badges

Abstract

This application provides an employee badge, comprising a badge body and a badge fastener. The badge body displays employee-related information and includes a display screen for establishing a communication connection with a mobile device and displaying a target image corresponding to the image signal from the mobile device. The badge fastener is connected to the badge body and includes a near-field communication (NFC) module for establishing a communication connection with the mobile device and displaying interactive information stored in the NFC module on the mobile device's user interface. This enhances the interactivity between the badge and the user, making the badge's functionality more diverse.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of employee badge technology, specifically to an employee badge. Background Technology

[0002] Employee badges are used to record employee information, typically including the employee's name and employee number. In related technologies, employee badges usually only have a display function, are relatively simple in function, and have poor interactivity. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application addresses the shortcomings of related technologies by providing a work badge that offers a limited range of functions.

[0004] This application provides an employee badge, including:

[0005] The employee badge body is used to display employee-related information. The employee badge body includes a display screen, which is used to establish a communication connection with a mobile device and display a target image corresponding to the image signal based on the image signal of the mobile device.

[0006] The nameplate fixing buckle is connected to the nameplate body. The nameplate fixing buckle is equipped with a near-field communication module. The near-field communication module is used to establish a communication connection with the mobile device and display the interactive information stored in the near-field communication module on the user interface of the mobile device.

[0007] In some embodiments, the name tag fastener includes a fastener housing, and the near-field communication module is disposed within the fastener housing.

[0008] In some embodiments, the name tag fastener includes a fastener housing and a decorative element disposed on the surface of the fastener housing. The decorative element includes a first decorative element and a second decorative element disposed opposite to each other. The first decorative element and the second decorative element enclose a built-in space, and the near-field communication module is located within the built-in space.

[0009] In some embodiments, when the nameplate fastener includes a fastener housing and a decorative element disposed on the surface of the fastener housing, one of the first decorative element and the second decorative element is provided with a groove for accommodating the near-field communication module.

[0010] In some embodiments, the employee badge body further includes:

[0011] The display communication unit is used to receive image signals sent by the mobile device;

[0012] The display processing unit is connected to the display communication unit and the display screen, and is used to receive the image signal received by the display communication unit and convert the image signal into a target image and send it to the display screen.

[0013] In some embodiments, the badge body includes a first housing and a second housing disposed opposite to each other;

[0014] The display screen is located between the first housing and the second housing;

[0015] Alternatively, the first housing may have a first slot on the side of the first housing away from the second housing, and the display screen may be housed in the first slot.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second housing is provided with a second card slot for accommodating an employee-associated information card, and the second housing is provided with a magnetic element for magnetically connecting with the employee-associated information card.

[0017] In some embodiments, the name tag fastener includes a fastener housing and a telescopic member disposed within the fastener housing. One end of the telescopic member is connected to the fastener housing, and the other end of the telescopic member is connected to the name tag body. The telescopic member extends in the direction opposite to the fastener housing and the name tag body. The telescopic member has at least a first state and a second state. The position of the name tag body relative to the fastener housing is movable between the first position and the second position. When the telescopic member is in the first state, the name tag body is in the first position relative to the fastener housing. When the telescopic member is in the second state, the name tag body is in the second position relative to the fastener housing.

[0018] In some embodiments, the work badge further includes a connector disposed between the work badge body and the work badge fixing buckle, the work badge body having a connecting hole; the connector having a fastening portion;

[0019] One end of the connector is connected to the nameplate fixing buckle, and the other end of the connector passes through the connecting hole and is detachably connected to the fastening part of the connector.

[0020] In some embodiments, the nameplate further includes a hanging member connected to the side of the nameplate fixing buckle away from the nameplate body.

[0021] In some embodiments, the name tag fastener includes a fastener housing, the fastener housing having a front and a back side disposed opposite to each other, and the name tag fastener also includes a wearing member disposed on the back side surface of the fastener housing away from the front side.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this application include:

[0023] The employee badge provided in this application features a near-field communication (NFC) module embedded in its mounting clip, enabling information interaction with a mobile device. Users can interact with the badge by bringing it close to the clip (e.g., by tapping it), displaying the interactive information stored in the NFC module on the mobile device's interface. By storing this interactive information in the NFC module, the mobile device can display a corresponding user interface. Simultaneously, the display screen in the badge body can display a target image based on the image signal provided by the mobile device, and users can customize the target image according to their preferences. Therefore, the employee badge provided in this embodiment, in addition to displaying employee-related information, also provides interactive functionality, enhancing the interactivity between the badge and the user and making the badge's functions more diverse.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0026] Figure 1 Figures (a) and (b) show a three-dimensional structural diagram of a work badge provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram of the work badge at point A is provided in (a);

[0028] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram of the work badge at point B provided in (b) is shown in section (b).

