Collectible card package and method of making same

Abstract

The present invention provides a kind of collectible card package and its manufacturing method, collectible card package and its contents are associated, can be found by specific content to unfair behavior.Collectible card package manufacturing method includes: the step of forming group with collectible card (4), wherein the collectible card is printed with rarity (RM) information;And the step of packing collectible card (4) in group row, collectible card ID (2) is given to collectible card (4), in group row step, collectible card ID (2) is registered to database (DB), package ID (3) is given to package (1), package ID (3) is enclosed in package (1) or set in package (1), the above package ID (3) of package of built-in collectible card (4) and the rarity (RM) of collectible card ID (2) built-in package (1) are associated.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application filed on March 8, 2019, with application number 201910179180.7 and invention title "Exchangeable Card Packaging and Manufacturing Method Thereof". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to trading cards used in trading card games, and more particularly to trading card packaging having multiple rarities, being classified into a certain rarity and having that rarity information printed on it, and being individually packaged in combinations that comply with prescribed rules, as well as a method for manufacturing the same. Background Technology

[0003] In trading cards, there are cards with high rarity and added value. There's a possibility that during the sales process, rarer cards might be removed or swapped and repackaged. Even if such unfair practices occur, they may go undetected because the original packaging composition is unclear.

[0004] Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a method for packaging cards with specific IDs.

[0005] Patent Document 1: AU2008330607 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The invention shown in the patent document assigns a unique ID to the packaging and associates the ID with the washing machine, but cannot identify the contents of the packaging with that ID as a structure that would go unnoticed even if the packaging were switched.

[0007] The present invention addresses the aforementioned problems and aims to provide a method for manufacturing a combination card package and the same, which eliminates the possibility of substitution, counterfeiting, or other improper practices by associating the combination of sealed combination cards with the packaging ID.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the method for manufacturing the collectible card of the present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0009] The grouping step involves combining and packaging the aforementioned trading cards, categorized into different rarities, into a single package according to prescribed rules. A specified number of trading cards are grouped, each possessing multiple rarities, and the trading card is categorized into a specific rarity and printed with information about that rarity.

[0010] The packaging step involves packing the card sets that formed groups in the above grouping steps into a single package.

[0011] Furthermore, each of the aforementioned trading cards is assigned a trading card ID. In the aforementioned grouping step, trading cards classified into multiple different rarities are grouped according to prescribed rules within a group of a predetermined number of trading cards constituting the aforementioned group. Trading cards are selected to form groups, and the relevant trading card IDs of the selected trading cards are registered in the database.

[0012] For each of the aforementioned packages, a specific packaging ID is assigned, indicating that the code marking of the packaging ID is sealed inside the packaging or is affixed to the packaging.

[0013] The packaging ID of the package containing the aforementioned trading cards, the ID of the aforementioned trading cards contained in the package, and their rarity are linked in the database to form a specified number of decks.

[0014] Furthermore, in order to achieve the above objectives, the present invention classifies trading cards into packages of a specified rarity, and assigns information about the rarity of each trading card to the package in question.

[0015] In order to combine and package trading cards classified into different rarities into a single package according to prescribed rules, a specified number of trading cards are grouped together.

[0016] The collectible cards that make up the above groups are packaged into one package.

[0017] The aforementioned trading cards are assigned trading card IDs. Within a set of a predetermined number of trading cards constituting the aforementioned group, the cards are grouped and classified into multiple trading cards of different rarities according to prescribed rules. The relevant trading card IDs of the multiple trading cards in the aforementioned group are then registered in the database.

[0018] For each of the aforementioned packages, a specific packaging ID is assigned, indicating that the code marking of the packaging ID is sealed inside the package or is located on the package.

[0019] The packaging ID of the package containing the aforementioned trading cards and the trading card ID contained within the package are linked in the database.

[0020] Invention Effects

[0021] According to the present invention, a trading card can be provided, wherein the trading card packaging and its contents are associated, and the contents can be specified, thereby enabling the detection of misconduct. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an illustrative diagram illustrating a case in which trading cards of multiple rarity are packaged together in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is an illustration showing that, according to one embodiment of the present invention, exchangeable cards are printed on card base paper and the printed cards are placed in an input tube.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the steps in the manufacturing process of the trading cards according to one embodiment of the present invention, up to the assembly and packaging of the trading cards.

