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Method and apparatus for securing a computer-based game of chance
Assignee: Inventor Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1997-07-03
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Granted: 2001-03-20
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Expires: 2017-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A system is described for facilitating an Internet-based game of chance, particularly a computer-based version of a punchboard game having a grid with prizes associated with the various grid locations. The user can pay a central controller for each selection by providing a credit card number, or through other Internet transaction means. The central controller sends the user a fresh virtual punchboard (i.e. a game in which no selections have yet been made). The user selects a grid location, encrypts it, and then transmits it to the central controller. The central controller then generates prize values for the grid that it sent to the player. The user's computer stores the locations of each prize and determines whether the player's selection was a winner. If he has won, the player sends the decryption key to the central controller to decrypt his grid selection and authenticate his selection. The central controller then initiates a payment to the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay S. Walker
- 👤 Bruce Schneier
- 👤 James A. Jorasch
- 👤 Andrew S. Van Luchene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:42
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G06; G06Q; G06Q50/00; G06Q50/34; G07F17/326; G07F17/3262; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 142
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: transmitting a plurality of available game selections; receiving a player selection; transmitting a winning selection; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection, wherein at least one of (i) the received player selection and (ii) the transmitted winning selection are encrypted such that the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
75 words
A method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: transmitting a plurality of available game selections; receiving a player selection; transmitting a winning selection; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection, wherein at least one of (i) the received player selection and (ii) the transmitted winning selection are encrypted such that the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified because the received player selection is encrypted, and the method further comprises: receiving a decryption key after the winning selection is transmitted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified because the transmitted winning selection is encrypted, and the method further comprises: transmitting a decryption key after the player selection is received.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a punchboard game.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a roulette game.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a bingo game.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a slot machine game.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a blackjack game.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a craps game.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a lottery game.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: randomly generating the winning selection.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: arranging for a player to receive payment of a prize amount based on the result.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein information is encrypted using a hash function.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said receiving the player selection comprises receiving an identifier associated with the player selection.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said receiving and transmitting are performed via a communication network.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus to generate a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: a processor; and a storage device in communication with said processor and storing instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: transmit a plurality of available game selections; receive a player selection; transmit a winning selection; and determine the result based on the player selection and the winning selection, wherein at least one of (i) the received player selection and (ii) the transmitted winning selection are encrypted such that the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus to generate a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: a processor; and a storage device in communication with said processor and storing instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: transmit a plurality of available game selections; receive a player selection; transmit a winning selection; and determine the result based on the player selection and the winning selection, wherein at least one of (i) the received player selection and (ii) the transmitted winning selection are encrypted such that the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified because the received player selection is encrypted, and said storage device further stores instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: receive a decryption key after the winning selection is transmitted.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified because the transmitted winning selection is encrypted, and said storage device further stores instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: transmit a decryption key after the player selection is received.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a punchboard game.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a roulette game.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a bingo game.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a slot machine game.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a blackjack game.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a craps game.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a lottery game.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said storage device further stores instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: randomly generate the winning selection.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said storage device further stores instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: arrange for a player to receive payment of a prize amount based on the result.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein information is encrypted using a hash function.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the player selection is received by receiving an identifier associated with the player selection.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein at least one of the receiving and transmitting are performed via a communication network.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said storage device further stores at least one of: (i) a customer database, (ii) a game database, (iii) a prize distribution algorithm, (iv) a prize distribution database, and (v) an audit database.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising: a communication device coupled to said processor and adapted to communicate with at least one of: (i) a central controller, and (ii) a user computer.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising: a random number generator coupled to said processor and adapted to generate the winning selection.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising: a crypto-processor coupled to said processor and adapted to encode the winning selection.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising: a crypto-processor coupled to said processor and adapted to decode the player selection.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
90 words
A medium storing instructions adapted to be executed by a processor to perform a method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, said method comprising: transmitting a plurality of available game selections; receiving a player selection; transmitting a winning selection; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection, wherein at least one of (i) the received player selection and (ii) the transmitted winning selection are encrypted such that the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
90 words
A medium storing instructions adapted to be executed by a processor to perform a method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, said method comprising: transmitting a plurality of available game selections; receiving a player selection; transmitting a winning selection; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection, wherein at least one of (i) the received player selection and (ii) the transmitted winning selection are encrypted such that the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
43 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified because the received player selection is encrypted, and said method further comprises: receiving a decryption key after the winning selection is transmitted.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
43 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein the independent generation of the winning selection and the player selection can be verified because the transmitted winning selection is encrypted, and said method further comprises: transmitting a decryption key after the player selection is received.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a punchboard game.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a roulette game.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a bingo game.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
17 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a slot machine game.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a blackjack game.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a craps game.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a lottery game.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein said method further comprises: randomly generating the winning selection.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
26 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein said method further comprises: arranging for a player to receive payment of a prize amount based on the result.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
14 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein information is encrypted using a hash function.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein said receiving the player selection comprises receiving an identifier associated with the player selection.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medium of claim 36 , wherein at least one of said receiving and transmitting are performed via a communication network.
