JP2005141135A - Advertising device in rest room - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an advertising device in a rest room with a comparatively low price, less possibility of contamination and breakage, and with easy securement of an advertising place. <P>SOLUTION: The advertising device 1 in a rest room is composed of a transparent cover 11 which can be attached inside a toilet lid 2 of a toilet bowl and an advertising means 12 placed between the transparent cover 11 and the toilet lid 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an advertisement device, and more particularly, to an advertisement device provided on a toilet lid or a surface of a water storage tank in a toilet.

The idea of providing advertisements in public toilets has been known. For example, a device or method has been reported in which a display is provided at a position where a user's line of sight is directed in a flight, and a sensor detects the user's approach and displays a still image or moving image advertisement (for example, Patent Documents). 1 to Patent Document 4). However, when such a display is attached to each toilet bowl and image display is performed, there is a disadvantage that the apparatus becomes expensive. Furthermore, when a simple poster is pasted for a lower price, there is a problem that the advertising effect cannot be maintained for a long time because it is soiled, damaged or mischievous. In addition, there is a problem that it takes time and effort other than pasting and exchanging posters. Furthermore, there is a problem that an appropriate display installation position where the user's line of sight is directed during the flight is not always free.
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Many conventional advertising devices in toilets display a still image or a moving image by installing a display at a position where the user's line of sight is directed. However, such an apparatus becomes expensive, and a position suitable for installation is not always free. In addition, inexpensive posters have many problems of contamination and breakage, and there is a problem that sticking and replacement are troublesome.
An object of the present invention is to solve these problems, and to provide an advertisement device in a toilet that is relatively inexpensive, has a low possibility of contamination and breakage, and can easily secure an advertisement place.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an in-restroom advertisement device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a transparent cover that can be attached to a toilet lid of a toilet, and advertising means that is accommodated between the transparent cover and the toilet lid. It is characterized by having.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the advertising device in the toilet according to the second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the transparent cover and the advertising means are attached to the inside of the toilet lid.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the advertising device in a toilet according to the third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the transparent cover and the advertising means are attached to the outside of the toilet lid.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the toilet advertising device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the transparent cover and the advertising means are attached to both the inside and the outside of the toilet lid. Features.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the toilet advertising device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the transparent cover is attached to the toilet lid by a special screw. It is characterized by.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the advertising device in the toilet according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is the first to fourth aspects, wherein the transparent cover is attached to the toilet lid by riveting. It is characterized by.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the toilet advertising device according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the transparent cover is fixed to the toilet lid, and the advertising means is the transparent It is inserted and stored through a gap between the cover and the toilet lid.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the advertising device in the toilet according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is the advertising device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the advertising means is drawn on paper or a board such as a poster. It is characterized by that.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the toilet advertising device according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the electronic device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the advertising means is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device. To do.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the advertising device in the toilet according to the tenth aspect of the present invention is the double-sided display device in which the advertising means can observe from both sides in the first aspect, and the inside of the toilet lid It is embedded in the toilet lid so that it can be observed from the outside, and the transparent covers are provided on both sides thereof.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an in-restroom advertising device according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the ninth or tenth aspect, the advertising means includes an audio reproduction device that operates together with the display device. To do.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the toilet advertising device according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention includes user sensor means for detecting the position of the user according to any of the ninth to eleventh aspects, and the display. The apparatus starts operating when the user sensor means detects approach of the user, and stops operating after detecting that the user has left.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the toilet advertising device according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention includes seating sensor means for detecting the seating of the user on the toilet bowl in any of the ninth to twelfth aspects. The seating sensor means stops the operation of the display device during seating detection.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the in-restroom advertising device according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the ninth or eleventh to thirteenth aspect, wherein the toilet lid opening / closing sensor means for detecting opening / closing of the toilet lid is provided. And when the display device is attached to the inside of the toilet lid, the operation of the display device is stopped while the toilet lid opening / closing sensor means detects that the toilet lid is closed, and the display When the device is attached to the outside of the toilet lid, the operation of the display device is stopped while the toilet lid opening / closing sensor means detects that the toilet lid is open.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the advertising device in a toilet according to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention is the power supply for the advertising means according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects, through a connecting portion with the toilet lid. It is performed via the toilet body.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an in-restroom advertisement device according to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention is the first to fourteenth aspect, wherein the toilet lid or the toilet body has a battery means in the toilet means. The power supply is performed from the battery means.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the advertising device in a toilet according to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that in any one of the first to sixteenth aspects, the advertising means is replaced by replacing the toilet lid. To do.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the advertising device in the toilet according to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention has an advertising board integrated with the lid portion of the toilet water tank, and a transparent cover that can be attached to the advertising board. And advertising means accommodated between the transparent cover and the advertising board.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the advertising device in the toilet according to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention is the eighteenth aspect, wherein the transparent cover is attached to the advertising board by a special screw.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the advertising device in the toilet according to the twentieth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that in the eighteenth aspect, the transparent cover is attached to the advertising board by riveting.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the advertising device in the toilet according to the twenty-first aspect of the present invention is the eighteenth aspect, wherein the transparent cover is fixed to the advertising board, and the advertising means includes the transparent cover and the toilet lid. It is inserted and stored from the gap.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the advertising device in a toilet according to the twenty-second aspect of the present invention is the advertising means according to any one of the eighteenth to twenty-first aspects, wherein the advertising means is drawn on paper or a board such as a poster. It is characterized by that.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the advertising device in the toilet according to the twenty-third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that in any of the eighteenth to twenty-first aspects, the advertising means is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device. To do.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, an in-restroom advertising device according to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the twenty-third aspect, the advertising means includes a sound reproducing device that operates together with the display device.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the toilet advertising device according to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention is the twenty-third or twenty-fourth aspect, further comprising user sensor means for detecting the position of the user, wherein the display device The operation is started when the user sensor means detects the approach of the user, and the operation is stopped after detecting that the user has left.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the advertising device in a toilet according to the twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any of the eighteenth to twenty-fifth aspects, the advertising means is replaced with the lid part. To do.

