KR20030003947A - Washing Machine and Receiving Method for External Signal of the Same - Google Patents

Washing Machine and Receiving Method for External Signal of the Same Download PDF

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KR20030003947A
KR20030003947A KR1020010039817A KR20010039817A KR20030003947A KR 20030003947 A KR20030003947 A KR 20030003947A KR 1020010039817 A KR1020010039817 A KR 1020010039817A KR 20010039817 A KR20010039817 A KR 20010039817A KR 20030003947 A KR20030003947 A KR 20030003947A
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Abstract

PURPOSE: A washing machine and a method for receiving an external signal thereof are provided to carry out the operations for washing stroke or message receiving according to an external signal even though a washing machine is in a power sleep mode. CONSTITUTION: A method for receiving an external signal for a washing machine is provided to a connection part(21) for the connection to Internet to receive an external signal transmitted from an external input element, a system microcomputer(24) for determining whether the external signal is received via the connection part, sensing a power supply state of a washing machine as the external signal is received, and outputting control signals for carrying out basic control operations, washing stroke or message receiving according to the external signal, and a power control part(23) for turning on or off the power of the washing machine according to the control signal output from the system microcomputer.

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세탁기 및 그 외부신호 수신방법{Washing Machine and Receiving Method for External Signal of the Same}Washing Machine and Receiving Method for External Signal of the Same}

본 발명은 세탁기에 관한 것으로, 특히 휴대폰 또는 PC로부터 외부신호를 수신하기 위한 세탁기 및 그 외부신호 수신방법에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to a washing machine for receiving an external signal from a mobile phone or a PC and a method for receiving the external signal.

일반적으로 세탁기는 기 설정된 알고리즘에 따라 세탁, 헹굼, 탈수 등의 과정을 거쳐 오염된 세탁물로부터 오염물질을 제거하는 기기로서, 회전날개, 외조 또는 내조(세탁조/탈수조)의 수평방향 회전을 이용한 전자동 세탁기 또는 드럼의 수직방향 회전을 이용한 드럼 세탁기로 크게 구분할 수 있다.In general, a washing machine is a device that removes contaminants from contaminated laundry through washing, rinsing, and dehydration according to a predetermined algorithm, and is fully automatic using horizontal rotation of a rotary blade, outer tank, or inner tank (washing tank / dehydrating tank). A washing machine or a drum washing machine using vertical rotation of the drum can be broadly classified.

이러한 세탁기는 사용자의 다양한 욕구에 대응하기 위하여 다양한 세탁코스, 기능 등이 개발되고 실제 제품에 적용되고 있다.Such a washing machine has been developed for a variety of washing courses, functions, etc. in order to respond to a variety of needs of the user and applied to the actual product.

종래의 기술에 따른 세탁기는 도 1에 도시된 바와 같이, 사용자가 각종 세탁관련 동작명령을 입력하기 위한 키 입력부(1)와, 세탁날개, 내조 또는 외조를 직접 또는 간접적으로 회전시키기 위한 모터(3)와, 급수밸브, 배수밸브 등의 기타 부하(4)와, 세탁기의 동작상태 또는 기능 등을 표시하기 위한 디스플레이부(5)와, 상기 키 입력부(1)를 통해 입력된 사용자의 동작 명령에 상응하는 세탁동작이 이루어지도록 상기 모터(3) 및 부하(4)의 구동을 제어하고 해당 동작상태 또는 기능 표시가 이루어지도록 상기 디스플레이부(5)를 제어하기 위한 시스템 마이컴(2)을 포함하여 구성된다.As shown in FIG. 1, a washing machine according to the related art includes a key input unit 1 for a user to input various washing-related operation commands, and a motor 3 for directly or indirectly rotating a washing blade, an inner tub, or an outer tub. ), Other loads 4 such as a water supply valve and a drain valve, a display unit 5 for displaying the operation state or function of the washing machine, and a user's operation command input through the key input unit 1. And a system microcomputer 2 for controlling the driving of the motor 3 and the load 4 so as to perform a corresponding washing operation, and controlling the display unit 5 to display a corresponding operation state or function. do.

