WO2015094426A1 - Dispositif de surveillance, d'enregistrement et de transmission d'entrée reçue d'un instrument de diagnostic médical - Google Patents

Dispositif de surveillance, d'enregistrement et de transmission d'entrée reçue d'un instrument de diagnostic médical Download PDF

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WO2015094426A1
WO2015094426A1 PCT/US2014/051890 US2014051890W WO2015094426A1 WO 2015094426 A1 WO2015094426 A1 WO 2015094426A1 US 2014051890 W US2014051890 W US 2014051890W WO 2015094426 A1 WO2015094426 A1 WO 2015094426A1
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  • the present invention generally relates to an input monitoring and recording device for medical diagnostics. Specifically, the invention relates to device that may be used for monitoring and recording physiological parameters and auscultation sounds that are measured by a diagnostic or auscultation instrument. The device may be further used to transmit any collected inputs, which relate to the biological parameters of a person's body, for analysis by a remotely located healthcare professional.
  • an electronic stethoscope includes a housing configured for hand-held manipulation, a transducer supported by the housing and configured to sense auscultation signals, and a headset coupled to the housing and configured to deliver audio corresponding to the auscultation signals through earpieces on the headset.
  • This device cannot be used interchangeably for the purpose of listening to music or audio transmission using microphone to a device that is wired or wirelessly connected.
  • the primary object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device which allows the user to measure biological parameters of the body.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device that can record the measured biological parameters of the body and send the same to computing device or communication device for transmission to a remote location over a telephone network or internet network.
  • the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device may be in the form factor of a headphone assembly.
  • the headphone assembly would allow a user to measure biological parameters of the body and listen to audio content interchangeably, wherein a user could switch the functionality of the assembly from one mode to another mode according to situational need.
  • the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device may be in the form factor of a receiver box unit.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured with the same or additional features as the headphone assembly version, except that the receiver box unit will not be worn by the user as headphones, but instead be a box apparatus to which the auscultation instrument connects.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from a medical diagnostics instrument, the device comprising: one or more instrument inputs each adapted to form a connection with a medical diagnostics instrument, wherein the connection provides a means for receiving diagnostic measurements comprised of physiological parameters detected by the medical diagnostics device, one or more microphones for receiving acoustic portions of the diagnostic measurements, a transducer for converting analog portions of the diagnostic measurements to digital output, one or more signal outputs for communicating the diagnostic measurements to a computing device, and a device housing configured to retain each of these components.
  • the one or more microphones are positioned with the one or more instrument inputs.
  • the device housing is a receiver box unit formed in the shape of a box.
  • the device housing is as a headphone assembly formed with two ear-piece portions.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from a medical diagnostics instrument, further comprising a device control unit that connects between the device and the computing device, wherein the device control unit is configured with one or more of a timing control, a volume selector, and a talk toggle button.
  • the ear-piece portions of the headphone assembly are configured with one of the one or more instrument inputs.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from a medical diagnostics instrument, further comprising one or more amplification components for amplifying, enhancing, and regulating the diagnostic measurements received from the medical diagnostics device.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from a medical diagnostics instrument, further comprising one or more noise cancellation components for filtering unwanted sounds that are inadvertently recorded by the microphones.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from a medical diagnostics instrument, further comprising a timer component that can be set to automatically start and stop the device.
  • the power source is one or more power sources selected from a group of power sources comprising one or more batteries, an AC power cord, and a DC power cord.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from an acoustic medical sensing instrument
  • the device comprising: a headphone assembly formed with two ear-pieces, an instrument input formed on each of the ear-pieces and comprised of a connection means and a microphone, wherein the connection means is adapted to connect with an acoustic medical sensing instrument and the microphone receives auscultation sounds detected by the acoustic medical sensing device, a transducer component for converting the auscultation sounds into a digital output signal, a signal output for communicating the digital output signal to a computing device.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from an acoustic medical sensing instrument, further comprising an amplifier component that enhances and intensifies the auscultation sounds for the transducer component.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from an acoustic medical sensing instrument, further configured to operate as a standard pair of audio headphones.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from an acoustic medical sensing instrument, further comprising a selector switch for changing an operation mode of the device between an auscultation sound monitoring mode and an audio listening mode.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from an acoustic medical sensing instrument, further comprising a device control unit that connects between the headphone assembly and the computing device, wherein the device control unit is configured with one or more of a timing control, a volume selector, and a talk toggle button.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from a medical diagnostics instrument, the device comprising: a device housing formed with a top wall, a bottom wall, and one or more side walls, one or more instrument inputs formed on one or more of the side walls and comprised of a connection means, wherein the connection means is adapted to connect with a medical diagnostics instrument and provide a means for means for receiving diagnostic measurements comprised of physiological parameters measured by the medical diagnostics device, a signal output for communicating the diagnostic measurements to a computing device, and a power source.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from a medical diagnostics instrument, further comprising a microphone positioned within one or more of the instrument inputs, wherein the microphone is adapted to receive any acoustic auscultation sounds measured by the medical diagnostics instrument.