[0025] Figure 4 This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the transportation of a collectible card according to one embodiment of the present invention in the form of being packaged, boxed into an inner box, and packed in a cardboard box.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0027] 1 Packaging

[0028] 2. Trading Card ID

[0029] 3 Packaging ID

[0030] 4. Trading Card Games

[0031] 5. Inner Box

[0032] 6 cardboard boxes

[0033] 7. Cards with packaging ID

[0034] 20 Card Paper

[0035] 100 sets of drainage machines

[0036] 101 Input Tube

[0037] 102 Conveyor Belt

[0038] 103 rolls

[0039] 104 Card Acceptance Department

[0040] 105 cameras

[0041] 200 Inner Box ID

[0042] 201 Carton ID

[0043] 300 Discharge Management Device

[0044] 301 Discharge Device

[0045] 400 Process Management System

[0046] RM rarity

[0047] DB database Detailed Implementation

[0048] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, one embodiment of the collectible card packaging and its manufacturing method according to the present invention will be described.

[0049]

Example

[0050] In the manufacturing process of the collectible card 4 according to this embodiment, it is preferable to manage a series of processes from order acceptance to shipment using a process management system 400. In this embodiment, the manufacturing process using such a process management system 400 will be described. Furthermore, the process management system 400 is composed of a computer equipped with programs.

[0051] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates a scenario where the trading cards involved in this embodiment are packaged in multiple units. The trading cards of this invention refer to cards that are classified into a predetermined rarity (RM), with information about the RM assigned to each card. The trading cards classified into different rarity RMs are then combined and packaged into a single package (1) according to predetermined rules.

[0052] In this embodiment, the rarity RM of trading cards refers to the fact that the higher the rarity RM of a card, the higher its value in the game. The types of rarity RM vary depending on the game. In this embodiment, there are five types of rarity RM: Common (C) due to its low rarity RM (the most common type), Uncommon (U) with a rarity RM one level higher than C, Rare (R) with a rarity RM one level higher than U, Very Rare (SR) with a rarity RM one level higher than R, and Super Rare (HR) with the highest rarity RM.

[0053] Figure 2 The following is shown: On one side of the card base paper 20 involved in this embodiment, a surface pattern of the same rarity RM is printed on each sheet of base paper according to a predetermined layout design. A back pattern is printed on the back side. After the printed card base paper is cut into individual cards by a cutting machine, the cards are distributed in the order of the card base paper allocation (in... Figure 2 The trading cards 4 are repeatedly placed into the drop tube 101 in the order of 1 to 56 (more than three times). Therefore, the trading cards 4 are repeatedly placed into the drop tube 101 in the order they should appear. In addition, the surface patterns of the same rarity RM are printed on the same card base paper, but different surface patterns can also be printed on the same card base paper.

[0054] Next, the assembly and packaging process of one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0055] Figure 3This diagram illustrates the schematic structure of a manufacturing method centered on the packing machine 100 used when packing the collectible cards 4, in the process of manufacturing the collectible cards 4 according to this embodiment. Figure 3 As shown, the card-collecting machine 100 includes a card-collecting cylinder 101, a conveyor belt 102, a conveyor belt moving roller 103, a card receiving unit 104, and a camera 105. Additionally, in Figure 3 The deck of cards in the 101a tube is used to... Figure 1 The same distribution order is used to place 4 regular C trading cards, 4 non-regular U trading cards in tube 101b, 4 rare R trading cards in tube 101c, 4 very rare SR trading cards in tube 101d, and 4 super rare HR trading cards in tube 101e.

