JP4405053B2 - Golf product selection device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a golf product selection device, and more specifically, based on the customer's actual hitting measurement result by a golf hitting measuring device, it is possible to recommend a golf product such as a golf club most suitable for the customer and to provide new product information. Presentation efficiency, product ordering, and order-taking operations.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For golfers, the type of golf club or golf ball to be used affects the content of play, and it is necessary to select an appropriate golf club or golf ball according to each individual. It is particularly important for golf clubs to select golf clubs that are suitable for wrinkles and physical strength during swinging.
However, it is difficult for a golfer to clearly grasp the characteristics of his / her own golf swing, and it is difficult to grasp the golf swing objectively with reference to advice from a dealer or a golf hitting measuring instrument. In many cases, golf products are selected by searching for various data.
[0003]
Conventionally, there are various golf hitting measuring machines. FIG. 7 shows a golf hitting measuring instrument 1 in which a CCD camera 2 and an optical sensor type measuring instrument 3 are connected to the measuring instrument main body 1a. It is configured. The measuring machine main body 1a stores a program for calculating various measurement data, golf product information, and the like.
[0004]
When the golf swing of the customer is measured with the CCD camera 2 and the measuring instrument 3 by the golf hit measuring instrument 1, data relating to the measurement is taken into the measuring instrument main body 1a. Based on this data, the golf hitting measuring instrument 1 calculates the head speed, the starting ball initial speed, the launching angle, the spin direction, the flight distance, etc., and compares the calculated data to display a golf club suitable for the customer on the screen 1b. ing. In some cases, the golf hitting measuring device only measures data and the like, and a sales clerk analyzes the measured data and recommends a golf club suitable for the customer.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The golf hitting measuring device is usually installed in a dealer or the like all over the country, but each golf hitting measuring device is a single machine that is not connected by a communication network or the like. Therefore, when updating the program, product information, etc. stored in the golf hitting measuring instrument, it is necessary to update each measuring instrument, and there is a problem that it takes time and effort. In particular, recently, the model change of the product has been accelerated, the interval between updates has become shorter, and the number of dealers where measuring instruments are installed has increased.
[0006]
Further, when the sales clerk analyzes the measurement data obtained by the golf hitting measuring instrument, the subject matter of the sales clerk or the like is inevitably involved in the selection of the golf product. In particular, in a custom-made golf club made by combining parts such as a club head, a shaft, and a grip, there are several types for each part such as a club head. Although it is possible to make it, it becomes very difficult to select appropriate parts based on measurement data.
[0007]
Furthermore, if the recommended golf clubs or other golf products are not in stock at stores or the like, a new operation for placing an order with a manufacturer, a wholesaler, or the like by using a telephone or a FAX will occur. At this time, if the recommended golf product is a custom-made product as described above, the selection of each part is complicated and the delivery time is required. it is obvious.
[0008]
On the other hand, when the viewpoint is shifted to the data to be measured, the golf swing generally changes slightly every day depending on the physical condition of the day, the degree of proficiency, etc., and the one-time measurement selects the best golf product for the customer. It is difficult. However, it is unrealistic to force the customer to go to the same store where the customer's data is stored, etc., and to take measurements.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of the various problems described above,
Reduce the effort required to update programs and product information for golf hitting measuring machines;
The customer's data measurement is not limited to the same location, and any location where a measuring machine is installed can be used, and the best golf product for the customer can be selected from the data measured multiple times. ;
The challenge is to make it easy and reliable for product orders.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention includes a server including a database for registering and storing golf product information and customer information, a calculation processing unit, and a communication unit connected to a communication network.
  The server receives the golf swing and the hitting result at the time of hitting the customer measured by the golf hitting measuring instrument via the communication network, and based on the received measurement result.ZAnalysis, select the recommended product that suits the customer from the golf product information stored in the database, and provide the selected recommended product information to the customer.And the server can receive an order selected by the customer from the recommended product information via the communication means attached to the golf hitting measuring instrument.A golf product selection device is provided.
[0011]
Presentation of the recommended product from the server is configured to be transmitted from the server to the golf hitting measuring instrument and displayed by data display means attached to the golf hitting measuring instrument.
In other words, the server and the golf hitting measuring machine are connected via a communication network, and the server receives customer information through two-way communication, and transmits a recommended product from the server based on the information.
[0012]
Thus, instead of using the golf hitting measuring device alone, it is possible to connect to a communication network centered on a server to enable two-way communication of various data, and to quickly provide various information regarding golf. For example, the program and product information necessary for the golf hitting measuring instrument are registered and stored in the server, and the golf hitting measuring instrument receives the program etc. from the server when necessary. No need to save.
[0013]
Furthermore, even if data etc. need to be updated due to the release of new measuring instrument programs or new products, it is only necessary to update the data stored in the server. There is no need to update the data every time, the labor and cost required for the update can be greatly reduced, and the update itself can be performed quickly. In addition, the customer data can be stored and managed in a batch by the server, so that multiple measurement data can be saved. Therefore, selection is made from multiple data rather than selection based on only one data. It is possible to select a golf product more suited to the customer's characteristics.
[0014]
When the golf hitting measuring instrument is provided in a plurality of locations such as a golf product store, a golf driving range, a golf course, a golf school, and / or a customer's home, the same customer measures with any golf hitting measuring instrument. However, the server can receive the measurement results, and the server accumulates and registers the measurement results of the same customer in time series, and selects a recommended product from a plurality of measurement results stored and registered.
[0015]
In this way, each golf hit measuring instrument is connected to the server via a communication network, so the customer does not need to measure with the same golf hit measuring instrument, Data can be stored in the server, and the labor required to collect the data can be reduced. Therefore, in order for the customer to easily measure the number of times, the golf hitting measuring machine should be installed not only at the store, but also at the golf course, golf driving range, etc. that the customer is likely to visit as described above. Is preferred.
[0016]
The golf product information stored in the database of the server includes golf clubs and golf balls, and the golf club includes a ready-made product and a custom-made product obtained by combining each component.
A golf club is the product most directly linked to playing golf. Therefore, it is important to present information on the golf club most suitable for the customer. Since data can be presented from the server, it is possible to select the optimum golf club by finely analyzing the characteristics of the customer.
[0017]
Furthermore, even if there is nothing suitable for ready-made golf clubs that are ready-made products, by storing product information about custom-made on the server, custom-made combining each part such as club head, shaft, grip etc. appropriately For golf clubs in the world, the most suitable parts are selected based on objective judgment based on customer measurement data stored on the server, and a custom-made golf club that further matches the customer's characteristics is presented to the customer. it can.
[0018]
In addition to golf clubs, there are a wide variety of golf balls ranging from those that focus on flying to those that focus on control, and it is possible to appropriately present a selection of golf balls that match the golf style directed by the customer. The golf product information that can be provided is not limited to golf clubs or golf balls, and it is possible to present all golf product information such as spikes, wear, and bags.
[0019]
Further, the server can receive an order for a golf product selected by the customer from the presented golf product information.
In this way, if the order can be received by the server, it is possible to carry out the order-taking work that has conventionally occurred in response to the customer's order on the communication network. Since it receives from among recommended golf products, it is possible to eliminate problems such as wrong product numbers.
[0020]
The golf hitting measuring instrument connected to the server measures at least the head speed, the initial ball launching speed, the launching angle, the spin direction, the swing trajectory, the face direction, and the hitting point with respect to the customer's golf swing, and the measurement result is the server. And the server is ready to receive. By having the measurement results of the above items as data, it is possible to analyze and select golf clubs and golf balls that are particularly suitable for customers from among the golf products by the calculation processing means of the server. It should be noted that items other than those described above may be measured in order to accurately analyze the server.
[0021]
  Also,The above server can receive a unique registration password given to the customer measured by the golf hitting measuring machine, and can register and store this registration password in the database together with the customer information.A golf product selection device is provided.
  As described above, once the customer performs measurement with the golf hitting measuring machine, the customer-specific registration password is given and the golf product information for the customer is given.ofIf it is necessary to input a registration password for presentation, the third party cannot see the information of others, and the data confidentiality of customer information can be increased to prevent information leakage.
[0022]
The server connects to a terminal device via a communication network, enables golf product information to be transmitted from the server to the terminal device, and presents customer information corresponding to the registration password when the registration password is input to the terminal device. It is configured.
In this way, when golf product information is also transmitted to a terminal device connected to a server in a communication network, browsing on the terminal device becomes possible, and golf product information recommended again and again, its own measurement image, etc. Can be used to collect information at the time of product purchase.
[0023]
  The terminal devices include those installed at golf product retailers and those possessed by customers, and products can be ordered from the terminal devices to the server.
  Also,The present inventionNew products are added to the golf product information of the above serverProduct information dataWhen updated, in the updated golf productFromRegistered customer informationAnalyze recommended products based onTo customer's email addressRecommended productsSet to send informationA golf product selection device is provided.
  Thus, when the server is connected to a terminal device owned by a store or a customer via a communication network, golf product information can be presented quickly.
[0024]
For example, if a terminal device of a store is used, the actual product of a recommended golf product can be immediately confirmed in the store, and a raw reputation for a product presented by a store clerk can be heard. On the other hand, if a terminal device owned by a customer is used, recommended golf product information suitable for him / her can be extracted without going to the store. Examples of the terminal device include a personal computer, various portable terminal devices, and a mobile phone.
[0025]
In addition, when a new product is released and the product information in the server is updated, the server determines whether the new product is appropriate for the registered customer measurement data, and the applicable customer receives new customer information as new product information. By sending it to an email address, you can quickly deliver useful information to your customers.
[0026]
In addition, the server registers and stores customer-specific information related to the customer's body shape, physical strength, and customer preference input from the golf hitting measuring device and / or the terminal device, and the customer-specific information is also suitable for the customer as a judgment material. It may be configured to select a recommended product.
[0027]
In this way, if data related to the customer's body shape, physical strength and golf style can be input to the server from the terminal device, etc., the server can take into account the above data when determining a golf product suitable for the customer. Golf product information that meets the customer's needs can be provided to assist customers in product selection.
[0028]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows an entire system including a golf product selection device 10 according to the present invention. The golf product selection device 10 includes a server 11, which includes a database 11a, an arithmetic processing unit 11b, a communication unit 11c, and a display unit. 11d.
[0029]
The server 11 connects the communication means 11c to the golf hit measuring machines 12-1 to X and the communication means of the terminal device 13 via the communication network 14, and each customer data input from the communication means 11c is stored in the database 11a. Registered and saved. As the communication network 14, the Internet using a telephone line network or the like, a unique WAN, or the like is used. Further, golf product information from a golf maker is sequentially input to the server 11, and the input information is stored in the database 11a. Further, the server 11 has a program for managing the network, selecting a product, and receiving an order received from a customer. The server 11 operates based on these programs.
[0030]
The contents of the database can be updated as appropriate. When a new product is released, the golf product information is updated. When various information of a new customer and additional information of an existing customer are transmitted to the server 11, the customer is updated. Customer information is accumulated by adding new customers to the stored database or adding new data to existing customer information.
[0031]
The golf product information includes golf product information such as golf clubs, golf balls, spikes, wear, bags, and the like. Among them, golf clubs and golf balls are set so that a recommended product suitable for a golfer can be selected by analyzing with a built-in arithmetic device from the measurement result of the golf hitting measuring device 12. For golf clubs, ready-made products that are ready-made products and custom-made products that combine parts such as club heads, shafts, and grips are also targeted.
[0032]
Further, the server 11 stores programs for the golf hitting measuring machines 12-1 to 12 -X in addition to the programs in the database. The types of stored programs include image capture programs, coordinate numerical value conversion programs, screen display programs, product linkage programs, etc., and upgrades will be made when the contents, functions, etc. of these programs are upgraded. New programs are saved.
[0033]
On the other hand, the golf hitting measuring machine 12 (12-1 to X) measures the customer's golf swing, transmits the measurement result to the server 11, and the data display means provided with the recommended golf product transmitted from the server 11. (Monitor). The golf hitting measuring device 12 is installed in a golf store or a driving range all over the country, and is connected to the server 11.
In order to install the golf hitting measuring instrument 12, a golf ball is actually hit with a golf club and measurement is performed. Therefore, a space having a certain width capable of swinging surrounded by a net is taken.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 2, the golf hitting measuring instrument 12 is connected to a measuring instrument main body 12a with a CCD camera 15 that captures golf swing image data and an optical sensor measuring instrument 16 that performs various measurements. Further, the measuring instrument main body 12a is provided with a monitor 12b for displaying a menu screen, data, a swing state, etc. In this embodiment, a touch type is adopted. Further, the measuring instrument main body 12a is provided with a communication means 12c such as a modem, a terminal adapter, or a router that is connected to the communication network.
[0035]
The golf hitting measuring instrument 12 captures the customer's golf swing with the CCD camera 15 and the optical sensor type measuring instrument 16, and measures the head speed, the initial hitting speed, the starting angle, the spin direction, the swing path, the face direction, and the hitting point. The measurement result is transmitted to the server 11. In the server 11, input image data is numerically analyzed by the arithmetic processing means 11b according to a program.
[0036]
The golf hitting measuring instrument 12 takes in the program required for the above measurement from the server 11 via a communication network 14 into a storage medium such as a hard disk built in the measuring instrument main body 12a.
Also, when the program is upgraded, the upgraded differential program is fetched from the server 11 and the latest program is always secured. In this way, the program is updated by obtaining the program by so-called download.
[0037]
The golf hitting measuring device 12 is configured to issue a customer-specific registration password when the customer first measures a golf swing, and this registration password is also transmitted to the server 11 as customer information.
Further, the golf hitting measuring machine 12 enables the customer to select and place an order from the recommended golf product information displayed on the attached monitor 12b, and transmits this ordering information to the server 11 via the communication means. We can accept orders at
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 1, the server 11 also communicates with a terminal device 13 including information terminals 13a and 13b such as personal computers, various portable information terminals 13c such as PDAs, and a mobile phone 13d capable of transmitting and receiving data. Bidirectional communication is enabled via the network 14. As these terminal devices 13, what is installed in the store and what the customer himself has can be used.
[0039]
Therefore, the customer can browse the golf product information in the database of the server 11 using the terminal device 13, and can browse the contents of the customer information by inputting a customer-specific registration password, It is also possible to view an image of his own golf swing. further. It is also possible to place an order from golf products viewed from the terminal device 13.
[0040]
FIG. 3 shows a schematic flow of data transmission / reception between the server 11 and the golf hitting measuring instrument 12 described above.
Measurement results such as numerical values and images measured by the golf hitting measuring machine 12 from the customer's golf swing are transmitted to the server 11 and registered and stored as customer information for each customer. At the same time, this measurement result is analyzed, and several types of recommended golf clubs are selected from the golf product information. The selected recommended product information is transmitted to the golf hitting measuring instrument 12. The golf hitting measuring instrument 12 displays the transmitted product information on the monitor 12b, and the customer confirms it.
In addition, when there is a customer who desires to purchase among the displayed recommended products, the product displayed on the monitor 12b is touched on the screen to place an order.
[0041]
Below, the procedure until the customer selects a golf club suitable for himself and receives an order for the above-described golf product selection system 10 of the present invention will be described in more detail.
[0042]
First, the customer measures the golf swing and the hit ball using any of the golf hit measuring machines 12 installed in various places throughout the country.
[0043]
When starting the measurement, the golf hitting measuring instrument 12 displays a menu screen 20 as shown in FIG. 4A on the monitor 12b. If the customer is the first to perform measurement, selecting the initial setting display button 20a results in a data input screen 21 as shown in FIG. Here, when necessary items such as the customer's name, sex, age, height, weight, and mail address are input, a customer-specific registration password is given.
[0044]
When the input of the customer's initial information is completed, the next measurement is performed, so that the menu screen 20 shown in FIG. A screen 22 is displayed. On the measurement start screen 22, the type of golf club used for measurement is selected. Note that the types of golf clubs to be selected are appropriately updated from the server 11 so as to be compatible with each type of golf club.
[0045]
When the selection of the club to be used is completed, measurement is possible, and the customer actually tries a golf ball in front of the CCD camera 15. In this golf swing, an image is captured by the CCD camera 15 and each swing state is detected by the optical sensor type measuring device 16. By the above measurement, the measurement result is displayed for each item on the result screen 23 shown in FIG.
[0046]
Further, the measurement result is transmitted to the server 11 together with the image data, the customer's initial data, and the registration password, and each of the transmitted data is sorted for each customer as customer information of the customer and registered in the database. Saved. Further, regarding the measurement result, the server 11 makes a comparison judgment with the golf club of the golf product information in the database, selects several types of recommended golf clubs based on these measurement results, and sets the recommended golf club information as golf. It transmits to the impact measuring machine 12.
Note that the server 11 presents a custom-made golf club by combining various parts when there is no corresponding ready-made golf club suitable for the measurement result.
[0047]
When the golf hitting measuring instrument 12 receives the recommended golf club information, a recommended golf club display screen 24 is displayed as shown in FIG. This display makes it easy to select a golf club by reducing the effort of the customer to select a golf club suitable for himself from several tens of golf clubs.
Furthermore, if there is a golf club that the customer wishes to purchase among the displayed items, the order information is transmitted to the server 11 by touching the corresponding golf club on the screen of the monitor 12b and selecting the order confirmation button 24a. An order is received at the server 11.
[0048]
The customer can make a test hit as many times as necessary using the golf hitting measuring instrument 12 as described above, and the golf hitting measuring instrument 12 connected to the communication network 14 can be used anywhere in the country. Any of the measuring instruments of the dealers and golf driving ranges may be used, and the measured data is transmitted and accumulated in a time series as customer information of the server 11. Therefore, from the second and subsequent measurements, this accumulated measurement data is also taken into consideration and a comparison judgment is made, and the best golf club is recommended to the customer using more data rather than only one measurement result. .
[0049]
In addition to the golf hitting measuring device 12, the customer can check the recommended golf club by the terminal device 13 and can place an order. That is, when the user's registered password is input to the terminal device 13, it is possible to obtain golf club information recommended by the measurement result and the swing image of the user from the server 11 and carefully examine the purchase at home or the like. Furthermore, if the purchase is decided as a result of the examination, it is possible to select and order the model number of the golf club desired to be purchased from the display on the terminal device 13.
[0050]
On the other hand, when a new golf club is announced on the day after the customer performs measurement and the golf product information in the database is updated, the server 11 updates the new golf club and the customer information measurement result in the database. A comparison judgment is made, and if there is a customer suitable for the new golf club, the new product information of the golf club is transmitted to the customer's e-mail address.
[0051]
Note that the golf product selection device 10 of the present invention may select the golf ball type that matches the golf swing of the customer in the same manner as the golf club from the measurement result and present it to the customer.
[0052]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the golf product may target only a golf club.
In addition, as customer's initial input data, physical characteristics such as customer's back strength, grip strength, etc., or golf styles preferred by the customer, for example, functional information such as emphasis on flying, emphasis on control, etc. Information may also be input to the server 11 via the golf hitting measuring device 12 and the terminal device 13, and the server 11 may be able to recommend a golf product that is more suitable for the customer by taking these information into account.
[0053]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above description, according to the golf product selection device of the present invention, the update of the program for the golf product information and the golf hitting measuring instrument only needs to be performed at one location on the server, greatly increasing the effort and cost required for the update. Can be reduced. Furthermore, since customer information is collectively managed by the server, a recommended golf product suitable for the customer can be selected based on the measurement data of the customer multiple times, and a product more suitable for the swing characteristics of the customer can be presented.
[0054]
In addition, customer information input to the server is not limited to information from a single golf hitting measuring device, and any measuring device connected to a communication network can input to the server. Therefore, it is possible to easily measure using a measuring instrument installed at a store or golf driving range, etc., and by using these multiple measurement results, it is possible to select a golf product with higher accuracy. Yes.
[0055]
In addition, information related to the customer's physical strength and the golf style preferred by the customer can be input and transmitted to the server, so that when selecting a product, in addition to the measurement data related to the customer's swing characteristics, the customer-specific information By considering it, it is possible to provide product information that more closely matches the golf style of the customer.