이때 디스플레이부(5)는 LED(Light Emitting Diode)가 사용되고 시스템 마이컴(2)내에는 변경 불가능한 세탁관련 프로그램을 저장하고 있는 롬(ROM)이 구비된다.At this time, the display unit 5 is provided with a light emitting diode (LED) and a ROM (ROM) for storing a non-changeable laundry related program in the system microcomputer 2.

이와 같이 구성된 종래 기술에 따른 세탁기의 동작을 설명하면 다음과 같다.Referring to the operation of the washing machine according to the prior art configured as described above are as follows.

먼저, 사용자가 세탁기의 전원을 온'시키고 세탁조내에 세탁물을 투입한 다음 키 입력부(1)를 통해 세탁명령을 입력한다.First, the user turns on the power of the washing machine, puts laundry into the washing tank, and then inputs a washing instruction through the key input unit 1.

이어서 시스템 마이컴(2)은 상기 세탁명령을 인식하고 내부의 롬에서 해당세탁 프로그램을 읽어들여 이를 바탕으로 모터(3) 및 각종 부하(4)를 구동하여 세탁을 수행한다.Subsequently, the system microcomputer 2 recognizes the washing instruction, reads the washing program from the internal ROM, and drives the motor 3 and various loads 4 based on the washing instruction.

그리고 디스플레이부(5)를 제어하여 현재 세탁진행 상태 등을 표시한다.Then, the display unit 5 is controlled to display the current laundry progress state and the like.

이상에서 설명한 바와 같이 종래 기술에 따른 세탁기는 세탁기 전원의 온/오프 등의 기본제어동작 또는 세탁행정에 필요한 키 입력을 수동으로 조작할 수밖에 없었다는 문제점이 있다.As described above, the washing machine according to the related art has a problem in that a basic control operation such as on / off of a washing machine power or manual operation of a key input required for washing administration is required.

상술한 종래 기술의 문제점을 해결하기 위해 안출한 것으로, 본 발명의 목적은 외부에서 원격으로 수신된 외부신호에 따라 세탁행정 및 메시지 수신 등의 동작을 수행할 수 있도록 한 세탁기 및 그 외부신호 수신방법을 제공하기 위한 것이다.In order to solve the above problems of the prior art, an object of the present invention is a washing machine and an external signal receiving method for performing an operation such as washing administration and message reception according to an external signal received remotely from the outside It is to provide.

도 1은 종래 기술에 따른 세탁기의 구성을 나타낸 블록도1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the prior art

도 2는 본 발명에 따른 세탁기의 구성을 나타낸 블록도2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the present invention.

도 3은 본 발명에 따른 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법을 나타낸 플로우 차트3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of receiving an external signal of a washing machine according to the present invention.

도면의 주요부분에 대한 부호의 설명Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

10: 외부입력수단 20: 세탁기10: external input means 20: washing machine

21: 접속부 22: 키 입력부21: connection part 22: key input part

23: 전원제어부 24: 시스템 마이컴23: power control unit 24: system microcomputer

25: 모터 26: 부하25: motor 26: load

27: 디스플레이부27: display unit

본 발명에 따른 세탁기는 외부입력수단과의 인터넷 통신이 가능한 세탁기에 있어서, 상기 외부입력수단에서 전송한 외부신호를 수신하기 위해 상기 인터넷에 접속하는 접속부와, 상기 외부신호가 상기 접속부를 통해 수신되는지 판단하고 상기 외부신호가 수신되면 상기 세탁기의 전원상태를 감지하여 상기 외부신호에 따라 기본제어동작, 세탁행정 또는 메시지 수신을 수행할 수 있도록 제어신호를 출력하는 시스템 마이컴과, 상기 마이컴의 제어신호에 따라 상기 세탁기의 전원을 온/오프하는 전원 제어부를 포함하여 구성되는데 그 특징이 있다.The washing machine according to the present invention is a washing machine capable of internet communication with an external input means, comprising: a connection part connected to the internet to receive an external signal transmitted from the external input means, and whether the external signal is received through the connection part; And a system micom that detects the power state of the washing machine when the external signal is received and outputs a control signal to perform a basic control operation, a laundry administration or a message reception according to the external signal, and a control signal of the microcomputer. According to the configuration, including a power control unit for turning on / off the power of the washing machine.

