美国专利US20010009080A1 Apparatus for grouping electronic price labels

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An apparatus for grouping electronic price labels (EPLs) to form an electronic sign. The apparatus primarily includes a frame member which defines a plurality of bays arranged in a single line for containing the EPLs. The apparatus additionally includes a product description sheet mounted to the frame member including apertures for exposing displays within the EPLs. Optionally included are a product description sheet holder which mounts to the frame member for retaining the product description sheet against the frame member and a base for supporting the frame member on a flat surface. A method of grouping EPLs includes the steps of providing a frame member defining a plurality of bays arranged in a line for containing the EPLs, retaining the EPLs within the bays, placing a product description sheet adjacent to the frame member, and orienting apertures in the product description sheet to expose displays within the EPLs.
公开号:US20010009080A1
申请号:US09/800,707
申请日:2001-03-07
公开日:2001-07-26
发明作者:Donald Forsythe；John Goodwin；Robert Berman
申请人:Forsythe Donald L.；Goodwin John C.；Berman Robert M.；
IPC主号:G06Q30-06

专利说明:
[0001] The present invention is related to the following commonly assigned and co-pending U.S. applications: [0001]
[0002] Ser. No. ______, entitled, “Electronic Price Label System Including Groups Of Electronic Price Labels And A Method Of Managing The Groups”, filed ______, 1997, and invented by Goodwin et al.; [0002]
[0003] Ser. No. ______, entitled, “Electronic Price Label System Including Groups Of Electronic Price Labels And A Method Of Managing The Groups”, filed ______, 1997, and invented by Goodwin et al.; and [0003]
[0004] Ser. No. ______, entitled, “Apparatus For Grouping Electronic Price Labels”, filed ______, 1997, and invented by Forsythe et al. [0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention relates to electronic price label (EPL) systems used in transaction establishments, and more specifically to an apparatus for grouping electronic price labels. [0005]
[0006] EPL systems typically include a plurality of EPLs for each merchandise item in a store. EPLs typically display the price of corresponding merchandise items on store shelves and are typically attached to a rail along the leading edge of the shelves. A store may contain thousands of EPLs to display the prices of the merchandise items. The EPLs are coupled to a central server from where information about the EPLs is typically maintained in an EPL data file. Price information displayed by the EPLs is obtained from the PLU file. [0006]
[0007] EPLs today may be wired or wireless. Wireless EPLs may employ infrared or radio frequency transmitters to transmit acknowledgment signals acknowledging receipt of messages and to relay acknowledgment signals from other EPLs to receiving devices coupled to a main EPL computer. [0007]
[0008] Current shelf mounting arrangements for EPLs work well in a typical store environment. However, they are not well-suited for displaying price information on a family of products or a plurality of styles associated with a single product. They are also not well-suited for promoting items located on end-aisle and other promotional structures besides standard shelving. Mass merchants, including department store retailers desire more flexibility in mounting EPLs to better promote their products. [0008]
[0009] Therefore, it would be desirable to group EPLs in containers, such as cassettes. It would also be desirable to provide a method of managing the groups. [0009] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an electronic price label system including groups of electronic price labels and a method of managing the groups is provided. [0010]
[0011] The apparatus primarily includes a frame member which defines a plurality of bays arranged in a single line for containing the EPLs. The apparatus additionally includes a product description sheet mounted to the frame member including apertures for exposing displays within the EPLs. Optionally included are a product description sheet holder which mounts to the frame member for retaining the product description sheet against the frame member and a base for supporting the frame member on a flat surface. [0011]
[0012] A method of grouping EPLs includes the steps of providing a frame member defining a plurality of bays arranged in a line for containing the EPLs, retaining the EPLs within the bays, placing a product description sheet adjacent to the frame member, and orienting apertures in the product description sheet to expose displays within the EPLs. [0012]
[0013] It is a feature of the present invention that a plurality of prices can be displayed for a plurality of related items. Thus, the groups are particularly suited for use in promotional signs. [0013]