  As described above, the advertising device in the toilet of the present invention stores the advertising means between the transparent cover and the toilet lid that are attached to the inside or outside of the toilet lid or both sides using a special screw or the like. It is easy to secure an advertising space, there is relatively little risk of contamination and damage, and there is relatively little possibility of being mischievous. There is an advantage that a sufficient advertising effect can be obtained even when such as is used.

  Furthermore, when a display device such as a liquid crystal display device is used as the advertising device, it is easy to change the content of the advertising display and display a moving image, and further advertising effects can be expected. When using a display device, a sensor for detecting the approach of the user, a sensor for detecting the user's seating on the toilet, a sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the toilet lid, etc. are provided. The sound playback device is turned on when it is turned off and disconnected, and the display device is activated only when the user can observe whether the toilet lid is closed or not. In this way, power consumption is reduced. Moreover, if a double-sided type is used for the display device, the user can observe the advertisement display regardless of whether the toilet lid is opened or closed.

  In addition, the power source can be made relatively inconspicuous and mischief can be prevented by taking a commercial power source from the connecting portion between the toilet lid and the toilet body main body through the toilet body or from a built-in battery means. Since the space in which the toilet can be operated is relatively small in the toilet, if the advertising means is exchanged together with the toilet lid, the exchange efficiency increases.

  Furthermore, in another toilet advertising device of the present invention, the advertising means is stored between a transparent cover and a toilet lid attached to an advertising plate integrated with a lid portion of a toilet water tank using a special screw or the like. Therefore, it is easy to secure an advertising place, and there is relatively little possibility of being contaminated or damaged, and there is a low possibility of being mischievous. Even if an inexpensive poster is used, there is an advantage that a sufficient advertising effect can be obtained.

  Furthermore, also in this case, when a display device such as a liquid crystal display device is used as the advertising device, it is easy to change the content of the advertising display and display a moving image, and further advertising effect can be expected. When a display device is used, a sensor for detecting the approach of the user is provided to reduce power consumption by turning on the display device and the audio playback device when the user approaches and disconnecting when the user leaves. be able to. If the advertising means is exchanged together with the lid, the exchange efficiency is improved.

FIG. 1 shows an external perspective view of an embodiment of a toilet advertising device according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a toilet advertising device of the present invention, reference numeral 2 is a toilet lid, reference numeral 3 is a toilet body, reference numeral 4 is a toilet seat, reference numeral 11 is a transparent cover, reference numeral 12 is advertising means, and reference numeral 13 is a special screw. is there.
In this embodiment, an advertising means 12 such as a poster on which advertisement content is printed on paper or a board is pressed by a transparent cover 11 made of synthetic resin or the like and attached to the toilet lid 2 with a special screw 13. .

