JP2005114205A - Refrigerator with consumable replacement request function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a refrigerator with a consumable replacement request function capable of requesting replacement of a consumable used for the refrigerator according to deterioration of the consumable by consumables. <P>SOLUTION: A consumable use time integration means 203 integrates an operation time and the number of operation times of a refrigerator component that is an integration target by the consumables, and outputs them as a consumable use time. A consumable use time comparison means 206 can request the replacement according to the deterioration by the consumables so as to output a consumable replacement request signal from a replacement request time of the consumable set in a replacement time setting means 205 and the consumable use time outputted from the consumable use time integration means 203. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  In order to request replacement of consumables such as water purification filters, antibacterial cassettes, frozen deodorization cassettes, etc. used for refrigerators, the present invention integrates the consumable usage time from the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components, and the refrigerator installation integration The present invention relates to a refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function that can detect the deterioration status of consumables from time and request the user for an optimal replacement time for actual use conditions.

  Conventionally, this type of refrigerator with a consumable replacement request function inputs consumable replacement data from a touch panel display provided in the refrigerator, and displays the consumable replacement request display on the display when the consumable replacement date is reached. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of a conventional refrigerator replacement time notification device described in Patent Document 1. In FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, a consumable item replacement data is input from a touch panel display 502 with a data input function provided on one external side of the refrigerator 501, and control related to the operation of the refrigerator is performed. The replacement date of the consumables calculated by the control unit 503 based on the data is stored in the replacement date setting unit 504. When the replacement date of the consumables comes, the replacement date setting unit 504 notifies the control unit 503 of the replacement date setting unit 504. To display the consumable replacement request.
JP 2002-39668 A

  However, in the conventional configuration, the user inputs the replacement date of the consumables and the elapsed time when the deterioration of the consumables is predicted from the touch panel. Since the replacement request display is performed regardless of the frequency of use or the deterioration state, there is a problem that it is impossible to make a replacement request in accordance with the deterioration of the consumables. In addition, it is possible to input the water flow rate as consumable replacement data in the water purification filter, but in the case of a user who uses the ice machine less frequently, for example, several years have passed since the refrigerator was installed. However, if the flow rate of water has not reached, the filter replacement request display is not performed, so that there is a problem that ice making is performed with the filter deteriorated over time.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and accumulates the consumable use time from the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components, and the actual deterioration condition of the consumable from the consumable use time and the refrigerator installation accumulated time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function that can determine the optimal replacement time for actual use conditions from the user.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the refrigerator with a consumable replacement request function according to the present invention accumulates and uses the consumable use time by using at least one of the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components. For each consumable item, the replacement request time or the number of times differs from the component to be accumulated.

  As a result, even in a refrigerator that uses a plurality of consumables, all the consumables do not have the same replacement time, and it is possible to make a replacement request according to deterioration for each consumable.

  The refrigerator with a consumable replacement request function of the present invention has a refrigerator installation time integrating means, and the consumable replacement is performed by comparing the refrigerator installation integrated time accumulated by the refrigerator installation time integrating means with the aging deterioration time of the consumables. Consumable usage time comparison means that has both a method of outputting a request signal and a method of outputting a consumable replacement signal using the consumable usage time accumulated from the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components. It has the control part provided.

  As a result, even if the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components for which the consumables use time has not been reached have reached the replacement request time or the number of replacement requests, the consumables from the date of installation of the refrigerator or the previous replacement It is possible to detect aged deterioration and to request replacement of consumables.

