Card-type security goods

Abstract

To provide security goods that can be carried around during work without feeling discomfort, just like wearing employee ID cards, and that can further enhance a function as safety goods.SOLUTION: One of Card-type security goods comprises: a rectangular thin-plate-shaped housing 3; a light-emitting part 5 provided in the housing 3 in a manner protruding from the outer surface of the housing 3 and emitting light toward the outside of the housing 3; a switch 7 for the light-emitting part provided in the housing 3 in a manner not protruding from the outer surface of the housing 3; a sound-generating part 9 that is provided in the housing 3 in a manner not protruding from the outer surface of the housing 3, and emits sound towards the outside of the housing 3; a switch 11 for the sound-generating part that is provided on the housing 3 in a manner that does not protrude from the outside of the housing 3; and a control part 13 that is provided inside the housing 3 and controls the light-emitting part 5 and the sound-generating part 9 so that the light-emitting part 5 emits light when the switch for the light-emitting part 7 is operated and the sound-generating part 9 emits sound when the switch for the sound-generating part 11 is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a card-type security device, and more particularly to a card-type security device that emits light and sound. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a light-emitting device is known that includes a disk-shaped case, a hanging device with one end attached to the case, an LED attached to the case, and a reflecting material attached to the case that reflects the light emitted by the LED (see Patent Document 1). The conventional light-emitting device is provided with a reflecting material, so that the light emitted by the LED can be more easily recognized. In addition, the conventional light-emitting device can be attached to a grip or the like by the hanging device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3138848 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional light-emitting devices can be used as lighting devices in dark times such as during a power outage, and can ensure safety by illuminating the surroundings, and can be used as safety items that notify people around the presence of a person carrying the conventional light-emitting device by emitting light.

[0005] There are many companies where employees carry employee ID cards to prove that they are company employees. Usually, employee ID cards are formed into a rectangular thin plate and placed in a case that is just the right size to fit the employee ID card in. The case is equipped with, for example, a neck strap, so that the employee ID card can be carried at all times while performing work by hanging the neck strap around the neck.

[0006] Furthermore, if a conventional light-emitting device is to be carried as a security item while performing work, it may feel strange because it has a different shape from an employee ID card. Also, with a conventional light-emitting device, there is a risk that the employee may forget to carry it as a security item. Naturally, if the employee forgets to carry it, the conventional light-emitting device will no longer be useful as a security item.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a security device that can be carried while working, without feeling out of place, just like wearing an employee ID card. If this security device can emit a sound, such as a horn, the functionality of the security device can be further improved.

[0008] To provide a security item which can be carried even during work without any sense of incongruity, just like wearing an employee ID card, and which can further enhance the function as a security item. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] A card-type safety device according to one embodiment of the present invention is a card-type safety device having a rectangular, thin-plate housing, a light-emitting unit that is provided on the housing so as not to protrude from the outer surface of the housing or so as to protrude slightly from the outer surface of the housing, and that emits light toward the outside of the housing, a switch for the light-emitting unit that is provided on the housing so as not to protrude from the outer surface of the housing or so as to protrude slightly from the outer surface of the housing, a sound-generating unit that is provided on the housing so as not to protrude from the outer surface of the housing or so as to protrude slightly from the outer surface of the housing, and that emits sound toward the outside of the housing, a switch for the sound-generating unit that is provided on the housing so as not to protrude from the outer surface of the housing or so as to protrude slightly from the outer surface of the housing, and a control unit that is provided within the housing and controls the light-emitting unit and the sound-generating unit so that the light-emitting unit emits light when the switch for the light-emitting unit is operated, and the sound-generating unit emits sound when the switch for the sound-generating unit is operated.

[0010] In addition, in a card-type safety device relating to an aspect of the present invention, a neck strap attachment section for attaching a neck strap is provided on the housing, and the neck strap attachment section is provided on a horizontal end surface of the housing, or the neck strap attachment section is provided on a vertical end surface of the housing.

[0011] In addition, in a card-type safety device according to an aspect of the present invention, the light-emitting unit is provided on the horizontal end face of the housing opposite the end face on which the neck strap attachment unit is provided, or the light-emitting unit is provided on the vertical end face of the housing opposite the end face on which the neck strap attachment unit is provided.