본 발명에 따른 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법은 접속부를 구비하고 외부입력수단과의 인터넷 통신이 가능한 세탁기에 있어서, 상기 외부입력수단으로부터 상기접속부를 통해 외부신호가 수신되었는지 판단하는 단계와, 그리고, 상기 외부신호가 수신되었다면 상기 수신된 외부신호에 따라 상기 세탁기를 제어하는 단계를 포함하여 이루어지는데 그 특징이 있다.The method for receiving an external signal of a washing machine according to the present invention comprises the steps of: determining whether an external signal has been received from the external input means through the connection part in a washing machine having a connection portion and capable of internet communication with an external input means; If an external signal is received, the method includes controlling the washing machine according to the received external signal.

이하, 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 본 발명에 따른 세탁기 및 그 외부신호 수신방법을 설명하면 다음과 같다.Hereinafter, a washing machine and an external signal receiving method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

도 2는 본 발명에 따른 세탁기의 구성을 나타낸 도면으로서, 이를 참조하여 본 발명에 따른 세탁기를 상세히 설명하면 다음과 같다.2 is a view showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the present invention, the washing machine according to the present invention with reference to this in detail as follows.

도시한 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따른 세탁기는 외부입력수단(10)과의 인터넷 통신이 가능한 세탁기(20)에 있어서, 상기 외부입력수단(10)에서 전송한 외부신호를 수신하기 위해 상기 인터넷에 접속하는 접속부(21)와, 상기 외부신호가 상기 접속부(21)를 통해 수신되는지 판단하고 상기 외부신호가 수신되면 상기 세탁기의 전원상태를 감지하여 상기 외부신호에 따라 기본제어동작, 세탁행정 또는 메시지 수신을 수행할 수 있도록 제어신호를 출력하는 시스템 마이컴(24)과, 상기 시스템 마이컴(24)의 제어신호에 따라 상기 세탁기(20)의 전원을 온/오프하는 전원 제어부(23)와, 사용자가 직접 각종 동작명령을 입력하거나 세탁기 기능 설정을 하기 위한 키 입력부(22)와, 상기 외부에서 수신된 외부신호 또는 사용자가 상기 키 입력부(22)를 통해 입력한 신호에 따라 세탁기 내조, 외조 또는 세탁 날개를 구동하기 위한 모터(25)와, 급수밸브 및 배수밸브를 포함하는 부하(26)와, 세탁기 기능, 세탁기 동작상태 및 추가코스, 기능에 따른 도움말 또는 외부에서 수신된 메시지를 표시하기 위한 디스플레이부(27)를 포함하여 구성된다.As shown, the washing machine according to the present invention is connected to the Internet in order to receive the external signal transmitted from the external input means 10 in the washing machine 20 capable of internet communication with the external input means 10. Determining whether the connection unit 21 and the external signal is received through the connection unit 21 and, when the external signal is received, detects the power supply state of the washing machine and receives basic control operation, laundry administration or message according to the external signal. The system microcomputer 24 for outputting a control signal to perform the control, the power control unit 23 for turning on / off the power of the washing machine 20 in accordance with the control signal of the system microcomputer 24, and the user directly According to a key input unit 22 for inputting various operation commands or setting a washing machine function, an external signal received from the outside or a signal input by the user through the key input unit 22 A motor 25 for driving a table inner tub, outer tub or washing vane, a load 26 including a water supply valve and a drain valve, a washing machine function, a washing machine operating state and additional course, help according to the function, or received externally And a display unit 27 for displaying a message.