  In this way, in the toilet advertising device 1 of the present invention, the advertising means 12 is pressed by the transparent cover 11 and attached to the toilet lid 2, so that the user of the toilet always turns his line of sight once. The advertising effect is great. In particular, when the toilet lid 2 is closed, the advertising means 12 appears when the toilet lid 2 is opened, so that the impression is particularly strong and the advertising effect is great.

  FIG. 2 shows a side view of a toilet lid 2 portion according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, the reference numerals are the same as those in the first embodiment of FIG. In this example, the advertising means 12 is attached to both sides of the toilet lid 2 while being suppressed by the transparent cover 11. The transparent cover 11 is fixed to the toilet lid 2 with a special screw 13 or a rivet. Further, the advertising means 12 and the transparent cover 11 may be provided only outside the toilet lid 2.

  The special screw 13 that fastens the advertising means 12 and the transparent cover 11 to the toilet lid 2 is a so-called tamper resistant screw that cannot be removed without a special tool. Therefore, it can be prevented from being tampered with, torn or soiled, and the advertisement can be stably performed over a long period of time. The transparent cover 11 may be fixed to the toilet lid 2 with a rivet or the like instead of the special screw 13. In this case, when the advertising means 12 is exchanged, the rivet is cut and re-tipped.

  In this embodiment, replacement and update of the advertising means 12 may be exchanged together with the toilet lid 2. This is because it is more efficient to take the toilet lid 2 back to the work place and replace a large number of advertising means 12 at a time because it is narrow and poor in workability at the site such as a toilet or the like and takes time to attach and remove.

  FIG. 3 shows a plan view of the toilet advertisement device 1 and the toilet lid 2 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The reference numerals are the same as those in FIGS. In this embodiment, the transparent cover 11 is formed in a pocket shape with one side open, and the advertising means 12 is pulled out from the gap in the open portion of the pocket, inserted, and replaced. In this case, it is easy to take out by attaching a metal fitting to the back surface of the advertising means 12 and hooking it with a scissors or the like. In this example, since the gap is narrow, a finger or the like does not enter, so there is little risk of being tampered with. Furthermore, if the special screw 13 is struck in the open portion of the pocket, tampering can be completely prevented.

  FIG. 4 shows a plan view and a partial plan view of a toilet advertisement device 1 and a toilet lid 2 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 shows a usage example of this embodiment. 4 and 5, elements having the same functions as those in FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 to 3.

  In this embodiment, a display device 15 such as a liquid crystal display is used as the advertising means. The display device 15 is embedded in the toilet lid 2, and the power supply and signal cable 16 are drawn out from the connecting portion with the toilet body and connected to a control device and a power supply terminal in the toilet body by a connector 17. 4A shows an example in which the cable 16 is drawn out from the shaft of the connecting portion of the toilet lid 2, and FIG. 4B shows an example in which the cable 16 is drawn out from the cavity at the center of the set screw. Still images and moving images can be displayed on the display device 15, and the toilet lid 2 is also provided with a speaker 18 for reproducing an audio signal from an audio reproduction device (not shown) that works in conjunction with the display device 15.

  A control device for controlling the display device 15 and the sound reproducing device is accommodated in the toilet body 3, for example. The image signal output to the display device 15 and the audio signal reproduced by the audio reproducing device through the speaker 18 may be recorded in a storage medium and mounted and reproduced in the control device, or a communication means may be provided in the control device. The communication means may be received via wireless communication or the Internet, downloaded to the storage means, and reproduced.

  The usage example of FIG. 5 shows an example in which the present embodiment is used for a toilet with a hot water washer. The toilet advertisement device 1 of the present embodiment is embedded and stored in a toilet lid 2 of a toilet bowl. The image display is performed by the display device 15 having the transparent cover 11. A speaker 18 is provided near the display device 15. The display device 15 and the speaker 18 are controlled by a control device housed in the toilet body 3, for example, the control box 5 of the hot water washing device. Supply of power and signals to the display device 15 and the speaker 18 is performed by being connected to the control device and the power supply terminal of the toilet body 3 via the cable 16 and the connector 17 as shown in FIG. The power source can be used in common with that of the hot water cleaning apparatus. Alternatively, a battery box for storing a dry battery or a rechargeable battery may be provided in the toilet lid 2 or the toilet bowl body 3 and then the power may be taken.