[0012] In addition, in a card-type security device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing is provided with an ID card mounting section in which an ID card is mounted, and the thickness direction of the ID card mounted in the ID card mounting section coincides with the thickness direction of the housing, and when viewed in the thickness direction of the housing, the ID card mounted in the ID card mounting section is inside the housing.

[0013] In addition, in a card-type safety device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sound emitted by the sound generating unit represents Morse code and is a sound of a number of frequencies selected from sounds with frequencies between 0.8 kHz and 7 kHz. Effect of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a security item which can be carried even during work without feeling strange, just like wearing an employee ID card, and which can further enhance its functionality as a security item. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a card-type security item according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is a perspective view of a card-type security item according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 3] FIG. 1A is a front view of a card-type security device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a view taken along the line IIIB in FIG. 1A, and FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 1A is a rear view of a card-type security device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a view taken along the line IVB in FIG. 1A, and FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a card-type security item according to an embodiment of the present invention housed in a case with a neck strap. [Figure 6] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a card-type security device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the card-type security device being provided with a neck strap attachment part, when housed in a case, (b) being a view seen from an arrow VIB in (a), (c) being a view seen from an arrow VIC in (a), (d) being a view seen from an arrow VID in (a), and (e) being a view seen from an arrow VIE in (d). (f) is a diagram showing a card-type security device according to a modified example (a card-type security device provided with a neck strap attachment part). [Figure 7] 7A and 7B are views showing a case in which the card-type security product shown in Fig. 6 is housed, (b) is a view seen from the arrow VIIB in (a), (c) is a view seen from the arrow VIIC in (a), (d) is a view seen from the arrow VIID in (a), and (e) is a view seen from the arrow VIIE in (d). [Figure 8] (a) is a diagram showing a case for storing a card-type security item according to an embodiment of the invention, the case being provided with a neck strap attachment part, (b) is a view taken along the line VIIIB in (a), and (c) is a diagram corresponding to (a), showing a case in which the position of the neck strap attachment part has been changed. [Figure 9] 9A and 9B are views showing a modified case for storing a card-type security item according to an embodiment of the present invention, the case being provided with an ID card placement section, and FIG. 9B is a view taken along the line IXB in FIG. 9A. [Figure 10]13(b) is a view taken along the line XB in FIG. 13(a), showing a card-type security device according to a modified example in which an ID card installation section is provided. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a front view of a card-type security device according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, a card-type safety device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a housing 3, a light-emitting unit 5, a switch 7 for the light-emitting unit, a sound-generating unit 9, a switch 11 for the sound-generating unit, and a control unit 13.

[0017] Here, for ease of explanation, a specific direction in the card-type security device is defined as the vertical direction, a specific direction perpendicular to the vertical direction is defined as the horizontal direction, and a direction perpendicular to the vertical and horizontal directions is defined as the thickness direction.

[0018] The housing 3 is formed in a rectangular thin plate shape. The value of the horizontal dimension of the housing 3 is larger than the value of the vertical dimension of the housing 3, and the value of the vertical dimension of the housing 3 is larger than the value of the thickness direction dimension of the housing 3. Furthermore, the value of the vertical dimension of the housing 3 is about 0.5 to 0.8 times the value of the horizontal dimension of the housing 3, and the value of the thickness direction dimension of the housing 3 is about 0.05 to 0.15 times the value of the horizontal dimension of the housing 3. Furthermore, the value of the horizontal dimension of the housing 3 is about 60 mm to 120 mm, the value of the vertical dimension of the housing 3 is about 40 mm to 80 mm, and the value of the thickness direction dimension of the housing 3 is about 5 mm to 15 mm.

[0019] In any case, as shown in Fig. 5, it is desirable that the housing 3 is sized so that it fits just inside an ID card case 15 (for example, a slightly larger ID card case) that stores an ID card such as an employee ID card, and can be housed in the ID card case 15. Also, the ID card case 15 may be designed so that a neck strap 17 can be attached thereto.