이때, 상기 외부입력수단(10)은 외부에서 사용하는 PC이거나 사용자가 휴대하고 다니면서 사용하는 휴대용 단말기일 수 있으며 상기 세탁기(20)의 상기 접속부(21)는 모뎀, 랜(LAN) 카드 등의 외부통신 연결장치 또는 무선 통신연결장치이다.In this case, the external input means 10 may be a PC that is used externally or a portable terminal that the user carries and uses. The connection portion 21 of the washing machine 20 is external to a modem, a LAN card, or the like. It is a communication connector or a wireless communication connector.

본 발명에서는 원격으로 상기 세탁기(20)의 기본제어동작 및 세탁행정을 제어할 수 있도록 사용자가 상기 외부입력수단(10)을 통해 상기 세탁기(20)의 온/오프 신호, 세탁, 헹굼, 탈수 등의 세탁행정 제어신호 또는 메시지 등의 외부신호를 전송한다.In the present invention, the user can remotely control the basic control operation and washing operation of the washing machine 20 through the external input means 10, the on / off signal of the washing machine 20, washing, rinsing, dehydration, etc. External signal such as washing administration control signal or message.

상기 세탁기(20)의 시스템 마이컴(24)은 상기 외부신호를 수신하여 어떤 신호인지 판단하고 상기 외부신호에 따라 해당동작을 수행할 수 있도록 상기 전원 제어부(23), 모터(25), 부하(26) 및 디스플레이부(27)에 제어신호를 출력한다.The system microcomputer 24 of the washing machine 20 receives the external signal to determine which signal and performs the operation according to the external signal. The power control unit 23, the motor 25, and the load 26 And a control signal to the display unit 27.

이때, 상기 외부신호는 상기 세탁기(20)의 전원 온 신호, 전원 오프 신호, 세탁행정신호, 메시지 수신신호 등일 수 있다.In this case, the external signal may be a power on signal, a power off signal, a washing administration signal, a message reception signal, or the like of the washing machine 20.

이때, 상기 외부신호 수신시 상기 세탁기(20)가 전원 코드(Code)는 연결되어 있으나 전원 슬립 모드 상태라면 상기 시스템 마이컴(24)이 상기 전원 제어부(23)에 제어신호를 출력하여 상기 외부신호에 따라 상기 세탁기(20) 전원의 온/오프를 제어한다.At this time, when the external signal is received, the washing machine 20 is connected to a power cord, but the system microcomputer 24 outputs a control signal to the power control unit 23 in response to the external signal. Accordingly, the on / off of the washing machine 20 power is controlled.

그리고, 상기 세탁기(20)의 일반 세탁 행정과정은 종래와 동일하다.In addition, the general washing process of the washing machine 20 is the same as in the related art.

도 3은 본 발명에 따른 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법을 나타낸 플로우 차트로서, 상기와 같이 구성된 본 발명에 따른 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법을 상세히 설명하면 다음과 같다.3 is a flow chart illustrating a method for receiving an external signal of a washing machine according to the present invention. The external signal receiving method of the washing machine according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail as follows.

도시한 바와 같이, 먼저 시스템 마이컴(24)은 외부에서 휴대폰 또는 PC를 통해 입력된 외부신호가 수신되는지 판단한다(S10).As shown, first, the system microcomputer 24 determines whether an external signal received through a mobile phone or a PC is received from outside (S10).

상기 판단결과(S10), 외부로부터 상기 외부신호가 수신되면 상기 외부신호가 어떤 신호인지 판단한다(S11).As a result of the determination (S10), when the external signal is received from the outside, it is determined what signal the external signal is (S11).

이어서, 상기 판단결과(S11) 상기 수신된 외부신호가 전원 온(Power On) 신호라면 상기 세탁기(20)의 전원을 온 시킨다(S12).Subsequently, if the received external signal is a power on signal, the determination result S11 turns on the power of the washing machine 20 (S12).

예를 들어, 상기 세탁기(20)가 전원 슬립 모드 상태일 때 외부에서 원격으로 상기 휴대폰 또는 PC 등의 외부입력수단(10)을 통해 상기 세탁기(20)의 전원을 온 시킬 수 있다.For example, when the washing machine 20 is in a power sleep mode, the washing machine 20 may be turned on from the outside through an external input means 10 such as a mobile phone or a PC.

