An intelligent credential
By introducing an NFC chip into the certificate, the problem of limited certificate content is solved, enabling expanded display of certificate information and persistent and reliable proof.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TAIZHOU HONGYE CERTIFICATE MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing certificates, due to space limitations, contain limited information, making it difficult to gain a thorough understanding of the certificate's origin and the holder's circumstances, thus affecting their effectiveness as proof.
Introducing an NFC chip into the traditional certificate structure allows for the storage and display of data on the certificate's origin and holder information, enabling the display of extended information through electronic device sensing.
It improves the content carrying capacity and proof effect of certificates, reduces the possibility of NFC chip damage, and extends service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of certificates, and in particular to a smart certificate. Background Technology
[0002] Certificates are documents issued by government agencies, schools, organizations, etc., to prove qualifications or authority. In life, certificates can serve as a very good proof.
[0003] Existing certificates typically record their contents through text on the inner pages. Due to space limitations, the recorded information is limited, making it impossible for others to verify the certificate's origin or the holder's background. This hinders a deeper understanding of the certificate's provenance and its practical use. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the limitation of limited content in certificates and improve the proof effect of certificates, this application provides a smart certificate.
[0005] The smart certificate provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A smart certificate includes a certificate shell body, a certificate core, and an NFC chip, wherein the certificate core is connected to the certificate shell body, and the NFC chip is connected to either the certificate shell body or the certificate core.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, smart certificates effectively overcome the limitation of limited content in traditional certificates by introducing an NFC chip into the certificate structure. The NFC chip can store more data about the certificate's origin and the certificate holder's information, making it easier for others to use electronic devices to approach the NFC chip and open corresponding images, texts, videos, mini-programs, or websites to read the corresponding extended information, thereby improving the certificate's content carrying capacity and proof effect.
[0008] Preferably, one side of the NFC chip is sewn and fixed to the inner core of the certificate.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the NFC chip is fixedly connected to the certificate core, reducing the possibility of mismatch between the NFC chip and the certificate core. The certificate shell can be replaced as needed, improving the reliability and lifespan of the smart certificate.
[0010] Preferably, the certificate cover body includes a main board, a leather layer, and a cardboard. Two leather layers are provided, spaced apart along the thickness direction of the leather layers, with a gap between them. The edges of the two leather layers are fixedly connected. Each leather layer includes a folded portion and two connecting portions, with the folded portion located between the two connecting portions. Two cardboard pieces are provided, located between the connecting portions of the two leather layers, with a gap between the cardboard and the leather layers. The main board is connected to the side of the connecting portion away from the other leather layer, and the side of the main board away from the leather layer is used for placing the certificate core.
[0011] By employing the above technical solution, the folding section is bent to allow the cardboard between the two leather layers to fold in half. The cardboard is covered by the leather layers, and there is a gap between the leather layers and the cardboard. This gap can be filled with air. When the leather layer is impacted, the air near the impact point disperses in all directions, increasing the contact area between the impacting object and the leather layer. This reduces the pressure exerted by the impacting object on the leather layer, thereby improving the protective effect of the certificate cover. Simultaneously, the leather layer itself is elastic, which not only improves the comfort of holding the certificate cover but also cushions the impact when the certificate cover is dropped or when other objects strike it. Furthermore, the leather layer has excellent water resistance, further enhancing the protective effect of the certificate cover.
[0012] Preferably, the NFC chip is located between the leather layer and the cardboard.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the smart certificate places the NFC chip between the leather layer and the cardboard, reducing the possibility of the NFC chip being damaged by collisions with external objects and improving the lifespan of the smart certificate.
[0014] Preferably, it also includes a sponge layer, the number of which is the same as the number of cardboard layers and corresponds one-to-one, the sponge layer is located between the leather layer and the cardboard, and the NFC chip is located between the sponge layer and the cardboard.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the NFC chip is located between the sponge layer and the cardboard, which plays a buffering role in protecting the smart certificate from external impacts, reducing the possibility of damage to the NFC chip and improving the service life of the smart certificate.
[0016] Preferably, the motherboard is fixedly connected to the leather layer at its edge, and the NFC chip is located between the motherboard and the leather layer.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the NFC chip is placed between the motherboard and the leather layer, reducing the possibility of damage to the certificate shell body when replacing or repairing the NFC chip, and improving the convenience and service life of the smart certificate.