  In this usage example, when a user sensor (not shown) provided in the toilet detects the approach of the user, the control device starts operating, and when the lid opening / closing sensor 21 detects that the toilet lid 2 is open, An advertisement image is displayed on the display device 15 and a sound signal corresponding to the advertisement image is sent from the speaker 18. When the toilet lid 2 is closed and opened by the user, the advertisement video and audio signal are reproduced from that point. Here, when a seating sensor (not shown) provided on the toilet seat 4 detects the seating of the user on the toilet seat 4, the control device temporarily stops displaying the advertisement video on the display device 15. This is because when the user is seated, the user faces rearward with respect to the toilet lid 2 and does not need to be displayed. When the user stands up from the toilet seat 4, the advertisement video is displayed again. A known infrared sensor or the like can be used as the user sensor. The seating sensor that is used in the hot water washing apparatus can be used in common. A user operates the lever of the water storage tank 7 in which the water from the water supply 6 is stored, and drains it.

  In this way, when the user goes to the toilet bowl or opens the toilet lid 2 and drains, the user sees the advertisement video displayed on the display device 15 at least once or twice. Finally, the user hears the audio signal flowing from the speaker 18, thereby producing an advertising effect. When the user sensor detects that the user has left the toilet, the output of the advertisement video and audio signal is stopped to save power consumption.

  In the above example, the case where the transparent cover 11 and the display device 15 are attached to the inside of the toilet lid 2 has been described. However, the transparent cover 11 and the display device 15 may be attached to the outside of the toilet lid 2, and You may attach to both sides. When the display device 15 is attached to the outside of the toilet lid 2, when the lid opening / closing sensor 21 detects that the toilet lid 2 is closed, an advertisement image is displayed on the display device 15 and a corresponding audio signal is displayed on the speaker. Start from 18. When the display device 15 is provided on both sides, it is not necessary to turn on / off the display device 15 according to the opening / closing of the lid, and therefore it is not necessary to provide the toilet lid opening / closing sensor 21. Further, instead of providing the display device 15 on both sides, a display device 15 such as a double-sided liquid crystal display device may be embedded in the lid, and the transparent cover 11 may be provided on both sides so that it can be seen from both sides.

FIG. 6 shows an external view of a toilet advertising device 1 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. 6, elements having functions equivalent to those in FIGS. 1 to 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIGS.
In this embodiment, the advertising device 1 in the toilet is provided on an advertising board 83 that is configured integrally with the lid 81 of the triangular water storage tank 8. The advertising board 83 comes to the front of the triangular water storage tank 8 when the lid 81 covers the triangular water storage tank 8. The transparent cover 11 and the advertising means 12 of the toilet advertising device 1 are attached to the advertising board 83 by, for example, special screws 13 or riveting, in the same manner as shown in FIG. Alternatively, as in the example of FIG. 3, the transparent cover 11 may be fixed to the advertising board 3 and may be inserted into the advertising means 12 through a partially opened gap. In this embodiment, when the advertising means 12 is replaced, the lid 81 and the advertising board 83 may be replaced. This is because the working efficiency is good and the lid 81 is cleaned at the same time, which is preferable for the side where the toilet advertising device 1 is installed.

  It is also possible to use the display device 15 for the advertising means 12. In this case, as in the case of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 4, a speaker 18 or a user sensor may be provided. As described above, when the advertising device 1 in the toilet is provided on the advertising plate 83 of the triangular water storage tank 8, when the toilet is moved in the toilet or the lever 82 is moved and water is washed from the water tap 84, the advertisement is performed. Since the line of sight always faces the advertising means 12 provided on the plate 83, the advertising effect is great. In FIG. 6, the triangular water storage tank 8 is shown as an example, but the same effect can be obtained by using it for other types of water storage tanks.

  As described above, in the toilet advertisement device according to the present invention, an advertisement can be displayed at a place that a user pays attention to at least once or twice during stool or hand washing. In addition, in the first and second embodiments, advertisements can be made relatively inexpensively without being stained, damaged or tampered with. At this time, the installation location of the advertisement is not used for any other purpose and is always prepared. Therefore, it is not necessary to search for a place for posting the advertisement, and a sufficient advertising effect can be achieved. In addition, when a display device such as the third embodiment is used, the device can take various forms of advertisements although it is expensive, and an impressive and effective advertisement can be performed. Also, the advertisement content can be easily updated and changed, and emergency information can be displayed and broadcasted from the outside as required, and power consumption can be significantly reduced. In addition, by using the user sensor or the like used in the present invention, when the toilet is occupied for a long time, an alarm or the like can be issued to the outside to prepare for an unexpected situation of the user. .