  • a device adapted to monitor, measure, record and transmit physiological parameters received from a medical diagnostics instrument, further comprising a transducer for converting analog portions of the acoustic auscultation sounds into a digital signal for the signal output.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of receiver box unit version of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of receiver box unit version of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a rear view of receiver box unit version of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a front view of receiver box unit version of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is an illustration of a stethoscope connected to a receiver box unit version of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is in illustration of a headphone assembly version of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is in illustration of a headphone assembly version of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device with the instrument input cover removed, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 8 is an illustration of a stethoscope connected to a headphone assembly version of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 9 is a top view of a device control unit of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of a device control unit of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a rear view of a device control unit of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is an illustration of a person using a headphone assembly version of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device that is connected to a computing device via a device control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the present invention generally relates to an input monitoring and recording device for medical diagnostics. Specifically, the invention relates to device that may be used for monitoring and recording physiological parameters and auscultation sounds that are measured by a diagnostic or auscultation instrument. The device may be further used to transmit any collected inputs, which relate to the biological parameters of a person's body, for analysis by a remotely located healthcare professional.
  • the present invention achieves the foregoing objects by providing a versatile medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device for monitoring, measuring, recording and transmitting biological parameters.
  • the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device may be configured as a headphone assembly that is also capable of being used as pair of standard headphones to listen to audio content.
  • the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device may be configured as a receiver box unit to which an auscultation instrument connects.
  • physiological parameters refers to the general condition of the body including, but not limited to heart rate, oxygen flow, body temperature, blood pressure, heart sounds, lung sounds, and breathing sounds.
  • sensing inputs refers to the sensor readings that are transferred by medical diagnostics instruments, auscultation instruments, or other sensors to the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device.
  • the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device maybe configured as a headphone assembly.
  • the headphone assembly is provided with a connection means to couple with an acoustic medical sensing device, such as stethoscope.
  • an acoustic medical sensing device such as stethoscope.
  • the earpieces of stethoscope can be inserted into connection means on the headphone earpiece of the headphone assembly.
  • the headphone assembly may be configured to work with other medical diagnostic or auscultation instruments, including, but not limited to blood pressure cuffs, electrocardiograph equipment, oxygen sensors, and heart rate monitors.
  • blood pressure cuffs including, but not limited to blood pressure cuffs, electrocardiograph equipment, oxygen sensors, and heart rate monitors.
  • the headphone assembly comprises (a) an auscultation instrument; (b) an ear-piece device; (c) microphone device; (d) an amplifier device; (e) a means for connecting ear-piece device with a mobile communication device; and (f) a means for switching between headphone and auscultation functionalities.
  • the headphone assembly of the present invention may further comprise a transducer for converting auscultated sounds into digital form.
  • the headphone assembly of the present invention may further comprise an application on a computing device that is used to record or transmit the captured biological parameters.
  • a software application on a user's mobile computing device may be used to monitor, record, or transmit the biological parameters from a connected medical diagnostic or auscultation instrument.
  • the mobile application will provide a user interface to assist the user in collecting physiological and other biological parameters.
  • the application will facilitate the recording of input received from a connected medical diagnostics instrument.
  • the application may also facilitate a network connection between a user's computing device and a remotely located health professional to allow a healthcare professional to remotely monitor a patient.
  • any number of computing devices would be suitable to run the application, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with any such computing device.
  • the headphones act as normal headphones, wherein the user can talk or listen to music or any audio content, and at the same time it deactivates the connection means to the acoustic medical device.
  • the headphones act as a biological parameter measuring device by activating the connection between the headphones and the medical diagnostics instrument (e.g. a stethoscope).
