Control method of smart home system

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of smart home technology, and specifically provides a control method for a smart home system, which aims to solve the problem that existing smart devices are prone to setting abnormalities or exceeding the range when performing personalized mode settings, resulting in poor user experience. To this end, the smart home system of the present invention includes a smart remote control and a smart device, the smart remote control is provided with a backlight device, and the smart remote control is configured to be able to communicate and interact with the smart device; the control method includes: determining whether the smart remote control communicates and interacts with the smart device; if so, determining whether the smart remote control obtains the input personalized mode setting instruction; if so, providing a preset parameter setting step for the user to set; if the parameters set by the user do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode. The present invention can simplify the user's personalized mode setting operation, improve the degree of intelligence, and enhance the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of smart home technology, and specifically provides a control method for a smart home system. Background Art

[0002] Smart home systems utilize advanced computing, network communications, and automated control technologies to organically integrate various application subsystems related to family life. Through comprehensive management, they make family life more comfortable, safe, efficient, and energy-efficient. Beyond traditional residential functions, smart home systems also provide comfortable, safe, energy-efficient, and highly user-friendly living spaces. As a product of the Internet of Things era, the versatility and convenience of smart home systems are increasingly attracting attention and favor from users.

[0003] Taking smart air conditioners as an example, many smart air conditioners can achieve user customization. For example, users can customize their favorite cooling and heating modes, and different users can also set different personalized modes. However, during the setting process, the operation is too cumbersome, and it is easy for parameters to be obviously set abnormally or outside the normal range. Once this happens, the user is often unaware of it at the time and has already saved the personalized mode. After that, the user often finds that the mode setting is incorrect when he or she already feels unwell. The user needs to reset it. During the reset process, the user has to operate again, and it is also easy to make setting errors, which is very detrimental to the user experience.

[0004] In view of this, the art needs a new control method for a smart home system to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem that existing smart devices are prone to setting abnormalities or exceeding the range when performing personalized mode settings, resulting in poor user experience.

[0006] The present invention provides a control method for a smart home system, wherein the smart home system includes a smart remote controller and a smart device, wherein the smart remote controller is provided with a backlight device and is configured to be able to communicate and interact with the smart device;

[0007] The control method includes:

[0008] Determining whether the smart remote control communicates and interacts with the smart device;

[0009] If the smart remote controller communicates and interacts with the smart device, determining whether the smart remote controller obtains the input personalized mode setting instruction;

[0010] If the input personalized mode setting instruction is obtained, the preset parameter setting steps are provided for the user to set;

[0011] If the parameters set by the user do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, the backlight device is caused to display in a backlight alarm mode.

[0012] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, the control method further comprises:

[0013] If the parameters set by the user meet the parameter setting requirements and are within the preset range of the parameters, the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device is caused to store the set personalized mode.

[0014] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, simultaneously with or after the step of “causing the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device to store the set personalized mode”, the control method further includes:

[0015] The backlight device is caused to flicker in a preset backlight flickering mode.

[0016] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, after the step of “causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode”, the control method further comprises:

[0017] If the parameters reset by the user still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, continue to make the backlight device display in a backlight alarm mode;

[0018] The parameters reset by the user are different from the parameters set previously.

[0019] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, after the step of “causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode”, the control method further comprises:

[0020] If the parameters reset by the user still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device stores the set personalized mode and does not cause the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode;

[0021] The parameters reset by the user are the same as the parameters set previously.

[0022] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, after the step of “causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode”, the control method further comprises:

[0023] If the user inputs a parameter confirmation instruction, the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device stores the set personalized mode and does not cause the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode.

[0024] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, after the step of “causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode”, the control method further comprises:

[0025] If the parameters reset by the user meet the parameter setting requirements and are within the preset range of the parameters, the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device stores the set personalized mode and does not cause the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode.

[0026] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, after the step of “causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode”, the control method further comprises:

[0027] If the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, the setting of the personalized mode is canceled and the backlight device continues to display in the backlight alarm mode.

[0028] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, after the step of “causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode”, the control method further comprises:

[0029] If the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, the setting of the personalized mode is cancelled and the backlight device is not displayed in the backlight alarm mode.