[0020] The light-emitting unit 5 is provided in the housing 3 in a manner that does not protrude from the outer surface (surface) of the housing 3, and is configured to emit light (for example, visible light including white light) toward the outside of the housing 3. The light-emitting unit 5 may be provided in the housing 3 in a manner that protrudes slightly from the outer surface of the housing 3. When the light-emitting unit 5 protrudes from the housing 3, the amount of protrusion of the light-emitting unit 5 is within 1 / 2, preferably within 1 / 5, and more preferably within 1 / 10 of the thickness dimension value of the housing 3.

[0021] The light emitting unit 5 is configured with a light emitter 19 configured with an LED or the like. A recess 21 is formed in a part of the surface of the housing 3, and the LED 19 fits exactly in this recess 21. As a result, the light emitting unit 5 is provided in a manner that does not protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3. In a strict interpretation, the surface of the recess 21 formed in a part of the surface of the housing 3 is also considered to be included in the surface (outer surface) of the housing 3, but the surface of the recess 21 is not included in the outer surface (surface other than the recess 21) of the housing 3. Since the light emitting unit 5 is provided in such a manner that it does not protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3, when the housing 3 is placed on a flat surface (top surface) of a desk or the like, the light emitting unit 19 does not come into contact with the above-mentioned flat surface.

[0022] The switch 7 for the light-emitting unit is provided on the housing 3 in a manner that does not protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3. Note that the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit may be provided on the housing 3 in a manner that protrudes slightly from the outer surface of the housing 3, similar to the light-emitting unit 5.

[0023] The switch 7 for the light-emitting unit is, for example, a sheet switch. In a mode in which the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit is a sheet switch, the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit does not protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3. The switch 7 for the light-emitting unit may be provided in a recess in the housing 3 in a similar manner to the light-emitting unit 5, so that the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit does not protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3.

[0024] The sound generating unit 9 is also provided on the housing 3 in a manner that it does not protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3. Note that, similar to the light emitting unit 5, the sound generating unit 9 may be provided on the housing 3 in a manner that it protrudes slightly from the outer surface of the housing 3. The sound generating unit 9 is configured to emit sound (audible sound) toward the outside of the housing 3.

[0025] The sound generated by the sound generating unit 9 is a warning whistle. Therefore, the sound generating unit 9 may be called a warning whistle generating unit. The sound generating unit 9 is configured with a speaker 23 provided in the housing 3. A plurality of small through holes (through holes penetrating the flesh of the housing) 25 are formed in the flesh of the housing 3, and the sound generated by the speaker 23 mainly comes out to the outside of the housing 3 through the small through holes 25. Note that the sound generated by the speaker 23 may be an ultrasonic sound of 25 kHz to 80 kHz, which is a frequency that dogs can hear, or the speaker 23 may be configured to generate this ultrasonic sound and an audible sound.

[0026] Similar to the light-emitting unit switch 7, the sound generating unit switch (horn switch) 11 is provided on the housing 3 in a manner that does not protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3. Similarly to the light-emitting unit switch 7, the sound generating unit switch 11 may be provided on the housing 3 in a manner that protrudes slightly from the outer surface of the housing 3.

[0027] The switch 11 for the sound generating unit is configured, for example, as a sheet switch, similar to the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit. Note that, similar to the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit, the switch 11 for the sound generating unit may be provided in a recess in the housing 3 so that the switch 11 for the sound generating unit does not protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3.

[0028] The control unit 13 is provided in the housing 3 and is configured to include, for example, a memory and a CPU. The control unit 13 controls the light-emitting unit 5 and the sound-generating unit 9 so that the light-emitting unit 5 emits light when the light-emitting unit switch 7 is operated, and the sound-generating unit 9 emits sound when the sound-generating unit switch 11 is operated.

[0029] The card-type security device 1 may be provided with a dust-proof and waterproof mechanism compliant with IP66 or IP67 standards.

[0030] As shown in Fig. 6(a) to (e), the card-type security product 1 may be provided with a neck strap installation section 27 for installing the neck strap 17. The neck strap installation section 27 is provided on a lateral end face of the housing 3 (the center in the lateral and thickness directions). Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 6(f), the neck strap installation section 27 may be provided on a vertical end face of the housing 3 (the center in the vertical and thickness directions). The neck strap installation section 27 is, for example, formed of a low "U"-shaped protrusion 29 protruding from the housing 3.