[0056] In addition, Figure 3 The structure illustrates a six-tube configuration for the card-depositing tube 101, but the number of tubes is arbitrary. Additionally, the downstream tube (in...) Figure 3 The deck of cards 7, assigned a packaging ID 3, is placed in the deck input cylinder 101f. The packaging ID 3 can be assigned only to the package 1, or it can be assigned to the package 1 itself at the same time as the card 7 is sealed inside. After the trading cards are placed, the conveyor belt 102 slides as the roller 103 rotates, and the trading cards 2 are discharged from the deck input cylinder 101 onto the conveyor belt 102. Furthermore, the number of cards discharged and the distribution of the rarity RM of the discharged cards are predetermined in the combination of all cylinders. And, based on a signal from the trading card discharge management device 300, a predetermined number of trading cards 4 are discharged from the discharge devices 301a to 301f installed in each input cylinder 101 at predetermined time intervals. For example, Figure 1 In the case of the way trading cards are placed, Figure 3 Three cards are drawn from the input tube 101a, two cards are drawn from input tubes 101b to 101e with a predetermined probability, and finally a card 7 with a packaging ID is drawn from 101f. A total of six cards are drawn and packaged.

[0057] Furthermore, in the card dropper 101, the collectible cards are placed with their surfaces facing upwards (towards the camera 106). Each time a card 4 falls onto the conveyor belt 102 via the discharge devices 301a-301f, the camera 106 captures an image of that card 4. The captured image is then sent to the database DB.

[0058] Furthermore, in the card sorting machine 100, the image of the card surface captured by the camera 106 is processed by the image processing unit of the process management system 400 that manages the production line including the card sorting machine 100. Through this image processing, the exchangeable card ID2 of the card falling from the card input cylinder 101 onto the conveyor belt 102 is detected. That is, in the card sorting machine 100, whenever a card falls from the card input cylinder 101, the card's ID (card ID2) is detected, and it is confirmed whether the card is discharged from each cylinder in a predetermined order and whether the card is discharged according to the prescribed rules, and then further recorded in the database DB.

[0059] Furthermore, the rules stipulate that not all five cards will be dispensed from a single drop box 101; and because the original cards are assigned different patterns and are arranged in the order they were assigned, cards with the same pattern will not appear consecutively. Additionally, as examples of these rules, they vary depending on the trading card game. For instance, the average number of cards sealed in each inner box is 11-12 common C cards, 4 non-common U cards, 1-2 rare R cards, 0-2 very rare SR cards, and 0-2 super rare HR cards. Moreover, the average number of cards sealed in each carton is 132-144 C cards, 48 ​​U cards, 12-24 R cards, 1-24 SR cards, and 1-24 HR cards.

[0060] Figure 4 This is an explanatory diagram showing that the package 1, which is formed by packaging the exchangeable cards 4 according to this embodiment, is assembled into an inner box in multiple packages (e.g., 30 packages), and further, the inner box 5 is assembled into 12 inner boxes and sealed into a carton.

[0061] The manufacturer of the trading cards 4 categorizes the cards by rarity (RM) and inputs the information of the categorized cards and their rarity (RM) into the process management system 400. The method of inputting this information is arbitrary. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a rarity (RM) is assigned to the cards, but this rarity (RM) can also be recorded in the database (DB) without assigning it to the cards. Additionally, in the grouping process of forming a specified number of trading cards, the manufacturer of the trading cards 4 selects the trading cards according to a prescribed rule, grouping them according to the rules, and inputs the relevant trading card ID2 of the selected trading cards into the process management system 400. Similarly, in the packaging process, the manufacturer of the trading cards 4 inputs the specific packaging ID3 of the package into the process management system 400. Furthermore, in the process of sealing thirty packages 1 into inner boxes 5, each inner box is assigned a unique ID 200 (inner box ID 200) and input into the process management system 400. Similarly, in the process of sealing twelve inner boxes 5 into cartons 6, each carton is assigned a unique ID 201 (carton ID) and input into the process management system 400. As will be explained later, the specified information input in each process is associated with the exchangeable card ID 2 in the database DB of the process management system 400. Furthermore, the database DB can be located either within or outside the process management system 400. By registering each ID in the database DB, in the event of a defect later discovered, a database DB retrieval based on that ID allows for specific identification of the contents of the defective product.

