Transfer seal creation support system and transfer seal creation support method

Abstract

To provide a transfer seal creation support system capable of achieving easy creation of a transfer seal by anyone, in which a desired design is reflected, and the reception of the transfer seal on the desired timing.SOLUTION: A desired design created with a terminal device 300 or a multifunctional portable terminal device 400 is converted into a two-dimensional code by a server 200, and the two-dimensional code is transmitted to the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional portable terminal device 400. The two-dimensional code received by the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional portable terminal device 400 is read by a transfer seal output device 500, so that a transfer seal in which the desired design is reflected is output.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a transfer seal creation support system and a transfer seal creation support method, and particularly to a transfer seal creation support system and a transfer seal creation support method related to a tattoo seal or a body seal to be transferred and pasted on the skin.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there have been provided transfer-type body seals in a line drawing style, so-called tattoo seals, which are used as toys to be wetted with water and pasted on the arm for play or as one of fashion items. In particular, recently, various transfer-type tattoo seals have been proposed with the diversification of hobbies and interests.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a tattoo seal that can print an arbitrary pattern of a user by a printer and create a pattern rich in personality. In this case, it is possible to create a tattoo seal printed with an arbitrary pattern of one's preference by a commercially available inkjet printer. This is intended to achieve differentiation from others and improve the effect of self-expression of the tattoo seal.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses a vending system for capsule toys, cards, seals, etc. that can be purchased outside vending machine installation stores regardless of age. In this case, the content for implementing the product purchase procedure from a capsule toy vending machine sold to consumers at a retail store storefront, etc., the determination of the product, and the payment of the price of the product determined by the purchaser and the determination of the delivery method to the product purchaser on the screen is distributed to a data receiving terminal via a communication network to consumers, and consumers are made to select and order the product.

[0005] Non-Patent Document 1 discloses a system for creating an original tattoo seal on the web. In this system, when a desired image for the tattoo seal is uploaded to a simulator on the web, adjusted, and predetermined items are input, a tattoo seal with the desired image will be sent at a later date.

[0006] Non-Patent Document 2 discloses a system for creating an original tattoo seal or body seal on the web. In this system, when a template is downloaded on the web, predetermined information is input, and the prepared design data is uploaded to complete an order, an A4-sized tattoo seal with the uploaded design data reflected thereon will be sent at a later date.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Non-Patent Documents

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Non-Patent Document 1

Non-Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0009] As described above, various methods for providing transfer seals have been proposed. However, with regard to the creation and receipt of transfer seals, there are various restrictions for those who use transfer seals.

[0010] In the case of what is disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a restriction that a person who uses a transfer seal can only create and receive a transfer seal where an inkjet printer is installed, and it does not take into account the convenience of the user side.

[0011] In the case of what is disclosed in Patent Document 2, there is a restriction that the receipt of products such as seals is delivery to a pre-specified location. Therefore, it takes days until the seals are received.

[0012] In the case of what is disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 2, there is a restriction that the receipt of a transfer seal is delivery to a pre-specified location. Also, it takes days from ordering to receiving the transfer seal, and it does not take into account the convenience of the user side.

[0013] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a transfer seal creation support system and a transfer seal creation support method that enable anyone to easily create a transfer seal with a desired design reflected thereon and receive the transfer seal at a desired time. Another object of the present invention is to provide a transfer seal creation support system and a transfer seal creation support method that have a simple configuration and low environmental impact.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0014] The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve the above object.

[0015] (1) Design creation means for creating the desired design to be reflected on the transfer seal as digital data, two-dimensional code conversion means for converting the digital data of the desired design created by the design creation means into two-dimensional code information, two-dimensional code information reading means for reading the two-dimensional code information converted by the two-dimensional code conversion means, print output form setting means for setting the print output form as setting information with reference to the information read by the two-dimensional code information reading means, and transfer seal production means for producing a transfer seal on which the desired design corresponding to the two-dimensional code information read by the two-dimensional code information reading means is reflected with reference to the setting information set by the print output form setting means, and transfer seal output means for outputting the transfer seal on which the desired design produced by the transfer seal production means is reflected.

[0016] (2) In the configuration of (1) above, the design created by the design creation means is a design selected from a group of designs pre-stored in the storage means, a design created with reference to pre-stored template information, or an original design created independently.