[0030] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, after the step of “causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode”, the control method further comprises:

[0031] If the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, the setting of the personalized mode is canceled and the backlight device is caused to display in a backlight alarm mode different from the previous one.

[0032] When the above-mentioned technical solution is adopted, the present invention enables the user to input personalized mode setting instructions to the smart device through the smart remote control when the smart remote control communicates and interacts with the smart device. The smart remote control can also provide the user with preset parameter setting steps, so that the user can set the parameters step by step. If the parameters input by the user do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, it means that the user may have set them incorrectly. The backlight device can display a backlight alarm to remind the user that the parameters entered may be incorrect, thereby avoiding the user from directly entering the wrong personalized mode and affecting the user's usage experience. The user does not need to repeatedly reset the setting, which simplifies the user's operation, improves the intelligence level of the smart home system, and enhances the user's usage experience.

[0033] Furthermore, if the parameters set by the user meet the parameter setting requirements and are within the preset range of the parameters, the smart remote control or smart device will store the set personalized mode. Through such a control method, the user can directly call up the personalized mode he likes later without the need for the user to repeatedly set or select, thereby simplifying the user's operation. The personalized mode preferred by the user can better meet the user's actual needs and ensure the user's usage experience.

[0034] Furthermore, when or after the smart remote controller or smart device stores the set personalized mode, the backlight device flashes in a preset backlight flashing mode, which makes it easier for the user to know that the current personalized mode setting is successful, and helps the user to more intuitively understand the setting status of the personalized mode.

[0035] Furthermore, if the parameters reset by the user are different from the previous ones and still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, the backlight device will continue to display in a backlight alarm mode, thereby continuing to remind the user that the settings may be incorrect, avoiding the user from entering the wrong personalized mode, avoiding affecting the user's usage experience, further improving the intelligence level of the smart home system, and further enhancing the user's usage experience.

[0036] Furthermore, if the parameters reset by the user still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, it is determined that the user wants to set the parameters, and the smart remote control or smart device stores the set personalized mode and does not display the backlight device in a backlight alarm mode, so that the user can directly call up the preferred personalized mode later without the need for the user to repeatedly set or select, thereby simplifying the user's operation, and the personalized mode preferred by the user can better meet the user's actual needs, ensuring the user's usage experience.

[0037] Furthermore, if the user inputs a parameter confirmation instruction, it is determined that the user wants to set the parameter, so the smart remote control or smart device stores the set personalized mode and does not display the backlight device in a backlight alarm mode, so that the user can directly call up the preferred personalized mode later without the need for the user to repeatedly set or select, thereby simplifying the user's operation, and the user's preferred personalized mode can better meet the user's actual needs, ensuring the user's usage experience.

[0038] Furthermore, if the parameters reset by the user meet the parameter setting requirements and are within the preset range of the parameters, the smart remote control or smart device will store the set personalized mode and the backlight device will not be displayed in a backlight alarm mode. Through such a control method, it is convenient for the user to directly call up the preferred personalized mode later without the need for the user to repeatedly set or select, thereby simplifying the user's operation, and the personalized mode preferred by the user can better meet the user's actual needs, thereby ensuring the user's usage experience.

[0039] Furthermore, if the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, the personalized mode setting is canceled and the backlight device continues to display in a backlight alarm mode. Through such a control method, when the user has something to do or forgets to reset the parameters, the smart remote control does not have to wait for the user to reset them, but the backlight device continues to display in a backlight alarm mode to remind the user that the setting is not successful, thereby preventing the user from completely forgetting the setting.

[0040] Furthermore, if the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, the personalized mode setting is canceled and the backlight device does not display in the backlight alarm mode. Through such a control method, when the user is busy or forgets to reset the parameters, the smart remote control does not have to wait for the user to reset them, and the backlight device not displaying in the backlight alarm mode can avoid consuming more power for the backlight device, thereby achieving the purpose of energy saving.