[0062] During the inner box packing process, although a predetermined number of packages 1 are packed into one inner box, the packaging ID3 of the package 1 inside the inner box can be easily registered in the database DB of the process management system 400 by using a camera to read the packaging ID3. Alternatively, after reading the barcodes 3 of all packages 1 inside an inner box, the process management system 400 generates a specific ID for the inner box (inner box ID 200) and prints the barcode representing the inner box ID onto the seal. By affixing this seal to the inner box, management can be carried out on a per-inner-box basis. Furthermore, the generated inner box ID is registered in the database DB in a way that establishes an association between the inner box ID and the packaging ID3 of the package 1 packed in that inner box.

[0063] Similarly, when a specified number of inner boxes 5 are loaded onto a carton 6, and multiple inner boxes are packed into the carton, a barcode reader can read the inner box IDs 200 from all the inner boxes loaded into the carton, associate the read inner box IDs 200 with a carton-specific ID (carton ID 201), and then register it in the database DB of the process management system 400. At this time, after reading the barcodes of all the inner boxes in a carton, the process management system 400 generates a carton-specific ID (carton ID 201) and prints the barcode representing this carton ID onto the seal. By affixing this seal to the carton, management can be carried out on a carton-by-carton basis.

[0064] Furthermore, a specified number of cartons can be loaded onto a pallet. When loading multiple cartons onto a pallet, a barcode reader reads the carton ID 201 from all the cartons on a pallet, associates the read carton ID 201 with a pallet-specific ID (pallet ID), and then registers it in the database DB of the process management system 400. After reading the barcodes of all cartons in a pallet, the process management system 400 generates a pallet-specific ID (pallet ID) and prints the barcode representing that pallet ID onto a seal. By affixing this seal to the pallet, management can be carried out on a pallet-by-pallet basis.

[0065] As described above, not only are exchange card ID2 and packaging ID3 affixed, but inner box ID200 and cardboard box ID201 are also affixed to the inner boxes and cardboard boxes, allowing for management on a per-inner-box and per-box basis. That is, for example, if an issue is found with a particular exchange card 4, the IDs of the packaging, inner box, and cardboard box into which the exchange card 4 was placed can be retrieved from the database DB based on the exchange card ID2 of the exchange card 4. Furthermore, the packaging, inner box, and cardboard box into which the exchange card 4 was placed can be disposed of as a unit. Conversely, the IDs of all inner boxes ID200 and exchange card ID2s contained within a cardboard box can be determined based on the cardboard box ID201.

[0066] Next, the inspection steps in this embodiment will be explained. The inspection steps are performed by the process management system 400. In this embodiment, the steps include: checking whether the number of exchange cards 4 in the package meets the prescribed rules and whether it forms a set that meets the prescribed rules, based on the exchange card ID2 and rarity RM of the exchange cards 4 built into the packaging 1, inner box 5, or cardboard box 6; checking whether the number of exchange cards 4 in the package meets the prescribed rules based on weight or thickness, with the set of exchange cards 4 built into the packaging 1, inner box 5, or cardboard box 6 being built into the packaging 1; and checking whether the number of exchange cards with a prescribed rarity RM is placed in the cardboard box according to a predetermined ratio by reading the cardboard box ID201, specifying the inner box ID200 and the packaging ID3, and further specifying the number of exchange cards with a prescribed rarity RM placed in the cardboard box.

[0067] Furthermore, the card sorting machine 100 illustrated in the above embodiments is merely one example, and the specific structure of the card sorting machine is not limited to the above example. For example, the structure for discharging cards from the input cylinder 101 is not limited to the input cylinder and rollers described above, but could also be a structure that uses a mechanism such as a robotic arm to retrieve the cards.

[0068] In this embodiment, the exchange card ID and the ID of the packaging, inner box, or carton associated with the exchange card 4 are associated and registered in the database DB, which has the following advantages.