  • the headphone assembly can be coupled with any computing device via a wired or wireless connection (e.g. Bluetooth ® ).
  • the user can switch between the two functional modes of the headphone assembly depending upon the situational needs.
  • a user can pre-determine the switching between the two functional modes, such that it happens automatically at specified time intervals. For example, a user may be interested in knowing their biological parameters at particular time of the day.
  • the headphone assembly may be adapted to connect with any acoustic medical sensing device, including but not limited to a stethoscope, which measures biological parameters by non-invasive means.
  • a stethoscope which measures biological parameters by non-invasive means.
  • amplified sound can be transmitted to a wired or wirelessly to a connected computing device or external speaker.
  • the rim of the headphone assembly is configured with a plurality of sensors built into its surface.
  • the sensors will monitor real time biological parameters of the body.
  • the any sounds that are detected are recorded with a recording means that is incorporated into the headphone assembly.
  • the sensor may transfer any collected data to a microprocessor memory device on a user's communication or computing device for recording in real time via wired or wireless means over a secure internet network.
  • a microprocessor memory device on a user's communication or computing device for recording in real time via wired or wireless means over a secure internet network.
  • a device control unit is used to control the device for monitoring, measuring, recording and transmitting biological parameters and connect the device to a computing device or other communication device.
  • the device control unit is configured with a variety of controls and connections to enable a user to efficiently monitor, record, and transmit their biological parameters to a remotely located health professional.
  • an output from the device connects to an input on the device control unit.
  • the device control unit is then connected to a computing device via an output on the device control unit and an input on the computing device.
  • the device control unit is adapted to work with any embodiment of the device, including the headphone assembly version and the receiver box unit version.
  • the device control unit may also include connections for a microphone, as well as a charging or other power connection (e.g. a USB connection).
  • the device control unit may include buttons for controlling volume and timers. Other buttons may include a toggle switch to talk with the medical professional receiving the user's data, as well as pre-programmed buttons to run certain diagnostic processes for collection of physiological data about the user.
  • buttons for controlling volume and timers Other buttons may include a toggle switch to talk with the medical professional receiving the user's data, as well as pre-programmed buttons to run certain diagnostic processes for collection of physiological data about the user.
  • the device for monitoring, measuring, recording and transmitting biological parameters may be a receiver box unit, as opposed to the previously described headphones form factor.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured with one or more instrument inputs, one or more signal outputs, one or more USB ports, one or more microphones, one or more amplification components, one or more noise cancellation components, a battery, a power switch, a timer component, and one or more indicator lights.
  • the receiver box unit of the present invention may further comprise an application on a computing device that is used to record or transmit the captured biological parameters.
  • the receiver box unit may be comprised of fewer or additional components.
  • a receiver box unit could be configured with a variety of components, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with any such component.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured with one or more instrument inputs each of which may be adapted to receive analog and/or digital input from a medical diagnostics instrument.
  • the receiver box unit is configured with two instrument inputs that are adapted to receive the ear tips of a stethoscope.
  • the first instrument input will receive the right ear tip of the stethoscope, while the second instrument input will receive the left ear tip of the stethoscope (or vice versa).
  • the receiver box unit may be configured with any number of instrument inputs that are configured to pair with any number of medical diagnostics instruments, including, but not limited to, blood pressure cuffs, electrocardiograph equipment, oxygen sensors, and heart rate monitors.
  • the instrument inputs may be input ports adapted to receive to a plug or similar output connector on the medical diagnostic instrument (e.g. the leads of an electrocardiograph or the plug a pulse rate monitor).
  • a plug or similar output connector on the medical diagnostic instrument e.g. the leads of an electrocardiograph or the plug a pulse rate monitor.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured with one or more signal outputs each of which is adapted to transmit analog and/or digital output that is received from the medical diagnostic or auscultation instrument.
  • the receiver box unit is configured with two signal outputs.
  • the first signal output is configured is configured to connect to a headset (e.g. headphones or ear buds), while the second signal output is configured to connect to a telephone (e.g. cellular phone or landline telephone), a mobile computing device (e.g. laptop or tablet computer or a smart phone) or a personal computer.
  • the first signal output is a wireless connection such as Bluetooth® or a similar wireless communication protocol
  • the second signal output is configured to connect to a telephone (e.g. cellular phone or landline telephone), a mobile computing device (e.g. laptop or tablet computer or a smart phone) or a personal computer.