[0041] Furthermore, if the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, the setting of the personalized mode will be canceled and the backlight device will be displayed in a backlight alarm mode different from the previous one. Through such a control method, when the user is busy or forgets to reset the parameters, the smart remote control does not have to wait for the user to reset it, but the backlight device will be displayed in a backlight alarm mode different from the previous one to continue to remind the user that the setting is not successful, thereby preventing the user from completely forgetting the setting. At the same time, it can remind the user that the setting failed because the setting was not completed within the set time, which is convenient for the user to distinguish and further improve the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0043] Figure 1 It is a flow chart of the control method of the smart home system of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0045] Based on the problem pointed out in the background technology that existing smart devices are prone to setting abnormalities or exceeding the range when performing personalized mode settings, resulting in poor user experience, the present invention provides a control method for a smart home system, which aims to enable users to input personalized mode setting instructions to the smart device through the smart remote control when the smart remote control communicates and interacts with the smart device. The smart remote control can also provide users with preset parameter setting steps, which is convenient for users to set parameters step by step. If the parameters entered by the user do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, it means that the user may have set them incorrectly. The backlight device can display a backlight alarm to remind the user that the parameters entered may be incorrect, thereby avoiding users from directly entering the wrong personalized mode and affecting the user's usage experience. There is no need for users to repeatedly reset, which simplifies user operations, improves the intelligence level of the smart home system, and enhances the user's usage experience.

[0046] The smart home system of the present invention includes a smart remote control and a smart device. The smart remote control is provided with a backlight device and is configured to communicate and interact with the smart device. The number of smart devices can be one or more. When there is one smart device, the smart remote control can communicate and interact with the smart device. When there are multiple smart devices, the smart device can interact with one, multiple, or all of the smart devices. Those skilled in the art can flexibly configure this. The smart remote control and the smart device can interact via Bluetooth communication, Wi-Fi communication, or other communication methods. The backlight device may have a function of displaying different backlight colors, a function of displaying different backlight brightnesses, or a function of flashing with different backlight flashing frequencies. For example, when the backlight device has a function of displaying different backlight colors, lamp elements of different colors may be set on the main control board of the backlight device, such as an orange lamp element, a blue lamp element, and a red lamp element. When the backlight device has a function of displaying different backlight brightnesses, a lamp element capable of adjusting the brightness may be set on the main control board, and the flashing of the light may be achieved by switching on and off or by pulse modulation. The above-mentioned functions of displaying different backlight colors, displaying different backlight brightnesses, and flashing with different backlight flashing frequencies may be set separately or in combination with each other, and the corresponding lamp elements and control programs may be set accordingly. As long as it can be displayed in a backlight alarm mode, those skilled in the art may flexibly set the specific mode in which the backlight device displays in a backlight alarm mode in actual applications. For example, the backlight device may display in a backlight alarm mode as a permanently red backlight, or as a flashing red backlight, or as a highlighted backlight. Those skilled in the art may flexibly set it.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the present invention includes:

[0048] S1: Determine whether the smart remote control communicates and interacts with the smart device;

[0049] S21: If the smart remote controller communicates and interacts with the smart device, determining whether the smart remote controller obtains the input personalized mode setting instruction;

[0050] S22: If the smart remote controller does not communicate or interact with the smart device, return to and execute S1 again;

[0051] S31: If the input personalized mode setting instruction is obtained, a preset parameter setting step is provided for the user to set;

[0052] S32: If the input personalized mode setting instruction is not obtained, return to and execute S21 again;

[0053] S41: If the parameters set by the user do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, the backlight device is displayed in a backlight alarm mode;

[0054] S42: If the parameters set by the user meet the parameter setting requirements and are within the preset range of the parameters, the smart remote controller or the smart device is caused to store the set personalized mode.

[0055] In the above step S21, when the smart remote controller communicates and interacts with the smart device, it can be determined in real time whether the smart remote controller has obtained the input personalized mode setting instruction, or it can be determined at preset intervals whether the smart remote controller has obtained the input personalized mode setting instruction. For example, it can be determined every 2 seconds whether the smart remote controller has obtained the input personalized mode setting instruction. For example, if the determination is made once in the 1st second and once in the 3rd second, and the user enters the personalized mode setting instruction in the 2nd second, then the personalized mode setting instruction entered by the user can be obtained in the determination in the 3rd second. Those skilled in the art can flexibly configure the above determination method.

