KR20140095779A - A laundry and a controlling method of a laundry - Google Patents

Abstract

A washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an output unit for displaying various information audibly or visually; an input unit for detecting an audio signal including clothing information; and a control unit for displaying the clothing information derived from the audio signal detected by the input unit, and recommending an operation direction of the washing machine based on the clothing information if the derived clothing information is confirmed to be accurate.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a washing machine,

The present invention relates to a washing machine and a washing machine control method of an embodiment.

Generally, a laundry processing apparatus includes a washing machine, a dryer, a washing machine combined with a drying machine, and the like.

The washing machine is a device that performs processes such as washing, rinsing, turbid water, etc. to remove contaminants from laundry, clothes, bedding, etc. by using water, detergent and mechanical action. Such a washing machine is divided into a top loading type in which a drum containing laundry is rotated around a vertical axis and a front loading type in which the drum is rotated around a horizontal axis.

The dryer is a device for drying by applying warm air to the material to be dried. The material to be dried is put into a rotating drum and dried by applying warm air or cold air into the drum.

A drying and washing machine having both a washing function and a drying function is a device for putting laundry such as clothing into a rotating drum and performing washing or drying by selecting a desired function.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in intuitively knowing how to use the washing machine. A discussion has been started on a method of providing an appropriate course based on information such as the type or color of the laundry to be input by the user.

One embodiment of the present invention can provide a washing machine and a washing machine control method for presenting the washing direction according to the type of laundry loaded.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine including an output unit for audibly or visually displaying various information; An input unit for sensing a voice signal including information on a voice mail; And a control unit for recommending an operating direction of the washing machine on the basis of the information on the blanket when the information on the blanket derived based on the voice signal sensed by the input unit is displayed as an output unit and the derived blanket information is confirmed to be correct; .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a washing machine, Deriving information on the cell based on the voice signal when the voice signal is received; Confirming whether or not the information on the can is correct; And recommending the operation direction of the washing machine based on the information of the cloth when the information on the cloth is correct.

The washing machine and the washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention can select whether or not to use the course recommendation function, thereby maximizing the autonomy of the user.

The washing machine and the washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention can recognize the voice representing the information of the laundry and recommend the washing course corresponding to the voice to easily assure convenience of the user.

The washing machine and the washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention can detect the voice signal and check the accuracy of the detected voice signal to improve the accuracy of the washing direction recommendation.

In the washing machine and the washing machine control method of the embodiment of the present invention, it is recommended not to wash together a plurality of laundry items introduced into the washing machine, so that the possibility of damaging the laundry by using a wrong washing machine can be reduced.

The washing machine and the washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention can recommend the washing course when the door is closed so that the automatic operation can be prevented from being started when the door is opened.

1 is a perspective view showing a structure of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention,
2 is a block diagram showing components of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 to 7 are views showing a control state of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention,
8 is a flowchart showing a washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and the manner of achieving them, will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. To fully disclose the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various elements, but such elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first contact may be referred to as a second contact, and likewise, the second contact may be referred to as a first contact, It is all contact, but not the same contact.

The terms used in the description of the invention are intended to be illustrative only of specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. As used in the description of the invention and the appended claims, the singular forms are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The use of an indication may denote either or both of the singular and plural forms of the term and vice versa.

It will be understood that the term "and / or" refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the listed related items. The terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" when used in this specification specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

The term " if, "as used herein refers to the term" when "or" upon ", or" in response to determining "or" Quot; and "to " Similarly, the phrase " when determined "or" when an " specified condition or event is detected " Quot; or "in response to detecting [the specified condition or event]. &Quot;

In the following, embodiments of computing devices, user interfaces for such devices, and related processes for utilizing such devices may be described.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In describing an embodiment of the present invention, a laundry machine is exemplified as a washing machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other laundry processing machines such as a washing machine having a steam jetting function, And may be applied or deducted within the scope of this Agreement.

1 is a perspective view showing a structure of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a washing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a case forming an outer appearance, and a drum rotatably installed in the case to receive clothes such as clothes. A lifter is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the drum so that the clothes can be lifted and dropped as the drum is rotated.

The case may form a garment inlet opening to allow the pouch to be placed on the drum in front. On the upper side of the front face of the case, a display unit 120, which is one of the output units for displaying various information on the operating state of the washing machine, may be disposed. The display unit 120 may include a light source such as an LCD or an LED for displaying control information of the washing machine, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

A door 110 may be provided at the garment inlet. The door 110 can open and close the garment input port, which is an entrance for inserting the pod into the drum. The door 110 may be operated manually by a user or by electronic control. The door 110 may be rotatably connected to the case.