[0069] For example, if a customer who purchased package 1 notices a defect in the purchased trading cards, the customer informs the manufacturer of trading cards 4 of the package ID 3. At this point, the customer could either deliver the package or cards printed with the package ID 3 to the manufacturer, who would then read the package ID 3, or the customer could use a barcode reader or similar means to read the package ID 3 and send the read data to the manufacturer via email or other communication methods. The manufacturer can then search the database DB based on this package ID to determine the five trading cards ID 2 that should have been included in the package. By comparing the IDs in the database DB with the IDs of the trading cards 4 actually included in the package, the manufacturer can specifically determine the authenticity and / or defects of the trading cards in the package.

[0070] Furthermore, upon delivery, data related to the package 1 (exchangeable card ID and associated information) can be downloaded from the database DB to a portable storage medium, which is then delivered to the customer as an accessory. The data structure (format) of the downloaded data from the database DB to the storage medium is arbitrary, provided it can be referenced on the customer's computer. In this case, if a defect such as card folding is discovered by the customer, the packaging ID is provided to the manufacturer. The manufacturer can then use a barcode reader to read the packaging ID3 of the defective package 1 and retrieve the data from the storage medium based on the read packaging ID3. Furthermore, even if a fraudulently obtained exchange card 4 is mixed into the customer's delivered goods or the card is stolen, the manufacturer can determine that the exchange card 4 has been mixed in for an improper purpose or stolen by comparing the packaging ID 3 stored in the storage medium with the exchange card ID 2 of the delivered goods. This can be achieved by identifying either an exchange card 4 with an ID not present in the storage medium provided at the time of delivery, or a lack of an exchange card 4 with an ID that should have been present. This prevents counterfeit goods from being mixed in or cards from being stolen by a third party.

[0071] The above describes one embodiment of the present invention, but the technical scope of the present invention also includes the following notes.

[0072] [Postscript 1]

[0073] A method for manufacturing a collectible card packaging, comprising:

[0074] The surface printing step involves printing the surface pattern of the trading card on one side of the base paper.

[0075] The reverse printing step involves printing the reverse pattern on the other side of the original paper;

[0076] The cutting step involves using a cutting machine to cut the printed card paper, which has undergone the above-mentioned surface printing and back printing steps, into individual collectible cards.

[0077] The grouping step involves combining and packaging the aforementioned trading cards, classified as RMs of different rarity, into a single package according to prescribed rules. A predetermined number of trading cards are grouped together, wherein the individual trading cards cut out in the aforementioned cutting step are classified as RMs of a specific rarity and printed with RM rarity information; and

[0078] The packaging step involves packing the card sets that formed groups in the above grouping steps into a single package.

[0079] Furthermore, each of the aforementioned trading cards is assigned a trading card ID. In the aforementioned grouping step, trading cards classified into multiple RMs of different rarities are grouped according to prescribed rules within a group of a predetermined number of trading cards constituting the aforementioned group. Trading cards are selected to form groups, and the relevant trading card IDs of the selected trading cards are registered in the database DB.

[0080] For each of the aforementioned packages, a specific packaging ID is assigned, indicating that the code marking of the packaging ID is sealed inside the package or is located on the package.

[0081] The packaging ID of the package containing the aforementioned trading cards, the trading card ID contained within the package, and the rarity RM are associated in the database DB.

[0082] Regarding the aforementioned trading card IDs, each of the aforementioned trading card IDs is read during the grouping step, before or during the packaging step, when arranging the aforementioned trading cards.

[0083] It also includes a packing step of sealing multiple packages that have undergone the above-described packaging steps into an inner box.

[0084] Each inner box containing multiple of the aforementioned packages is assigned a unique inner box ID. The package IDs of the multiple aforementioned packages embedded within the inner box and the aforementioned inner box IDs are associated in the database DB.

[0085] It also includes the bundling step of bundling multiple of the aforementioned inner boxes into a cardboard box.

[0086] Assign a unique carton ID, different for each carton.

[0087] The aforementioned carton ID and the inner box IDs of the multiple inner boxes embedded within the aforementioned carton are associated in the database DB.

[0088] [Appendix 2]

[0089] Alternatively, it may also include an inspection step, which checks whether the number of trading cards in the package meets the prescribed rules and whether the set meets the prescribed rules, based on the trading card ID and rarity RM of the trading cards contained in the package, inner box, or carton.

