EXIT OF NMR BUSINESS (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
A summary of total “NMR” restructuring activity and other special charges is shown in the table below:

 
Workforce
Reduction
Special Charges Related to Inventory and Others
Total
 
(in millions)
Balance as of October 31, 2014
$
14

$
3

$
17

Income statement expense
1

2

3

Inventory charges
—

(1
)
(1
)
Cash payments
(3
)
—

(3
)
Balance as of January 31, 2015
$
12

$
4

$
16