[0029] Figure 4 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the structure of a work badge provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 5 The diagram shown is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of a work badge provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 6 Figures (a) and (b) show schematic diagrams of the work badge in two states provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0032] In the diagram: 10-Employee badge body; 11-Display screen; 12-First housing; 121-First card slot; 13-Second housing; 131-Second card slot; 14-Clamping part; 141-Connecting hole; 20-Employee badge fixing buckle; 21-Near field communication module; 22-Fixing buckle housing; 221-Front side; 222-Back side; 23-Decorative part; 231-First decorative part; 231a-Groove; 232-Second decorative part; 24-Wearing part; 25-Telescopic part; 30-Connecting part; 31-Snapping part; 40-Hanging part; 50-Employee associated information card. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The work badges in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the features in the following embodiments can complement or combine with each other.

[0034] This application provides an example of a work badge, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, where, Figure 1 Figures (a) and (b) are three-dimensional structural diagrams of the work badge provided in this embodiment. Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A on the work badge shown in (a); Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B on the work badge shown in (b). Figure 4 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the employee badge provided in this embodiment. The employee badge provided in this embodiment includes a badge body 10 and a badge fastener 20. The badge body 10 is used to display employee-related information and includes a display screen 11. The display screen 11 is used to establish a communication connection with a mobile device and display a target image corresponding to the image signal from the mobile device. The badge fastener 20 is connected to the badge body 10 and contains a near-field communication module 21. The near-field communication module 21 is used to establish a communication connection with the mobile device and display the interactive information stored in the near-field communication module 21 on the user interface of the mobile device.

[0035] The employee badge provided in this embodiment features a near-field communication module 21 within the badge fixing clip 20, enabling information interaction with a mobile device. Users can interact with the badge by bringing it close to the clip (e.g., by tapping it), displaying the interactive information stored in the near-field communication module 21 on the mobile device's interface. By storing the corresponding interactive information in the near-field communication module 21, the mobile device can display the corresponding user interface. Simultaneously, the display screen 11 in the badge body 10 can display a corresponding target image based on the image signal provided by the mobile device, allowing users to set their preferred target image. Therefore, the employee badge provided in this embodiment, in addition to displaying employee-related information, also provides interactive functionality, enhancing the interactivity between the badge and the user and making the badge's functions more diverse.

[0036] In some embodiments, the user interface includes at least one of a functional interface and an information interface. In one example, the mobile device establishes a communication connection with the near-field communication module 21 by tapping, which enables the user to call up the corresponding functional interface of the mobile device, improving the convenience of the user operating the corresponding function. In another example, the corresponding APP on the mobile device is opened, and the corresponding information interface of the APP can be called up by tapping, so as to provide the user with the information they need, improving the timeliness and convenience of the user to obtain information.

[0037] In some embodiments, the near field communication module 21 includes an NFC (Near Field Communication) module.

[0038] In some embodiments, the display screen 11 includes an electronic paper ink screen, an LCD screen, or an OLED screen.

[0039] In some embodiments, the name tag fastener 20 includes a fastener housing 22, and a near-field communication module 21 is disposed within the fastener housing 22 (not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, the near-field communication module 21 can be fixed to the inner surface of the fastener housing 22 by means of bonding, welding, or snap-fitting. Preferably, the fastener housing 22 includes the near-field communication module 21 fixed to the inner surface of the fastener housing 22 near the front face 221 of the fastener housing 22.

[0040] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the name tag fixing buckle 20 includes a fixing buckle housing 22 and a decorative member 23 disposed on the surface of the fixing buckle housing 22. The decorative member 23 includes a first decorative member 231 and a second decorative member 232 disposed opposite to each other. The first decorative member 231 and the second decorative member 232 enclose and form an internal space, and the near-field communication module 21 is located in the internal space.