[0014] It is also a feature of the present invention that the apparatus can be mounted vertically, such as on walls, and placed on horizontal surfaces, such as tables. Thus, the present invention provides an alternative to mounting EPLs on shelf edges. [0014]
[0015] It is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for grouping electronic price labels (EPLs). [0015]
[0016] It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for grouping EPLs into a single line, such as rows or columns. [0016]
[0017] It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for facilitating use of EPLs in promoting items that are not located on standard merchandise shelves. [0017]
[0018] It is another object of the present invention to provide a sign or other promotional apparatus containing groups of EPLs arranged in a single line. [0018]
[0019] It is another object of the present invention to provide a sign or other promotional apparatus containing groups of EPLs for displaying different prices associated with related items. [0019]
[0020] It is another object of the present invention to provide a system and method of managing a single line of EPLs which display different prices for different styles of the same product. [0020]
[0021] It is another object of the present invention to provide a system and method of managing a single line of EPLs which display regular and special prices for an item. [0021] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Additional benefits and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which this invention relates from the subsequent description of the preferred embodiments and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: [0022]
[0023] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a transaction management system, including an EPL system; [0023]
[0024] FIG. 2 is a diagram of a PLU data file; [0024]
[0025] FIG. 3 is a diagram of an EPL data file; [0025]
[0026] FIG. 4 is a diagram of an EPL group definition file; [0026]
[0027] FIG. 5 is a diagram of an EPL assignment file; [0027]
[0028] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating operation of group definition software; [0028]
[0029] FIG. 7 is a flow diagram illustrating operation of EPL assignment software; [0029]
[0030] FIGS. 8A and 8B form a flow diagram illustrating operation of PLU assignment software; [0030]
[0031] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a first sign incorporating a cassette; and [0031]
[0032] FIG. 10 is a second sign incorporating a cassette. [0032] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0033] Referring now to FIG. 1, a transaction management system [0033] 10 primarily includes host computer system 12, point-of-service (POS) system 14, and EPL system 16.
[0034] Host computer system [0034] 12 includes storage medium 36, host PLU terminal 40, and input device 42.
[0035] Storage medium [0035] 36 stores PLU data file 44. PLU data file 44 stores item prices and is available for distribution to POS terminal 20 by host PLU terminal 40. Alternatively, provision may be made for bar code scanner 18 to directly access primary PLU file 44 from host PLU terminal 40.
[0036] Here, terminals [0036] 20, 24, and 40 are shown as separate components that are networked together, but they may also be combined in different ways. For example, EPL terminal 24 and host PLU terminal 40 may be combined to form a single host computer. POS terminal 20 and host PLU terminal 40 may be combined to form a POS terminal which doubles as a host computer for a network of other POS terminals.
[0037] Host PLU terminal [0037] 40 executes PLU maintenance routine 50. PLU maintenance routine 50 updates PLU data file 44.
[0038] Input device [0038] 42 is preferably a keyboard.
[0039] PLU maintenance routine [0039] 50 may send changes in price in PLU file 44 directly to EPL terminal 24 and POS terminal 20 as they are entered in input device 42 (immediate processing) or store price changes within a batch file 51 in storage medium 36 for later batch updating (batch processing).
[0040] PLU data file [0040] 44 (FIG. 2) includes a line entry for each item sold in the store. Each line entry has an item identification entry (ITEM ID), and PLU price entries (PRICE 1, PRICE 2, etc.). Entry ITEM ID identifies a store item. Entry PRICE 1 typically identifies the regular price read by POS system 14 to determine the price of an item during scanning by bar code scanner 18. When present, the additional prices (PRICE 2, PRICE 3, etc.) may include special or “'sale” prices or additional version/style prices associated with an item.
[0041] POS system [0041] 14 includes bar code scanner 18 and terminal 20.
[0042] EPL system [0042] 16 primarily includes EPLs 22, host EPL terminal 24, and EPL storage medium 26.
[0043] EPLs [0043] 22 include EPLs 22A and EPLs 22B. EPLs 22B are typically attached to shelves within a store. Grouped EPLs 22A are assigned to a product having different versions or styles. Thus, each EPL 22A displays prices of different versions or special prices associated with a single product's ITEM ID. EPLs 22A may be arranged in a cassette 200 (FIG. 9) or other suitable holder.