[0018] Preferably, the side surface of the motherboard closest to the leather layer is attached to the side surface of the leather layer furthest from the other leather layer, and a groove is provided between the motherboard and the leather layer, the groove being connected to the outside world, and the groove being used for embedding an NFC chip.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the NFC chip is embedded in the groove between the motherboard and the leather layer, which realizes the stable installation of the NFC chip, reduces the possibility of the NFC chip shifting or falling off in the certificate shell, facilitates the installation and subsequent maintenance of the NFC chip, and improves the practicality and reliability of the smart certificate.
[0020] Preferably, the certificate casing body further includes four limiting ropes, which are distributed at the four corners of the main board. Both ends of the limiting ropes are located between the main board and the leather layer, and the middle area of the limiting rope is located on the side of the main board away from the leather layer. There is a gap between the middle area of the limiting rope and the main board for the four corners of the certificate to be embedded.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting rope restricts the movement of the certificate core, so that the certificate core is protected by the certificate shell body, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the certificate core and the certificate shell body.
[0022] Preferably, it also includes a waterproof membrane, wherein the NFC chip and the certificate core are integrally formed, and the waterproof membrane is connected to the side of the certificate core near the NFC chip.
[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the NFC chip and the certificate core are fixedly connected during the production process, reducing the possibility of mismatch between the NFC chip and the certificate core or loss of the NFC chip, and improving the reliability and service life of the smart certificate.
[0024] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0025] 1. Smart certificates effectively overcome the limitation of limited content in traditional certificates by introducing NFC chips into the certificate structure. NFC chips can store more data about the certificate's origin and holder information, making it easier for others to open corresponding pictures, texts, videos, mini-programs or websites by bringing electronic devices close to the NFC chip to read the corresponding extended information, thereby improving the content carrying capacity and proof effect of the certificate.
[0026] 2. By fixing the NFC chip to the certificate core, the possibility of mismatch between the NFC chip and the certificate core is reduced. The certificate shell can be replaced as needed, improving the reliability and lifespan of the smart certificate.
[0027] 3. The smart certificate places the NFC chip between the leather layer and the cardboard, reducing the possibility of damage to the NFC chip from external objects and extending the lifespan of the smart certificate. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of Example 1.
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure from another perspective of Example 1.
[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of Example 2.
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 2.
[0032] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of Example 3.
[0033] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of Example 4.
[0034] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of Example 5.
[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0036] 1. Certificate cover body; 11. Main board; 12. Leather layer; 121. Folding part; 122. Connecting part; 1221. Edge binding; 123. Seal; 13. Cardboard; 14. Sponge layer; 15. Inset groove; 16. Limiting rope; 17. Storage box; 171. Placement cavity;
[0037] 2. Certificate inner core;
[0038] 3. NFC chip;
[0039] 4. Waterproof membrane. Detailed Implementation
[0040] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0041] This application discloses a smart certificate.
[0042] Example 1
[0043] Reference Figure 1A smart certificate includes a certificate shell body 1, which comprises a leather layer 12 and cardboard 13. The leather layer 12 includes a folding portion 121, a seal 123, and two connecting portions 122. The folding portion 121 is located between the two connecting portions 122, and the two connecting portions 122 are symmetrically distributed along the length of the leather layer 12. The number of cardboard pieces 13 is the same as the number of connecting portions 122, and they correspond one-to-one. The cardboard pieces 13 are fixedly connected to one side of the connecting portions 122 along the thickness direction of the connecting portions 122. The edge of the leather layer 12 extends to the side of the cardboard pieces 13 away from the connecting portions 122 to form an edge 1221. The two sides of the seal 123 are respectively fixedly connected to the surfaces of the two cardboard pieces 13 away from the connecting portions 122.
[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A smart certificate also includes a certificate core 2 and an NFC chip 3. The NFC chip 3 is used to allow external electronic devices to access corresponding images, text, videos, mini-programs, or website data. The certificate core 2 is fixedly connected to the surface of the edge 1221 away from the cardboard 13, and the length direction of the certificate core 2 is parallel to the length direction of the leather layer 12. The NFC chip 3 is sewn to the certificate core 2 along one side of its length direction, and the sewn joint between the NFC chip 3 and the certificate core 2 is opposite to the seal 123.
[0045] The implementation principle of Example 1 is as follows: the NFC chip 3 is sewn into the certificate core 2, and then the certificate core 2 is fixedly connected to the certificate shell.
