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• the present invention provides a
• eyeglasses are cosmetically undesirable with buttons, ear buds, and other
• wires running through the hinges are repeatedly folded and unfolded with the temples of the glasses, the wires have a tendency to become damaged
• 20040059212 and 20040242976 describe eyeglasses to measure biological
• the transmitter are housed in the eyeglass frames, the frames are heavy and can
• the electronic functionality of the device is not being used.
• a cell phone has several hand held devices, such a cell phone, a music player, a GPS device,
• the user can turn all of those devices into hand free devices and
• the accessory such as the ear bud or a strap to secure a digital player to the body
• an electronic eyewear accessory which is low cost and that universally can accept any electronic device, therefore allowing the user to only
• hand-held devices are easily lost or misplaced, and unattended
• hand-held devices can be easily stolen. It is common for people to forget their
• the human body has a limited ability to support weight before pain is
• each part of the human body such as the neck, shoulder
• Nerve fibers course into the skin through the dermis, and
• the largest class of receptors consists of the
• Axons of peripheral nerves are divided up, according to their conduction
• a fibers are subdivided into Aa, A ⁇ , A ⁇ ,
• a ⁇ and C fibers of the anatomic region supporting the electronic device are A ⁇ and C fibers of the anatomic region supporting the electronic device.
• the pain receptors and C fibers in the skin of the ear are activated at a
• biologically fit weight pattern for a wearable computer for example, includes
• C fibers can be any material that can be used in the case of wearable electronics.
• C fibers can be any material that can be used in the case of wearable electronics.
• hyperalgia preventing thus future use of the device for a potentially long
• Receptors are discrete structures connected to nerve fibers and embedded
• neck and ear represented by anatomic areas supporting devices of the prior art
• the pain fibers of the anatomic are weight distribution, as per the present invention, the pain fibers of the anatomic
• head mounted gear including eyeglasses and hats, and 2. wearable computer
• temples housing electronics and/or power sources will likely elicit discomfort
• centimeter is in the range of 170 to 200 in comparison to the shoulder and chest
• a wearable device to be truly useful has to be compact and interact with senses
• the present invention teaches a convergence between electronic products
• invention including computing devices, video players, music players, and the
• One of the wearable articles of the present invention housing electronics
• the invention includes eyeglasses.
• the invention provides eyeglasses with an optimal distribution of weight
• the invention further provides a better distribution of weight in which
• the shoulder and chest area supports the structure in combination with the neck
• the invention further teaches a weight distributed and biologically fit
• a cellular phone can be incorporated into the system. Accordingly, a cellular phone can be incorporated
• the present invention provides a fully compact system when not in use
• the V-shape structure preferably is made of
• a flexible material which has memory including memory shape alloys.
• the two ends of the structure can be folded upon each other and twisted
• present invention can also be used as a table-top, by having the helical shape
• wearable electronic devices including a video player, a music player, a video
• a camera a television, a cordless phone, a cellular phone, and the like.
• Eyeglasses are one of the most common wearable articles, and the
• the eyewear of the invention doubles as an inconspicuous electronic device
• the eyeglasses can be used by the general population and for any occasion, such as at work, school, home, or
• FIG. IA is a perspective side view of a user wearing eyeglasses with a
• FIG. IB is a perspective side view of a user wearing eyeglasses with a
• FIG. 1C is a top perspective view of the detachable electronic eyewear
• FIG. ID is a diagrammatic planar view of a preferred embodiment of the
• FIG. IE is a diagrammatic side view of a preferred embodiment of the
• FIG. IF is a diagrammatic side view of a preferred embodiment of a
• FIG. IG is a diagrammatic view of an ear bud assembly of the Prior Art.
• FIGS. IH and IJ are diagrammatic views of preferred embodiments of an
• FIG. 2A is a perspective front view of a user wearing a wearable
• FIG. 2B is a perspective front view of a user wearing an inverted U-
• FIG. 3 is a perspective front view of the electronic eyewear of the
• FIG. 4 is a perspective front view similar to FIG. 3 showing retracted ear
• FIG. 5 A is a perspective front view of another embodiment of the
• FIG. 5B is a perspective side view of temple of the detachable electronic
• FIG. 5C is a perspective front view of yet another embodiment of the
• FIG. 5D is a perspective side view of temple of the detachable electronic
• FIG. 5E is a perspective view of a detail of the ends of the temples.