[0041] In this embodiment, the near-field communication module 21 is fixed in the space enclosed by the first decorative element 231 and the second decorative element 232, which further allows the near-field communication module 21 to be closer to the outside of the fixing buckle housing 22. On the one hand, this can improve the sensitivity of establishing a communication connection between the mobile device and the nameplate fixing buckle 20 when they are close to each other. On the other hand, it can reduce the signal interference to the communication connection when the fixing buckle housing 22 is made of a metal-like material, thereby improving the effectiveness of the communication connection.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first decorative element 231 is made of textile material. In some embodiments, the second decorative element 232 is made of textile material. In one example, both the first decorative element 231 and the second decorative element 232 are made of felt material.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first decorative element 231 is in the shape of a sheet, and the second decorative element 232 is in the shape of a sheet.

[0044] In some embodiments, the area of ​​the first decorative element 231 covering the surface of the retaining housing 22 is the same as the area of ​​the second decorative element 232 covering the surface of the retaining housing 22. The opposing surfaces of the first decorative element 231 and the second decorative element 232 are attached to each other and overlap. In one example, the first decorative element 231 and the second decorative element 232 are sequentially stacked on the front surface 221 of the retaining housing 22.

[0045] In some embodiments, when the name tag fixing buckle 20 includes a fixing buckle housing 22 and a decorative member 23 disposed on the surface of the fixing buckle housing 22, one of the first decorative member 231 and the second decorative member 232 is provided with a groove 231a, the groove 231a being used to accommodate the near field communication module 21.

[0046] In this embodiment, the groove 231a is set to correspond to the position of the fixed near-field communication module.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first decorative element 231 has a groove 231a, which is used to accommodate the near-field communication module 21.

[0048] In other embodiments, the second decorative element 232 is provided with a groove (not shown) for accommodating the near-field communication module 21.

[0049] In some other embodiments, the first decorative element 231 is provided with a first groove, and the second decorative element 232 is provided with a second groove (not shown in the figure). The first groove and the second groove together enclose an internal space for accommodating the near-field communication module 21.

[0050] In some embodiments, the nameplate body 10 further includes a display communication unit and a display processing unit (not shown in the figure). The display communication unit is used to receive image signals sent by the mobile device; the display processing unit is connected to the display communication unit and the display screen 11, and is used to receive the image signals received by the display communication unit and convert the image signals into a target image and send it to the display screen 11.

[0051] In this embodiment, by displaying the communication unit and the display processing unit, the corresponding target image can be displayed on the display screen 11 through the mobile device, thereby enhancing the interactive fun between the mobile device and the work badge. Users can set the corresponding image according to their personal preferences, which enhances the functional diversity of the work badge.

[0052] In some embodiments, the display communication unit includes at least one of a Bluetooth module and an NFC module. In this embodiment, since the display communication unit is disposed within the work badge body 10, the display communication unit and the near-field communication module 21 in the work badge fixing buckle 20 are far apart, which can avoid signal interference when the two are communicating.

[0053] In some embodiments, the display processing unit includes an integrated circuit control structure such as a control chip.

[0054] In some embodiments, the nameplate body 10 includes a first housing 12 and a second housing 13 disposed opposite to each other, with the display screen 11 located between the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 (not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, the position of the display screen 11 can be clamped and fixed by the first housing 12 and the second housing 13. The first housing 12 can protect the display screen 11 to prevent it from being exposed to the external environment and being damaged by friction.

[0055] In some embodiments, the first housing 12 has a slot on the side near the second housing 13, and the display screen 11 is housed in the slot. In other embodiments, the second housing 13 has a slot on the side near the first housing 12, and the display screen 11 is housed in the slot. In still other embodiments, both the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 have slots on the side near the second housing 13, and the slots on the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 together secure the display screen 11.

[0056] In other embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, a first slot 121 is provided on the side of the first housing 12 away from the second housing 13, and the display screen 11 is housed in the first slot 121. In this embodiment, the position of the display screen 11 is fixed by the first slot 121, which can prevent the first housing 12 or the second housing 13 from obstructing the surface of the display screen 11, thereby improving the user's visual experience.

[0057] In some embodiments, the display screen 11 can be fixed in the first slot 121 by means of adhesive bonding, welding or other methods.