  The refrigerator with a consumable replacement request function according to the present invention is configured so that the consumable usage time is set to the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator component in order to request replacement of consumables such as a water filter, an antibacterial cassette, and a frozen deodorization cassette. Since at least one of them is accumulated and a replacement request is made in accordance with the frequency of use of consumables, and the replacement request time or number of times differs from the component subject to accumulation for each consumable used. Even in a refrigerator that uses a plurality of consumables, all the consumables do not have the same replacement time, and it is possible to request replacement according to deterioration for each consumable. In addition, since the deterioration state of the actual consumables is detected from the refrigerator installation accumulated time, the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components that are subject to consumable use time have reached the replacement request time and the number of replacement requests. Even without this, it is possible to detect the aging deterioration of the consumables from the installation date of the refrigerator or the previous replacement, and it is possible to request replacement of the consumables.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a consumable use time accumulating means for accumulating a consumable use time of a consumable used for a refrigerator, a consumable replacement time detected from a consumable replacement request time and the consumable use time. A consumable use time comparison means for outputting a replacement request signal, and having a control unit capable of detecting the replacement time of the consumable used in the refrigerator, so that the consumable can be used in accordance with the deterioration of the consumable Therefore, in a refrigerator that stores food, it is possible to keep the interior hygienic or make delicious ice.

  In particular, the second invention integrates and uses the consumable use time by using at least one of the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components in the function of the control unit of the first invention. In the refrigerator that uses multiple consumables, all consumables do not have the same replacement time and deteriorate by each consumable. It is possible to request replacement in accordance with

  The third invention has a communication means in the function of the control unit of the first or second invention, and outputs a consumable replacement request signal from the consumable use time comparison means via the communication means. By providing the enabling function, it is possible to output a consumable replacement request signal externally, and it is possible to provide a service that prompts the user to request consumable replacement.

  In particular, the fourth aspect of the present invention provides a communication means and in-home communication to the information terminal connected to the refrigerator via the home communication line, in particular, to the function of the control unit of any one of the first to third inventions. By providing the function of outputting via the line and enabling the information terminal to notify the consumables replacement request, it is possible to check the consumable replacement request timing even at a location away from the refrigerator. In addition, for example, a replacement request can be expressed in graphic form than the control panel attached to the refrigerator main body, and the replacement procedure of consumables can also be displayed, so that a user-friendly and easy-to-understand service becomes possible.

  In a fifth aspect of the present invention, in particular, in the function of the control unit according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the consumable usage time comparison unit receives the replacement request non-display signal from the information terminal. By providing a function that does not output a consumable replacement request signal from the consumable usage time comparison means, it is possible to switch between display and non-display of the replacement request, and the service function is enhanced.

  In the sixth invention, in particular, when the replacement request non-display signal is received from the information terminal for each consumable used in the function of the control unit of the fifth invention, the output of the consumable replacement request signal for each consumable is output. By providing a consumable usage time comparison means that can select whether or not there is a replacement, it is possible to switch between displaying and hiding the replacement request for each consumable. Become.

  In a seventh aspect of the invention, in particular, when the consumable item replacement request display is displayed on the control panel attached to the information terminal or the refrigerator main body in the function of the control unit of any one of the first to sixth aspects, the information terminal Alternatively, the counter memory of the control unit was replaced without overflowing by providing a function that allows resetting the accumulated time of the consumable use time integrating means by operating any one of the control panels attached to the refrigerator Accumulation time of consumables can be started to be accumulated, and a limited amount of memory can be used effectively in the control unit. In addition, since the accumulated time of the consumable use time accumulation means is possible from either the information terminal or the control panel attached to the refrigerator, for example, when the control panel is installed in the refrigerator cabinet, The accumulated time can be easily reset without opening the door.

  The eighth aspect of the invention has a refrigerator installation time integration means in particular in the function of the control section of any one of the first to seventh inventions, and the refrigerator installation integration time and consumption accumulated by the refrigerator installation time integration means. Either the method of outputting a consumable replacement request signal by comparing the aging time of the product or the method of outputting the consumable replacement signal using the consumable usage time accumulated from the operation time or the number of operations of the refrigerator components If the operating time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components for which the consumables usage time is to be accumulated have not reached the replacement request time or the replacement request frequency, the refrigerator can be used. A consumable replacement request signal can be output if the aging time of consumables from the date of installation or the previous replacement time has elapsed, and the user may not continue to use consumables that have deteriorated over time. It made.