1 is an external perspective view of an embodiment of a toilet advertising device according to the present invention. It is a side view which shows the diameter between the toilet advertisement apparatus 1 and the toilet lid 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the toilet advertisement apparatus 1 and the toilet lid 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the top view and partial plan view of the toilet advertisement apparatus 1 and the toilet lid 2 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the usage example of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the 5th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toilet advertising device 2 Toilet lid 3 Toilet body 4 Toilet seat 5 Control box 6 Water supply 7 Water storage tank 8 Triangular water storage tank 11 Transparent cover 12 Advertising means 13 Special screw 15 Display device 16 Cable 17 Connector 18 Speaker 21 Lid opening / closing sensor 81 Lid 82 Lever 83 Billboard 84 Water faucet

Claims (26)

A toilet advertising device comprising: a transparent cover attachable to a toilet lid of a toilet bowl; and advertising means accommodated between the transparent cover and the toilet lid. The toilet advertising device according to claim 1, wherein the transparent cover and the advertising means are attached to the inside of the toilet lid. The toilet advertising device according to claim 1, wherein the transparent cover and the advertising means are attached to the outside of the toilet lid. 2. The in-toilet advertising device according to claim 1, wherein the transparent cover and the advertising means are attached to both the inside and outside of the toilet lid. The toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the transparent cover is attached to the toilet lid by a special screw. The toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the transparent cover is attached to the toilet lid by riveting. The toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the transparent cover is fixed to the toilet lid, and the advertising means is inserted and stored through a gap between the transparent cover and the toilet lid. Internal advertising device. The toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the advertising means is drawn on paper or a board such as a poster. The toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the advertising means is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device. The advertising means is a double-sided display device that allows observation from both sides, is embedded in the toilet lid so that it can be observed from the inside and outside of the toilet lid, and the transparent cover is provided on both sides thereof The in-restroom advertising device according to claim 1, wherein 11. The in-toilet advertising device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the advertising means includes an audio reproducing device that operates together with the display device. User sensor means for detecting the position of the user, the display device starts operating when the user sensor means detects the approach of the user, and after detecting that the user has left The in-toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the operation is stopped. The seating sensor means for detecting the seating of the user on the toilet is provided, and the seating sensor means stops the operation of the display device during seating detection. Toilet advertising device as described in 1. A toilet lid opening / closing sensor means for detecting opening / closing of the toilet lid; and when the display device is attached to the inside of the toilet lid, the toilet lid opening / closing sensor means detects that the toilet lid is closed. When the display device is attached to the outside of the toilet lid, while the toilet lid opening / closing sensor means detects that the toilet lid is open, the display device is stopped. 14. The toilet advertisement device according to claim 9, wherein the operation of the device is stopped. The in-toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein power supply of the advertising means is performed via a toilet body through a connection portion with the toilet lid. The in-toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the toilet lid or the toilet body has battery means, and the advertisement means is supplied with power from the battery means. The intra-toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the advertising means is replaced by replacing the toilet lid. It has an advertising board integrated with the lid of the toilet water tank, has a transparent cover that can be attached to the advertising board, and advertising means that is accommodated between the transparent cover and the advertising board. An in-toilet advertising device. The toilet advertising device according to claim 18, wherein the transparent cover is attached to the advertising board by a special screw. The toilet advertising device according to claim 18, wherein the transparent cover is attached to the advertising board by riveting. 19. The toilet advertising device according to claim 18, wherein the transparent cover is fixed to the advertising board, and the advertising means is inserted and stored through a gap between the transparent cover and the toilet lid. The toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 18 to 21, wherein the advertising means is drawn on paper or a board such as a poster. The toilet advertising device according to any one of claims 18 to 21, wherein the advertising means is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device. 24. The toilet advertising device according to claim 23, wherein the advertising means includes a sound reproducing device that operates together with the display device. User sensor means for detecting the position of the user, the display device starts operating when the user sensor means detects the approach of the user, and after detecting that the user has left The in-restroom advertisement device according to claim 23 or 24, wherein the operation is stopped. 26. The advertisement apparatus in a toilet according to any one of claims 18 to 25, wherein the advertisement means is exchanged by replacing the lid part.

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