[0056] Furthermore, in steps S41 and S42 above, the parameter setting requirements can be pre-set rules established before the smart device leaves the factory, or they can be user-defined rules. For example, when a user enters a personalized mode setting command on a smart remote control, a preset parameter setting step, such as "heat exchange mode → outlet air temperature → wind speed → air flow mode," can be provided for the user to set. Specifically, the user must first select a heat exchange mode (e.g., heating mode, cooling mode, and dehumidification mode), then select a preferred outlet air temperature, then select a preferred wind speed (e.g., high wind speed, medium wind speed, and low wind speed), and finally select an air flow mode (e.g., top outlet mode, bottom outlet mode, and swing air mode). The user must follow this set of parameters. Of course, the preset parameter setting steps are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can flexibly configure them in actual applications. In one possible scenario, when a user is required to select a preferred outlet air temperature in the outlet air temperature setting step, if the user sets the wind speed instead of the outlet air temperature, it is deemed to "not meet the parameter setting requirements." For another example, each parameter setting should follow a range. For example, the air outlet temperature of a smart air conditioner in heating mode is generally between 40°C and 50°C. Otherwise, the indoor temperature will not be too high when the smart air conditioner is heating. If the user sets the air outlet temperature to 30°C at this time, then normally the air outlet temperature is significantly lower than the lower limit of the normal air outlet temperature, and it is deemed to be "out of the preset range of the parameter". Of course, the preset range of the above parameters is only exemplary and does not constitute a limitation to the present invention.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, simultaneously with or after the step of "causing the intelligent remote control or intelligent device to store the set personalized mode," the control method of the present invention further includes: causing the backlight device to flash in a preset backlight flashing pattern. For example, the preset backlight flashing pattern may include alternating flashing of a single backlight color, or alternating flashing of two backlight colors. Those skilled in the art can flexibly configure this pattern. Through this control method, the user can be informed that the user's preferred personalized mode setting is successful.

[0058] In another preferred embodiment, after the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight warning mode," the control method of the present invention further includes: if the parameters reset by the user still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset parameter range, continuing to cause the backlight device to display in a backlight warning mode; wherein the parameters reset by the user are different from the parameters previously set. That is, if the parameters input by the user still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset parameter range, it is determined that the parameters input by the user are still incorrect. To avoid the personalized mode of user input errors, the user should continue to be prompted with the error.

[0059] In another preferred embodiment, after the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode," the control method of the present invention further includes: if the user-reset parameters still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset parameter range, causing the intelligent remote control or smart device to store the set personalized mode and not cause the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode; wherein the user-reset parameters are the same as the previously set parameters. That is, if the user-entered parameters still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset parameter range, but the user has entered the same parameters twice in a row, it is determined that the user intended to set them in this manner. To avoid affecting the user's settings, the user-entered parameters are directly stored.

[0060] In another preferred embodiment, after the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode," the control method of the present invention further includes: if the user enters a parameter confirmation instruction, causing the intelligent remote control or smart device to store the set personalized mode and not cause the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode. That is, the user can avoid having to re-enter parameters. Instead, after each input and after determining that the user may have entered an error, a confirmation button is displayed. If the user selects the confirmation button, it is determined that the user intended the setting, and to avoid affecting the user's settings, the user-entered parameters are directly stored. If the user does not select the confirmation button, the parameters can be re-entered, and the intelligent remote control can then continue the determination.

[0061] In another preferred scenario, after the step of "making the backlight device display in a backlight alarm mode", the control method of the present invention further includes: if the parameters reset by the user meet the parameter setting requirements and are within the preset range of the parameters, then the smart remote control or smart device stores the set personalized mode and does not make the backlight device display in a backlight alarm mode.

[0062] In another preferred embodiment, after the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode," the control method of the present invention further includes: if the user does not reset the parameters within a set time, canceling the personalized mode setting and continuing to enable the backlight device to display in the backlight alarm mode. Specifically, by setting a time limit, the user is given a certain amount of time to re-enter parameters, thereby preventing the intelligent remote control from waiting for user input. If the user does not enter new parameters within this set time, it is determined that the user may be busy or have forgotten to enter the parameters. To prevent the intelligent remote control from waiting indefinitely, the personalized mode setting can be directly canceled. If the user subsequently desires to reset the personalized mode setting, the backlight device can be enabled to display in the backlight alarm mode to remind the user that the parameters have not been reset within the set time. In practical applications, the set time can be 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes, etc., and can be flexibly adjusted by those skilled in the art.