[0090] [Appendix 3]

[0091] Alternatively, it may also include an inspection step, in which, with the set of the aforementioned exchangeable cards contained in the aforementioned packaging, inner box, or carton placed inside the aforementioned packaging, the number of the aforementioned exchangeable cards inside the packaging is checked according to the prescribed rules based on weight or thickness.

[0092] [Appendix 4]

[0093] Alternatively, it may also include the following steps: by reading the above-mentioned carton ID, specifying the above-mentioned inner box ID and the above-mentioned packaging ID, further specifying how many trading cards of a specified rarity RM are placed in the carton, and checking whether the rarity RM of the trading cards is put in accordance with the predetermined ratio.

[0094] [Appendix 5]

[0095] Alternatively, the aforementioned exchangeable card ID, packaging ID, or inner box ID may be RFID (Radio Frequency Identification).

[0096] [Appendix 6]

[0097] Alternatively, the aforementioned swap card ID, packaging ID, or inner box ID may be RFID, and the system may also include a step of checking whether the combination of swap cards inside the carton is correct when the carton ID is read from the outside.

[0098] [Appendix 7]

[0099] Alternatively, the packaging may be opaque, making it impossible to know the contents.

[0100] [Appendix 8]

[0101] Alternatively, the packaging may include instruction cards or extra cards, and a packaging ID3 may be assigned to the packaging, instruction cards, or extra cards, associating the packaging ID3 with all other cards within the packaging. Alternatively, the packaging ID3 may be associated with a defined online multiplayer game system, creating a structure usable within that game.

[0102] [Appendix 9]

[0103] Alternatively, by reading the aforementioned carton ID and inner box ID, at least one of the following pieces of information can be obtained:

[0104] (1) Which ID is sold to which customer when the goods are shipped;

[0105] (2) When there is a claim from a customer, is the product manufactured by our company?

[0106] (3) Whether the goods were stolen before they were shipped;

[0107] (4) Whether it is a discarded item that was discarded at the time of disposal.

[0108] [Postscript 10]

[0109] A collectible card packaging method involves producing cards through the following steps:

[0110] The surface printing step involves printing the surface pattern of the trading card on one side of the base paper.

[0111] The reverse printing step involves printing the reverse pattern on the other side of the original paper; and

[0112] The cutting step involves using a cutting machine to cut the printed card paper, which has undergone both the surface printing and back printing steps, into individual collectible cards.

[0113] The individual trading cards cut out in the above cutting steps are classified into a specified rarity (RM), and the information of the classified rarity RM is assigned to the trading cards respectively.

[0114] In order to combine and package trading cards classified into different rarities of RM according to the prescribed rules into a single package, a specified number of trading cards are grouped together.

[0115] The collectible cards that make up the above groups are packaged into one package.

[0116] The aforementioned trading cards are assigned trading card IDs. Within a group consisting of a specified number of trading cards, trading cards classified into multiple rarity RMs are grouped according to prescribed rules. The relevant trading card IDs of the multiple trading cards in the aforementioned groups are registered in the database DB.

[0117] For each of the aforementioned packages, a specific packaging ID is assigned, indicating that the code marking of the packaging ID is sealed inside the package or is located on the package.

[0118] The packaging ID of the package containing the aforementioned trading cards and the trading card ID contained in the aforementioned package are associated in the database DB.

[0119] [Postscript 11]

[0120] It can also be structured as follows:

[0121] The aforementioned packages were sealed inside an inner box.

[0122] The process involves assigning a unique inner box ID to each of the inner boxes containing the aforementioned packages, and establishing a relationship between the package IDs of the multiple aforementioned packages contained within the inner box and the aforementioned inner box IDs in a database DB.

[0123] [Postscript 12]

[0124] It can also be structured as follows:

[0125] Multiple of the aforementioned inner boxes were bundled together in a cardboard box.

[0126] The step involves assigning a unique carton ID, different for each carton, to the aforementioned cartons.

[0127] The aforementioned carton ID and the inner box IDs of the multiple inner boxes embedded within the aforementioned carton are associated in the database DB.