[0031] 6(a) to (e), in the embodiment where the neck strap installation part 27 is provided, the light emitting part 5 is provided on the lateral end face of the housing 3 opposite the end face where the neck strap installation part 27 is provided (the center part in the lateral and thickness directions). Note that in FIGS. 6(a) to (e), the light emitting part 5 is provided on one of the longitudinal end faces of the housing 3.

[0032] In an embodiment in which a neck strap attachment section 27 is provided as shown in FIG. 6(f), the light emitting section 5 is provided on the vertical end face of the housing 3 opposite the end face on which the neck strap attachment section 27 is provided (the center in the vertical and thickness directions).

[0033] 6(a) to 6(e), in an embodiment in which the neck strap installation part 27 is provided on a lateral end face of the housing 3, the neck strap installation part 27 is provided on one of both lateral end faces of the housing 3. The neck strap installation part 27 is formed of, for example, a metal protrusion 29 protruding from one of both lateral end faces of the housing 3.

[0034] In an embodiment in which the neck strap installation section 27 is provided on a lateral end surface of the housing 3, the light emitting section 5 is provided on the other of both lateral end surfaces of the housing 3 (the end surface opposite to the neck strap installation section 27). The light emitting section 5 is configured to emit light at a predetermined solid angle in a direction away from the housing 3 with its optical axis extending in the lateral direction.

[0035] 6(f), in an embodiment in which the neck strap installation part 27 is provided on a vertical end surface of the housing 3, the neck strap installation part 27 is provided on one of both vertical end surfaces of the housing 3. Furthermore, the neck strap installation part 27 is formed of, for example, a metal protrusion 29 protruding from one of both vertical end surfaces of the housing 3.

[0036] In an embodiment in which the neck strap installation section 27 is provided on a vertical end surface of the housing 3, the light emitting section 5 is provided on the other of both horizontal end surfaces of the housing 3 (the end surface opposite the neck strap installation section 27). The light emitting section 5 is configured to emit light at a predetermined solid angle in a direction away from the housing 3 with its optical axis extending vertically.

[0037] Here, the card-type security product 1 will be described in more detail. The housing 3 is made of, for example, synthetic resin. Four sides on one surface in the thickness direction of the housing 3 are largely chamfered. This makes the housing 3 look like a low quadrangular pyramid.

[0038] A battery (e.g., a button battery; not shown) constituting the power source is housed inside the housing 3. As shown in Fig. 2 etc., the housing 3 is configured to include a housing main body 31 and a lid part 33 that is detachable from the housing main body 31. By removing the lid part 33 from the housing main body 31, the battery housed inside the housing 3 can be replaced.

[0039] The housing 3 is also provided with a main power switch 35. The main power switch 35 is provided in a manner that does not protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3, similar to the light-emitting unit 5. Note that the main power switch 35 may be provided on the housing 3 in a manner that protrudes slightly from the outer surface of the housing 3, similar to the light-emitting unit 5.

[0040] 2, the main power switch 35 is a slide switch equipped with a knob (operated portion) 39. By operating the knob 39, the power supply to the card-type safety device 1 is turned on and off. When the power supply to the card-type safety device 1 is turned off by the main power switch 35, the power supply to the main power switch 35 is completely cut off and no standby current flows.

[0041] A knob 39 of the main power switch 35 is provided in a recess 37 provided in the housing 3. The main power switch 35 (knob 39, recess 37) is provided on one of both lateral end faces of the housing 3 (for example, on the end face opposite the neck strap installation part 27 in an embodiment in which the neck strap installation part 27 is provided). The main power switch 35 (knob 39, recess 37) is provided in the center of the housing 3 in the vertical direction.

[0042] As described above, the light-emitting unit switch 7 is configured as a sheet switch. The light-emitting unit switch 7 is provided on one surface in the thickness direction of the housing 3 (the surface opposite the cover portion 33). The light-emitting unit switch 7 is provided on one end portion of the housing 3 in the horizontal direction (the end portion on the main power switch 35 side), and on one side of the housing 3 in the vertical direction.