[0046] When information verification is required, bring the certificate close to an external electronic device. The external electronic device will sense the NFC chip 3 and open the corresponding images, text, videos, mini-programs, or websites to display extended information.
[0047] Example 2
[0048] Reference Figure 3A smart certificate includes a certificate casing body 1 and an NFC chip 3. The certificate casing body 1 includes a leather layer 12, cardboard 13, and a sponge layer 14. Two leather layers 12 are provided, spaced apart along their thickness direction, with a gap between them. The edges of the two leather layers 12 are fixedly connected by heat pressing. Each leather layer 12 includes a folding portion 121 and two connecting portions 122. The folding portion 121 is located between the two connecting portions 122, which are symmetrically distributed along the length direction of the leather layer 12. Two cardboard pieces 13 are provided, located between the connecting portions 122 of the two leather layers. A gap exists between the cardboard pieces 13 and the leather layers 12. The number of sponge layers 14 is the same as the number of cardboard pieces 13 and corresponds one-to-one. The sponge layers 14 are located between the cardboard pieces 13 and the leather layers 12. The NFC chip 3 is located between the sponge layers 14 and the cardboard pieces 13.
[0049] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 A smart certificate also includes a certificate core 2, and the certificate casing body 1 includes a main board 11 and limiting ropes 16. The main board 11 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the connecting part 122 away from the other leather layer 12, and the main board 11 is located on the side of the cardboard 13 away from the sponge layer 14. In this embodiment, the side surface of the main board 11 near the leather layer 12 is fixedly connected to the leather layer 12 by adhesive. There are four limiting ropes 16, which are distributed at the four corners of the main board 11. The two ends of the limiting ropes 16 are located between the main board 11 and the leather layer 12, and the two ends of the limiting ropes 16 are fixedly connected to the side surface of the main board 11 near the leather layer 12 by adhesive. The middle area of the limiting ropes 16 is located on the side of the main board 11 away from the leather layer 12. The four corners of the certificate core 2 are embedded between the limiting ropes 16 and the main board 11, and the sidewalls of the certificate core 2 abut against the limiting ropes 16.
[0050] The implementation principle of Example 2 is as follows: The NFC chip 3 is placed between the cardboard 13 and the sponge layer 14. Two leather layers 12 are connected to both sides of the cardboard 13 and the sponge layer 14, and the edges of the two leather layers 12 are fixedly connected by heat pressing. Four limiting ropes 16 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the motherboard 11, and then the motherboard 11 is glued and fixedly connected to the leather layers 12. Finally, the four corners of the certificate core 2 are embedded between the four limiting ropes 16 and the motherboard 11.
[0051] When information verification is required, bring the certificate close to an external electronic device. The external electronic device will sense the NFC chip 3 and open the corresponding images, text, videos, mini-programs, or websites to display extended information.
[0052] Example 3
[0053] Reference Figure 5The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 2 is that the edge of the motherboard 11 is fixedly connected to the leather layer 12, there is a gap between the middle of the motherboard 11 and the leather layer 12, and the NFC chip 3 is located between the motherboard 11 and the leather layer 12.
[0054] The implementation principle of Example 3 is as follows: Two leather layers 12 are connected to both sides of the cardboard 13 and the sponge layer 14, and the edges of the two leather layers 12 are fixedly connected by heat pressing. Four limiting ropes 16 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the motherboard 11. The NFC chip 3 is placed on the leather layer 12, and then the motherboard 11 is glued and fixedly connected to the leather layer 12, so that the NFC chip 3 is located between the motherboard 11 and the leather layer 12. Then, the four corners of the certificate core 2 are embedded between the four limiting ropes 16 and the motherboard 11.
[0055] When information verification is required, bring the certificate close to an external electronic device. The external electronic device will sense the NFC chip 3 and open the corresponding images, text, videos, mini-programs, or websites to display extended information.
[0056] Example 4
[0057] Reference Figure 6 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 3 is that the surface of the motherboard 11 near the leather layer 12 is attached to the surface of the leather layer 12 away from the other leather layer 12. A groove 15 is provided between the motherboard 11 and the leather layer 12. One side wall of the groove 15 is connected to the outside. The groove 15 is located on the side of the motherboard 11 near the other connection part 122. The certificate shell body 1 also includes a storage box 17. The storage box 17 is located in the groove 15. The side wall of the storage box 17 is attached to the groove wall of the groove 15. A placement cavity 171 is provided at the end of the storage box 17 away from the bottom of the groove 15. The NFC chip 3 is embedded in the placement cavity 171.