[0128] [Postscript 13]

[0129] Alternatively, it may also include the following steps: based on the trading card ID and rarity RM of the trading cards contained in the aforementioned packaging, inner box, or carton, check whether the number of trading cards in the packaging meets the prescribed rules and whether it is a set that meets the prescribed rules.

[0130] [Appendix 14]

[0131] Alternatively, it may also include the following steps: by reading the above-mentioned carton ID, specifying the above-mentioned inner box ID and the above-mentioned packaging ID, further specifying how many RM trading cards of specified rarity were put into the carton, and checking whether the rarity RM was put in accordance with the predetermined ratio.

[0132] [Postscript 15]

[0133] Alternatively, the aforementioned exchangeable card ID, packaging ID, or inner box ID can be RFID.

[0134] [Postscript 16]

[0135] Alternatively, the aforementioned swap card ID, packaging ID, or inner box ID may be RFID, and the system may also include a step of checking whether the combination of swap cards inside the carton is correct when the carton ID is read from the outside.

[0136] [Postscript 17]

[0137] Alternatively, the packaging may be opaque, making it impossible to know the contents.

[0138] [Postscript 18]

[0139] Alternatively, the packaging may include instruction cards or additional cards, and a packaging ID3 may be assigned to the packaging, instruction cards, or additional cards, associating the packaging ID3 with all other cards within the packaging. Alternatively, the packaging ID3 may be associated with a defined online multiplayer game system, creating a structure usable within that game.

[0140] [Postscript 19]

[0141] Alternatively, by reading the aforementioned carton ID and inner box ID, at least one of the following pieces of information can be obtained:

[0142] (1) Which ID is sold to which customer when the goods are shipped;

[0143] (2) When there are customer comments, is the product manufactured by our company?

[0144] (3) Whether the goods were stolen before they were shipped;

[0145] (4) Whether it is a discarded item that was discarded at the time of disposal.

[0146] Industrial applicability

[0147] This invention, which includes a specific collectible card and its manufacturing method, has industrial applicability.

Claims

1. A method of manufacturing a collectible card package, characterized by, comprising: a group formation step of forming groups of a predetermined number of said trading cards having a plurality of degrees of rarity classified into different degrees of rarity and printed with information on the degree of rarity, and a packing step of packing the groups of trading cards formed in said group formation step into a package, in said group formation step, selecting and combining trading cards in a manner that the trading cards classified into a plurality of degrees of rarity are arranged in groups of a predetermined number of said trading cards forming said groups in compliance with a predetermined rule, and registering the contents of the combination to a database, said predetermined rule including a provision that at least one degree of rarity of a plurality of said trading cards contained in a predetermined number of said packages handled as a unit is a predetermined number of sheets, said package being provided with a package ID specific to the package per package, and a code mark indicating said package ID being enclosed in said package or provided to said package, said package ID of the package in which said trading cards are enclosed and the contents of said combination of said trading cards enclosed in said package being associated in the database, by referring to said database, whether or not said rule is complied with can be checked for a plurality of said trading cards contained in said predetermined number of said packages, by referring to said package ID in said database, the authenticity of said trading cards can be determined.

2. The manufacturing method of trading card packages according to claim 1, wherein said trading cards are provided with a trading card ID, in said group formation step, the trading card ID of the trading cards forming a group is registered to a database, said package ID and said ID and degree of rarity of said trading cards enclosed in said package are associated in the database.

3. The manufacturing method of trading card packages according to claim 2, wherein said trading card ID is read at the time of arranging said trading cards in said group formation step, or before or during packing said groups of trading cards in said packing step.

4. The manufacturing method of trading card packages according to claim 2, further comprising a boxing step of enclosing a plurality of said packages subjected to said packing step in an inner box, said inner box in which a plurality of said packages are enclosed is provided with a unique inner box ID different from each other, and the package ID of the plurality of said packages enclosed in the inner box and said inner box ID are associated in the database.

5. The manufacturing method of trading card packages according to claim 4, further comprising a bundling step of bundling a plurality of said inner boxes in a carton, said carton is provided with a unique carton ID different per carton, said carton ID and the inner box ID of the plurality of inner boxes enclosed in said carton are associated in the database.