• FIG. 6 is a perspective top side view of another embodiment of the
• FIGS. 6 A to 6D are perspective side views of a temple assembly
• FIG. 6E is a perspective rear view of an exemplary DEP of the
• FIG. 6F is a perspective side view of an exemplary temple assembly
• FIG. 7 is a perspective back view of the detachable electronic eyeglasses
• FIG. 8 is a perspective back view of another detachable electronic
• eyeglasses system of the invention when worn by a user.
• FIG. 9 is a perspective side view of the detachable electronic eyeglasses
• FIG. 10 is a perspective top view of the detachable electronic eyeglasses
• FIG. 1OA is a perspective top view of the temple of the detachable
• FIG. 1OB is a perspective side view of the temple of the detachable
• FIG. 11 is a perspective top side view of another embodiment of the
• FIG. 1 IA is a perspective side view of an exemplary electrical
• connection of another the detachable electronic eyeglasses of the invention is made.
• FIG. 12 is a perspective top view of another embodiment of the
• FIG. 12A is a perspective side view of another embodiment of the
• detachable electronic eyeglasses system of FIG. 12 when worn by a user.
• FIG. 12B is a perspective top view of a three piece embodiment of the
• FIG. 13 is a perspective front view of another embodiment of the
• detachable electronic eyeglasses system of the invention when worn by a user.
• FIGS. 14 A to 14C are perspective side top views of an exemplary temple
• FIG. 14D is a perspective side view of an exemplary three piece
• FIGS. 15A and 15B are perspectives side top views of another temple
• FIGS. 16A to 16C are diagrammatic side views of the detachable
• FIG. 17A is a diagrammatic side view of another temple assembly of the
• FIG. 17B is a diagrammatic back view of a temple assembly of the
• detachable electronic eyeglasses worn by a user is detachable.
• FIG. 18A is a perspective back view of a slip-on assembly of the
• FIG. 18B is a perspective side view of a slip-on assembly of the
• FIGS. 19A and 19B are diagrammatic side views of a slip-on assembly of
• FIGS. 20 and 21 are diagrammatic side views of another slip-on
• FIG. 22A is a perspective front view of a clip-on assembly of the invention.
• FIG. 22B is a perspective side view of the clip-on assembly of FIG 22A.
• FIG. 22C is a perspective side view of the clip-on assembly of FIG 22A
• FIG. 23 is a perspective side view of another clip-on assembly when
• FIG. 23 A is a perspective top view of a clip-on assembly when worn by a
• FIG. 23B is a perspective side view of another clip-on assembly when
• FIG. 23C is a perspective side top view of another clip-on assembly
• FIGS. 24A and 24B are diagrammatic side views of a temple assembly of
• FIG. 24C is a diagrammatic side view of an exemplary latch mechanism
• FIG. 24D is a perspective side view of another temple assembly of the
• FIGS. 25 A and 25B are perspective side views of another temple
• FIG. 25C is a side view of an electronics assembly housed in a temple.
• FIGS. 26A to 26C are diagrammatic side views of another temple
• FIG. 27 is a diagrammatic top view of the temple assemblies and DEP of
• FIG. 28 is a diagrammatic top view of a kit containing temple assemblies
• FIG. 29 is a diagrammatic top view of a DEP.
• FIG. 30 is a diagrammatic top view of a kit containing detachable
• FIG. 3OA is a diagrammatic top view of a kit containing detachable
• FIGS. 3 IA and 3 IB are perspective side views of another temple
• FIG. 32 is a perspective top view of another embodiment of the
• FIG. 32A is a perspective top view of a temple assembly of the
• FIG. 33 is a perspective front top view of another embodiment of the
• FIG. 33 A is a perspective side view of a temple assembly of the
• FIG. 34 is a perspective back view of the detachable electronic
• FIG. 34A is a perspective side view of the detachable electronic
• eyeglasses cord of the invention when worn by a user.