One or more buttons 130 may be disposed in front of the case. In FIG. 1, the button 130 is a mechanical button operated by a user's touch, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The button 130 may include a touch pad to recognize a touch. The button 130 may correspond to a control command for operating the washing machine.

The washing machine 1 may include a microphone 140. The microphone 140 can sense a voice signal generated from the outside. The microphone 140 converts an external audio signal into an electrical signal and transmits the electrical signal to a control unit (not shown).

The washing machine 1 may include a speaker 150. The speaker 150 can output various kinds of information. The speaker 150 is capable of audibly outputting a course recommendation, a driving mode, an operation time or weather information, but is not limited thereto.

2 is a block diagram showing components of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control unit 210 may control the operation of the washing machine. The control unit 210 can exchange control signals with other components of the washing machine. The control unit 210 can transmit signals to other components and control them.

The control unit 210 may display the data stored in the memory 220 on the display unit 260 or may execute the program stored in the memory 220 to process the data.

The memory 220 may include a high speed random access memory. The memory 220 may also include non-volatile memory, such as, but not limited to, one or more magnetic disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid state memory devices.

For example, the memory 220 may include, but is not limited to, Electronically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory (EEP-ROM). In the EEP-ROM, the control unit 210 can write and erase information. The EEP-ROM may be a storage device in which information stored therein is not erased even if the power supply is turned off and the power supply is stopped.

The memory 220 may store various programs or data in cooperation with the control unit 210. [ The program stored in the memory 220 may be executed by the control unit 210. [

The washing machine can perform a plurality of washing operations. For example, the washing machine may perform washing operation such as wool washing, normal washing, dehydration, or drying, but the type is not limited thereto.

The control unit 210 may derive the information on the bodys from the voice signal sensed by the input unit 240. For example, when the input unit 240 is a microphone that senses an auditory signal, the control unit 210 receives the voice signal, and can recognize the voice information represented by the voice signal.

The control unit 210 may check whether the information on the bubble is accurate. For example, the control unit 210 may display the information on the obtained blanks on the output unit 230. [ For example, when the output unit 230 is a display unit that performs visual display, the control unit 210 can display information on the bubble by a character, a picture, or the like. For example, when the output unit 230 is a speaker for auditory display, the control unit 210 can output voice information using the speaker, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The control unit 210 outputs the information on the obtained blanks to the output unit 230 and waits until a signal indicating whether the information of the blanks to be output is correct is received. The input unit 240 can sense an external signal. For example, the input 240 may be a mechanical button, a touch sensitive button, or a microphone, but the means may vary. The control unit 210 can grasp the signal received by the input unit 240.

The control unit 210 can determine whether the signal sensed by the input unit 240 indicates that the capsule information is correct. If the input unit 240 is a microphone for detecting a voice signal, the control unit 210 can determine whether the voice signal detected by the microphone indicates whether the information on the voice is correct or not.

The input unit 240 may sense speech signals of words or sentences. The input unit 240 can detect the voice signal without discriminating the written word or spoken word when the received voice signal is a sentence.

When the signal received from the input unit 240 indicates that the information on the cloth is correct, the control unit 210 can recommend the operation direction of the washing machine based on the cloth information. For example, when the input unit 240 is a microphone that receives a voice signal, the microphone may sense a word indicating affirmation or a word indicating negation.

When the input unit 240 detects a word indicating affirmation, for example, yes or yes, the control unit 210 can determine that the information on the bounced line is correct. If the input unit 240 detects a word indicating negative, for example, no or no, the control unit 210 can determine that the information on the bounced line is incorrect.

The memory 220 may store language information related to the information on the blanket inserted into the washing machine. The control unit 210 may analyze the voice signal sensed by the input unit 240 based on the language information stored in the memory 220. [

If the control unit 210 determines that the blanket information is correct, it can recommend the operation direction of the washing machine. The control unit 210 can determine whether it is preferable to proceed the washing process based on the information on the cloth. For example, when the control unit 210 receives information on a plurality of colored clothes having different colors from each other, it can indicate that a problem may occur in the garment when proceeding to the washing operation.

The washing machine may further include a door sensing unit 250. The door sensing unit 250 can determine whether the door positioned at the garment input port is opened or closed. The door sensing unit 250 can detect whether the door is opened or closed and send a signal to the control unit 210. [ The control unit 210 can determine whether the door is opened or closed based on the signal received from the door sensing unit 250.