[0058] In some embodiments, the second housing 13 is provided with a second card slot 131 for accommodating the employee association information card 50, and the second housing 13 is provided with a magnetic element (not shown in the figure) for magnetically connecting with the employee association information card 50.

[0059] In this embodiment, the second card slot 131 can be used to accommodate the employee-associated information card 50, which can display or store employee-associated information. Because the employee-associated information card 50 is magnetically connected to the second housing 13, the ease of connecting or separating the employee-associated information card 50 from the second housing 13 is improved, facilitating the replacement of the employee-associated information card 50.

[0060] In some embodiments, the employee-associated information card 50 includes at least one of an employee's personal business card and an employee IC card. The employee's personal business card can be used to display the employee's name, employee number, and other information, while the employee IC card can be used for payment interaction, access control system interaction, and so on.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a portion of the employee badge structure provided in this embodiment. The employee badge fixing buckle 20 includes a fixing buckle housing 22 and a telescopic member 25 disposed within the fixing buckle housing 22. One end of the telescopic member 25 is connected to the fixing buckle housing 22, and the other end of the telescopic member 25 is connected to the employee badge body 10; the telescopic member 25 extends in the direction opposite to the fixing buckle housing 22 and the employee badge body 10. Figure 6 As shown, the telescopic member 25 has at least a first state (see...) Figure 5 (as shown) and the second state (see) Figure 6 As shown in Figure (b), the position of the badge body 10 relative to the fixing buckle housing 22 can move between a first position and a second position. When the telescopic member 25 is in the first state, the badge body 10 is in the first position relative to the fixing buckle housing 22 (see Figure b). Figure 6 As shown in Figure (a), when the telescopic member 25 is in the second state, the nameplate body 10 is in the second position relative to the fixed buckle housing 22 (see Figure 2a). Figure 6 (as shown in Figure (b)).

[0062] In this embodiment, the length of the employee badge can be extended by setting the telescopic component 25, so that it is easy for employees to operate even in application scenarios where the distance is far and it is inconvenient to use. For example, when an employee is wearing the employee badge, if the payment device or access control system is far away, the length of the employee badge can be extended to facilitate successful attendance or payment.

[0063] In some embodiments, the maximum extension length of the telescopic member ranges from 10 to 50 cm. In one example, the maximum extension length of the telescopic member is 30 cm.

[0064] In some embodiments, the telescopic member 25 includes an elastic structure. In one example, the telescopic member 25 includes a coil spring.

[0065] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the work badge also includes a connector 30, which is disposed between the work badge body 10 and the work badge fixing buckle 20. The work badge body 10 is provided with a connecting hole 141; the middle area of ​​the connector 30 is provided with a fastening part 31; one end of the connector 30 is connected to the work badge fixing buckle 20, and the other end of the connector 30 passes through the connecting hole 141 and is detachably connected to the fastening part 31 of the connector 30.

[0066] In this embodiment, the connector 30 enables a detachable connection between the work badge body 10 and the work badge fixing buckle 20. This allows employees to remove the work badge fixing buckle 20 when it is not needed in actual application scenarios, leaving only the work badge body 10, thus making the work badge more compact and portable.

[0067] In some embodiments, the badge body 10 further includes a clamping part 14 for fixing the relative position of the first housing 12 and the second housing 13. A connecting hole 141 is provided on the clamping part 14. The axial extension direction of the connecting hole 141 is U-shaped. The connecting hole 141 includes an inlet end and an outlet end. The openings of the inlet end and the outlet end are both facing the side of the badge fixing buckle 20 away from the badge body 10.

[0068] In some embodiments, the clamping portion 14 is cylindrical. In one example, the clamping portion 14 is cylindrical.

[0069] In some embodiments, the fastening portion 31 of the connector 30 may be disposed in the middle region of the connector 30 or at the end of the connector 30 near the nameplate fixing buckle 20.

[0070] In some embodiments, when the work badge includes a connector 30, one end of the telescopic member 25 is connected to the fixing buckle housing 22, and the other end of the telescopic member 25 is connected to the connector 30. When the telescopic member 25 is in the retracted state (i.e., the first state), the connector 30 can abut against the fixing buckle housing 22, thereby fixing the retracted length of the telescopic member 25.

