accessory

Abstract

To provide a constitution of an accessory on which an IC chip can easily be mounted.SOLUTION: Provided is an accessory, wherein an object made of a material with a decorative effect, in which an object other than a jewel 3 is attached to an outer frame 2 with an IC chip 1 with a microcomputer function attached inside, the surface of the object exerts a decorative effect through gloss due to a flat or uneven surface, while the object forms a ring-shaped outer frame 2, and the inner circumference of the ring is connected to the jewel 3 or the clock 3 in a state in which the outer frame 2 surrounds the entire periphery of the decorative surface of the jewel 3 or the entire periphery of the time display surface of the clock 3, and wherein the outer frame 2 is joined to a chain 4 or a pin 5, and through an opening and closing device 6 connected to the chain 4 or the pin 5, the outer frame 2 is detachably connected to the chain 4 that is wrapped around the neck or shoulder, or the outer frame 2 is detachably connected to the chain 4 that is detachable from the ear, or the outer frame 2 is detachably connected to the pin 5 that pierces the ear.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention is directed to a piece of jewelry equipped with an IC chip having the functions of a microcomputer. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Jewelry equipped with an IC module that aggregates IC chips equipped with microcomputer functions is already publicly known, as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2.

[0003] However, in the cases of Patent Documents 1 and 2, the IC module is attached to a jewel to be used as a pendant or the like. Actually, in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 of Patent Document 1, an IC module 10 is attached to the surface of a jewel 2 constituting a pendant 1.

[0004] Similarly, FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 of Patent Document 2 disclose a configuration in which an IC module 10 is embedded in a jewel within a frame 2 of an accessory constituting a pendant 1 .

[0005] However, since jewels are usually made of shiny, transparent materials such as diamonds, sapphires, and rubies, attaching an IC module to a jewel, as in Patent Documents 1 and 2, will inevitably impair the decorative effect of the jewel itself.

[0006] Furthermore, when attaching an IC chip to jewels made of the above-mentioned materials, a fairly complicated machining process is necessary. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 61-71003 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 61-233884 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide an accessory structure that allows an IC chip to be easily attached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, the basic configuration of the present invention is as follows. (1) Decorative effect Ta material A structure comprising: An object other than jewelry has an IC chip with microcomputer functions attached inside it Outer frame In The surface of the object exhibits a decorative effect through gloss due to its flat or uneven surface, The object forms a ring-shaped outer frame, The outer frame Decorative surface of jewels All around Or the time display surface of a clock All around In the state of surrounding The inner circumference of the ring is Combined with the jewel or watch The outer frame is joined to a chain, and the chain is detachably connected to a chain that is worn around the neck or shoulder via an opening and closing device connected to the chain, thereby forming a necklace. Accessories. (2) Decorative effect Ta material A structure comprising: Other than jewelry, the microcomputer decoration effect Ta material A structure comprising: An object other than jewelry has an IC chip with microcomputer functions attached inside it Outer frame In The surface of the object exhibits a decorative effect through gloss due to its flat or uneven surface, The object forms a ring-shaped outer frame, The outer frame Decorative surface of jewels All around Or the time display surface of a clock All around In the state of surrounding The inner circumference of the ring is Combined with the jewel or watch The outer frame is joined to a chain and is detachably connected to the chain, which is detachable from the ear, via an opening and closing device connected to the chain, thereby forming an ear ornament. (3) Decorative effect Ta material A structure comprising: An object other than jewelry has an IC chip with microcomputer functions attached inside it Outer frame In The surface of the object exhibits a decorative effect through gloss due to its flat or uneven surface, The object forms a ring-shaped outer frame, The outer frame Decorative surface of jewels All around Or the time display surface of a clock All around In the state of surrounding The inner circumference of the ring isCombined with the jewel or watch The outer frame is joined to a pin and is detachably connected to the pin that pierces the ear via an opening and closing device connected to the pin, thereby forming an ornament that constitutes a piercing. (4) The item (1) above, characterized in that the object other than the jewel forming the ring-shaped outer frame is any one of precious metals, metals including alloys other than precious metals, plastics, ceramics, mixtures of ceramics and metals, and artificial or animal leather products. , (2) or (3) Ornaments. Effect of the Invention

[0010] Basic configuration (1) 、(2)、(3) In the case of an accessory, when an IC chip is attached to the inside of a material other than a jewel, as in the cases of Patent Documents 1 and 2, since a material other than a jewel that is easy to work with is used, it is easy to attach the IC chip, and in this respect, the basic configuration ( 4 The same applies in the case of

[0011] Basic configuration ( 4 ), Items other than jewels The materials used are all easier to wear than jewels.