The output unit 230 can display various information of the washing machine. The output unit 230 may include a display unit that visually displays information of the washing machine, or a speaker that audibly displays information of the washing machine, but may include various output devices that are not limited thereto.

The output unit 230 may display the information of the bell by sound, character, or image. The output unit 230 may display the information on the bark drawn by the control unit 210. The output unit 230 may output the operation direction of the washing machine recommended by the control unit 210. [ The operating direction of the washing machine may be determined based on the information of the bag derived from the voice signal sensed by the input unit 240. The operating direction of the washing machine may be a recommendation for washing operation or a recommended washing course.

The output unit 230 may display information necessary for determining the operating direction of the washing machine. The output unit 230 may display words related to the bubble information that the control unit 210 can recognize. For example, the output unit 230 can visually display words related to the information of the blanks, but even when the output unit 230 includes only a speaker for outputting an auditory signal, It is possible to output words related to the information of the PO.

The output unit 230 may be controlled by a signal received from the control unit 210. The output unit 230 may output the name of the washing course recommended by the control unit 210 and the like. The output unit 230 may output a character or a picture asking whether or not the operation is started, audibly or visually, but is not limited thereto.

The input unit 240 may include a microphone, a plurality of buttons, or a touch panel, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The input unit 240 may be plural. The input unit 240 may be a touch panel that senses a touch. When the input unit 240 is a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons may correspond to a plurality of washing methods performed by the washing machine, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The plurality of buttons can correspond to instructing the operation or operation of the washing machine or controlling the degree of various operations.

The input unit 240 can sense various external signals and convert the signals into electrical signals. The input unit 240 may be, for example, a microphone for sensing an auditory signal, and the microphone may receive an external voice signal and provide the voice signal to the control unit 210.

The input unit 240 may sense information of a plurality of bins. For example, the input unit 240 may sense information of a plurality of blanks within a predetermined time, and may be inactivated if the blanket information is not detected for a predetermined period of time. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The input unit 240 may sense the information of the blanket including the material, color, or dirt information of the blanket. When the input unit 240 is a microphone for sensing a voice signal, the information on the music can be sensed by the input unit 240 in the form of voice.

The input unit 240 can check whether the information on the blanks derived by the control unit 210 is correct. For example, when the input unit 240 is a microphone for sensing a voice signal, the input unit 240 may transmit the voice signal sensed by the microphone to the control unit 210. [ The control unit 210 can determine whether or not the information on the wrapper is correct based on the audio signal received from the input unit 240. [

3 to 7 are views showing a control state of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, when the door 110 is opened, the washing machine 1 may ask whether or not to receive a course recommendation.

For example, the washing machine 1 may include an input unit 140 for sensing a voice signal, for example, a microphone. The washing machine 1 may include an output unit 150 for outputting a voice signal, for example, a speaker. The input unit 140 and the output unit 150 may include means other than a microphone or a speaker, and the type is not limited thereto.

The door sensing unit (not shown) can determine whether or not the door is opened. When the door sensing unit (not shown) recognizes that the door has been opened, it can transmit a signal to the control unit (not shown) indicating that the door is opened.

When the door 110 is opened, the control unit (not shown) may output a message to the output unit 150 asking whether the washing machine operation direction is recommended. The control unit (not shown) may wait for the positive or negative signal to be received by the input unit 140.

When an affirmative signal is received by the input unit 140, the control unit (not shown) may indicate to the output unit 150 that a mode for recommending the washing machine operation direction is activated. For example, the output unit 150 may output a voice such as 'the course recommendation function is activated', but the present invention is not limited thereto. When a negative signal is received by the input unit 140, the control unit (not shown) may indicate that the mode recommending the washing machine operation direction is inactivated by the output unit 150.

Referring to FIG. 4, the input unit 140 may sense a voice signal indicating information on the bubble. When the input unit 140 detects a voice signal, the input unit 140 converts the voice signal into an electrical signal and transmits the converted signal to a control unit (not shown). The control unit (not shown) may receive the voice signal converted into the electrical signal from the input unit 140.

The control unit (not shown) can determine whether the voice signal includes the information of the capsule. The control unit (not shown) can analyze the speech signal based on language information related to the information of the bones stored in the memory (not shown).