  The ninth aspect of the invention is particularly suitable for the function of the control unit according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, through the communication means and the outside communication line, and the optimal replacement request time for consumables according to instructions from outside the house. By providing a replacement time setting means that can be set, it is possible to set the replacement request time for consumables by operation from the service center, for example, when a new or improved refrigerator consumable is released. Thus, it is possible to save the service man from having to travel to the user's home.

  The tenth aspect of the invention has a non-volatile memory in particular in the function of the control unit of any one of the first to ninth aspects of the invention. By providing a non-volatile memory storage means that can store the power consumption of the consumables accumulated on the control unit, even if the power supply to the refrigerator is lost due to moving or a power failure, etc. , The time required for replacement of consumables and the deterioration time of consumables will not be lost.

  11th invention is a program which implement | achieves at least one part of the refrigerator with a consumables exchange request | requirement function of any one of 1-10. And since it is a program, at least one part of the refrigerator with a consumables replacement request | requirement function of this invention can be easily implement | achieved using a general purpose computer or a microcomputer. Also, program distribution and installation can be simplified by recording on a recording medium or distributing a program using a communication line.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a refrigerator with a consumable replacement request function according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the refrigerator with a consumable replacement request function according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Is.

  In FIG. 1, a refrigerator 1 and an information terminal 2 are connected by a home communication line 5. The in-home communication line 5 can use a wireless medium such as a wireless LAN, Bluetooth (R) or specific low power wireless as a medium. In that case, it is necessary to attach a wireless communication unit to each of the refrigerator 1 and the information terminal 2. Further, the display means 3 can be a touch panel display and can display a consumable replacement request. The information terminal 2 and the server 4 are connected via an outside communication line 6 such as the Internet.

  About the refrigerator with a consumables exchange request function comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  In FIG. 2, the consumable use time accumulating means 203 in the control unit 201 is the time during which the refrigerator component 202 such as a refrigerator compartment fan, a freezer compartment fan, an automatic ice making device, a compressor, a cooling damper is actually operating, or Accumulate the number of times. The deterioration state of consumables used in the refrigerator is difficult to judge only by the elapsed time since the refrigerator was installed, and the deterioration state differs depending on how long or how many times the consumables have been used. come. In the refrigerator according to the present invention, the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components related to the consumables used in the refrigerator are integrated and accumulated as consumable use time that is a measure of the deterioration state of the consumables. For example, the water purification filter used for ice making is the number of operations of the automatic ice making device, the antibacterial filter for keeping the refrigeration room hygiene is the operation time of the refrigeration room fan, and the refrigeration deodorization filter used for deodorization of the freezer is a refrigerator component that integrates the freezer room fan The consumable use time accumulating means 203 can accumulate the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components to be accumulated for each consumable and output it as the consumable use time.

  The consumable item use time comparison unit 206 compares the consumable item use time output from the consumable item use time accumulating unit 203 with the consumable item replacement request time set in the exchange time setting unit 205, and the consumable item use time. If is longer than the consumable replacement request time, a consumable replacement request signal is output. At this time, when the replacement request non-display signal is received from the information terminal 2, the consumable use time comparison unit 206 does not output the consumable replacement request signal. It is also possible to receive a consumable replacement request non-display signal for each consumable from the information terminal 2. The consumable replacement request time is stored in ROM by the replacement time setting means 205 in advance for each consumable used in the refrigerator, but the setting value can be changed or added from outside the house via the communication means 207. Is possible.

  The refrigerator installation time integration means 204 holds the refrigerator installation integration time and the aging deterioration time of consumables. The said refrigerator installation integration time integrates the time of the period when the refrigerator is energized. The aged deterioration time of the consumables is a time that is a measure of the life of the effects of the consumables even when the consumables are unopened. However, it is also possible to change or add setting values from outside the house via the communication means 207.