[0012] Furthermore, basic configuration (1) 、(2)、(3) Like, things other than jewelry Forming a ring-shaped outer frame, and jewelry All around decorative surface Or watch The jewel or the watch shall completely surround the time display surface. If it is combined with the gemstone, The As the watch does not have an IC chip attached, it does not interfere with the decorative effect of the watch as a jewel, and moreover, it does not interfere with the function of the watch when worn.

[0013] In basic configuration (1), the outer frame connected to the chain can be removed via an opening and closing device that can be attached and detached freely from the chain, and can be used for monetary transactions; in basic configuration (2), the outer frame connected to the chain can be removed via an opening and closing device that can be attached and detached freely from the chain, and can be used for monetary transactions; in basic configuration (3), the outer frame connected to the pin can be removed via an opening and closing device that can be attached and detached freely from the pin, and can be used for monetary transactions.

[0014] Basic configuration (1), (2) 、(3)、(4) By installing an IC chip in an accessory, it can perform microcomputer functions and, like a cash card, allows for monetary transactions, while by emitting electromagnetic waves it is possible to communicate the location of the wearer of the accessory.

[0015] Basic configuration (1) 、(2)、(3)、(4) Even if the material is not a gemstone, The decorative effect is remarkable due to the gloss of the flat or uneven surface. To provide decorative effect Can . still, Gloss on flat surfaces can be achieved by polishing or electroplating the surface. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] The basic structure (1) of a necklace is shown, which is made by using a chain to which an outer frame is detachably connected via an opening and closing device. The arrows on both sides indicate the state in which the opening and closing device is detachable from the chain. [Diagram 2] The basic structure (2) of the earrings, i.e., earrings, is formed by using a chain to which an outer frame is detachably connected via an opening and closing device. Note that the arrows on both sides indicate the state in which the opening and closing device is detachably connected to the chain. [Diagram 3] The basic structure (3) of the piercing is formed by using a pin to which an outer frame is detachably connected via an opening and closing device. The arrows on both sides indicate the state in which the opening and closing device is detachably connected to the pin. [Figure 4] These are plan views showing the cases where the decorative surface of the gemstone is joined to a ring-shaped outer frame that surrounds the entire periphery of the decorative surface, among the basic configurations (1), (2), and (3). (a) shows the case where the decorative surface of the gemstone is joined to the ring-shaped outer frame that surrounds the entire periphery of the decorative surface via a columnar support portion extending from the inside of the outer frame. [Diagram 5] These are plan views of the basic configurations (1), (2), and (3) when connected to a clock, where (a) shows the case where the entire periphery of the time display face of the clock is joined to a ring-shaped outer frame that surrounds the entire periphery of the time display face, and (b) shows the case where the time display face of the clock is connected to the ring-shaped outer frame that surrounds the entire periphery of the time display face via a column-shaped support part extending from the inside of the outer frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] The basic configuration (1) is as follows: Figure 1. As shown in Fig. 4(a), (b) and Fig. 5(a), (b), Ta material A structure comprising: An object other than the jewel 3 has an IC chip 1 with a microcomputer function attached inside. Outer frame 2 In The surface of the object exhibits a decorative effect through gloss due to its flat or uneven surface, The object is a ring-shaped outer frame 2 Forming The outer frame 2 Decorative face of jewel 3 All around Or the time display surface of clock 3 All around In the state of surrounding The inner circumference of the ring is Combined with the jewel 3 or the watch 3 The outer frame 2 is joined to a chain 4, and the chain 4 is detachably connected to the chain 4, which is worn around the neck or shoulders, via an opening and closing device 6 connected to the chain 4, to form a necklace. The basic configuration (2) is as shown in Figs. 2, 4(a), (b), and 5(a), (b). With decorative effect Ta material A structure comprising: An object other than the jewel 3 has an IC chip 1 with a microcomputer function attached inside. Outer frame 2 In The surface of the object exhibits a decorative effect through gloss due to its flat or uneven surface, The object is a ring-shaped outer frame 2 Forming The outer frame 2 Decorative face of jewel 3 All around Or the time display surface of clock 3 All around In the state of surrounding The inner circumference of the ring is Combined with the jewel 3 or the watch 3 The outer frame 2 is joined to a chain 4, and is detachably connected to the chain 4, which is detachable from the ear, via an opening and closing device 6 connected to the chain 4, to form an ear ornament. The basic configuration (3) is as shown in Figs. 3, 4(a), (b), and 5(a), (b). With decorative effect Ta material A structure comprising: An object other than the jewel 3 has an IC chip 1 with a microcomputer function attached inside. Outer frame 2 In The surface of the object exhibits a decorative effect through gloss due to its flat or uneven surface, The object is a ring-shaped outer frame 2 Forming The outer frame 2 Decorative face of jewel 3 All around Or the time display surface of clock 3 All around In the state of surrounding The inner circumference of the ring is Combined with the jewel 3 or the watch 3 The outer frame 2 is joined to a pin 5, and is detachably connected to the pin 5 that penetrates the ear through an opening and closing device 6 connected to the pin 5, thereby forming an ornament that constitutes a piercing. It is.