The control unit (not shown) can grasp the material of the bubble, the color of the bubble, the degree of the dirt of the bubble, etc. from the voice signal. The control unit (not shown) can derive the information of the bodys from the audio signal. The control unit (not shown) can output the information on the derived blanks to the output unit 150. The control unit (not shown) may wait for a signal indicating whether the information on the blanket output to the output unit 150 is correct.

For example, when the input unit 140 detects the word 'underwear', the control unit (not shown) may output the question of whether the underwear is correct to the output unit 150.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the controller (not shown) of the washing machine receives information of a plurality of bags, the washing machine can accumulate the list and create a list. The control unit (not shown) may display a list of information on a plurality of blanks on the output unit 120. For example, the outputs 120 and 150 may be a concept that may include either or both of a display unit 120 that performs visual output or a speaker 150 that performs auditory output.

The washing machine may display the list on the output unit 150. It is recommended that the control unit (not shown) does not wash according to the information of the cloth. For example, it is recommended that a control unit (not shown), when receiving information on a plurality of blanks relating to clothes of different colors, is not washed together.

Referring to FIG. 6, the input unit 140 can detect a sentence of a question. The control unit (not shown) can recognize and respond to a sentence of a question in the input unit. For example, if the input unit 140 is 'Can I wash my white shirt and jeans together?' The control unit (not shown) can output the sentence to the output unit 150.

The control unit can collect information of a plurality of blanks to determine whether or not the washing operation can be performed. For example, when the input unit 140 detects a sentence in a question text, the control unit (not shown) may determine whether it is desirable to perform the wash based on the information of the catalog. The control unit (not shown) may output an answer to the output unit 150 regarding whether the washing operation is performed or not, based on the determination.

The control unit (not shown) can indicate that washing is not recommended at the output unit when a plurality of colors are different colors. For example, if the input unit 140 detects a question such as 'Can I wash the white shirt and jeans together', the control unit (not shown) may indicate that washing is not recommended.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the washing machine confirms that the information on the bag derived from the voice signal is correct, the washing course can be recommended.

The washing machine can receive information of a plurality of blanks. For example, the user can transmit information on the information of each laundry to the input unit 140 by inputting the information of the information of the laundry on the drum of the washing machine.

The voice signal received by the input unit 140 is transmitted to a control unit (not shown), and a control unit (not shown) can derive the voice information from the voice signal. A control unit (not shown) can derive a plurality of information items from a plurality of audio signals. The control unit (not shown) can confirm whether or not the derived blanket information is correct every time the blanket information is derived. The control unit (not shown) can recommend the operation direction of the washing machine from at least one or more pieces of information that are determined to be correct. The direction of operation of the washing machine may be, but is not limited to, whether the washing operation can be performed or whether the laundry is to be washed in any washing course.

A control unit (not shown) can recommend a washing course based on the information of the blanket. When a laundry course is recommended, the control unit (not shown) may output the keyword related to the course recommendation to the output unit 150, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The control unit (not shown) may output a signal to the output unit 150 asking whether to proceed the washing operation with the recommended washing course. When an affirmative signal is received at the input unit 140, the control unit (not shown) can perform the washing operation with the recommended washing course. If a negative signal is received at the input unit 140, the control unit (not shown) can wait for the user to input the laundry without performing the washing operation with the recommended washing course.

8 is a flowchart showing a washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, a method of controlling a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a step S310 of detecting a voice signal, a step S320 of extracting information on a bag based on a voice signal when the voice signal is received, (S330, S340) of confirming whether the information on the blanket is correct, and recommending the operation direction of the washing machine (S360) based on the blanket information if the blanket information is correct.

The step of detecting a voice signal (S310) may detect a voice signal generated from the outside to the input unit. The control unit can analyze the voice signal detected by the input unit. If the control unit can not derive the information on the voice from the voice signal detected by the input unit, the control unit may request to input the voice information again to the output unit, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The step of detecting a voice signal (S310) may be deactivated if the voice signal is not detected for a predetermined time or longer.

In the case where the voice signal is received, the step of deriving the voice information based on the voice signal (S320) may transmit the voice signal sensed by the input unit to the control unit. In the case where the voice signal is received, the step of deriving the voice information based on the voice signal (S320) can grasp the voice information included in the voice signal received by the control unit based on the language information stored in the memory. In step S320 of deriving the information on the blanket, the control unit can determine whether the blanket information includes the material, color, or dirt information of the blanket.

In steps S330 and S340, whether or not the information on the blanket is correct, the control unit may display the blanket information as an output unit (S330). The control unit can wait for a signal indicating that the information of the bodys is correct. The control unit can receive from the input unit a signal indicating that the information on the bodys is correct.