[0044] Host EPL terminal [0044] 24 executes EPL software 30 and group management software 34. Host EPL terminal 24 obtains price information from PLU data file 44 and sends it to EPLs 22. EPL software 30 schedules price change messages for transmission to EPLs 22 and manages communication between host EPL terminal 24 and EPLs 22.
[0045] EPL software additionally maintains EPL data file [0045] 32 (FIG. 3). EPL data file 32 includes a line entry for each EPL 22 in EPL system 16. Each line entry has an item identification entry (ITEM ID), an EPL identification entry (EPL ID), and may additionally include an EPL price checksum value entry (EPL CHECK).
[0046] In accordance with the present invention, a flag normally used to indicate to an EPL whether to display a unit price is modified to indicate to an EPL whether to display any of the prices in PLU data file [0046] 44 and whether to display the price in the left half of the EPL's display or in the right half of the EPL's display. Alternatively, additional entries for price and location may be added to EPL data file 32 and selected using EPL assignment software 35 and PLU assignment software 38.
[0047] Entry ITEM ID identifies a store item. Entry EPL ID identifies which EPL is assigned to the item. Entry EPL CHECK is a checksum value of the digits of the price information that is displayed by EPL [0047] 22.
[0048] Group management software [0048] 34 manages assignment of EPLs 22A to groups and item identification numbers to EPLs 22A. For this purpose, group management software 34 includes EPL assignment software 35, group definition software 37, and PLU assignment software 38.
[0049] Group definition software [0049] 37 stores group definition information in group definition file 46 (FIG. 4). Group definition file 46 includes line entries for group numbers (GROUP#) and a total number of EPLs 22A within the groups (LINES).
[0050] EPL assignment software [0050] 35 stores EPL assignment information in EPL assignment file 52 (FIG. 5). EPL assignment file 52 includes line entries for group numbers (GROUP#), relative positions of EPLs 22A within the group (LINE#), and EPL identification numbers (EPL ID)
[0051] PLU assignment software [0051] 38 assigns item identification numbers to EPLs 22A within groups. Item assignments are stored within EPL data file 32, along with item assignments of EPLs 22B.
[0052] EPL storage medium [0052] 26 stores EPL data file 32, group definition file 46, and EPL assignment file 52, and is preferably a fixed disk drive.
[0053] EPL system [0053] 16 additionally includes input device 47 and display 48. Input device 47 records information to be stored within EPL data file 32, group definition file 46, and EPL assignment file 52. Input device 47 is preferably a keyboard.
[0054] Display [0054] 48 displays program and recorded information during execution of EPL assignment software 35, group definition software 37, and PLU assignment software 38.
[0055] Turning now to FIGS. [0055] 6-8, the operation of group management software 34 is illustrated in more detail.
[0056] With reference to FIG. 6, operation of group definition software [0056] 37 begins with START 60.
[0057] In step [0057] 62, group definition software 37 displays a prompt for an operator to select to create, delete, or modify a group using display 48.
[0058] In step [0058] 64, group definition software 37 records the operator choice entered using input device 47.
[0059] In step [0059] 66, group definition software 37 determines from the recorded choice whether a group is to created, deleted, or modified.
[0060] For deletion, operation proceeds to step [0060] 67.
[0061] In step [0061] 67, group definition software 37 displays a prompt for a group number using display 48.
[0062] In step [0062] 68, group definition software 37 records a group number (GROUP #) entered by the operator using input device 47.
[0063] In step [0063] 70, group definition software 37 deletes group definition information for the selected group from group definition file 46.
[0064] Operation proceeds to step [0064] 82.
[0065] Returning now to step [0065] 66, for creation, operation proceeds to step 71.
[0066] In step [0066] 71, group definition software 37 displays a prompt for the operator to enter group definition information.
[0067] In step [0067] 72, group definition software 37 records a group number (GROUP #) and number of lines to be in the group entered by the operator.
[0068] In step [0068] 74, group definition software 37 stores the group definition information in group definition file 46.
