damages | $ 75 |

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