[0018] At the time Patent Documents 1 and 2 were published in 1986, a single IC chip was not capable of performing microcomputer functions, so the unit was an IC module that aggregated IC chips. However, at present, since a single IC chip can perform microcomputer functions, it is no longer necessary to use the aggregated IC module as in Patent Documents 1 and 2 as a unit.

[0019] In the basic configuration (1), When using necklaces to carry out financial transactions, The outer frame 2 connected to the chain 4 is detachable from the chain 4. Opening and closing device 6 Via After removing it, The Processing What can be done has already been explained in the Effects section. In the basic configuration (2), when monetary transactions are carried out using the earrings, the outer frame 2 connected to the chain 4 can be freely attached and detached from the chain 4. Opening and closing device 6 Via Removed Above, Can be processed This has already been explained in the section on effects. In the basic configuration (3), when financial transactions are carried out by piercing, the outer frame 2 connected to the pin 5 is detachable from the pin 5. Opening and closing device 6 Via Remove Then, Can be processed This has already been explained in the section on effects.

[0020] Basic configuration ( 4 ) is the basic configuration (1) 、(2)、(3) In the ring-shaped outer frame 2 The non-precious metals that make up the jewellery are either precious metals, metals including alloys of non-precious metals, plastics, ceramics, mixtures of ceramics and metals, or artificial or animal skin products.

[0021] These characteristics are based on the fact that each of the above materials can exhibit decorative effects. In other words, recent surface polishing techniques can be used to achieve decorative effects not only on precious metals, but also on metals including alloys other than precious metals, plastics, ceramics, mixtures of ceramics and metals, and natural or artificial leather. Incidentally, the noble metal is the same as the chemical concept of metals such as gold, silver, and platinum group metals that are unlikely to undergo chemical changes and do not oxidize even when heated in air.

[0022] Typical examples of metals other than noble metals include iron such as stainless steel, nickel, chromium, copper, and aluminum.

[0023] There is no particular restriction on the type of plastic, but polyamide and polyethylene terephthalate, which are difficult to deform in accordance with the tensile strength and flexural modulus, are preferably used.

[0024] The IC chip 1 has IC memory fixed to plastic resin, but the basic structure ( 4 ) if plastic made of the same material as IC chip 1 is used, the attached state can be made inconspicuous.

[0025] Ceramics is a general term for non-metallic, inorganic solid materials obtained by shaping and firing.

[0026] In the case of such ceramics, it is convenient to present a pattern of a given color or combination of colors on the surface.

[0027] Basic configuration ( 4 ) a mixture of ceramics and metal can also be used as the material, and in this case, it is possible to exhibit both the inherent color of ceramics and the luster of metal.

[0028] In the case of natural or artificial leather, it is preferable that the leather does not deform, so it is preferable that the leather is layered and then made difficult to deform by using an adhesive.

[0029] In the case of materials other than metals, it is essential to first form a conductive film by electroless plating (a plating method in which the material is immersed in an aqueous solution containing metal ions and a reducing agent, and the metal is deposited on the surface by releasing electrons from the metal ions when the reducing agent is oxidized). Furthermore, plastic plated products have the advantage of being cheaper than metal products and allowing for complex molding. ABS polymer in particular has these notable characteristics and is therefore frequently used.

[0030] The uneven gloss can be achieved by rubbing abrasive paper, i.e. sandpaper, against a smooth glossy surface.

[0031] Basic configuration ( 4 ) in which the surface is a pattern of a given color or a combination of colors Via It is possible to adopt an embodiment characterized by a decorative effect.

[0032] The above-described embodiment can be easily realized using materials other than precious metals and non-precious metals, and in such an embodiment, a decorative effect different from gloss can be achieved.

[0033] Basic configuration ( 4 ) may employ embodiments characterized in that the surfaces of metals including alloys other than precious metals, plastics, ceramics, mixtures of ceramics and metals, and artificial or animal leather products are plated with precious metals.

[0034] In the case of the above embodiment, it is possible to achieve a decorative effect similar to that achieved when precious metals are used as the material.