[0058] The implementation principle of Example 4 is as follows: Two leather layers 12 are connected to the cardboard 13 and the sponge layer 14 on both sides, and the edges of the two leather layers 12 are fixedly connected by heat pressing. Four limiting ropes 16 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the main board 11. The storage box 17 is placed on the leather layer 12, and the main board 11 is then glued and fixedly connected to the leather layer 12, so that the main board 11, the leather layer 12 and the storage box are fixedly connected. The NFC chip 3 is embedded in the placement cavity 171, and the four corners of the certificate core 2 are embedded between the four limiting ropes 16 and the main board 11.
[0059] When information verification is required, bring the certificate close to an external electronic device. The external electronic device will sense the NFC chip 3 and open the corresponding images, text, videos, mini-programs, or websites to display extended information.
[0060] Example 5
[0061] Reference Figure 7The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 3 is that the smart certificate also includes a waterproof membrane 4, and the NFC chip 3 is located on the side of the certificate core 2 near the motherboard 11, with the NFC chip 3 and the certificate core 2 integrally formed. In this embodiment, the NFC chip 3 is fixedly connected to the certificate core 2 by printing, and the waterproof membrane 4 is fixedly connected to the surface of the certificate core 2 near the NFC chip 3.
[0062] The implementation principle of Example 5 is as follows: When producing the certificate core 2, the NFC chip 3 is fixedly connected to the certificate core 2 by printing, the waterproof film 4 is fixedly connected to the certificate core 2, and then the four corners of the certificate core 2 are embedded between the four limiting ropes 16 and the motherboard 11.
[0063] When information verification is required, bring the certificate close to an external electronic device. The external electronic device will sense the NFC chip 3 and open the corresponding images, text, videos, mini-programs, or websites to display extended information.
[0064] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A smart certificate, characterized in that: It includes a certificate shell body (1), a certificate core (2), and an NFC chip (3); the certificate core (2) is connected to the certificate shell body (1); the NFC chip (3) is connected to either the certificate shell body (1) or the certificate core (2). The certificate cover body (1) includes a main board (11), a leather layer (12), and a cardboard (13); there are two leather layers (12); the two leather layers (12) are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the leather layer (12); there is a gap between the two leather layers (12); the two leather layers (12) are fixedly connected at their edges; the leather layer (12) includes a folding part (121) and two connecting parts (122); the folding part (121) is located between the two connecting parts (122); there are two cardboards (13); the two cardboards (13) are located between the connecting parts (122) of the two leather layers (12); there is a gap between the cardboard (13) and the leather layer (12); the main board (11) is connected to the side of the connecting part (122) away from the other leather layer (12); the side of the main board (11) away from the leather layer (12) is used for placing the certificate core (2).
2. The smart certificate according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the NFC chip (3) is stitched and fixed to the certificate core (2).
3. The smart certificate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The NFC chip (3) is located between the leather layer (12) and the cardboard (13).
4. The smart certificate according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a sponge layer (14); the number of sponge layers (14) is the same as the number of cardboard layers (13) and they correspond one-to-one; the sponge layer (14) is located between the leather layer (12) and the cardboard layer (13); the NFC chip (3) is located between the sponge layer (14) and the cardboard layer (13).
5. The smart certificate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motherboard (11) is fixedly connected to the leather layer (12) at the edge; the NFC chip (3) is located between the motherboard (11) and the leather layer (12).
6. The smart certificate according to claim 5, characterized in that: The motherboard (11) has one side surface close to the leather layer (12) and the other side surface of the leather layer (12) away from the other leather layer (12) in contact with each other; a groove (15) is provided between the motherboard (11) and the leather layer (12); the groove (15) is connected to the outside; the groove (15) is used for embedding the NFC chip (3).
7. The smart certificate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The certificate casing body (1) also includes a limiting cord (16); there are four limiting cords (16); the four limiting cords (16) are distributed at the four corners of the main board (11); both ends of the limiting cords (16) are located between the main board (11) and the leather layer (12); the middle area of the limiting cords (16) is located on the side of the main board (11) away from the leather layer (12); there is a gap between the middle area of the limiting cords (16) and the main board (11) for the four corners of the certificate to be embedded.
8. The smart certificate according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a waterproof membrane (4); the NFC chip (3) and the certificate core (2) are integrally formed; the waterproof membrane (4) is connected to the side of the certificate core (2) near the NFC chip (3).