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Revenues from Contracts with Customers (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Oct. 01, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Oct. 01, 2021
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations, which are expected to be recognized as revenue	$ 14,300		$ 14,300
Revenue recognized under ASC 842	29	$ 34	75	$ 89
Contract liability revenue recognized	$ 17	$ 31	$ 257	$ 253
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-10-01
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations, which are expected to be recognized as revenue, period (in months)	12 months		12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-10-01 \| Performance Period One
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations, which are expected to be recognized as revenue (as percent)	60.00%		60.00%
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-09-30
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations, which are expected to be recognized as revenue, period (in months)	24 months		24 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-09-30 \| Performance Period Two
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations, which are expected to be recognized as revenue (as percent)	77.00%		77.00%