[0043] As described above, the switch 11 for the sound generating unit is also configured as a sheet switch. The switch 11 for the sound generating unit is also provided on one surface in the thickness direction of the housing 3 (the surface opposite the cover part 33). The switch 11 for the sound generating unit is provided in the same place as the switch 7 for the light emitting unit in the horizontal direction, and is provided on the other side of the housing 3 in the vertical direction.

[0044] The light-emitting unit switch 7 and the sound-generating unit switch 11 may be bulged out in a dome shape that protrudes slightly from one plane in the thickness direction of the housing 3. For example, when the light-emitting unit switch 7 and the sound-generating unit switch 11 appear to be circular, the light-emitting unit switch 7 and the sound-generating unit switch 11 may be bulged out in a spherical crown shape that protrudes. By bulging out in a dome shape, the light-emitting unit switch 7 and the sound-generating unit switch 11 can be easily pressed without visually checking them.

[0045] 6(a), the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit and the switch 11 for the sound-generating unit may be different in shape and protrude in a dome shape. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6(a), the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit protrudes in a circular dome shape, and the switch 11 for the sound-generating unit protrudes in a rectangular dome shape. This allows the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit and the switch 11 for the sound-generating unit to be easily distinguished from each other and pressed without visually checking.

[0046] As described above, the sound generating unit 9 is configured to include the speaker 23. The speaker 23 is configured to emit a sound that is easy for people to hear, and is provided horizontally on the side where the main power switch 35 is provided, and vertically on the side where the light emitting unit 5 is provided. Therefore, the multiple through holes 25 are also provided in approximately the same location as the speaker 23. The multiple through holes 25 are lined up in the horizontal direction at small, constant intervals.

[0047] The light emitting unit 5 emits light only while a light emitting unit switch 7 is pressed, and the sound generating unit 9 emits sound only while a sound generating unit switch 11 is pressed.

[0048] The relationship between the light emission of the light-emitting unit 5 and the operation of the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit, and the relationship between the generation of sound by the sound generating unit 9 and the switch 11 for the sound generating unit may be changed as appropriate. For example, the light-emitting unit 5 may be made to blink by pressing and holding the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit when the light-emitting unit 5 is turned off, and the light-emitting unit 5 may be made to continue to be lit by pressing and holding the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit when the light-emitting unit 5 is blinking. Furthermore, the light-emitting unit 5 may be made to turn off by pressing and holding the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit when the light-emitting unit 5 continues to be lit.

[0049] Furthermore, when the sound generating unit 9 is not emitting sound, pressing and holding the switch 11 for the sound generating unit may cause the sound generating unit 9 to emit sound intermittently. When the sound generating unit 9 is emitting sound intermittently, pressing and holding the switch 11 for the sound generating unit may cause the sound generating unit 9 to continue emitting sound continuously. When the sound generating unit 9 is continuously emitting sound, pressing and holding the switch 11 for the sound generating unit may cause the sound generating unit 9 to go into a state where it is not emitting sound.

[0050] Furthermore, even if the light-emitting unit switch 7 is not operated while the main power switch 35 is on, the light-emitting unit 5 may emit light for a time shorter than the above-mentioned predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) each time a predetermined time has elapsed after the main power switch 35 is turned on. The above-mentioned predetermined time may be, for example, 10 to 30 minutes (for example, 30 minutes).

[0051] Furthermore, even if the sound generating unit switch 11 is not operated while the main power switch 35 is on, the sound generating unit 9 may be configured to emit sound for a period of time shorter than the predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute) each time a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the main power switch 35 is turned on. The predetermined period of time may be, for example, 10 to 30 minutes (for example, 30 minutes).

[0052] Incidentally, in the card-type safety device 1, the sound emitted by the sound generating unit 9 may be a sound representing Morse code (for example, a sound indicating "SOS") and may be a plurality of specific frequencies selected from a frequency range of 0.8 kHz to 7 kHz. For example, a 2 kHz pure tone, a 4 kHz pure tone, and a 6 kHz pure tone may be cited as the plurality of specific frequencies.