6. The manufacturing method of trading card packages according to claim 2, wherein ​ ​ ​ Further comprising a checking step of checking whether the trading cards in the package are a number of cards and a combination of rarity degrees that conform to a prescribed rule, based on the trading card IDs and rarity degrees of the trading cards to be built in the package.

7. The manufacturing method of a trading card package according to claim 4, wherein Further comprising a checking step of checking whether the trading cards in the inner box are a number of cards and a combination of rarity degrees that conform to a prescribed rule, based on the trading card IDs and rarity degrees of all the trading cards to be built in the inner box.

8. The manufacturing method of a trading card package according to claim 5, wherein Further comprising a checking step of checking whether the trading cards in the carton are a number of cards and a combination of rarity degrees that conform to a prescribed rule, based on the trading card IDs and rarity degrees of all the trading cards to be built in the carton.

9. The manufacturing method of a trading card package according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein Further comprising a checking step of checking whether the trading cards in the package are a number of cards that conform to a prescribed rule, based on the weight or thickness, in a state where the group of the trading cards to be built in the package is built in the package.

10. The manufacturing method of a trading card package according to claim 4 or 5, wherein Further comprising a checking step of checking whether the trading cards are a number of cards that conform to a prescribed rule, based on the weight in a state where all the trading cards to be built in the inner box are built in the inner box.

11. The manufacturing method of a trading card package according to claim 5, wherein Further comprising a checking step of checking whether the trading cards in the carton are a number of cards that conform to a prescribed rule, based on the weight in a state where all the trading cards to be built in the carton are built in the carton.

12. A trading card package, wherein Trading cards are classified into prescribed rarity degrees, and information on the classified rarity degrees is respectively given to the trading cards, In order to combine the trading cards classified into different rarity degrees in a prescribed rule and pack them into one package, a prescribed number of trading cards are constituted into a group, The trading cards constituting the group are packed into one package, In the group of a prescribed number of trading cards constituting the group, the trading cards classified into a plurality of different rarity degrees are combined in a prescribed rule, and the contents of the combination are registered to a database, The prescribed rule includes making at least one rarity degree of a plurality of the trading cards contained in a prescribed number of the packages handled as a whole a prescribed number of cards, For the package, a package ID that specifies the package is given per package, a code mark that indicates the package ID is enclosed in the package or provided to the package, The package ID of the package in which the trading cards are built in and the contents of the combination built in the package are associated in the database, By referring to the database, it is possible to check whether the number of the set cards included in the prescribed number of the packages complies with the rule, By referring to the package ID in the database, it is possible to determine the authenticity of the set cards.

13. The set card package according to claim 12, wherein The set cards are given set card IDs, and the set card IDs of the set cards in the group are registered in the database, The package ID of the package in which the set cards are built-in and the set card ID of the set cards built-in in the package are associated in the database.

14. The set card package according to claim 13, wherein The packages are enclosed in an inner box, The inner box in which the packages are enclosed is given a unique inner box ID different from each other, and the package IDs of the packages built-in in the inner box are associated with the inner box ID in the database.

15. The set card package according to claim 14, wherein The inner boxes are bundled in a carton, The carton is given a unique carton ID different for each carton, The carton ID and the inner box IDs of the inner boxes built-in in the carton are associated in the database.

16. The set card package according to claim 13, wherein It is checked whether the set cards in the package are the number complying with the prescribed rule and the combination of the rarity complying with the prescribed rule, based on the set card IDs and the rarity of the set cards built-in in the package.

17. The set card package according to claim 14, wherein It is checked whether the set cards in the inner box are the number complying with the prescribed rule and the combination of the rarity complying with the prescribed rule, based on the set card IDs and the rarity of all the set cards built-in in the inner box.

18. The set card package according to claim 15, wherein It is checked whether the set cards in the carton are the number complying with the prescribed rule and the combination of the rarity complying with the prescribed rule, based on the set card IDs and the rarity of all the set cards built-in in the carton.

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