[0069] Operation proceeds to step [0069] 82.
[0070] Returning now to step [0070] 66, for modification, operation proceeds to step 75.
[0071] In step [0071] 75, group definition software 37 displays a prompt for a group number (GROUP #).
[0072] In step [0072] 76, group definition software 37 records a group number entered by the operator.
[0073] In step [0073] 77, group definition software 37 displays a prompt for group definition information.
[0074] In step [0074] 78, group definition software 37 records group definition information, including number of lines in the group (LINES) entered by an operator.
[0075] In step [0075] 80, group definition software 37 stores the group definition information in group definition file 46.
[0076] Operation proceeds to step [0076] 82.
[0077] In step [0077] 82, group definition software 37 displays a prompt for program return to create, delete, or modify another group, or for program end.
[0078] In step [0078] 84, group definition software 37 records the operator choice entered using input device 47.
[0079] In step [0079] 86, group definition software 37 determines from the recorded choice whether to create, delete, or modify another group or end.
[0080] For return, operation returns to step [0080] 62.
[0081] For end, operation ends in step [0081] 88.
[0082] With reference to FIG. 7, operation of EPL assignment software [0082] 35 begins with START 90.
[0083] In step [0083] 92, EPL assignment software 35 displays a prompt for a group number (GROUP #) using display 48.
[0084] In step [0084] 94, EPL assignment software 35 records a group number entered by an operator using input device 47.
[0085] In step [0085] 96, EPL assignment software 35 determines the number of lines (LINES) in the selected group from group definition file 46.
[0086] In step [0086] 98, EPL assignment software 35 displays the determined number of lines in the selected group.
[0087] In step [0087] 100, EPL assignment software 35 displays a prompt for a line number (LINE#) within the selected group.
[0088] In step [0088] 102, EPL assignment software 35 records a line number entered by the operator.
[0089] In step [0089] 104, EPL assignment software 35 displays a prompt for an EPL identification number (EPL ID) to be assigned to the selected line number.
[0090] In step [0090] 105, EPL assignment software 35 records an EPL identification number entered by the operator.
[0091] In step [0091] 106, EPL assignment software 35 stores the EPL identification number for the line in EPL assignment file 52.
[0092] In step [0092] 108, EPL assignment software 35 displays a prompt for program return to assign another EPL to another line, or for operation to continue.
[0093] In step [0093] 110, EPL assignment software 35 records the operator choice entered using input device 47.
[0094] In step [0094] 112, EPL assignment software 35 determines from the recorded choice whether to return or continue.
[0095] For return, operation returns to step [0095] 98 to assign an additional EPL identification number to another line in the selected group.
[0096] Otherwise, operation continues in step [0096] 114.
[0097] In step [0097] 114, EPL assignment software 35 displays a prompt for program return to select another group, or for program end.
[0098] In step [0098] 116, EPL assignment software 35 records the operator choice entered using input device 47.
[0099] In step [0099] 118, EPL assignment software 35 determines from the recorded choice whether to return to select another group, or to end.
[0100] For return, operation returns to step [0100] 92 to select another group.
[0101] Otherwise, operation ends at END [0101] 120.
[0102] With reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, operation of PLU assignment software [0102] 38 begins with START 130.
[0103] In step [0103] 132, PLU assignment software 38 displays a prompt for a group number using display 48.
[0104] In step [0104] 134, PLU assignment software 38 records a group number entered by an operator using input device 47.
[0105] In step [0105] 136, PLU assignment software 38 determines the number of lines in the selected group from group definition file 46.
[0106] In step [0106] 138, PLU assignment software 38 displays the determined number of lines in the selected group.
[0107] In step [0107] 140, PLU assignment software 38 displays a prompt for a line number (LINE#) within the selected group.
[0108] In step [0108] 142, PLU assignment software 38 records a line number entered by the operator.
[0109] In step [0109] 144, PLU assignment software 38 reads a corresponding EPL identification number (EPL ID) for the selected line number from EPL assignment file 52.
[0110] In step [0110] 146, PLU assignment software 38 displays a prompt for an item identification number (ITEM ID) to be assigned to the selected line number.