[0071] In some embodiments, the employee badge further includes a hanging member 40, which is connected to the side of the employee badge fixing buckle 20 away from the employee badge body 10. In this embodiment, the hanging member 40 can be used to suspend and fix the employee badge body 10, and the employee can hang it around their neck or wrist for easy carrying.

[0072] In some embodiments, the suspension member 40 is in the shape of a ring, a strip, or the like. In some examples, the suspension member 40 includes a hanging rope, a hanging strap, or the like.

[0073] In some embodiments, the suspension member 40 is made of a rigid or flexible material. In some examples, the suspension member 40 is made of a textile material.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the name tag fastener 20 includes a fastener housing 22, which includes a front side 221 and a back side 222 that are disposed opposite to each other. The name tag fastener 20 also includes a wearing member 24, which is disposed on the back side 222 of the fastener housing 22 away from the front side 221.

[0075] In this embodiment, the name tag fixing buckle 20 is also provided with a wearing part 24, which can be used to fix the name tag body 10 in a designated position.

[0076] In some embodiments, the wearing element 24 includes an elastic clip or a pin.

[0077] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

Claims

1. A badge, characterized in that, include: The employee badge body is used to display employee-related information. The employee badge body includes a display screen, which is used to establish a communication connection with a mobile device and display a target image corresponding to the image signal based on the image signal of the mobile device. The nameplate fixing buckle is connected to the nameplate body. The nameplate fixing buckle is equipped with a near-field communication module. The near-field communication module is used to establish a communication connection with the mobile device and display the interactive information stored in the near-field communication module on the user interface of the mobile device.

2. The work badge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The name tag fixing buckle includes a fixing buckle housing, and the near-field communication module is disposed inside the fixing buckle housing; Alternatively, the nameplate fixing buckle includes a fixing buckle housing and a decorative component disposed on the surface of the fixing buckle housing. The decorative component includes a first decorative component and a second decorative component disposed opposite to each other. The first decorative component and the second decorative component enclose a built-in space, and the near-field communication module is located within the built-in space.

3. The badge of claim 2, wherein, When the nameplate fixing buckle includes a fixing buckle housing and a decorative part disposed on the surface of the fixing buckle housing, one of the first decorative part and the second decorative part is provided with a groove, the groove being used to accommodate the near-field communication module.

4. The badge of claim 1, wherein, The main body of the work badge also includes: The display communication unit is used to receive image signals sent by the mobile device; The display processing unit is connected to the display communication unit and the display screen, and is used to receive the image signal received by the display communication unit and convert the image signal into a target image and send it to the display screen.

5. The badge of claim 1, wherein, The work badge body includes a first shell and a second shell disposed opposite to each other; The display screen is located between the first housing and the second housing; Alternatively, the first housing may have a first slot on the side of the first housing away from the second housing, and the display screen may be housed in the first slot.

6. The badge of claim 5, wherein, The second housing is provided with a second card slot for accommodating employee-associated information cards. The second housing is provided with a magnetic component for magnetically connecting with the employee-associated information cards.

7. The badge of claim 1, wherein, The name tag fixing buckle includes a fixing buckle housing and a telescopic member disposed within the fixing buckle housing. One end of the telescopic member is connected to the fixing buckle housing, and the other end of the telescopic member is connected to the name tag body. The telescopic member extends in the direction opposite to the name tag body. The telescopic member has at least a first state and a second state. The position of the name tag body relative to the fixing buckle housing is movable between the first position and the second position. When the telescopic member is in the first state, the name tag body is in the first position relative to the fixing buckle housing. When the telescopic member is in the second state, the name tag body is in the second position relative to the fixing buckle housing.

8. The badge of claim 1, wherein, The work badge also includes a connector, which is disposed between the work badge body and the work badge fixing buckle. The work badge body has a connecting hole; the connector has a fastening part. One end of the connector is connected to the nameplate fixing buckle, and the other end of the connector passes through the connecting hole and is detachably connected to the fastening part of the connector.

9. The badge of claim 1, wherein, The work card further comprises a hanging piece connected to a side of the work card fixed buckle away from the work card main body.

10. The badge of claim 1, wherein, The work card fixed buckle comprises a fixed buckle shell comprising a front face and a back face arranged oppositely, and further comprises a wearing piece arranged on a side surface of the back face of the fixed buckle shell away from the front face.

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