한편, 상기 수신된 외부신호가 전원 오프(Off) 신호라면 상기 세탁기(20)의 전원을 오프 시킨다(S20~S21).Meanwhile, if the received external signal is a power off signal, the power of the washing machine 20 is turned off (S20 to S21).

또한, 상기 수신된 외부신호가 세탁행정 명령신호라면 상기 세탁기(20)의 전원을 온 시키고 상기 세탁행정 명령신호에 따라 해당 세탁 행정을 수행한다(S30~S32).In addition, if the received external signal is a washing administration command signal, the washing machine 20 is turned on and the washing stroke is performed according to the washing administration command signal (S30 to S32).

예를 들어, 사용자가 상기 세탁기(20)를 전원 온 상태 또는 세탁 행정 수행 중에 외출한 상태라면 외부에서 상기 외부입력수단(10)을 통해 상기 세탁기(20)의 전원을 오프킬 수 있다.For example, if the user has left the washing machine 20 in a power-on state or during a washing stroke, the user may turn off the washing machine 20 from the outside through the external input means 10.

또한, 상기 수신된 외부신호가 메시지 수신신호라면 상기 세탁기(20)의 전원을 온 시키고 상기 수신된 메시지를 디스플레이부(27) 상에 디스플레이한다(S40~S41).In addition, if the received external signal is a message reception signal, the washing machine 20 is turned on and the received message is displayed on the display unit 27 (S40 to S41).

이상에서 설명한 바와 같이, 상기 세탁기(20)는 인터넷 통신이 가능하여 외부에서 휴대폰이나 PC로부터 제어신호를 수신하여 상기 세탁기(20)의 세탁수행 및 기타 기능을 원격으로 수행할 수 있다. 그리고, 상기 휴대폰이나 PC에서 보낸 메시지를 상기 세탁기(20)의 디스플레이부(27)를 통해 표시할 수 있다.As described above, the washing machine 20 may perform internet communication to remotely perform washing and other functions of the washing machine 20 by receiving a control signal from a mobile phone or a PC from the outside. The message sent from the mobile phone or the PC may be displayed on the display unit 27 of the washing machine 20.

또한, 상기 세탁기(20)가 전원 슬립 모드 상태라하더라도 상기 전원 상태를 판단하여 전원을 제어할 수 있다.In addition, even when the washing machine 20 is in the power sleep mode, the power may be controlled by determining the power state.

이상에서 설명한 본 발명에 따른 세탁기 및 그 외부신호 수신방법은 외부에서 사용하는 휴대폰이나 PC를 통해 외부신호를 수신하고 세탁기의 전원 상태를 판단하여 전원을 제어함으로서 세탁기가 전원 슬립 모드(Power Sleep Mode) 상태더라도 수신된 외부신호에 따라 세탁행정 및 메시지 수신 등의 동작을 수행할 수 있으므로 사용자에게 있어 인터넷 세탁기 사용상의 효율을 향상시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다.The washing machine and the external signal receiving method according to the present invention described above receive the external signal through a mobile phone or a PC used externally and determine the power state of the washing machine to control the power to the power sleep mode (Power Sleep Mode). Even in the state, it is possible to perform operations such as washing administration and message reception according to the received external signal, thereby improving the efficiency of using the Internet washing machine for the user.

이상 설명한 내용을 통해 당업자라면 본 발명의 기술 사상을 이탈하지 아니하는 범위에서 다양한 변경 및 수정이 가능함을 알 수 있을 것이다.Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

따라서, 본 발명의 기술적 범위는 실시예에 기재된 내용으로 한정되는 것이 아니라 특허 청구의 범위에 의하여 정해져야 한다.Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