[0053] Examples of sound patterns (pronunciation patterns) generated by the sound generating unit 9 will be described below. In the first pronunciation pattern, sounds of two or more specific frequency bands are simultaneously generated. More specifically, in the first pronunciation pattern, the short and long sounds indicating "SOS" are a mixture of 2 kHz, 4 kHz, and 6 kHz sounds. In addition, in the first pronunciation pattern, the short and long sounds indicating "SOS" are repeatedly generated.

[0054] In the second pronunciation pattern, two or more specific frequency bands are pronounced with a time lag. More specifically, in the second pronunciation pattern, the first short and long sounds indicating "SOS" are pronounced at 2 kHz, the second short and long sounds indicating "SOS" are pronounced at 4 kHz, and the third short and long sounds indicating "SOS" are pronounced at 6 kHz. In the second pronunciation pattern, the first pronunciation, the second pronunciation, and the third pronunciation are pronounced repeatedly.

[0055] Incidentally, it is recommended that security buzzers use a frequency that is easy to hear. For example, a loud sound is emitted using a sound source that intermittently changes the frequency from 3 kHz to 5 kHz, but since the sound is emitted constantly, the battery life is only several tens of minutes. Therefore, sounds like security buzzers are considered unreliable for disaster prevention purposes. In contrast, the sound emitted by the card-type safety product 1 is not intended to be an alarm, but rather to make people aware of something. Therefore, the sound emitted is quieter than that of a security buzzer, and the intervals between intermittent sounds are longer, which reduces battery consumption.

[0056] By making the sound generated by the sound generating unit 9 a sound that represents Morse code and has a plurality of frequencies selected from the sound of frequencies between 0.8 kHz and 7 kHz, the sound generated by the sound generating unit 9 becomes a sound that is considered to be easiest for people to hear and recognize. That is, according to the equal loudness curve (a graph showing the ease of hearing for each frequency), the sound in the frequency band between 2 kHz and 4 kHz is the sound that is easiest for people to hear. However, the frequency of the sound that is easy to hear varies depending on the individual. For example, for young people, it is easier to hear high-frequency sounds, and as people get older, it is easier to hear low-frequency sounds. Therefore, by generating a plurality of frequencies selected from the sound of frequencies between 0.8 kHz and 7 kHz, the sound generated by the sound generating unit 9 becomes easier for people to recognize, even if there are individual differences.

[0057] Here, the operation of the card-type safety device 1 will be described. First, the main power switch 35 is operated to turn the power from off to on. Next, when the light-emitting unit switch 7 is pressed, the light-emitting unit 5 emits light while the light-emitting unit switch 7 is being pressed. When the sound-generating unit switch 11 is pressed, the sound-generating unit 9 emits sound while the sound-generating unit switch 11 is being pressed. When the light-emitting unit switch 7 and the sound-generating unit switch 11 are pressed together while the power is on, the light-emitting unit 5 emits light and the sound-generating unit 9 emits sound.

[0058] The card-type safety device 1 comprises a housing 3 formed in the shape of a rectangular thin plate, a light-emitting unit 5, a switch 7 for the light-emitting unit, a sound-generating unit 9, a switch 11 for the sound-generating unit, and a control unit 13 provided within the housing 3. The light-emitting unit 5, the switch 7 for the light-emitting unit, the sound-generating unit 9, and the switch 11 for the sound-generating unit are provided in the housing 3 in such a manner that they do not substantially protrude from the outer surface of the housing 3. As a result, the card-type safety device 1 is formed in the shape of a rectangular thin plate that is substantially the same shape as the housing 3, and further has a shape that is extremely similar to that of an employee ID card.

[0059] This allows the card-type safety device 1 to be carried (worn) even during work hours without any sense of incongruity, just like wearing an employee ID card. Also, the card-type safety device 1 is provided with a sound generating unit 9, so the sound emitted by the sound generating unit 9 acts as an alarm, and the alarm can be sounded in the event of a disaster or emergency to alert those around, further enhancing the function of the safety device.

[0060] Furthermore, in the card-type safety equipment 1, a neck strap attachment section 27 is provided on the housing 3. This allows the neck strap 17 to be attached directly to the card-type safety equipment 1 without storing the card-type safety equipment 1 in a case, making the card-type safety equipment 1 even easier to carry.