[0111] In step [0111] 148, PLU assignment software 38 records an item identification number entered by the operator.
[0112] In step [0112] 149, PLU assignment software 38 displays a list of modified item identification numbers and their prices. The modified item identification numbers include the item identification number and special bits to identify prices within PLU data file 44 for the same item.
[0113] In step [0113] 150, PLU assignment software 38 displays a prompt for a modified item identification number to be assigned to the selected relative EPL number.
[0114] In step [0114] 151, PLU assignment software 38 records a modified item identification number entered by the operator.
[0115] In step [0115] 152, PLU assignment software 38 stores the modified item identification number for the relative EPL number in EPL data file 32 in the record of the EPL identification number.
[0116] In step [0116] 153, PLU assignment software 38 displays a prompt for program return to assign another item to another line, or for operation to continue.
[0117] In step [0117] 154, PLU assignment software 38 records the operator choice entered using input device 47.
[0118] In step [0118] 156, PLU assignment software 38 determines from the recorded choice whether to return or continue.
[0119] For return, operation returns to step [0119] 138 to assign another item identification number to another line in the selected group.
[0120] Otherwise, operation continues in step [0120] 158.
[0121] In step [0121] 158, PLU assignment software 38 displays a prompt for program return to select another group, or for program end.
[0122] In step [0122] 160, PLU assignment software 38 records the operator choice entered using input device 47.
[0123] In step [0123] 162, PLU assignment software 38 determines from the recorded choice whether to return to select another group, or to end.
[0124] For return, operation returns to step [0124] 132 to select another group.
[0125] Otherwise, operation ends at END [0125] 164.
[0126] Advantageously, PLU assignment software [0126] 38 assigns merchandise items to relative EPL numbers by automatically determining the EPL identification numbers. The operator does not need to know any EPL identification numbers in order to assign items to relative EPL numbers within groups.
[0127] Turning now to FIG. 9, sign [0127] 200 includes EPL cassette 202, product description sheet holder 203, and product description sheet 204.
[0128] Cassette [0128] 202 is a ladder-shaped device having a plurality of bays 206 arranged in a single line. Here, a single column of five rows or bays 206 are shown. However, the present invention envisions other numbers of bays 206 greater than one as well. Not all bays 206 need be filled with EPLs 22A. The number of EPLs 22A is determined by the product and the product description sheet 204. Here, only the top and bottom EPLs 22A are installed within sign 200. Cassette 202 is preferably made of plastic.
[0129] In more detail, each bay [0129] 206 includes left wall 208, right wall 210, top wall 212, bottom wall 214, and back wall 216. Walls 208-214 are planar and form a frame for openings having substantially similar dimensions as the perimeters of EPLs 22A.
[0130] EPLs [0130] 22A include feet 218 and locking tabs 220 for retaining EPLs 22A within bays 206. EPLs 22A are inserted within bays 206 by inserting the bottom edge and feet 218 first, and the inserting the top edge and locking tabs 220 last. Removal is accomplished in reverse after using a key to depress locking tabs 220.
[0131] Bottom walls [0131] 214 include bottom support members 222 upon which EPL 22A sit. Bottom support members 222 include end portions 224 which retain feet 218 in place within bays 206.
[0132] Back walls [0132] 216 include a include feet viewing apertures 226 and tab viewing apertures 228. Feet viewing apertures 226 allow an operator to access feet 218 and end portions 224. Tab viewing apertures 228 are located near the upper edges of back walls 216 and allow an operator to access locking tabs 220.
[0133] Each bay [0133] 206 is deep enough so that the front surfaces 234 of EPLs 22A are substantially flush with front surface 236 of cassette 202.
[0134] Cassette [0134] 202 may additionally include base 232 for supporting cassette 202 on a table or other flat surface. Here, base 232 is attached to cassette 202, however, base 232 may also be integrally manufactured with cassette 202. The disclosed cassette 202 with base 232 allows product description sheet 204 to be inclined, but other cassette orientations, including substantially vertical orientations, are also envisioned. Cassette 202 may also be manufactured without base 232 so that cassette 202 may be mounted on walls and other substantially vertical surfaces.