• FIG. 34B is a perspective side view of another exemplary cord assembly
• FIGS. 34C TO 34H are various exemplary embodiments of Bluetooth
• FIGS. 34J TO 34V illustrate various specialized storage cords.
• FIG. 35 is a perspective side view of a camera embodiment of the
• detachable electronic eyeglasses system of the invention when worn by a user.
• FIG. 36 is a diagrammatic side view of a detachable electronic head
• FIG. 37 is a perspective side view of a detachable electronic head
• FIG. 37A is a diagrammatic top view of the wire, spools, and connector
• FIG. 37B illustrates head mounted gear
• FIG. 37C illustrates detachable electronic goggles.
• FIG. 38 is a perspective side view of a detachable electronic clothing
• FIG. 39 is a perspective side view of a shoulder mount wearable
• FIGS. 39A and 39B are perspective side view of another shoulder mount
• FIG.40 illustrates a weight distributed anatomically fit wearable
• FIG. 41 illustrates a wearable computer and extendable portion.
• FIGS. 42A and 42B illustrate adjustable extendable portions of the
• FIGS. 43 A to 43H show a plurality of exemplary embodiments
• FIGS. 44A through 44D illustrate various embodiments of a clasp
• FIGS. 45A through 45C illustrate different heights of keyboard
• FIGS. 45D through 45G illustrate a spinal configuration for a wearable
• FIGS. 46 and 47 illustrate use of a wearable computer by a user.
• FIG. 48 shows a rotating wheel assembly
• FIG. 48A shows a rotatable keyboard assembly
• FIG. 49 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a wearable computer.
• FIGS. 50A through 50C illustrate a shoulder holster wearable computer.
• FIGS. 5OD and 50E illustrate various views of a flexible and extendable
• FIGS. 51 and 51 A illustrate a foldable keyboard.
• FIG. 52 illustrates a wearable CD player.
• FIG. 53 illustrates a wearable DVD player
• FIGS. 54, 54A and 54B illustrate a detachable wearable telephone.
• FIGS. 55A through 55D illustrate a U-shape support structure.
• FIGS. 56 through 60 illustrate a C-shape tubular support structure.
• FIG. 61 illustrates a storage cord according to the present invention.
• FIGS. 62 through 71 illustrate various embodiments of the storage cord
• FIGS. 72 through 76 A illustrate various alternate embodiments of a
• FIGS. 77 and 78 illustrate an anatomically correctly shaped telephone.
• FIGS. 79A through 8OC illustrate alternate embodiments of storage
• FIGS. 81 A through 81C illustrate a connection stabilizer for an
• FIGS. 82 and 83 illustrate an anatomically fit electronics package.
• FIGS. 84 A through 84D illustrate a flip style digital music player.
• FIGS. 85 A through 87F illustrate alternate embodiments of a storage
• FIGS. 88A through 89C illustrate alternate embodiments using elastic to
• FIGS. 90 and 91 illustrate a storage cord mounted on a headband.
• FIGS. 91 A through 98 illustrate a connection clip and its use for
• FIG. 99 illustrates the permanent attachment of a storage cord to a
• FIGS. IOOA through IOOF illustrate a storage cord made of a rigid
• FIGS. 101A through 101D illustrate a rigid attachment appendage.
• FIGS. 102 A through 102C illustrate the mounting of an electronics
• FIG. 103 illustrates the mounting of a Bluetooth receiving device on a
• FIGS. 104A through 106B illustrate the mounting of an electronics
• FIG. 107 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the storage cord.
• FIGS. 108A and 108B illustrate a remote control for use with the
• FIGS. 106 and 107 are embodiments of FIGS. 106 and 107.
• FIGS. 109 through 112 illustrate alternate embodiments of storage cords.
• FIGS. 113 through 120 illustrate alternate mechanisms for attaching a
• FIGS. 12 IA through 12 IE illustrate a storage cord assembly pocket.
• FIGS. 122A through 122D illustrate a storage cord assembly.
• FIGS. 123A and 123B illustrate a cell phone having connecting arms.