[0035] Basic configuration (1) , (2) and (3) As shown in Fig. 4(a), (b) or Fig. 5(a), (b), the object other than the jewel 3 is a ring-shaped outer frame. 2 Form death, Decorative face of jewel 3 All around Or the time display surface of clock 3 All around In the state of surrounding The inner circumference of the ring is It is connected to the jewel 3 or the watch 3.

[0036] Other than these gems 3 The ring-shaped outer frame 2 is jewel 3 All around decorative surface Or Clock 3 By surrounding the entire surface of the time display join Via , basic configuration (1) 、(2)、(3) can exert a decorative effect specific to the jewel 3 or a time display effect specific to the clock 3. Incidentally, either an analog clock or a digital clock can be used for the clock 3. FIG. 5(a) shows the case of an analog clock, and FIG. 5(b) shows the case of a digital clock.

[0037] Basic configuration (1) 、(2)、(3) In the case of the 3-layered quartz crystal, as shown in FIG. 4(a) or FIG. 5(a), All around decorative surface Or Clock 3 All around the clock face but It completely surrounds the decorative surface or the time display surface. Outer frame 2 In the above embodiment, the above-mentioned bonding is preferably adopted.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the accessory is simply combined with the jewel 3 or the watch 3, and such combination can be used as a necklace, a pendant, or an earring. In any case Use can .

[0039] Basic configuration (1 、(2)、(3) ), as shown in Fig. 4(b) or Fig. 5(b), Decorative surface Or Clock 3 Time display surface but It completely surrounds the decorative surface or the time display surface. Ring-shaped outer frame 2, the outer frame 2 Inside from A plurality of extended columnar support parts Via An embodiment characterized in that the components are bonded together may be adopted.

[0040] In the case of the above embodiment, a three-dimensional decorative effect can be achieved by combining the surrounding accessories with the jewel 3 or the watch 3, and it is suitable for necklaces, earrings, and pierced earrings. In any case It can be used. [Industrial Applicability]

[0041] Thus, the present invention provides With decorative effect Materials other than gemstones The ring-shaped outer frame is made up of jewelry All around decorative surface Or watch The inner circumference of the ring is connected to the jewel or the watch in a state where it completely surrounds the time display surface of the watch, and the outer frame is connected to a chain or a pin, and the necklace, earrings, or pierced earrings are detachably connected to the chain via an opening and closing device connected to the chain or the pin. On top,In the outer frame The attachment of an IC chip is extremely valuable in that it can be used for both decorative purposes and for the practical purposes of financial transactions and transmitting location, and the range of applications is extremely wide. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 1 IC chip 2 Outer frame 3. Jewelry or watches 4 chains 5-pin 6 Opening and Closing Devices

Claims

1. An accessory that is made of a material with a decorative effect other than a decorative item and has an IC chip with microcomputer functions attached to the inside or outside surface.

2. 2. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein the object is any one of a precious metal, a metal other than a precious metal, an alloy of a metal and / or a metal other than a metal, a plastic, a ceramic, a mixture of a ceramic and a metal, and an artificial or animal leather product.

3. 2. The accessory according to claim 1, which is combined with an ornament or a watch.

4. 3. The accessory according to claim 2, characterized in that the surface exhibits a decorative effect due to its luster caused by being flat or uneven.

5. 3. The accessory according to claim 2, wherein the surface exhibits a decorative effect by a pattern formed by a predetermined color or a combination of colors.

6. 3. The accessory according to claim 2, characterized in that the surface of a metal other than a precious metal, an alloy of a metal other than a precious metal, a plastic, a ceramic, a mixture of a ceramic and a metal, or an artificial or animal leather product is plated with a precious metal.

7. 4. The accessory according to claim 3, wherein the accessory forms an outer frame surrounding an ornament or a watch.

8. 4. The accessory according to claim 3, wherein the accessory is formed in a ring shape, and the ornament or the watch is connected to the ring.

9. 4. The accessory according to claim 3, wherein the accessory is formed in a ring shape, and the ornament or the watch is connected to a plurality of columnar supports extending inward from the ring.

10. 4. The accessory according to claim 1, 2 or 3, which is used as a necklace and is connected to a detachable fastener between the neck or shoulder and the wrapping chain.

11. 4. The accessory according to claim 1, 2 or 3, which is used as an earring and is connected to a detachable chain via a detachable opening and closing device.

12. 4. The accessory according to claim 1, 2 or 3, which is used as a piercing and is connected to a removable opening and closing device between a pin that penetrates the ear.

13. The accessory according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 3, characterized in that it is formed in a ring shape and is used as a bracelet to be worn around the arm or as an ankle to be worn around the ankle, and the ring can be opened and closed freely, so that it can be attached to and detached from the arm or ankle.

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