Claim 54
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: receiving an encrypted player selection; transmitting a winning selection; receiving a decryption key after the winning selection is transmitted; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: receiving an encrypted player selection; transmitting a winning selection; receiving a decryption key after the winning selection is transmitted; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 51 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a punchboard game.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 51 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a roulette game.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 51 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a bingo game.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 51 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a slot machine game.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 51 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a blackjack game.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 51 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a craps game.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 51 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a lottery game.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 51 , further comprising: randomly generating the winning selection.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 51 , further comprising: arranging for a player to receive payment of a prize amount based on the result.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 51 , wherein the player selection is encrypted using a hash function.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 51 , wherein at least one of said receiving and transmitting are performed via a communication network.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
67 words
An apparatus to generate a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: a processor; and a storage device in communication with said processor and storing instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: receive an encrypted player selection; transmit a winning selection; receive a decryption key after the winning selection is transmitted; and determine the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
67 words
An apparatus to generate a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: a processor; and a storage device in communication with said processor and storing instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: receive an encrypted player selection; transmit a winning selection; receive a decryption key after the winning selection is transmitted; and determine the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a punchboard game.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a roulette game.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a bingo game.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a slot machine game.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a blackjack game.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a craps game.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a lottery game.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein said storage device further stores instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: randomly generate the winning selection.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein said storage device further stores instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: arrange for a player to receive payment of a prize amount based on the result.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein the player selection is encrypted using a hash function.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein at least one of the receiving and transmitting are performed via a communication network.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , wherein said storage device further stores at least one of: (i) a customer database, (ii) a game database, (iii) a prize distribution algorithm, (iv) a prize distribution database, and (v) an audit database.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , further comprising: a communication device coupled to said processor and adapted to communicate with at least one of: (i) a central controller, and (ii) a user computer.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , further comprising: a random number generator coupled to said processor and adapted to generate the winning selection.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 63 , further comprising: a crypto-processor coupled to said processor and adapted to decode the player selection.
Claim 84
Independent Claim
60 words
A medium storing instructions adapted to be executed by a processor to perform a method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, said method comprising: receiving an encrypted player selection; transmitting a winning selection; receiving a decryption key after the winning selection is transmitted; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 85
Independent Claim
60 words
A medium storing instructions adapted to be executed by a processor to perform a method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, said method comprising: receiving an encrypted player selection; transmitting a winning selection; receiving a decryption key after the winning selection is transmitted; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a punchboard game.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a roulette game.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a bingo game.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
17 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a slot machine game.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a blackjack game.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a craps game.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a lottery game.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein said method further comprises: randomly generating the winning selection.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
26 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein said method further comprises: arranging for a player to receive payment of a prize amount based on the result.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein the player selection is encrypted using a hash function.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medium of claim 79 , wherein at least one of said receiving and transmitting are performed via a communication network.
Claim 97
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: transmitting an encrypted winning selection; receiving a player selection; transmitting a decryption key after the player selection is received; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 98
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: transmitting an encrypted winning selection; receiving a player selection; transmitting a decryption key after the player selection is received; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a punchboard game.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a roulette game.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a bingo game.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a slot machine game.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a blackjack game.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a craps game.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a lottery game.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 91 , further comprising: randomly generating the winning selection.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 91 , further comprising: arranging for a player to receive payment of a prize amount based on the result.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein the winning selection is encrypted using a hash function.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein said receiving the player selection comprises receiving an identifier associated with the player selection.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 91 , wherein at least one of said receiving and transmitting are performed via a communication network.
Claim 111
Independent Claim
67 words
An apparatus to generate a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: a processor; and a storage device in communication with said processor and storing instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: transmit an encrypted winning selection; receive a player selection; transmit a decryption key after the player selection is received; and determine the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 112
Independent Claim
67 words
An apparatus to generate a result of a computer-based game of chance, comprising: a processor; and a storage device in communication with said processor and storing instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: transmit an encrypted winning selection; receive a player selection; transmit a decryption key after the player selection is received; and determine the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a punchboard game.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a roulette game.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a bingo game.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a slot machine game.
Claim 117
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a blackjack game.
Claim 118
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a craps game.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a lottery game.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein said storage device further stores instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: randomly generate the winning selection.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein said storage device further stores instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to: arrange for a player to receive payment of a prize amount based on the result.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein the winning selection is encrypted using a hash function.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein the player selection is received by receiving an identifier associated with the player selection.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein at least one of the receiving and transmitting are performed via a communication network.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , wherein said storage device further stores at least one of: (i) a customer database, (ii) a game database, (iii) a prize distribution algorithm, (iv) a prize distribution database, and (v) an audit database.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , further comprising: a communication device coupled to said processor and adapted to communicate with at least one of: (i) a central controller, and (ii) a user computer.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , further comprising: a random number generator coupled to said processor and adapted to generate the winning selection.
Claim 128
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 104 , further comprising: a crypto-processor coupled to said processor and adapted to encode the winning selection.
Claim 129
Independent Claim
60 words
A medium storing instructions adapted to be executed by a processor to perform a method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, said method comprising: transmitting an encrypted winning selection; receiving a player selection; transmitting a decryption key after the player selection is received; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 130
Independent Claim
60 words
A medium storing instructions adapted to be executed by a processor to perform a method of generating a result of a computer-based game of chance, said method comprising: transmitting an encrypted winning selection; receiving a player selection; transmitting a decryption key after the player selection is received; and determining the result based on the player selection and the winning selection.
Claim 131
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a punchboard game.
Claim 132
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a roulette game.
Claim 133
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a bingo game.
Claim 134
Dependent Claim
17 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a slot machine game.
Claim 135
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a blackjack game.
Claim 136
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a craps game.
Claim 137
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein the computer-based game of chance comprises a lottery game.
Claim 138
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein said method further comprises: randomly generating the winning selection.
Claim 139
Dependent Claim
26 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein said method further comprises: arranging for a player to receive payment of a prize amount based on the result.
Claim 140
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein the winning selection is encrypted using a hash function.
Claim 141
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein said receiving the player selection comprises receiving an identifier associated with the player selection.
Claim 142
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medium of claim 121 , wherein at least one of said receiving and transmitting are performed via a communication network.
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