[0061] In addition, in the card-type safety equipment 1 provided with the neck strap attachment part 27, the light emitting part 5 is provided on the end surface opposite to the end surface provided with the neck strap attachment part 27 in the lateral direction of the housing 3. The neck strap 17 is attached to the card-type safety equipment 1, and the card-type safety equipment 1 is hung from the neck using the neck strap 17, and the light emitting part 5 is made to emit light. Then, the light emitted by the light emitting part 5 is irradiated downward from the card-type safety equipment 1. This allows the card-type safety equipment 1 to illuminate the feet, and the safety of the feet can be ensured. In addition, by changing the position and posture of the card-type safety equipment 1 while holding the card-type safety equipment 1 in a state where the card-type safety equipment 1 is hung from the neck, the place illuminated by the card-type safety equipment 1 can be changed, and it can be used in the same way as a flashlight.

[0062] In the card-type safety product 1, not only one light emitter 19 constituting the light emitting unit 5 may be provided, but also a plurality of light emitters 19. For example, in an embodiment in which two light emitters 19 are provided, each of the two light emitters 19 is provided at both ends of the housing 3 in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. In an embodiment in which four light emitters 19 are provided, each of the four light emitters 19 is provided at both ends of the housing 3 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Similarly, a plurality of speakers 23 constituting the sound generating unit 9 may be provided.

[0063] 6 and 7, the card-type security item 1 may be housed in a case 41. The case 41 is made of a material such as synthetic resin that is softer and more elastic than the housing 3.

[0064] The card-type security item 1 housed in the case 41 is designed so that most of the outer surface, except for the central portions on both sides in the thickness direction, is covered by the case 41. Also, the case 41 has through holes 43, 45, 47, and 49 formed therein.

[0065] The through hole 43 is a through hole for operating the main power switch 35. The through hole 45 is a through hole for passing light emitted by the light emitter 19. The through hole 47 is a through hole for passing sound emitted by the speaker 23. The through hole 49 is a through hole for passing the protrusion 29 constituting the neck strap attachment part 27 when the neck strap attachment part 27 is provided on the card-type safety device 1.

[0066] 10, an ID card installation section 53 in which an ID card 51 is installed may be provided in the housing 3 of the card-type safety product 1. The thickness direction of the ID card 51 installed in the ID card installation section 53 coincides with the thickness direction of the housing 3, and when viewed in the thickness direction of the housing 3, the ID card 51 installed in the ID card installation section 53 is inside the housing 3.

[0067] The ID card setting portion 53 is formed by, for example, four protrusions 55 protruding from one surface of the housing 3 in the thickness direction.

[0068] The protrusion 55 is composed of a first portion 57 and a second portion 59. The first portion 57 and the second portion 59 are formed in an elongated rectangular prism shape, and are joined to each other so that their longitudinal directions coincide with each other. The first portion 57 and the second portion 59 are joined to each other so that they form an "L" shape when viewed in their longitudinal directions. The first portion 57 is joined to the housing 3, and the second portion 59 is separated from the housing 3.

[0069] Two of the four protrusions 55 extend long in the horizontal direction. One of the two protrusions 55 extending long in the horizontal direction is provided at one end of the housing 3 in the vertical direction of the housing 3, and a second portion of the one protrusion 55 protrudes toward the center of the housing 3 more than the first portion.

[0070] The other of the two protrusions 55 extending laterally is provided symmetrically with respect to the central plane as one of the two protrusions 55 extending laterally. The central plane is a plane that includes the center of the housing 3 and is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0071] The other two of the four protrusions 55 extend long in the vertical direction. One of the two protrusions 55 extending long in the vertical direction is provided at one end of the housing 3 in the horizontal direction of the housing 3, and a second portion of the one protrusion 55 protrudes toward the center of the housing 3 more than the first portion.