  The consumable use time comparison means 206 outputs a consumable replacement request signal when the consumable use time has not reached the consumable replacement request time as a result of the comparison between the consumable use time and the consumable replacement request time. do not do. In that case, the refrigerator installation time integration means 204 and the aging deterioration time of the consumables are compared, and if the refrigerator installation integration time is larger than the aging deterioration time of the consumables, a consumable replacement request is made. A signal is output, and a consumable replacement request is displayed on the control panel attached to the refrigerator or the information terminal 2 via the communication means 207. At this time, when the replacement request non-display signal is received from the information terminal 2, the consumable use time comparison unit 206 does not output the consumable replacement request signal. It is also possible to receive a consumable replacement request non-display signal for each consumable from the information terminal 2.

  FIG. 3 is an image diagram when a consumable replacement request display is performed on the information terminal 2.

  In FIG. 3, when a consumable replacement request signal is received from the information terminal 2, a consumable replacement request is displayed on the display means 3. The user confirms the display contents, and presses the confirmation button 301 when the replacement of the consumables is completed. At this time, the information terminal 2 outputs a reset signal for resetting the accumulated time accumulated by the consumable use time accumulation means 203 to the refrigerator 1 and at the same time erases the consumable replacement request display. The consumables integrating means 203 that has received the reset signal resets the integrating time.

  The same display is also displayed on the control panel attached to the refrigerator 1, and the same operation can be performed on the control panel. The consumable use time integrating means 203 can be used on either the control panel or the information terminal 2. If an operation for outputting a reset signal of the integrated integration time is performed, the other display is automatically deleted.

  In addition, the control panel attached to the refrigerator uses a 7-segment LED or a LED that only emits light to indicate replacement request. When the replacement request display is mistaken for a failure display, or when consumables are replaced. The replacement procedure of consumables must be searched for the instruction manual attached when purchasing the refrigerator, and the procedure must be confirmed. This is very troublesome for the user, so the information terminal 2 uses a character to graphically replace it. A request display may be performed, and a replacement procedure may be displayed when the confirmation button 301 is pressed.

  In addition, the information terminal 2 can display a replacement request for each of a plurality of consumables used in the refrigerator based on the identification code included in the received consumable replacement request signal. FIG. 3 shows a water filter as an example. Is.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control unit of the refrigerator with the consumable replacement request function of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, if the operation of the refrigerator component 202 related to the consumable item is performed in STEP 1, the consumable item usage time accumulating unit 203 shown in FIG. 2 counts the consumable item replacement time in STEP 2. The consumable use time comparison means 206 compares the counted consumable use time with the replacement request time in STEP 3. When the consumable use time is longer than the replacement request time, the consumable use time comparison means 206 confirms the reception of the consumable replacement request non-display signal from the information terminal 2 in STEP 5 and outputs the consumable replacement request non-display signal. If not received, a consumable replacement request signal is output in STEP 6 and a consumable replacement request is displayed on the information terminal 2 or a control panel attached to the refrigerator.

  When the consumable use time comparison means 206 outputs the consumable replacement request signal, it confirms the reception of the reset signal by the user's operation from the information terminal 2 or the control panel attached to the refrigerator in STEP 7 and receives the reset signal. For example, in STEP 8, the consumable use time and the refrigerator installation accumulated time are cleared, and the accumulation of the consumable use time and the refrigerator installation accumulated time is started for the replaced consumable.

  If the consumable use time comparison means 206 determines that the consumable use time has not reached the consumable replacement request time as a result of the comparison between the consumable use time and the consumable replacement request time in STEP 3, the refrigerator installation time is determined in STEP 4. Comparing the refrigerator installation accumulated time and the aging deterioration time of the consumables that the integrating means 204 has, and if the refrigerator installation accumulated time is larger than the aging deterioration time of the consumables, the consumable replacement request from the information terminal 2 is not requested in STEP 5 Confirm the reception of the display signal, and if the consumable replacement request non-display signal has not been received, output the consumable replacement request signal in STEP 6 and display the consumable replacement request display on the information terminal 2 or the control panel attached to the refrigerator. I do. If the reception of the consumable replacement request non-display signal from the information terminal 2 can be confirmed in STEP 5, the consumable replacement request signal is not output. These operations are performed for each consumable used in the refrigerator.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the consumable usage time is accumulated using at least one of the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components, and the accumulation target is classified according to the consumable used. Since the request time or frequency of replacement is different from that of the components, even in refrigerators that use multiple consumables, not all consumables have the same replacement time, and it is possible to make a replacement request according to deterioration for each consumable item. Is possible.

