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[Abstract] Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net (loss) income Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net (loss) income attributable to Verint Systems Inc. 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Valuation Allowance [Table] Valuation Allowance [Table] Valuation Allowance Valuation Allowance [Line Items] Change in valuation allowance Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Effective Income Tax Rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Discrete Income Tax Benefit Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions Income Tax Expense Excluding Valuation Allowance Release IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingValuationAllowanceRelease Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations,excluding the income tax benefit attributable to the valuation allowance release. Effective Income Tax Rate Excluding Valuation Allowance Release (as a percent) EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsExcludingValuationAllowanceRelease Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations, excluding the income tax benefit attributable to the valuation allowance release. Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Estimate of Fair Value Measurement Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Term Loans Medium-term Notes [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Term Loans - Fair Value Long-term Debt, Fair Value 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes - Fair Value Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures Unamortized deferred costs Deferred Finance Costs, Net Unamortized debt discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Losses on early retirements of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Commitment fee on undrawn portion (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Write Off of Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Resulting From Early Debt Payment Write Off Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Resulting From Early Debt Payment Represents the write off deferred debt issuance costs as a result of early debt principal payments. Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Acquired Technology Developed Technology Rights [Member] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Impairment of acquired intangible assets Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived Amortization [Abstract] Amortization [Abstract] Amortization of Intangible Assets Income Statement [Abstract] Product Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Service and support Sales Revenue, Services, Net Total revenue Cost of revenue: Cost of Revenue [Abstract] Product Cost of Goods Sold Service and support Cost of Services Amortization of acquired technology Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets Technology The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of technology acquired intangible assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Total cost of revenue Cost of Revenue Gross profit Gross Profit Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Research and development, net Research and Development Expense Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Amortization of other acquired intangible assets Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets Other The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of other acquired intangible assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Operating income Other income (expense), net: Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest income Investment Income, Interest Interest expense Interest Expense Total other expense, net Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes Provision (benefit) for income taxes Net (loss) income Net (loss) income attributable to Verint Systems Inc. Net (loss) income per common share attributable to Verint Systems Inc. Weighted-average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted (in shares) Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Stock-based compensation - equity portion Share-based Compensation Amortization of discount on convertible notes Accretion Expense Non-cash gains on derivative financial instruments, net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Losses on early retirements of debt Other non-cash items, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business combinations: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Deferred cost of revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Other, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash paid for business combinations, including adjustments, net of cash acquired Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of investments Payments to Acquire Investments Maturities and sales of investments Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments Cash paid for capitalized software development costs Payments for Software Change in restricted cash and bank time deposits, including long-term portion, and other investing activities, net Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash and Investments Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Proceeds from borrowings, net of original issuance discount Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt and Capital Securities, Net Repayments of borrowings and other financing obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Proceeds from public issuance of common stock Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Payments for convertible note hedges Payments of equity issuance, debt issuance and other debt-related costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from exercises of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Purchases of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments of contingent consideration for business combinations (financing portion) Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment of Contingent Consideration, Financing Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment of Contingent Consideration, Financing Portion Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Derivative not designated as hedging instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Term to maturity of derivative contracts is generally less than this period (in months) Derivative, Lower Remaining Maturity Range Notional amounts of derivative financial instruments Derivative, Notional Amount Assets, Fair Value Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Liabilities, Fair Value Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Bonus Share Program Bonus Share Program [Member] Represents awards under the Bonus Share Program Stock Issued During Period for Performance Bonuses (in shares) Total accrued liability Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Current STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term Debt [Text Block] Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract] Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt, Gross FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Preparation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Basis of Accounting [Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Change in Functional Currency Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Intangible Assets - Future Amortization [Abstract] Intangible Assets - Future Amortization [Abstract] 2016 (remainder of year) Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five 2021 and thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Intangible assets with finite lives, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Assets Assets [Abstract] Current Assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash and bank time deposits Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Short-term investments Other Short-term Investments Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Deferred cost of revenue Deferred Costs, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Capitalized software development costs, net Capitalized Computer Software, Net Long-term deferred cost of revenue Deferred Costs, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities, Preferred Stock, and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock - $0.001 par value; authorized 2,207,000 shares at July 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively; none issued. Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Common stock - $0.001 par value; authorized 120,000,000 shares. Issued 62,487,000 and 61,253,000 shares; outstanding 62,139,000 and 60,905,000 shares at July 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively. Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Treasury stock, at cost - 348,000 shares at July 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015. Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total Verint Systems Inc. stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period [Axis] Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period [Axis] Information about the line of credit facility covenant period. Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period [Domain] Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period [Domain] The line of credit facility covenant period. Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period Until January 2016 Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period Until January 2016 [Member] Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period Until January 2016 Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period January 2016 Thereafter Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period January 2016 Thereafter [Member] Line of Credit Facility Covenant Period January 2016 Thereafter Term loan discount (as a percent) Debt Instrument Discount Rate Percentage The percentage discount at which the debt was issued. Write Off of Debt Discount Resulting From Early Debt Payment Write Off Debt Discount Resulting From Early Debt Payment Represents the write off deferred debt discount as a result of early debt principal payments. Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA Ratio Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA Ratio Represents the Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA (each as defined in the Credit Agreement) leverage ratio. Other debt Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] Unamortized debt discount 1.50% Convertible Notes, Net Gross term loan borrowings Total debt Long-term Debt Current maturities of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Schedule of acquisition-related intangible assets Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Schedule of net acquisition-related intangible assets by reportable segment Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of acquired finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets by segment. Schedule of estimated future amortization expense on finite-lived acquisition-related intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of goodwill activity Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of fair values of derivative financial instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of the effects of derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of gains (losses) recognized on derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Schedule of Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other (Expense) Income, Net Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Supplemental Information Regarding Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Derivative [Line Items] Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Cash paid for interest Interest Paid Cash payments of income taxes, net Income Taxes Paid, Net Accrued but unpaid purchases of property and equipment Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Inventory transfers to property and equipment Inventory Transfer to Property and Equipment Value of inventory transferred to property and equipment in noncash transactions. Liabilities for contingent consideration in business combinations Liabilities Assumed Accrued but unpaid equity issuance, debt issuance and other debt-related costs Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Variable Interest Entities by Classification of Entity [Axis] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Joint venture, variable interest entity in which entity is primary beneficiary Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] Less than Basis of Presentation Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Equity interest in a joint venture (as a percent) Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage Maximum ownership interest in cost method investments (as a percent) Cost Method Investment Ownership Percentage The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the cost method of accounting. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract] RSUs Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Summary of award activity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Beginning balance (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Released (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Ending balance (in shares) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Beginning balance (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Released (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Ending balance (in dollars per share) Additional disclosures Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Unrecognized compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Remaining weighted-average vesting period over which expense is expected to be recognized (in years) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Table Text Block] Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Table Text Block] Combined February 2014 and March 2014 Term Loans Combined February 2014 and March 2014 Term Loans [Member] Combined activity for the February 2014 and March 2014 Term Loans. Repayments of Long-Term Debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Secured Debt Principal payments previously required per quarter Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal 2016 (remainder of year) Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2017 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2019 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2020 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Total DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Balance sheet classification of award [Axis] Balance sheet classification of award [Axis] Balance sheet classification of award [Axis] Balance sheet classification of award [Domain] Balance sheet classification of award [Domain] [Domain] for Balance sheet classification of award [Axis] Equity-classified awards Equity Classified Awards [Member] Represents the equity-classified awards under the share-based compensation plan. Equity-Settled Awards Equity-Settled Awards [Member] Equity-Settled Awards [Member] Other liability-classified awards Liability Classified Awards [Member] Represents the liability-classified awards under the share-based compensation plan. Stock-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract] Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract] Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Axis] components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Axis] components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Axis] components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Domain] components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Domain] [Domain] for components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Axis] Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative financial instruments designated as hedges Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] Foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Activity in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Class of Stock [Line Items] Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income - beginning balance Other comprehensive income before reclassifications Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Net other comprehensive income, current period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income - ending balance Equity [Abstract] Dividends on common stock Dividends, Common Stock Amounts Reclassified From AOCI Into the Statement of Operations [Abstract] Amounts Reclassified From AOCI Into the Statement of Operations [Abstract] Amounts Reclassified From AOCI Into the Statement of Operations [Abstract] Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Represents amounts reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into the Statement of Operations. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Income Taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Restricted stock units and restricted stock awards Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units RSU [Member] Represents information in the aggregate for restricted stock and restricted units, shares or stock units that an entity has not yet issued because the agreed-upon consideration, such as employee services, has not yet been received. Stock options Employee Stock Option [Member] Phantom stock units Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Stock Bonus Program and Bonus Share Program Schedule of Product Warranty Liability Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Customer Relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Trade Names Trade Names [Member] Non-competition Agreements Noncompete Agreements [Member] Distribution Networks Distribution Rights [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] In Process Research and Development [Member] In Process Research and Development [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Intangible assets with finite lives, Net Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Gross Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Gross Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets. The aggregate gross carrying amount including any previously recognized impairment charges. Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) External Credit Rating by Grouping [Axis] External Credit Rating by Grouping [Axis] External Credit Rating by Grouping [Domain] External Credit Rating by Grouping [Domain] Corporate Credit Ratings of BB- and Ba3 or Better Corporate Credit Ratings of BB- and Ba3 or Better [Member] External Corporate Credit Ratings of BB- and Ba3 or Better SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] Document And Entity Information -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding