KR102277249B1 - Server and system for providing broadcasting service to cug using 8vsb transmission - Google Patents

Abstract

A broadcast service system for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a customer terminal that edits a broadcast screen template output to a broadcast channel of a CUG (Community User Group) subscriber, and provides a broadcast screen template editing service to the customer terminal, A broadcast service server for CUG that provides an API for providing a broadcast screen template edited by the customer terminal as a broadcast channel of a CUG subscriber to which an 8VSB HD encoding device is connected, and an 8VSB transmission method are used, and the broadcast channel is outputted. Includes the display device of the CUG subscriber.
According to the present invention, the customer directly edits the content output to a specific channel and the composition of the content, so that even a customer who does not have two-way interaction through a TV by watching a terrestrial broadcast using a unidirectional 8VSB transmission method can customize the content according to the desired type. can watch

Description

Broadcast service providing server and system for CUG using 8VSB transmission method {SERVER AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING BROADCASTING SERVICE TO CUG USING 8VSB TRANSMISSION}

The present invention relates to a method and system for providing a broadcast service for CUG using an 8VSB transmission method, and a template of a channel viewed by a CUG (Community User Group) subscriber using a unidirectional 8VSB (8-Level Vestigial Sideband) transmission method. It relates to a direct editing method and a CUG service providing system that performs the same.

With the development of Internet technology, a video on demand (VOD) service system that allows users to arbitrarily select and watch contents provided from a content providing server instead of a broadcasting system that receives a video broadcast unilaterally from a broadcaster has become common. is becoming

However, the VOD service system is a broadcasting system that can be used by users equipped with a set-top box, and customers who do not have a set-top box have no choice but to watch terrestrial broadcasting using the 8VSB transmission method.

Specifically, the 8VSB transmission method is a method in which subscribers who subscribe to analog cable TV products transmit images to the customer's terminal (digital TV or 8VSB exclusive receiver) using an RF (Radion Frequency) cable, and content is provided in one direction. As a result, only limited information transmission is possible, and therefore, a broadcast service using the 8VSB transmission method has a disadvantage in that it cannot reflect customer needs.

Therefore, although a one-way communication method is used, it is necessary to develop a method that can edit the broadcast screen template in the channel that is transmitted by reflecting customer needs, manage the content by area in the template, and provide it to specific customers in a limited manner. and the present invention relates to it.

Korean Patent No. 10-1185354 (2012.09.17.)

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method by which a customer, that is, a viewer, can directly compose and edit a screen of content output to a display device using a unidirectional 8VSB transmission method, and a system for performing the same do.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method capable of overcoming the limitation of the amount of information provided to customers by adjusting a method of outputting image information or text information in a display device having a limited size, and a system for performing the same aim to do

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method and a system for performing the same by providing various information in addition to content images to all users using a specific communication network, such as an apartment house or a village.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast service server for CUG is a broadcast service server for CUG using an 8VSB transmission method, a custom template editing unit that manages a broadcast screen template editable by a customer terminal, and 8VSB HD encoding of the broadcast screen template and an API unit providing an API for providing an API to a broadcast channel of a community user group (CUG) subscriber to which the device is connected, and a storage unit storing at least one of the broadcast screen template, CUG subscriber information, and customer information.

According to an embodiment, the API may include a search API for searching for content provided through items constituting the broadcast screen template.

According to an embodiment, the API may include a display API for adjusting a content display method displayed on the broadcast screen template by comparing the display standard of the broadcast screen template with the searched content type and content amount.

According to an embodiment, the display method may be at least one of a rolling method, a fade-in method, and a fade-out method.

According to an embodiment, the custom template editing unit may receive, from the customer terminal, at least one content provided through the broadcast screen template and an order of providing the content.

According to an embodiment, the API transmits information input from at least one of an Internet of Things (IoT) device connectable to an external terminal connected to the 8VSB HD encoding device, a sensor device, a camera, and a microphone of the CUG subscriber. Additional information API for providing the channel may be included.

A broadcast service system for CUG according to another embodiment of the present invention provides a customer terminal for editing a broadcast screen template output to a broadcast channel of a CUG (Community User Group) subscriber, and a broadcast screen template editing service to the customer terminal, A broadcast service server for CUG that provides an API for providing a broadcast screen template edited by the customer terminal as a broadcast channel of a CUG subscriber to which an 8VSB HD encoding device is connected, and an 8VSB transmission method are used, and the broadcast channel is outputted. Includes the display device of the CUG subscriber.

According to an embodiment, the API provided by the broadcast service server for CUG may include a search API for searching for content provided through the broadcast screen template, based on items constituting the broadcast screen template.

According to an embodiment, the API provided by the broadcast service server for CUG compares the display standard of the broadcast screen template with the type or amount of searched content to adjust the content display method displayed on the broadcast screen template. May include display APIs.

According to an embodiment, the content display method may be at least one of a rolling method, a fade-in method, and a fade-out method.

According to an embodiment, the broadcast service server for the CUG may receive at least one content provided through the broadcast screen template and an order of providing the content from the customer terminal.

According to an embodiment, a manager terminal connected to the 8VSB HD encoding device through an HDMI port and intermediary between the display device and the CUG broadcast service server may be further included.

According to an embodiment, the API of the broadcast service server for CUG broadcasts information input from at least one of an Internet of Things (IoT) device connectable with the manager terminal, a sensor device, a camera, and a microphone of the CUG subscriber. Additional information API for providing the channel may be included.

According to the present invention, by directly editing the content and content configuration output to a specific channel by the customer, even customers who do not have two-way interaction through TV using the unidirectional 8VSB transmission method can watch the content according to the desired type.

In addition, various information can be added in the screen configuration, so customers who watch broadcasts using the unidirectional 8VSB transmission method can respond to their requirements such as weather, stocks, news, in-house broadcasts, and information provided by IoT devices in households. Various suitable information can be checked through the TV.

In addition, a variety of information and functions are available using the low-cost 8VSB transmission method, thereby improving customer satisfaction.

In addition, all users using a specific communication network, such as apartment houses and villages, can view the content screen (channel screen) edited by one customer, so users who do not use various paid services such as IP TV and VOD can use broadcasting channel services. can improve

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a broadcast service providing system for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a broadcast service server for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view for explaining a broadcast screen template edited using a broadcast service server for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a method for providing a broadcast service for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram for explaining a method in which the broadcast service providing system for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to an apartment complex.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method for achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments published below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments allow the publication of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the possessor of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used with the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly defined in particular. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase.

As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” refers to a referenced component, step and/or action indicating the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps and/or actions. do not exclude

Meanwhile, as used herein, "server" means a central processing unit that can provide a predetermined service through a network, more specifically, the Internet, and a user uses the server through his or her computer or a display device such as a smart phone. You can access the service provided by the server.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view showing the overall configuration of a broadcast service providing system 1000 for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Before explaining FIG. 1, the broadcast service providing system 1000 for CUG is a system that provides a channel and a channel editing function dedicated to a specific user group to a specific user group watching only a broadcast of a specified channel using the 8VSB transmission method. it means.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a CUG broadcast service providing system 1000 may include a customer terminal 100 , a CUG broadcast service server 200 , a display device 300 , and an 8VSB HD encoding device 350 .

However, this is only a preferred embodiment for achieving the object of the present invention, some components may be added or deleted as necessary, and of course, a role performed by one component may be performed by another component.

The customer terminal 100 is a customer terminal capable of editing a broadcast screen template, and may include various electronic devices capable of communication, such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, and a PC, and having a display module. Here, the broadcast screen template may mean a screen configuration output to a broadcast channel of a CUG (Community User Group) subscriber using the 8VSB transmission method.

The customer terminal 100 can edit the broadcast screen template by accessing the web application managed by the broadcast service server 200 for CUG, or by installing and authenticating the mobile application. Specifically, the customer uses the customer terminal 100 It is possible to change the composition of the broadcast screen template, or to newly register and edit contents.

The broadcast service server 200 for CUG provides a broadcast screen template editing service to the customer terminal 100, and the broadcast screen template edited by the customer terminal 100 is broadcast by the CUG subscriber to which the 8VSB HD encoding device 350 is connected. An API to provide as a channel can be provided.

Specifically, the broadcast service server 200 for CUG can store broadcast screen templates edited by a number of customers, and according to the request of CUG subscribers using the 8VSB transmission method, it is possible to provide an API so that the stored broadcast screen templates can be used. can At this time, the terminal requesting the API may be a terminal of a CUG subscriber (display device 300) or a terminal 400 of a manager managing a group, and the manager terminal 400 is from the broadcast service server 200 for CUG. Various information may be additionally collected through the provided API, and the additionally collected information may be transmitted to a plurality of CUG subscriber terminals (display device 300 ).

For example, the manager terminal 400 may be connected to at least one device among an Internet of Things (IoT) device, a sensor device, a camera, and a microphone, and the information received from one of the devices may be displayed at the CUG subscriber's terminal (display device). (300)) may be transmitted together with the broadcast screen template.

The display device 300 may be connected to the 8VSB HD encoding device 350 to output a limited broadcast channel, and in the present invention, the CUG subscriber having the display device 300 is provided by the broadcast service server 200 for CUG. A broadcast screen template and content provided through a broadcast screen template can be viewed on a specific channel.

Meanwhile, a CUG subscriber may be a member of a group using a common channel, such as a specific institution, company, apartment house, or village, and the display device 300 means various output devices connectable to the 8VSB HD encoding device 350 . can do.

The 8VSB HD encoding device 350 is a conversion device for outputting a limited broadcast channel as digital broadcast using the 8VSB transmission method, and is a terminal (display device 300) or manager terminal of a CUG subscriber who requests an API through an HDMI port. (400) may be connected. Accordingly, a plurality of CUG subscribers may output the converted digital broadcast (broadcast channel) through the 8VSB HD encoding device 350 .

So far, the configuration of the broadcast service providing system 1000 for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention has been schematically described. Hereinafter, with respect to the broadcast service server 200 for CUG that provides broadcast screen template editing service to CUG subscribers Let me explain in detail.

2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a broadcast service server 200 for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the broadcast service server 200 for CUG may include a custom template editing unit 210 , an API unit 220 and a storage unit 230 , and other additions for achieving the object of the present invention Of course, it can also include a formal configuration.

On the other hand, the custom template editing unit 210, the API unit 220 and the storage unit 230 is a temporary or virtual configuration classified based on the function of the broadcast service server 200 for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention. It goes without saying that a function performed by one component may be performed by another component, and one component may perform all functions of the entire component. For example, one processor (not shown) may perform all of the functions of the custom template editing unit 210 , the API unit 220 , and the storage unit 230 .

The customer customized template editing unit 210 may manage a broadcast screen template editable by the customer terminal 100 . Specifically, the broadcast screen template is a screen configuration output to the display device 300 in the form of a broadcast channel, and may have various formats according to the type of content provided through the template.

For example, the broadcast screen template is a bulletin board type in which text, images, or videos that customers can write or upload themselves are displayed on the full screen, an L shape displayed on some screens, weather by region, atmospheric condition, stocks, news, etc. Data type that displays information retrieved from the outside, group broadcast type that displays images captured by the group manager in real time, and IoT link type that displays information output from the Internet of Things (IoT) device of CUG subscribers or group managers and various broadcast screen templates, which are not limited thereto, may be included.

Also, the custom template editing unit 210 may receive from the customer terminal 100 at least one content provided through a broadcast screen template and an order of providing the content. Specifically, the custom template editing unit 210 may set not only the configuration of the template, but also allow the customer to directly add information to be inserted into each section in the template, and accordingly, the customer can determine the arrangement and order of various contents. have.

In other words, the customer may input information to be inserted into each zone in the template or add a new configuration according to the characteristics of the CUG subscriber who outputs the broadcast screen template through any one channel. For example, if the group is composed of one apartment complex, the customer can input text-type, video-type announcements, weather, etc. for residents in the broadcast screen template provided by the customer-customized template editing unit 210 . If the group consists of one company unit, the customer (company manager) can record and upload in-house training broadcasts in real time.

The API unit 220 may provide an API for transmitting a broadcast screen template to a broadcast channel of a CUG subscriber to which the 8VSB HD encoding device 350 is connected. For example, the API unit 220 may transmit the API for using the broadcast screen template to the terminal 400 of the group manager connected to the 8VSB HD encoding device 350 and the HDMI port.

Accordingly, the manager terminal 400 may input or set content to be inserted into each zone in the broadcast screen template using the API provided through the API unit 220, and convert the set broadcast screen template to the 8VSB HD encoding device. 350 may be transmitted to the display device 300 of the connected CUG subscriber.

In this regard, FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a broadcast screen template edited using the broadcast service server 200 for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , a user may watch a broadcast channel including the following broadcast screen template. Specifically, the user can check stock information, weather information of the current area, sports video and resident notice, etc., and information showing rankings such as stock information is output in a rolling manner, and one or more sports videos are output in a continuous manner. can

Referring back to FIG. 2 , the API unit 220 may include a search API 221 for searching for content provided through a broadcast screen template. Accordingly, the group using the 8VSB transmission method can watch the broadcast service (broadcast channel) provided by the broadcast service server 200 for CUG without the specific manager terminal 400 .

In addition, the API unit 220 compares the display standard of the broadcast screen template with the content type or amount of content retrieved through the search API 221 to adjust the content display method displayed on the broadcast screen template. may include Specifically, the minimum/maximum size for which information can be output is specified for each area of the broadcast screen template, and since there are cases in which the amount of content provided through the broadcast screen template is greater than the specified maximum size, the display API 223 is used. to control how the content is displayed. For example, when one image can be displayed in any one area of the template and there are two or more images that can be provided through the template, two or more images are displayed in a continuous playback manner using the display API 223 . can be adjusted as much as possible.

In addition to the video, text, images, etc. may be provided through the template, and the display API 223 compares the content type, content amount, and display standard of the broadcast screen template, and rolls various contents (continuous playback method) , fade-in method, fade-out method, etc. can be adjusted to be displayed.

On the other hand, the content provided through the broadcast screen template may be obtained from various electronic devices interworking with the manager terminal 400 provided with the API in addition to information directly input by the manager, and the API unit 220 may provide various kinds of obtained information. It may further include an additional information API 225 for providing information to the broadcast channel of the CUG subscriber. Here, the electronic device interworking with the manager terminal 400 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device, a sensor device, a camera, a microphone, and the like, and may further include various electronic devices that are not limited thereto.

The storage unit 230 may store various data or programs performed through the broadcast service server 200 for CUG. For example, the storage unit 230 may store at least one broadcast screen template edited by the customer terminal 100 , at least one CUG subscriber information, and customer information.

So far, the configuration of the broadcast service server 200 for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described. According to the present invention, the customer directly edits the content and content configuration output to a specific channel, so that even a customer who does not have interactive interaction through TV by watching a terrestrial broadcast using a unidirectional 8VSB transmission method can customize the content according to the desired type. can watch

4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a method for providing a broadcast service for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention.

This is only a preferred embodiment in achieving the object of the present invention, and some steps may be added or deleted as necessary, and furthermore, any one step may be included in another step.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the customer accesses the web application operated by the broadcast service server 200 for CUG through the customer terminal 100 or executes the mobile application to edit the broadcast screen template (S110), and broadcast for CUG The service server 200 may store the edited broadcast screen template.

For example, the broadcast screen template is a bulletin board type in which text, images, or videos that customers can write or upload themselves are displayed on the full screen, an L shape displayed on some screens, weather by region, atmospheric condition, stocks, news, etc. Data type that displays information retrieved from the outside, group broadcast type that displays images captured by the group manager in real time, and IoT link type that displays information output from the Internet of Things (IoT) device of CUG subscribers or group managers and various broadcast screen templates, which are not limited thereto, may be included.

After the step S110, the broadcast service server 200 for CUG provides the API to the corresponding terminal according to the broadcast screen template API call of the customer terminal 100 or the manager terminal 400 (S120). Here, the customer terminal 100 or the manager terminal 400 may be a terminal possessed by a CUG subscriber, and may be provided with an HDMI port for connection with the 8VSB HD encoding device 350 . In addition, the broadcast service server 200 for CUG may provide a protocol and system settings for using a broadcast screen template to the customer terminal 100 or the manager terminal 400 together.

After step S120, the customer terminal 100 or the manager terminal 400 transmits the broadcast screen template and the content provided through the broadcast screen template API to the 8VSB HD encoding device 350 using the broadcast screen template API (S130), and 8VSB HD encoding The device 350 may broadcast it through the display device 300 of the CUG subscriber (S140). That is, the CUG subscriber can watch a channel for a specific group through the display device 300 , and the content to be viewed through the channel is displayed by the broadcast screen template edited by the customer terminal 100 and the manager terminal 400 . Content may be added or edited.

So far, a method for providing a broadcast service for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described. According to the present invention, the broadcast service providing system 1000 for CUG can provide CUG service to all households, such as apartment houses, villages, and businesses, even if they are not customers of businesses that provide services through public hearings.

In addition, it is possible to provide a high level of CUG in a relatively low-cost 8VSB environment, so that CUG subscribers and groups can reduce broadcast service investment costs for viewing a common broadcast channel, and the broadcast service server 200 for CUG provides Channel satisfaction may be improved.

Hereinafter, a method in which the above-described broadcast service providing system 1000 for CUG is applied to a specific group will be described.

5 is a view for explaining a method in which the broadcast service providing system 1000 for CUG according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to an apartment complex.

Referring to FIG. 5 , a broadcast service providing system 1000 for CUG is a mixed optical coaxial (HFC) network system in which a single transmission method is shared by a plurality of households, such as an apartment, and a customer terminal 100, a broadcast service for CUG. Server 200 , display device 300 , 8VSB HD encoding device 350 , administrator terminal 400 , SO distribution center 500 , ONU 600 , power supply 700 and amplifier 800 . can

Specifically, the SO distribution sensor 500 may process broadcast data provided from a broadcast program provider and transmit it to individual CUG subscribers. Here, an individual optical fiber cable or a coaxial cable for transmitting broadcast data may be fixed by a connecting pole such as a power pole.

In addition, the video or audio data information transmitted through the cable needs to amplify or branch the signal to be transmitted to the CUG subscriber, and an optical network unit (ONU) 600 and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). An Uninterruptible Power Supply (700) and a Trunk Bridge Amplifier (TBA) 800 may be disposed.

That is, through the above-described configuration, CUG subscribers can watch broadcast programs and broadcast channels, and the broadcast service server 200 for CUG provides the broadcast screen template edited by the customer terminal 100 to the manager terminal 400 in API form. , and the manager terminal 400 may broadcast specific information for CUG subscribers through a dedicated channel for CUG subscribers using the provided API.

Meanwhile, the present invention can also be embodied as computer-readable codes on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all storage media, such as a magnetic storage medium and an optically readable medium. Also, it is possible to record the data format of the message used in the present invention on a recording medium.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can realize that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

1000: Broadcast service providing system for CUG
100: customer terminal
200: broadcast service server for CUG
210: custom template editing unit 220: API unit
221: Search API 223: Display API
225: additional information API 230: storage
300: display device
350: 8VSB HD encoding device
400: administrator terminal
500: SO distribution center
600: ONU
700: power supply
800: amplifier

Claims (13)

As a broadcast service server for CUG using 8VSB transmission method,
a custom template editing unit for managing a broadcast screen template editable by a customer terminal;
an API unit providing an API for transmitting the broadcast screen template to a broadcast channel of a CUG (Community User Group) subscriber to which an 8VSB HD encoding device is connected; and
a storage unit for storing the broadcast screen template information and further storing at least one of CUG subscriber information and customer information;
including,
The custom template editing unit,
A broadcast service server for CUG that receives, from the customer terminal, at least one content provided through the broadcast screen template and an order of providing the content. According to claim 1,
The API is
Based on the items constituting the broadcast screen template, including a search API for searching for content provided through the broadcast screen template,
Broadcast service server for CUG. 3. The method of claim 2,
The API is
Comprising a display API for adjusting the content display method displayed on the broadcast screen template by comparing the display standard of the broadcast screen template and the searched content type or content amount,
Broadcast service server for CUG. 4. The method of claim 3,
The content display method is
At least one of a rolling method, a fade-in method, and a fade-out method,
Broadcast service server for CUG. delete According to claim 1,
The API is
It includes an additional information API for providing information input from at least one of an Internet of Things (IoT) device, a sensor device, a camera and a microphone connectable to an external terminal connected to the 8VSB HD encoding device to the broadcast channel of the CUG subscriber doing,
Broadcast service server for CUG. a customer terminal for editing a broadcast screen template output to a broadcast channel of a CUG (Community User Group) subscriber;
a broadcast service server for CUG that provides a broadcast screen template editing service to the customer terminal and provides an API for providing a broadcast screen template edited by the customer terminal to a broadcast channel of a CUG subscriber connected to an 8VSB HD encoding device; and
a display device of the CUG subscriber using an 8VSB transmission scheme and outputting the broadcast channel;
including,
The broadcast service server for the CUG,
A broadcast service system for CUG for receiving at least one content provided through the broadcast screen template and an order of providing the content from the customer terminal. 8. The method of claim 7,
The API provided by the broadcast service server for CUG is,
Based on the items constituting the broadcast screen template, including a search API for searching for content provided through the broadcast screen template,
Broadcast service system for CUG. 9. The method of claim 8,
The API provided by the broadcast service server for CUG is,
Comprising a display API for adjusting the content display method displayed on the broadcast screen template by comparing the display standard of the broadcast screen template and the searched content type or content amount,
Broadcast service system for CUG. 10. The method of claim 9,
The content display method is
At least one of a rolling method, a fade-in method, and a fade-out method,
Broadcast service system for CUG. delete 8. The method of claim 7,
a manager terminal connected to the 8VSB HD encoding device through an HDMI port and intermediary between the display device and the CUG broadcast service server;
Broadcast service system for CUG further comprising. 13. The method of claim 12,
The API of the broadcast service server for the CUG is,
An additional information API for providing information input from at least one of an Internet of Things (IoT) device connectable with the manager terminal, a sensor device, a camera, and a microphone to the broadcast channel of the CUG subscriber,
Broadcast service system for CUG.

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