• FIGS. 124A through 125 illustrate connecting arms located on the rear of
• FIGS. 126 A through 126C illustrate a support platform for a storage cord
• FIG. 127A through 128K illustrate alternate embodiments of a platform
• FIGS. 129 A through 131 illustrate a curved telephone and demonstrate
• FIGS. 132A and 132B illustrate a telephone with pivotally mounted
• FIG. 133 through 137 illustrate a neck mounted telephone.
• FIG. 138 illustrates a curved telephone handset.
• FIG. 139 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a storage cord assembly.
• FIG. 140 illustrates a rigid C-shaped neck support.
• FIGS. 141 through 145 illustrate various arrangements for mounting a
• FIGS. 146A through 167C illustrate the mounting of a cold/hot pack on a
• FIGS. 168 through 169B illustrate a retractable cord assembly.
• FIG. 170 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a storage cord assembly.
• FIGS. 171A through 181E illustrate alternate embodiments for mounting
• FIGS. 184A through 196E illustrate alternate embodiments for mounting
• FIGS. 197A through 197H and 197J through 197R illustrate a shoulder
• FIGS. 198A and 198B illustrate a two-part storage cord assembly.
• FIGS. 199A and 199B illustrate a memory controlled device separable
• FIG. 200A illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention
• FIG. 200B illustrates a preferred embodiment of a storage cord assembly.
• FIG. 200C illustrates a preferred embodiment of an alternate storage cord
• Electronic package and electronic device may be used interchangeably.
• the present invention includes a miniaturized electronic system which
• a wearable article such as eyeglasses, head mounted gear such as hats,
• DEP detachable electronic package
• the invention also eliminates the need for accessories such as ear
• the present invention provides a wearable electronic article which
• connection between the DEP and the wearable article is the connection between the DEP and the wearable article
• an extendable cord most preferably a spool with retractable wires or a
• the DEP is
• the WA will also typically have electrical connections for ear
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are preferably permanently affixed to the WA.
• the ear buds which are
• buds are connected to a spool with retractable wires or to a coiled wire capable
• the DEP can include a variety of
• GPS Global Positioning Systems
• the detachable electronic eyeglasses system comprises a DEP having two wires preferably disposed on opposite ends of the DEP. These wires have electrical
• the eyeglasses which are part of the claimed system comprise a front
• portion housing lenses and two temple portions disposed on opposite ends of
• Each temple portion preferably houses a wire, an ear bud,
• the earbud is preferably hidden away within the
• the ear buds are preferably confined to the dimensions of the frame.
• each temple is releasably connected with the wires on
• DEP' s can be used in connection with the glasses, and the user has the option to
• the temple portions are adapted to secure or house electrical
• temples preferably includes temples housing a wire, ear bud, and an electrical connection, it is understood that other parts including light weight and small
• microchips or a small power source can be secured to or housed in said
• temples can include other parts such as
• micro optics for a camera such as for video or pictures, a light source, or a
• invention for video recording could include the micro optics of a camera
• the lens, aperture, and a small image sensor such as a Charge
• Coupled Device and user interface could be housed in
• the temples house the wires within the temples
• the electrical connector is located in the
• each temple has a free end portion of each temple, and most preferably at the free end of each temple.
• the wire can be secured to the temple on top of the surface of the
• the electrical connectors are preferably housed at the end of the temples, it is
• the electrical connection at the end of the temple has means to be
• eyeglasses frame can be used.
• the electrical connectors in the frames of the eyeglasses are adapted to
• MP3 player MP3 player, Bluetooth device, radio, video player, video recorder, voice
• the DEP can also include digital storage for a digital binocular for
• the invention creates eyeglasses enabled for an electronic function in which the same eyeglasses frame can
• the invention provides electronically enabled eyeglasses for
• the present invention is also a DEP with another electronic function.