[0056]
In addition, since the order of golf products selected from golf hitting measuring instruments and terminal devices can be received directly by the server, it is possible to reduce the work required for ordering and to eliminate the occurrence of problems such as incorrect product numbers. .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall view of a system using a golf product selection device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a golf hitting measuring machine.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing contents of transmission / reception between a golf hitting measuring machine and a server.
4A is an initial menu screen, and FIG. 4B is an input screen for an initial measurement screen.
5A is a selection screen for a golf club to be used, and FIG. 5B is a measurement result screen.
FIG. 6 is a golf product selection result screen.
FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a conventional golf hitting measuring machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Golf product selection device
11 servers
11a database
11b Arithmetic processing means
11c communication means
12-1 to X Golf hitting measuring machine
13 Terminal equipment
14 Communication network

Claims (10)

A server including golf product information, a database for registering and storing customer information, arithmetic processing means, and communication means connected to a communication network,
The server via the communication network, receiving the golf swing and batting results when hit customers measured by the golf striking measurement device analyzes-out group Dzu on the received measurement result, is stored in the database from the golf product information while selecting a recommended product suitable for the customer, or provides suggestions that selected recommended product information to customer, and the server, via a communication means attached to the golf striking measurement machine customers Is a golf product selection device configured to receive an order selected from recommended product information . A server including golf product information, a database for registering and storing customer information, arithmetic processing means, and communication means connected to a communication network,
The server receives the golf swing and the hitting result at the time of hitting the customer measured by the golf hitting measuring instrument via the communication network, analyzes the received measurement result, and stores the golf product stored in the database. The recommended product suitable for the customer is selected from the information, and the selected recommended product information is presented to the customer side, and the server assigns the customer-specific registration password given by the golf hitting measuring machine to the customer. received together with the information, Lugo Ruff product selection device has a configuration to be registered in the database. The server is connected to a terminal device via a communication network,
The server is configured to be able to transmit golf product information to the terminal device, and when the registration password is received from the terminal device, the customer information corresponding to the registration password is transmitted to the terminal device and presented. Item 3. A golf product selection device according to Item 2. 4. The golf product selection device according to claim 3, wherein the terminal device connected to the server is possessed by a golf product store or / and a customer, and the server can receive an order for a golf product from the terminal device. 5. A server including golf product information, a database for registering and storing customer information, arithmetic processing means, and communication means connected to a communication network,
The server receives the golf swing and the hitting result at the time of hitting the customer measured by the golf hitting measuring instrument via the communication network, analyzes the received measurement result, and stores the golf product stored in the database. When a recommended product suitable for the customer is selected from the information, the selected recommended product information is presented to the customer side, and the product information data is updated by adding a new product to the golf product information of the server. A golf product selection device configured to analyze a recommended product from updated golf products based on registered customer information and transmit the recommended product information to a customer's e-mail address . The server registers and stores customer-specific information related to a customer's body shape, physical strength, and customer preference input from the golf hitting measuring instrument and / or the terminal device,
The golf product selection device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the customer-specific information is configured to select a recommended product suitable for a customer as a determination material . 7. The recommended product from the server is transmitted from the server to the golf hitting measuring instrument and displayed by data display means attached to the golf hitting measuring instrument . The golf product selection device according to any one of the preceding claims. Golf product information stored in the database of the server is input to the server from a manufacturer or a golf product store, and the golf product information includes golf clubs and golf balls. The golf club is ready-made. The golf product selection device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a custom-made product obtained by combining each of the components is included . The information input to the server includes a head speed, a ball launch initial speed, a launch angle, a spin angle, a spin trajectory, a face direction, and a hitting point measured by the golf hitting measuring instrument when the customer hits the ball. Item 9. The golf product selection device according to any one of items 8 to 9. The golf hitting measuring instrument connected to the server is provided at a plurality of locations such as a golf product store, a golf driving range, a golf course, a golf school or / and a customer's home.
Receive the measurement results measured by one of the above golf hitting measuring machines at the server, accumulate and register the measurement results of the same customer in time series, and select a recommended product from the multiple measurement results accumulated and registered The golf product selection device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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