[0017] (3) A method for assisting in the creation of a transfer seal, A design creation process for creating, as digital data, a desired design to be reflected on a transfer seal by a terminal device, a two-dimensional code conversion process for converting the digital data of the desired design created in this design creation process into two-dimensional code information by a two-dimensional code conversion unit, a two-dimensional code information reception process for receiving the two-dimensional code information converted in this two-dimensional code conversion process by the terminal device or another terminal device, a two-dimensional code information output display process for outputting and displaying the two-dimensional code information received in this two-dimensional code information reception process by the terminal device or another terminal device, a reading process for reading the two-dimensional code information output and displayed in this two-dimensional code information output display process by a two-dimensional code information reading unit, a printing output form setting process for setting, as setting information, a printing output form by a printing output form setting unit with reference to the information read in this reading process, a transfer seal production process for producing a transfer seal on which the desired design corresponding to the two-dimensional code information read in this reading process is reflected by a transfer seal production unit with reference to the setting information set in this printing output form setting process, and a transfer seal output process for outputting, by a transfer seal output unit, the transfer seal on which the desired design is reflected produced in this transfer seal production process. It is characterized by comprising the above.

[0018] (4) In the configuration of (3) above, the desired design created in the design creation process is a design selected from a group of designs pre-stored in a storage unit, a design created with reference to pre-stored template information, or an original design created independently. It is characterized by this.

[0019] According to the above configuration, anyone can easily create a transfer seal with a desired design reflected thereon, and the transfer seal can be received at a desired location at a desired time, which is practical and convenient.

[0020] Also, according to the above configuration, since a simple configuration can be achieved as a whole, it is excellent in productivity and economy.

[0021] Furthermore, according to the above configuration, the environmental load is small, which is in line with ensuring a sustainable production and consumption pattern of SDGs (Sustainnable Development Goals), and it is useful.

Advantages of the Invention

[0022] According to the present invention, anyone can easily create a transfer seal with a desired design reflected thereon, and can receive the transfer seal at a desired location at a desired time. In addition, the present invention can provide a system with a simple configuration, low environmental load, and excellent practicality, productivity, and economy.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0025] The transfer seal creation support system (hereinafter referred to as "system") 10 according to this embodiment can connect a server computer (hereinafter referred to as "server") 200, a terminal device 300, a multifunctional mobile terminal device 400, and a transfer seal output device 500 via a communication network 100. And the system 10 is configured such that a desired design is created by the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400, this design is converted into two-dimensional code information with identification information added by the server 200 and sent to the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400, and when the two-dimensional code information received by the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400 is read by the transfer seal output device 500, a transfer seal reflecting the desired design is output.

[0026] Now, in the server 200, a central control processing unit 210, an input unit 220, an output unit 230, a readable / writable memory 240, a transfer seal creation content processing unit 250, and a two-dimensional code conversion processing unit 260 are respectively connected via signal lines 270 (see FIG. 2).

[0027] The central control processing unit 210 has a function of controlling the overall control processing of the system 10 with reference to predetermined program information stored in the memory 240.

[0028] The input unit 220 has a function of receiving various information sent from the outside via the network 100 under the management of the central control processing unit 210 and storing it in a predetermined storage area of the memory 240. For example, it receives various information sent from the terminal device 300, the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400, or the transfer seal output device 500 and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the memory 240. Also, the input unit 220 has a function of similarly storing various information such as key inputs from an internal keyboard, etc. in a predetermined storage area of the memory 240.

[0029] The output unit 230 has an output / sending function that outputs various information and sends it out to the outside under the management of the central control processing unit 210. For example, the output unit 230 sends transfer seal creation content information, transfer seal design information, or two-dimensional code information to the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400. Further, the output unit 230 sends transfer seal design information corresponding to the two-dimensional code information sent from the transfer seal output machine 500 to the transfer seal output machine 500 via the input unit 220.

[0030] The memory 240 has a work area 240a for performing various operations and a program information storage area 240b for storing program information that the central control processing unit 210 refers to for basic control processing and management.

[0031] Furthermore, the memory 240 has the following storage areas. · A transfer seal creation content information storage area 240c for storing dedicated content information (transfer seal creation content information) for creating transfer seals sent to the outside (e.g., the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400) via the output unit 230 · A transfer seal design information storage area 240d for storing dedicated design information (transfer seal design information) for transfer seals sent to the outside and received via the input unit 220 · A two-dimensional code conversion information storage area 240e for storing dedicated program information for converting design information and related information (including identification information) corresponding to the created transfer seals into two-dimensional code information · A transfer seal output machine information storage area 240f for storing the setting information of the transfer seals output by the transfer seal output machine 500 · A terminal device information storage area 240g for storing dedicated program information for identifying and registering the terminal device 300, the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400, and the transfer seal output machine 500 accessing via the communication network 100, and information regarding the identified and registered terminal device 300, the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400, and the transfer seal output machine 500

[0032] Under the management of the central control processing unit 210, the transfer seal creation content processing unit 250 refers to the transfer seal creation content information storage area 240c in the memory 240, accesses it, and has a function of sending transfer seal creation content information and the like to the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional portable terminal device 400 that accesses via the output unit 230. Further, the transfer seal creation content processing unit 250 refers to the transfer seal design information storage area 240d in the memory 240, sends transfer seal design information and the like to the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional portable terminal device 400 via the output unit 230, and has a function of assisting in creating a desired design to be reflected on the transfer seal by the accessing terminal device 300 or multifunctional portable terminal device 400.

