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+#ifndef DLIB_SCOPED_PTr_H_
+#define DLIB_SCOPED_PTr_H_ 
+
+#include <memory>
+
+namespace dlib {
+  // Template alias for compatibility with clients using old dlib::scoped_ptr
+  // Old scoped_ptr implementation is removed completely
+  // This alias may fail in some reference deduction cases
+  
+  template <class T, class Deleter = std::default_delete<T> >
+  using scoped_ptr = std::unique_ptr<T, Deleter>;
+
+}
+
+#endif