[0063] In another preferred embodiment, after the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode," the control method of the present invention further includes: if the user does not reset the parameters within a set time, canceling the personalized mode setting and refraining from displaying the backlight device in the backlight alarm mode. Specifically, by setting a time limit, the user is given a certain amount of time to re-enter parameters, thereby preventing the intelligent remote control from waiting for user input. If the user does not enter new parameters within this set time, it is determined that the user may be busy or have forgotten to enter the parameters. To prevent the intelligent remote control from waiting indefinitely, the personalized mode setting can be directly canceled. The user can subsequently reset the personalized mode setting if desired. At this time, not displaying the backlight device in the backlight alarm mode prevents the intelligent remote control from continuously consuming energy. In practical applications, the set time can be 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes, and can be flexibly adjusted by those skilled in the art.

[0064] In another preferred case, after the step of "making the backlight device display in a backlight alarm mode", the control method of the present invention also includes: if the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, canceling the setting of the personalized mode and making the backlight device display in a backlight alarm mode different from before. That is, by setting a time limit, the user is given a certain amount of time to re-enter parameters, thereby preventing the intelligent remote control from constantly waiting for user input. If the user does not enter new parameters within the set time, it is determined that the user may be busy or have forgotten to enter. To prevent the intelligent remote control from constantly waiting, the personalized mode setting can be directly canceled. If the user subsequently wants to reset the personalized mode setting, the user can reset it. At this time, the backlight device is displayed in a different backlight alarm mode than before to remind the user that the parameter setting was not re-set within the set time, and the user can distinguish whether the input parameters do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters or the parameters were not re-entered within the set time. For example, if the backlight alarm mode of the backlight device previously displayed a red backlight that was constantly on, and later displayed a red backlight that was flashing, then if the backlight alarm mode of the backlight device displayed a red backlight that was constantly on, it means that the parameters entered by the user do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters. If the backlight alarm mode of the backlight device displayed a red backlight that was flashing, it means that the user did not re-enter the parameters within the set time, which is convenient for the user to distinguish. In practical applications, the set time may be 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes, etc., and can be flexibly set by those skilled in the art.

[0065] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a smart home system, characterized in that: The smart home system includes a smart remote controller and a smart device, wherein the smart remote controller is provided with a backlight device and is configured to be able to communicate and interact with the smart device; The control method includes: Determining whether the smart remote control communicates and interacts with the smart device; If the smart remote controller communicates and interacts with the smart device, determining whether the smart remote controller obtains the input personalized mode setting instruction; If the input personalized mode setting instruction is obtained, the preset parameter setting steps are provided for the user to set; If the parameters set by the user do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, the backlight device is displayed in a backlight alarm mode; If the parameters reset by the user still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device stores the set personalized mode and does not cause the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode; The parameters reset by the user are the same as the parameters set previously.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control method further includes: If the parameters set by the user meet the parameter setting requirements and are within the preset range of the parameters, the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device is caused to store the set personalized mode.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: At the same time as or after the step of "causing the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device to store the set personalized mode", the control method further includes: The backlight device is caused to flicker in a preset backlight flickering mode.

4. The control method according to claim 1, wherein: After the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode", the control method further includes: If the parameters reset by the user still do not meet the parameter setting requirements or are not within the preset range of the parameters, continue to make the backlight device display in a backlight alarm mode; The parameters reset by the user are different from the parameters set previously.

5. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode", the control method further includes: If the user inputs a parameter confirmation instruction, the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device stores the set personalized mode and does not cause the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode", the control method further includes: If the parameters reset by the user meet the parameter setting requirements and are within the preset range of the parameters, the intelligent remote controller or the intelligent device stores the set personalized mode and does not cause the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode.

7. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode", the control method further includes: If the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, the setting of the personalized mode is canceled and the backlight device continues to display in the backlight alarm mode.

8. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode", the control method further includes: If the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, the setting of the personalized mode is cancelled and the backlight device is not displayed in the backlight alarm mode.

9. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the step of "causing the backlight device to display in a backlight alarm mode", the control method further includes: If the user does not reset the parameters within the set time, the setting of the personalized mode is canceled and the backlight device is caused to display in a backlight alarm mode different from the previous one.

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