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외부입력수단과의 인터넷 통신이 가능한 세탁기에 있어서,A washing machine capable of internet communication with an external input means, 상기 외부입력수단에서 전송한 외부신호를 수신하기 위해 상기 인터넷에 접속하는 접속부,A connection part for connecting to the Internet to receive an external signal transmitted from the external input means; 상기 외부신호가 상기 접속부를 통해 수신되는지 판단하고 상기 외부신호가 수신되면 상기 세탁기의 전원상태를 감지하여 상기 외부신호에 따라 기본제어동작, 세탁행정 또는 메시지 수신을 수행할 수 있도록 제어신호를 출력하는 시스템 마이컴,Determining whether the external signal is received through the connection unit and, if the external signal is received, detects a power state of the washing machine and outputs a control signal to perform basic control operation, laundry administration or message reception according to the external signal. System microcomputer, 상기 마이컴의 제어신호에 따라 상기 세탁기의 전원을 온/오프하는 전원 제어부를 포함하여 구성됨을 특징으로 하는 세탁기.Washing machine comprising a power control unit for turning on / off the power of the washing machine in accordance with the control signal of the microcomputer. 제 1 항에 있어서,The method of claim 1, 상기 외부입력수단은 외부에서 사용하는 PC 또는 휴대용 단말기임을 특징으로 하는 세탁기.The external input means is a washing machine, characterized in that the PC or portable terminal to be used from the outside. 제 1 항에 있어서,The method of claim 1, 상기 접속부는 모뎀, 랜(LAN) 카드 등의 외부통신 연결장치 또는 무선 통신연결장치임을 특징으로 하는 세탁기.The connection unit is a washing machine, characterized in that the external communication connection device or a wireless communication connection device such as a modem (LAN) card. 접속부를 구비하고 외부입력수단과의 인터넷 통신이 가능한 세탁기에 있어서,A washing machine having a connection portion and capable of internet communication with an external input means, 상기 외부입력수단으로부터 상기 접속부를 통해 외부신호가 수신되었는지 판단하는 단계; 그리고,Determining whether an external signal is received from the external input means through the connection unit; And, 상기 외부신호가 수신되었다면 상기 수신된 외부신호에 따라 상기 세탁기를 제어하는 단계를 포함하여 이루어짐을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법.And if the external signal is received, controlling the washing machine according to the received external signal. 제 4 항에 있어서,The method of claim 4, wherein 상기 외부신호는 상기 세탁기의 전원 온 신호, 전원 오프 신호, 세탁행정신호 또는 메시지 수신신호 등임을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법.The external signal is an external signal receiving method of the washing machine, characterized in that the power-on signal, power-off signal, washing administration signal or message receiving signal of the washing machine. 제 4 항에 있어서,The method of claim 4, wherein 상기 수신된 외부신호가 전원 온 신호이면 상기 세탁기의 전원을 온 시키는 단계를 더 포함하여 이루어짐을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법.And if the received external signal is a power on signal, further comprising turning on the washing machine. 제 4 항에 있어서,The method of claim 4, wherein 상기 수신된 외부신호가 전원 오프 신호라면 상기 세탁기의 전원을 오프 시키는 단계를 더 포함하여 이루어짐을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법.If the received external signal is a power off signal, further comprising turning off the washing machine. 제 4 항에 있어서,The method of claim 4, wherein 상기 수신된 외부신호가 세탁행정신호라면 상기 세탁기의 전원을 온 시키고 해당 세탁행정을 수행하는 단계를 더 포함하여 이루어짐을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법.And if the received external signal is a washing stroke signal, turning on the washing machine and performing the washing stroke. 제 4 항에 있어서,The method of claim 4, wherein 상기 수신된 외부신호가 메시지 수신신호라면 상기 세탁기의 전원을 온 시키고 상기 수신된 메시지를 디스플레이하는 단계를 더 포함하여 이루어짐을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법.And if the received external signal is a message reception signal, turning on the washing machine and displaying the received message. 제 4 항에 있어서,The method of claim 4, wherein 상기 외부신호를 수신하는 단계는 상기 세탁기가 전원 슬립 모드(Power Sleep Mode) 또는 세탁행정 진행 중에 이루어짐을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 외부신호 수신방법.Receiving the external signal is an external signal receiving method of the washing machine, characterized in that the washing machine is in the power sleep mode (Power Sleep Mode) or during the washing process.
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