  In addition, since the actual deterioration status of consumables is detected from the refrigerator installation accumulated time, the operating time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components subject to the accumulation of consumable usage time have reached the replacement request time and the number of replacement requests. Even if it is not, the consumables replacement request signal can be output if the aging time of the consumables from the date of installation of the refrigerator or the previous replacement time has passed, and the user can use the consumables that have deteriorated over time. It will not continue.

  Further, the apparatus has a communication unit 207 and has a function of enabling an external output of the consumable item replacement request signal from the consumable item usage time comparison unit 206 via the communication unit 207, so that the external output of the consumable item replacement request signal can be performed. This makes it possible to provide a service that prompts the user to replace the consumables.

  Further, a consumables replacement request signal is output to the information terminal 2 connected to the refrigerator via the home communication line 5 via the communication means 207 and the home communication line 5 to display a consumable replacement request on the information terminal 2. By providing a function that enables this, it becomes possible to check the replacement request time for consumables even at a location away from the refrigerator. In addition, since the replacement request can be expressed graphically from the control panel attached to the refrigerator main body, and the replacement procedure of the consumables can be displayed, a user-friendly and easy-to-understand service becomes possible.

  Further, when the consumable use time comparison unit 206 receives a replacement request non-display signal from the information terminal 2, the consumable use time comparison unit 206 has a function of not outputting the consumable use time comparison unit 206. As a result, it is possible to switch between display and non-display of the exchange request, and the service function is enhanced.

  In addition, when the replacement request non-display signal is received from the information terminal 2 for each consumable used, a consumable use time comparison unit 206 that can select whether or not a consumable replacement request signal is output for each consumable is provided. Since it is possible to switch display / non-display of the replacement request for each consumable item, it is possible to weight the user's consumable item and improve the service function.

  Further, when the consumable replacement request display is displayed on the control panel attached to the information terminal 2 or the refrigerator main body, the consumable use time accumulating means 204 is operated by one of the information terminal 2 or the control panel attached to the refrigerator. Provided with a function that enables resetting the accumulated time of the control unit 201, it is possible to start the accumulation of the consumable usage time of the consumables that have been replaced without overflowing the counter memory of the control unit 201, A limited amount of memory can be used effectively.

  Further, since the accumulated time of the consumable use time accumulation means 204 can be obtained from either the information terminal 2 or the control panel attached to the refrigerator, for example, even when a control panel is installed in the refrigerator compartment, The accumulated time can be easily reset without opening the door.

  Furthermore, by providing an exchange time setting means 205 capable of setting an optimal consumable replacement request time by an instruction from outside the house via the communication means 207 and the outside communication line 6, for example, new or performance improvement Even when the consumable item for the refrigerator is released, it is possible to set the time for requesting replacement of the consumable item by an operation from the service center, and it is possible to save the service man from having to travel to the user's house.

  Furthermore, by having a non-volatile memory 209 and having non-volatile memory storage means 208 capable of storing the consumable use time and the refrigerator installation integrated time at regular intervals in the non-volatile memory 209, moving or power failure is provided. Even if the power supply to the refrigerator is lost, the consumable use time, the refrigerator installation accumulated time, the consumable replacement request time and the aging deterioration time of the consumables accumulated on the control unit are not lost.

  The control means described in the embodiment may be realized by program control using a microcomputer.