[0135] Cassette [0135] 202 additionally includes top and bottom retaining members 238 and 240 which retain product description sheet holder 203 against front surface 236 of cassette 202 and front surfaces 234 of EPLs 22A. Product description sheet holder 203 is inserted into cassette 202 by first placing bottom edge 242 behind bottom retaining member 240 and then pressing top edge 244 under top retaining member 238. Once in place, product description sheet holder 203 is held snugly in place by bottom retaining member 240 and top retaining member 238, but can be easily removed by applying a removal force to top edge 244 and top retaining member 238. Thus, reconfiguration with a different product description sheet 204 is easily accomplished.
[0136] Product description sheet holder [0136] 203 retains product description sheet 204. For this purpose, product description sheet holder 203 is generally U-shaped, having first and second panels 250 and 252. Panels 250 and 252 join at top edge 244. Product description sheet holder 203 is preferably made of transparent Plexiglas or plastic.
[0137] Product description sheet [0137] 204 slides between panels 250 and 252 of product description sheet holder 203. Product description sheet 204 includes item identification information, such as product name, brand, and style, and may additionally include other promotional information. Product description sheet 204 includes apertures 212 and 214 which line up with displays 260 of EPLs 22A when sign 200 is assembled with installed EPLs 22A.
[0138] FIG. 9 illustrates a product description sheet [0138] 204 which includes promotional information for different styles or types of a single product. Each style has a corresponding EPL 22A for displaying the price of the style.
[0139] FIG. 10 illustrates a product description sheet [0139] 204 which includes promotional information for a special or “sale” promotion in which one of EPLs 22A displays a regular price and the other EPL 22A displays a sale price.
[0140] Although the present invention has been described with particular reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, variations and modifications of the present invention can be effected within the spirit and scope of the following claims. [0140]

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Claims (11)
[1" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00001] 1. An apparatus for grouping electronic price labels (EPLs) comprising:
a frame member defining a plurality of bays arranged in a line for containing the EPLs; and
a product description sheet adjacent to the frame member having apertures for exposing the EPLs within the bays.
[2" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00002] 2. The apparatus as recited in
claim 1 , further comprising:
a product description sheet holder for retaining the product description sheet against the frame member.
[3" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00003] 3. The apparatus as recited in
claim 1 , further comprising:
a base for supporting the frame member.
[4" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00004] 4. The apparatus as recited in
claim 1 , wherein the frame member defines a single column bays.
[5" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00005] 5. The apparatus as recited in
claim 1 , wherein the product description sheet identifies different styles of a product.
[6" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00006] 6. The apparatus as recited in
claim 1 , wherein the product description sheet identifies different prices of a product.
[7" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00007] 7. The apparatus as recited in
claim 2 , wherein the product description sheet holder comprises:
a first transparent panel having a first end; and
a second transparent panel having a first end joined to the first end of the first transparent panel;
wherein the joined first and second transparent panels sandwich the product description sheet.
[8" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00008] 8. The apparatus as recited in
claim 3 , wherein the base is pivotally mounted to the frame member.
[9" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00009] 9. An electronic sign comprising:
a frame member defining a plurality of bays arranged in a line;
a plurality of electronic price labels (EPLs) within the bays including displays for displaying prices of different styles of a product; and
a product description sheet adjacent to the frame member which identifies the different styles and which has apertures for exposing the displays.
[10" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00010] 10. An electronic sign comprising:
a frame member defining a plurality of bays arranged in a line;
a plurality of electronic price labels (EPLs) within the bays including displays for displaying different prices of a product; and
a product description sheet adjacent to the frame member which identifies the different prices and which has apertures for exposing the displays.
[11" id="US-20010009080-A1-CLM-00011] 11. A method of grouping electronic price labels (EPLs) comprising the steps of:
providing a frame member defining a plurality of bays arranged in a line for containing the EPLs;
retaining the EPLs within the bays;
placing a product description sheet adjacent to the frame member; and
orienting apertures in the product description sheet to expose displays within the EPLs.

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