Character seal storage business card

Abstract

Provide a business card that uses a character sticker as a self-introduction means and can achieve both information transmission and promotion effects. 【Solution means】The business card of the present invention is provided with a transparent pocket 2 made of PET film with an inner dimension of approximately 49 to 51 mm square that can accommodate a character sticker 3 with an approximate vertical dimension of 48 mm and a horizontal dimension of 48 mm on the surface of the business card body 1. With a structure having the opening at the upper side, it can prevent the seal from falling while allowing the seal to be easily taken in and out. The business card information and the seal can be presented integrally, and the recipient can choose whether to save or paste it, simplifying both the effort and management.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a structure having a pocket capable of storing character seals on a business card.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, business cards have been used to record information such as name, affiliation, and contact information, and have been widely used as a simple means of information transmission. On the other hand, in recent years, for the purpose of self-introduction and promotion, there have been many highly designed business cards incorporating character illustrations and QR codes. Furthermore, as a means of further emphasizing such character elements, there are examples of distributing attached character seals, but in addition to handing them out, preparations such as envelopes and mounts are required, and the idea of integrating business cards and seals has not been sufficiently carried out until now. In particular, a culture of creating and distributing original seals modeled after "collectible character seals" typified by surprise seals is spreading mainly through SNS and events. In addition, due to the recent progress of AI technology, anyone can easily generate and process character images, creating an environment where individuals can easily design seals, and new ways of using business cards that keep up with this trend have become more realistic and practical needs.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] Character seals are used as a means of strongly conveying personality and impression, but lack information such as name and contact information, and it is necessary to use a business card separately. On the other hand, business cards are excellent for information transmission, but have limitations in visual impression. Distributing these separately increases the labor and management burden, and there is a problem that the impression is easily fragmented. In recent years, the culture of individuals creating and distributing collection-type character seals in the style of Pikachu stamps has been spreading mainly through SNS and events, and there is an increasing interest in a mechanism that can achieve both information transmission and promotion effects.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0004] The present invention relates to a business card characterized in that a transparent pocket capable of storing a square seal approximately 48 mm long and 48 mm wide is provided on the surface of the business card body. The pocket is sized to be approximately 49 mm to 51 mm square according to the size of the seal, and the opening of the pocket is provided at the upper part. The pocket is provided at a predetermined position on the business card, and by printing information such as name, title, and affiliation in the remaining empty space of the business card, it is possible to add a promotion effect while maintaining the basic function of the business card.

Effect of the Invention

[0005] According to the present invention, it is possible to supplement business card information (name, title, contact information, etc.) that cannot be fully conveyed by a single square character seal, and an effect of making the recipient more strongly remember the impression of the person who handed over the business card can be obtained. In addition, conventionally, it has been necessary to distribute character seals and business cards separately, which has caused trouble and management complexity for both the giver and the recipient. However, with the present invention, by integrating these, the distribution work can be completed in one go. Furthermore, with the configuration of storing the seal in the business card body, the recipient can choose to store it as a business card or to paste and utilize it as a seal, thus achieving both convenience and promotion effect. In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a design identical or similar to the seal to be stored is printed in advance on the base part of the transparent pocket, so as to maintain the visual impression and appeal effect even after the seal is taken out. Furthermore, in recent years, due to the progress of AI-based image generation technology, the environment has been established where even individuals can easily create original character seals, and the demand for self-expression and promotion using character seals is expected to increase in the future. In Japanese business culture, business card exchange has taken root as a basic convention at the first meeting, and business cards are still important self-introduction tools. The present invention provides an impressionable and flexible means of information provision that has never existed before while also conforming to such cultural backgrounds. Therefore, the present invention is an effective means that simultaneously realizes practicality and differentiation in various scenes such as creator activities, event distribution items, and novelties, not limited to business use.

Brief Explanation of Drawings

[0006] FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of a vertical business card according to the present invention, showing a state in which a transparent pocket [2] is arranged at the upper center of the business card body [1] and a square character seal [3] is stored inside. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of a horizontal business card according to the present invention, showing a state in which a transparent pocket [2] is arranged on the left side of the business card body [1] and a square character seal [3] is stored inside. Front view of the horizontal business card

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0007] The material of the business card body is composed of general paper or plastic, and the transparent pocket attached to the upper part or a predetermined position on the surface is sized to accommodate a square character seal approximately 48 mm in length and 48 mm in width. The size of the pocket is assumed to be approximately 49 mm to 51 mm in both length and width. The material of the pocket is a transparent film and is fixed to the business card body by adhesion or pressure bonding.

Examples

[0008] In this embodiment, a paper business card body [1] of a general size of "91 mm × 55 mm" is used. At a predetermined position on the surface of the business card, a transparent pocket [2] (inner dimension of about 50 mm × 50 mm) made of a transparent PET film with a thickness of about 0.05 mm is pasted and configured. In this transparent pocket [2], a square character seal [3] with a vertical dimension of 48 mm × a horizontal dimension of 48 mm can be easily inserted and removed, and the opening is provided on the upper side. On the remaining three sides, a strong adhesive double-sided tape with a thickness of about 0.15 mm is used to firmly fix it to the business card body [1] to prevent the seal [3] from falling off. Figure 1 is an example of a vertical business card. The transparent pocket [2] is arranged at the center of the upper end of the business card body [1], and the name, title, contact information, etc. are printed below it. Figure 2 is an example of a horizontal business card. The pocket [2] is arranged on the left side of the business card, and the information is described on the right side. In any configuration, by presenting the character seal and the business card information integrally, the visibility and the memory fixation effect can be enhanced.

Industrial Applicability

[0009] Since the present invention has a configuration including a transparent pocket capable of storing a character seal in a business card, it can be utilized in a wide range of scenarios, such as business card exchanges in business applications, as well as event venues, exhibitions, fan exchange meetings, doujin activities, self-introductions by creators, and product promotions. In recent years, the culture of "collection-type seals" represented by surprise seals has been attracting renewed attention, and the movement of distributing and collecting character seals created by individuals through SNS and events has been active. Furthermore, due to the progress of image generation technology by AI, an environment has been established where anyone can easily create high-quality character images. It is expected that the opportunity for individual creators to produce seals as a promotional tool linked to business cards will continue to expand in the future. The present invention has a high affinity with such the latest trends and technological environments, and is expected to be widely used in the industrial field as a practical means to give new added value to the traditional tool of business cards.

Explanation of Symbols

[0010] [1] Business card body [2] Transparent pocket [3] Character sticker

Claims

**Claim 1** A business card, characterized in that it has a square transparent pocket on the surface of the business card body that can accommodate a square character sticker approximately 48 mm long and 48 mm wide. The pocket has dimensions of approximately 49 mm to 51 mm square according to the size of the sticker, and by providing the opening of the pocket at the top, it is easy to insert and remove the sticker while preventing it from falling out of the business card body. **Claim 2** The business card according to Claim 1, wherein the transparent pocket is attached to a predetermined position on the business card body, and the position is arranged at the top, bottom, left, right, or center of the business card according to the layout of a vertical or horizontal business card. **Claim 3** The business card according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein information such as the name, title, contact information, address, or name of the company / organization of the holder is printed in the empty space other than the transparent pocket of the business card body, and by displaying these information together with the character sticker, it can enhance the visibility and memorization effect of the business card while also being utilized as a means of self-introduction and promotion.

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