• the DEP is used for a specific period of time for that
• a larger DEP can include a MP3 player and a digital
• the present invention allows any eyeglasses and head mounted gear
• the temples which houses a minimum amount of light weight and thin parts
• the DEP can also include a wireless
• the present invention also provides an electronic clip-on and a slip-on
• one side houses electronics and power source, with said both sides (right and left) of the clip-on being electrically connected by a cable that
• the invention provides an entirely new approach for electronic apparatus
• the DEP is
• the doctor could also, for example, keep the DEP connected to the
• the doctor could take advantage of a small camera system housed in the frames while bulky electronics, circuit,
• the eyeglasses can also be enabled with silicon microdisplay capabilities on the
• the doctor can use the DEP MP3 during lunch, the DEP camera for
• the eyeglasses turn into conventional eyeglasses.
• retractable cord attached to the DEP places the display in front of the eyes and
• the same DEP can be used with a variety of different WA's.
• DEP MP3 is now plugged into the eye mask instead of the eyeglasses. The user
• the eye mask turns on the system, and goes to sleep at the sound of a soothing
• the inverted U-shape wearable PC uses the inverted U-shape wearable PC to do work and watch a movie.
• keyboard and display of the inverted U-shape PC can virtually "float" in the air
• the keyboard is moved up and positioned
• the electronics are detachably connected to the WA' s such as
• the WA' s can be cleaned and washed without
• the present invention also includes a method of using wearable
• electronics comprising the steps of (1) affixing electrical connectors and wires to a wearable article, (2) electrically connecting in a releasable manner the
• a further aspect of the invention is a method of using a wearable
• the wearable computer being an inverted U-shape PC with two arms
• an adjustably extendable portion such as goose neck portion
• an adjustably positionable portion (such as a spinal or accordion portion) said
• the steps could include:
• the invention further comprises a method of playing a DVD on a
• wearable device comprising the steps of:
• the invention further comprises a method of playing video games on a
• wearable computer comprising the steps of:
• a flexible portion such as a gooseneck
• the invention also comprises a method for using a hands-free wearable
• the invention further includes a method for turning commonly WA into
• articles with electronic capabilities including the steps of securing an electronic
• FIG. 1 A shows an electronically-enabled pair of eyeglasses from the
• Electronics 1 are housed in temples 2 of the eyeglasses, or in the area
• FIG. IB shows an illustration of a preferred embodiment of the present
• DEP 4 is positioned at the back of the head, preferably opposite to
• Temple 5 is thin, light weight and has no internal electronics.
• Ear bud 6 is
• FlG. 1 C shows a top perspective view of a detachable electronic eyewear
• invention comprises electronic eyeglasses frame 30 and detachable electronic
• Detachable electronic eyeglasses frame 30 has two lens
• 58 and 60 can hold any type of lens (e.g. prescription, tinted, bifocal, clear,
• Right and left temples 14 and 16 each comprise two portions, right and left front portions 52 and 56, and right and left end portions 13 and 11. Front
• portions 52 and 56 define portions which are intended to extend along the side
• Right and left end portions 13 and 11 include
• Right end portion 13 preferably houses right
• connecting wire 50 connects ear bud 40 with coiled wired 48.
• 11 preferably houses left ear bud 44, left coiled wire 46, and left connecting
• Coiled wires 48 and 46 can elongate and retract and have spring
• Free ends 35 and 37 define ear portions
• left electrical connector 34 includes left electrical connector 34 and left wire 42 that connects left electrical
• Detachable electronic package (DEP) 20 is intended to extend across the
• right cord 18 and left cord 22 are disposed on opposite ends of electronic package 12.
• Right cord 18 houses right
• Left cord 22 houses
• left wire 24 which has an electrical connection 32 on its end which is releasably
• 66 such as play, stop, forward, and rewind and volume control
• Memory 62 may comprise
• retractable cord 71 which is preferably secured to a spring
• Display 68 can, for example, show the name of
• retractable cord 71 to the head into the visual axis of the eyes by extending retractable cord 71.
• the DEP can have
• Electronics package 12 is preferably kept hidden behind the head, out of
• 66 preferably have raised features or special positioning to allow the user to
• buttons 66 when electronics package 12 cannot been
• first button e.g., press button
• second button is pause
• third button e.g., pause
• buttons are rewind and the second is forward while a dial type button functions to
• music players eg. iPod of Apple Inc.
• iPod of Apple Inc. can be used.