  • the signal outputs may feature a wired connection such as 3.5 mm audio cable connection.
  • a signal output may feature any configuration of signal outputs.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured one or more microphones.
  • the one or more microphones are located in each of the one or more instrument inputs.
  • the microphone will record the sound from a medical diagnostic or auscultation instrument that is connected to the receiver box unit via the instrument input.
  • a microphone will not be required when there is a direct digital connection between the medical diagnostic or auscultation instrument.
  • certain medical diagnostics instruments may be configured with a digital audio or other digital data output that allows the instrument input to receive data from the medical diagnostics instrument without actually receiving the acoustic or other physiological information directly.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured one or more amplification components.
  • the one or more amplification components amplify, enhance, or otherwise regulate the auscultation sounds and other input that the receiver box unit receives from a medical diagnostic or auscultation instrument. By amplifying the sound, the intensity of the sound is increased to enable better analysis.
  • the amplification component may have an adjustable setting that allows a user to regulate the level of amplification.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured one or more noise cancellation components.
  • the one or more noise cancellation components filter or otherwise block out unwanted background and other environmental noises that are inadvertently recorded by a microphone on the receiver box unit.
  • any recorded auscultation sounds can isolated for easier and more accurate analysis.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured a timer component.
  • the timer component can be used to turn the receiver box unit on and off at certain times.
  • the timer may be configured to cause the receiver box unit to record for a specified period of time (e.g. 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, 120 seconds, etc.). Alternatively the timer may also cause the receiver box unit to turn on and take measurements at specified time (e.g. every day at same time or once a week, etc.). Finally the timer may also be configured as a component of an automatic shutoff system whereby the receiver box unit is automatically shut down after a specified of time.
  • a timer component there are numerous applications for a timer component, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with any such application.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured a battery.
  • the receiver box unit is configured with a lithium battery to provide power to the receiver box unit.
  • the receiver box unit may, instead of or in addition to a battery, receive power from a wired source, such as a power cord connected to a wall outlet or any other AC or DC power source.
  • a wired source such as a power cord connected to a wall outlet or any other AC or DC power source.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured a one or more USB ports.
  • the USB port enables charging of the battery.
  • the USB port may also be used as means for transferring the physiological and biological parameter data received by the receiver box unit to an external computing device, including, but not limited to, a personal computer, a hard drive, or a mobile computing device.
  • an external computing device including, but not limited to, a personal computer, a hard drive, or a mobile computing device.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured a power switch.
  • the power switch may be used to turn the receiver box unit on and off.
  • One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate there are many possible for designs for a power switch, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with any such design.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured with one or more indicator lights.
  • the receiver box unit may be equipped with a power indicator light (to indicate whether the device is on/off) and a charging indicator light (to indicate whether the device is charging).
  • the receiver box unit may be configured with many of the same controls and functions as the device control unit.
  • the receiver box unit in addition to the one or more instrument inputs for a medical diagnostic or auscultation instrument, may be further configured with a variety of controls and connections to enable a user to efficiently monitor, record, and transmit their biological parameters to a remotely located health professional.
  • an output from a medical diagnostic device connects to an input on the receiver box unit.
  • the receiver box unit is then connected to a computing device via an output on the receiver box unit and an input on the computing device.
  • the receiver box unit may also include connections for a microphone, as well as a charging or other power connection (e.g. a USB connection).
  • the receiver box unit may include buttons for controlling volume and timers. Other buttons may include a toggle switch to talk with the medical professional receiving the user's data, as well as pre-programmed buttons to run certain diagnostic processes for collection of physiological data about the user.
  • buttons for controlling volume and timers Other buttons may include a toggle switch to talk with the medical professional receiving the user's data, as well as pre-programmed buttons to run certain diagnostic processes for collection of physiological data about the user.
  • the receiver box unit is configured to receive physiological information or auscultation sounds from a medical diagnostic or auscultation instrument via an instrument input on the receiver box unit.
  • the receiver box unit is configured to process the received physiological information and auscultation sounds in order to make the data easier to analyze.
  • the biological parameter(s) measured by the medical diagnostic or auscultation instrument is first received at the instrument input.
  • the physiological information measured is recorded by one or more microphones and passed along to an amplification component that increases the intensity of the recorded sound.
  • the input received from the medical diagnostic or auscultation instrument is passed through a noise cancellation component to isolate the auscultation sound.