  As described above, the refrigerator with the consumables replacement request function according to the present invention is configured such that the consumable usage time is set to the refrigerator component in order to request replacement of consumables such as a water purification filter, antibacterial cassette, and frozen deodorization cassette used in the refrigerator. Use multiple consumables since the replacement request time or frequency differs from the component to be accumulated for each consumable used. Even in a refrigerator, all consumables do not have the same replacement time, and it is possible to make a replacement request according to deterioration for each consumable.

  In addition, since the deterioration state of the actual consumables is detected from the refrigerator installation accumulated time, the operation time and the number of operations of the refrigerator components that are subject to consumable use time have reached the replacement request time and the number of replacement requests. Even without this, it is possible to detect the aging deterioration of the consumables from the installation date of the refrigerator or the previous replacement, and it is possible to request replacement of the consumables.

The block diagram of the refrigerator system with a consumables exchange request function in Embodiment 1 of this invention Block diagram of a refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function in Embodiment 1 of the present invention Image diagram of consumable replacement request display for refrigerator with consumable replacement request function in Embodiment 1 of the present invention The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the refrigerator with a consumables exchange request function in Embodiment 1 of this invention. Block diagram of a notification device at the time of replacement of consumables of a conventional refrigerator

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Refrigerator 2 Information terminal 5 In-home communication line 6 Outside communication line 201 Control part 202 Refrigerator component 203 Consumable use time integration means 204 Refrigerator installation time integration means 205 Replacement time setting means 206 Consumable use time comparison means 207 Communication means 208 Nonvolatile memory storage means 209 Nonvolatile memory

Claims (11)

Consumable usage time accumulating means for accumulating the consumable usage time of the consumables used in the refrigerator, detecting the replacement timing of the consumables from the consumable replacement time and the consumable usage time, and outputting a consumable replacement request signal A refrigerator with a consumable item replacement request function, characterized by comprising a consumable item use time comparison means and a control unit capable of detecting a replacement time of a consumable item used in the refrigerator. Consumable use time is accumulated using at least one of the operation time and the number of operations of refrigerator components, and the replacement request time or number of times differs from the component to be accumulated for each consumable used. The refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit as a feature. The consumable item replacement according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that includes a communication unit, and enables a consumable item use time comparison unit to externally output a consumable item replacement request signal via the communication unit. Refrigerator with request function. A control unit that outputs a consumable replacement request signal to an information terminal connected to the refrigerator via a home communication line via the communication means and the home communication line, and allows the information terminal to send a consumable replacement request notification to the information terminal. The refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Claims comprising: a control unit having a function of not outputting a consumable replacement request signal from the consumable use time comparing means when the consumable use time comparing means receives a replacement request non-display signal from the information terminal. Item 5. A refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function according to any one of Items 1 to 4. When a replacement request non-display signal is received from the information terminal for each consumable used, the controller has a consumable use time comparison unit that can select whether or not a consumable replacement request signal is output for each consumable. The refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function according to claim 5. When the consumable replacement request display is displayed on the control panel attached to the information terminal or the refrigerator body, the accumulated time of the consumable use time integrating means is reset by operating one of the information terminal or the control panel attached to the refrigerator. The refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a control unit that enables the operation. A method of outputting a consumable replacement request signal by comparing a refrigerator installation time accumulated by the refrigerator installation time accumulating means and aged deterioration time of the consumables, and a refrigerator component operating time 2. A control unit comprising a consumable use time comparing means that has both methods of outputting a consumable replacement signal using the consumable use time accumulated from the number of operations and the number of operations. A refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function according to any one of -7. 2. A control unit comprising an exchange time setting means capable of setting an optimum replacement time for consumables by an instruction from outside the house via a communication means and an outside communication line. The refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function according to any one of 8. It has a non-volatile memory, It has a control part provided with the non-volatile memory preservation | save means which can preserve | save the consumable use time and refrigerator installation integration time for every fixed time to the said non-volatile memory. Item 10. A refrigerator with a consumables replacement request function according to any one of Items 1 to 9. The program which implement | achieves at least one part of the refrigerator with a consumables exchange request | requirement function of any one of Claims 1-10 with a computer.

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