[0072] The other of the two protrusions 55 extending long in the vertical direction is provided symmetrically with respect to the central plane as one of the two protrusions 55 extending long in the vertical direction. The central plane is a plane that includes the center of the housing 3 and is perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

[0073] With the ID card installation portion 53 thus formed, the ID card 51 installed in the housing 3 is sandwiched between the housing 3 and the second portion 59 of the protrusion 55 in the thickness direction. Also, the ID card 51 installed in the housing 3 is sandwiched between the housing 3 and the first portion 57 of the protrusion 55 in the vertical and horizontal directions.

[0074] When ID card 51 is an employee ID card, the company name, company address, department to which the employee belongs, the employee's name, the employee's photograph, etc. are printed on the front of ID card 51. An RFID tag (not shown) storing the company name, etc. may be provided inside ID card 51, and ID card 51 may be used as a card key.

[0075] An ID card installation section 53 is provided in the card-type safety product 1, and an ID card 51 is installed in it. The thickness direction of the ID card 51 installed in the ID card installation section 53 coincides with the thickness direction of the housing 3. When the housing 3 is viewed in the thickness direction, the ID card 51 installed in the ID card installation section 53 is inside the housing 3.

[0076] This allows the user to always carry the ID card 51 such as an employee ID card, thereby ensuring the safety of the user of the card-type safety product 1 and making the user's identity clear.

[0077] Incidentally, the display contents of the ID card 51 may be printed on the surface of the housing 3, or as shown in FIG. 11, a thin sticker 61 on which the display contents of the ID card 51 are printed may be attached to the surface of the housing 3.

[0078] 8, case 41 may be provided with a neck strap mounting portion 27, or as shown in FIG. 9, case 41 may be provided with an ID card mounting portion 53. As shown in FIG.

[0079] Also, a whistle installation section for installing a whistle may be provided on the card-type safety product 1 (housing 3) or case 41, or a part of the card-type safety product 1 (housing 3) or case 41 may have a whistle function. Also, the card-type safety product 1 or case 41 may be configured to emit vibrations.

[0080] Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the gist of the present embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 1. Card-type security items 3. Chassis 5 Light emitting part 7 Light emitting switch 9 Sound generating section 11 Sound generating switch 13 Control section 17 Neck Strap 27 Neck strap attachment point 51 ID Card 53 ID card installation section

Claims

1. A rectangular thin plate-shaped housing; a light-emitting unit that is provided on the housing in a manner that does not protrude from an outer surface of the housing or that protrudes slightly from the outer surface of the housing, and that emits light toward the outside of the housing; a switch for a light emitting unit provided on the housing in a manner that does not protrude from an outer surface of the housing or protrudes slightly from the outer surface of the housing; a sound generating unit that is provided on the housing in a manner that does not protrude from an outer surface of the housing or that protrudes slightly from the outer surface of the housing, and that emits sound toward the outside of the housing; a switch for a sound generating unit provided on the housing in a manner that does not protrude from an outer surface of the housing or protrudes slightly from the outer surface of the housing; a control unit provided in the housing and configured to control the light-emitting unit and the sound-generating unit so that the light-emitting unit emits light when the light-emitting unit switch is operated and the sound-generating unit emits sound when the sound-generating unit switch is operated; A card-type security device having the above features.

2. the housing is provided with a neck strap attachment section for attaching a neck strap; the neck strap attachment portion is provided on a lateral end surface of the housing, or, 2. The card-type security device according to claim 1, wherein the neck strap attachment portion is provided on a vertical end surface of the housing.

3. the light emitting unit is provided on an end surface of the housing opposite to an end surface on which the neck strap attachment unit is provided in a lateral direction, or, 3. The card-type security item according to claim 2, wherein the light emitting portion is provided on an end surface of the housing opposite to an end surface on which the neck strap attachment portion is provided in a vertical direction.

4. The card-type security device of claim 1, wherein the housing has an ID card mounting section in which an ID card is mounted, the thickness direction of the ID card mounted in the ID card mounting section coincides with the thickness direction of the housing, and when viewed in the thickness direction of the housing, the ID card mounted in the ID card mounting section is located inside the housing.

5. A card-type safety device as described in any one of claims 1, 2, and 4, wherein the sound emitted by the sound generating unit is a sound representing Morse code and is a sound of a plurality of frequencies selected from sounds with frequencies between 0.8 kHz and 7 kHz.

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