• the invention can also use a spring loaded spool cord
• diameter for ear bud cord is less than 2.5 mm, and preferably less than 1.5 mm
• bud cord is equal to or less than 20 cm, and preferably equal to or less than 16
• package 12 is equal to or less than 45 cm in length, and most preferably equal
• FIG. ID shows a top view of a preferred embodiment of DEP 20 that
• a cradle-like housing 72 that defines a cavity 74 sized to accept and
• electronics package 12 such as a digital music
• Palm electronic organizer e.g., Palm electronic organizer from Palm, Inc.
• Palm electronic organizer e.g., Palm electronic organizer from Palm, Inc.
• button 69 on the right side of housing 72 facilitates attaching and releasing
• release button 69 is a
• Wire 73 housed inside cavity 74. Wire 73 is connected to spool 70. Left cord
• Wire 75 is
• FIG. IE shows a side view of DEP 20 that includes cradle-like housing
• Spool 70 at the base of the cavity 74 has coiled wire 77, which is in
• Coiled wire 77 is
• Electronics package 12 back to cavity 74.
• Electronics package 12 includes
• housing 72 may be housed in housing 67 and microchip circuit 78 and other hardware.
• Wire 73 is in electrical connection with wire 26 and electrical connector 28.
• Wire 75 is in electrical connection with wire 24 and electrical connector 32.
• This embodiment illustrates the use of a retractable wire system. However, it
• a release button is a preferred embodiment, it will be understood that a release button is not necessary, and that the force of the spring can be used to
• Electronics package 12 which can be, for example, a digital music player
• the invention allows a user
• the user can then view display 68 and make the selection of music of interest
• buttons 79 After making a selection, the user can release wire 77, which
• electronics package 12 is a cellular phone, the wearer can
• temple 19a includes a first electrical connector 21 disposed in end portion 19
• Temple 19a also has a second electrical connector 23 adjacent to first electrical connector 21 for an ear bud. Electrical
• connector 21 is, in this embodiment, a female connection used to connect DEP
• Second electrical connector 23 for connecting with ear bud assembly 23a
• Wire 25 connects first electrical connector
• FIG. IG shows a prior art system, which provides ear buds for stereo
• wire portion 39 which terminates at electrical plug 121.
• Electrical plug 121 is removably connected to prior art electronic device 121a,
• only one jack 121b is provided in the electronic device 121a and
• one aspect of the present invention is a specialized ear bud
• ear bud system As shown in FIG. IH, ear bud system
• 41 for stereo sound comprises two separate ear bud assemblies 43 and 45.
• ear bud assembly 43 and 45 includes ear buds 43a and 45a, electrical plugs 85 and 87 and a coiled wires 47 and 49, which can elongate for placement on the
• the preferred length of wires 47 and 49 is equal to or less than 15 cm
• Each ear bud 43a and 45a has a plug 85 and 87 which is releasably
• Connectors 51 and 53 are connected to electrical connector 51 and 53.
• Connectors 51 and 53 are connected to electrical connector 51 and 53.
• DEP 63 is housed in cavity 137 and secured to cavity 137 by coiled wire 143,
• Coiled wire 143 is able
• ear bud system 41 of the invention - comprised of two
• Ear bud assemblies 43 and 45 are not electrically connected to signal
• present invention teaches a method and device that uses two separate ear bud
• kit for stereo sound comprising a box housing two ear bud
• FIG. IJ shows another specialized ear bud system 41 for stereo sound
• Ear bud system 41 includes
• wires 101 and 107 are very short. Ear buds 43 and 45 have plugs 85
• Connectors 51 and 53 have wires 55 and 57, which
• Electrical plug 89 is releasably
• a headband, helmet, garment or a hat could be, for example, a headband, helmet, garment or a hat) includes pocket
• Pocket 119 for retaining DEP 63.
• Pocket 119 has slot 123 and coiled wire 125 secured
• Wire 125 terminates at plate 127, which is
• Plate 127 is releasably connected, preferably
• fastener 135 (which is also preferably
• the preferred length of wires 101 and 105 is equal to or less than 15 cm, more preferably equal to or less than 12 cm
• FIG. 37 which shows another preferred embodiment. It is understood that a

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