  • the recorded (and now isolated) auscultation sound is passed along to one or more of the signal outputs.
  • the process of recording and transmitting of auscultation sounds may have fewer or additional steps in alternate embodiments.
  • One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that there are numerous processes that could be utilized to analyze an auscultation sound, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with any such process.
  • the physiological and biological parameters of the body are selected from the group comprising heart rate, lungs sounds, oxygen flow, blood pressure, body temperature, and respiratory rate.
  • the of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 is comprised of a housing 101 that is formed as a receiver box unit 101.
  • the receiver box unit may be configured with one or more instrument inputs 103, one or more signal outputs 105, a data connection 107 (e.g. a USB connection), a power connection 109, a power switch 111, and a volume control 113.
  • a medical diagnostics instrument 115 including, but not limited to a stethoscope, a pulse rate monitor, and electrocardiograph leads, may be connected to the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 via the one or more instrument inputs 103.
  • any signal that is acquired from a medical diagnostics instrument via one of the instrument inputs 103 will be processed and communicated via a corresponding signal output 105 or data connection 107.
  • the leads for an electrocardiograph or pulse rate monitor may be connected to an instrument input 103 and then processed though a corresponding signal output 105 or data connection 107.
  • the signal output may be a Bluetooth connection.
  • the data connection may be a USB port 107. In any case, the signal output 105 or data connection 107 is used to transmit data that is collected by a medical diagnostics instrument to a computing device.
  • the of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 is comprised of a housing 101 that is formed as a headphone assembly.
  • the headphone assembly may be configured with one or more instrument inputs 103 and one or more signal outputs 105.
  • a medical diagnostics instrument 115 such a stethoscope, may be connected to the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 via the one or more instrument inputs 103.
  • any physiological data collected by the medical diagnostics instrument 115 maybe communicated to a computing device (not shown) via a connection between the one or more signal outputs of the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 and the computing device.
  • the headphone assembly may be further configured with an input cap piece that covers the opening of the instrument inputs 103 when the headphone assembly is being used as a standard pair of headphones.
  • the device control unit 117 provides a user with a means for controlling various aspects of the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device.
  • the device control unit 117 may be configured with various control buttons, such as a volume control 119, a timer control 121, and a talk toggle button 123.
  • the device control unit 117 may also be configured with various connections, such as inputs 125, a signal output 127, and a USB connection 129, each of which allow the device control unit 117 to connect to and communicate with external devices, such as a computing device.
  • FIG. 12 an illustration of a medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device being operated by a user.
  • the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 is configured as a headphone assembly
  • the user wears the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 over their ears.
  • the user connects the medical diagnostics instrument 1 15, such as a stethoscope, to the medical instrument monitoring device 100.
  • the user then operates the medical diagnostics instrument 115 to measure the user's physiological parameters, such as heart and lung sounds.
  • the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 further connects to the device control unit 117 which regulates communication between the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 and a computing device 131.
  • user can wear the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100 by placing the headphone assembly on the ears, which is coupled to a stethoscope.
  • the stethoscope may be used to hear internal body sounds, particularly heart and lungs sounds, which are sensed and transferred by the chest piece of the stethoscope by placing it on specific locations of the body as indicated by a remote physician.
  • Auscultated sounds measured by the stethoscope are captured by a microphone device (not shown) built in the instrument inputs of the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100.
  • the captured sounds may be amplified to improve the sound intensity by an amplifier device with noise cancelling mechanism (not shown), which is in built with the medical diagnostics instrument monitoring device 100.
  • a transducer device converts the amplified auscultation sounds into digital form. This digital data may be recorded and stored on the user's computer device 131 in real-time, or alternately may be transmitted over a telephone network or secured internet to another person such as a remote physician for hearing and analysis.
  • a means for connecting the headphone device with a mobile communication device is also provided via the device control unit 117.

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L'invention concerne de manière générale un dispositif de surveillance et d'enregistrement d'entrée à des fins de diagnostic médical. Spécifiquement, l'invention concerne un dispositif qui peut être utilisé pour surveiller et enregistrer des paramètres physiologiques et des sons d'auscultation qui sont mesurés par un instrument de diagnostic ou d'auscultation. Le dispositif peut être également utilisé pour transmettre les entrées recueillies, concernant les paramètres biologiques du corps d'une personne, pour une analyse par un professionnel de santé à distance.
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