Other Intangible Assets, Net (Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2018 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Gross cost | |||
| Purchased and internally developed software | $ 727 | $ 710 | |
| Affiliate and customer relationships | 2,424 | 2,419 | |
| Debt origination fees | 8 | 8 | |
| Trademarks (indefinite life) | 2,428 | 2,428 | |
| Other intangible assets (excluding goodwill), gross | 5,587 | 5,565 | |
| Accumulated amortization | |||
| Purchased and internally developed software | (571) | (548) | |
| Affiliate and customer relationships | (2,416) | (2,409) | |
| Debt origination fees | (3) | (3) | |
| Other intangible assets (excluding goodwill), accumulated amortization | (2,990) | (2,960) | |
| Other intangible assets, net | |||
| Purchased and internally developed software | 156 | 162 | |
| Affiliate and customer relationships | 8 | 10 | |
| Debt origination fees | 5 | 5 | |
| Other intangible assets (excluding goodwill), net | 2,597 | $ 2,605 | |
| Amortization of other intangible assets | $ 23 | $ 66 | |
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of other intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. No definition available.
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- Definition For each balance sheet presented, the amount of accumulated amortization for finite-lived customer relationships. No definition available.
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- Definition Customer relationships net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date to an asset acquired in a business combination representing a favorable existing relationship with customers having a finite beneficial life. No definition available.
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- Definition Other Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization [Abstract] No definition available.
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- Definition Accumulated amount of amortization of other intangible assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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- Definition Other Intangible Assets, Gross [Abstract] No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of accumulated amortization of debt issuance costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition For each balance sheet presented, the amount of accumulated amortization for capitalized computer software costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before accumulated amortization of capitalized costs for computer software, including but not limited to, acquired and internally developed computer software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The carrying amount of capitalized computer software costs net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, before accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date to an asset acquired in a business combination representing a favorable existing relationship with customers having a finite beneficial life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style for a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before accumulated amortization of intangible assets, excluding goodwill. No definition available.
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- Definition Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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