If the control unit receives a signal indicating that the information on the bubble is not correct, the control unit may output a speech recognition error (S350). For example, the control unit may request to input a voice signal again while indicating that the voice signal is not properly detected.

The controller may wait for another voice signal to be received if it determines that the information in the capsule is correct. The control unit can continuously confirm whether or not the information of the plurality of bills is correct. If the voice signal is no longer received, the control unit may recommend the operation direction of the washing machine based on the information of the currently cataloged blanks (s360). For example, in step S360 of recommending the operating direction of the washing machine, it is possible to determine whether or not the washing operation can be performed by adding the information of the plurality of bags.

In the step (S360) of recommending the operating direction of the washing machine, it is possible to display that the washing is not recommended when the plural colors are different colors.

The recommending operation direction of the washing machine (S360) can be activated when the door of the washing machine is closed. When the door of the washing machine is open, the control unit may not recommend the operating direction of the washing machine.

The washing machine control method of one embodiment may further include confirming whether or not to use a function of recommending the washing machine operating direction. The step of confirming whether or not to use the function of recommending the washing machine operating direction can be activated when the door of the washer that has been closed is opened.

The present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments, as all the constituent elements constituting the embodiment of the present invention have been described as being combined or combined in one operation. Within the scope of the present invention, depending on the embodiment, all of the components may operate selectively in combination with one or more.

All of the components may be implemented as one independent hardware, but a part or all of the components may be selectively combined to provide a computer having a program module that performs some or all of the functions combined in one or a plurality of hardware May be implemented as a program.

A plurality of codes and code segments constituting a computer program may be easily deduced by those skilled in the art. Such a computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, readable and executed by a computer, thereby realizing an embodiment of the present invention. As the storage medium of the computer program, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a carrier wave medium, or the like may be included.

It is to be understood that the terms "comprises", "comprising", or "having" as used in the foregoing description mean that the constituent element can be implanted unless specifically stated to the contrary, But should be construed as further including other elements.

All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise defined.

Commonly used terms, such as predefined terms, should be interpreted to be consistent with the contextual meanings of the related art, and are not to be construed as ideal or overly formal, unless expressly defined to the contrary.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

The embodiments of the present invention are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention but to limit the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas falling within the scope of the same shall be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

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Claims (16)

An output unit for audibly or visually displaying various information;
An input unit for sensing a voice signal including information on a voice mail; And
Wherein the control unit displays the information on the blanket derived based on the voice signal sensed by the input unit by the output unit and displays the operation direction of the washing machine on the basis of the information on the blanket And a recommended controller. The method according to claim 1,
And the output unit displays the information on the blanket as sound, character or image. The method according to claim 1,
The input unit senses a plurality of information items,
Wherein the control unit sums information of the plurality of bins to determine whether or not the washing operation can be performed. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the control unit indicates that the output unit does not recommend washing when the plurality of colors are different colors. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the input unit senses the information on the bag including the material, color, or dirt information of the bag. The method according to claim 1,
A drum for receiving the can; And
And a door for opening and closing the inlet of the drum,
Wherein the controller determines whether the door is opened or closed. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the controller recommends a washing course when the door is closed. The method according to claim 1,
When the control unit determines that the information on the bones derived from the voice signal is correct,
Recommending a washing course, and requesting the output section to decide whether to proceed. Detecting a voice signal;
Deriving information on the cell based on the voice signal when the voice signal is received;
Confirming whether the information on the bag is correct; And
And recommending an operation direction of the washing machine based on the information on the cloth when the information on the cloth is correct. 10. The method of claim 9,
The method of claim 1,
And determining whether the information on the blanket includes material, color, or dirt information of the blanket. 10. The method of claim 9,
And confirming whether or not to use a function for recommending the operation direction. 12. The method of claim 11,
Confirming whether or not the recommendation function is used;
Wherein the washing machine is activated when the door of the washing machine is opened. 10. The method of claim 9,
Recommending an operation direction of the washing machine,
Wherein the door is activated when the door of the washing machine is closed. 10. The method of claim 9,
Recommending an operation direction of the washing machine,
And collecting information of the plurality of bins to determine whether or not the washing operation can be performed. 10. The method of claim 9,
Recommending an operation direction of the washing machine,
And when it is determined that the plurality of bags are of different colors, washing is not recommended. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the step of sensing the voice signal comprises:
And when the voice signal is not detected for a predetermined time or longer, the controller is inactivated.

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