[0033] Under the management of the central control processing unit 210, the two-dimensional code conversion processing unit 260 refers to the two-dimensional code conversion information storage area 240e and the terminal device information storage area 240g in the memory 240, and has a function of converting desired design information and related information (including identification information) corresponding to the transfer seal created by the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional portable terminal device 400 into two-dimensional code information. Further, the two-dimensional code conversion processing unit 260 has a function of sending the converted two-dimensional code information to the terminal device 300, the multifunctional portable terminal device 400, or the transfer seal output device 500 via the output unit 230.

[0034] The terminal device 300 is composed of a hardware configuration of a control processing unit 310, an input unit 320, an output unit 330, and a read / writable memory 340, which are respectively connected via a signal line 350. Then, the terminal device 300 has a function of referring to the transfer seal creation content information and the transfer seal design information sent from the server 200, creating information on the transfer seal with the desired design reflected thereon, and sending it to the server 200. The terminal device 300 is, for example, a PC or a tablet terminal.

[0035] Here, the control processing unit 310 has a function of controlling the control processing of the terminal device 300 by referring to the predetermined program information stored in the memory 340.

[0036] Under the management of the control processing unit 310, the input unit 320 has a function of storing input information such as key input from the built-in keyboard, pen input from the tablet, voice recognition, or image recognition, or information sent from the outside into a predetermined storage area of the memory 340.

[0037] Under the management of the control processing unit 310, the output unit 330 has a function of displaying, printing, or voice-outputting various information, and also sending various information to the outside via the network 100.

[0038] The memory 340 has storage areas including a work area 340a for performing various operations, a program information storage area 340b for storing program information that the control processing unit 310 refers to for various control processes and management, and a temporary storage area 340c for temporarily storing input information, output information, etc. Further, the memory 340 has a design information storage area 340d for storing transfer seal creation content information, design information for transfer seals, etc., that is, desired design information, etc. (including creation guidance information) to be reflected on the transfer seals sent from the server 200. The memory 340 further has storage areas such as a two-dimensional code information storage area 340e for storing two-dimensional code information related to transfer seals in which the desired design information received via the input unit 320 is reflected.

[0039] In the multifunctional portable terminal device 400, a control processing unit 420, an input / output unit 440, and a rewritable memory 460 are connected via a signal line 480. And the multifunctional portable terminal device 400 is functionally configured to receive two-dimensional code information related to transfer seals in which the desired design information sent from the server 200 or the terminal device 300 is reflected. Further, the multifunctional portable terminal device 400 has a function of creating information related to transfer seals in which the desired design is reflected with reference to the transfer seal creation content information and the design information for transfer seals sent from the server 200, and sending it to the server 200. The multifunctional portable terminal device 400 is a smartphone equipped with a telephone function.

[0040] The control processing unit 420 has a function of controlling the multifunctional portable terminal device 400 by referring to predetermined program information stored in the memory 460.

[0041] The input / output unit 440 has a function of storing input information such as keypad touch input, pen input, voice recognition, or image recognition, or information sent from the outside into the memory 460 under the management of the control processing unit 420. Further, the input / output unit 440 has a function of displaying and outputting or voice-outputting various information, and sending various information to the outside via the network 100 under the management of the control processing unit 420. Thus, the input / output unit 440 is functionally configured to receive two-dimensional code information sent from the server 200 or the terminal device 300, store it in the memory 460, and display and output the stored two-dimensional code information.

[0042] The memory 460 includes a work area 460a for performing various operations, a program information storage area 460b for storing program information that the control processing unit 420 refers to for various control processes and management, a temporary storage area 460c for temporarily storing input information, output information, etc., and a two-dimensional code information storage area 460d for storing two-dimensional code information related to a transfer seal with desired design information reflected thereon, among others. Note that a design information storage area (not shown) for storing transfer seal creation content information, design information for transfer seals, etc., that is, desired design information (including creation guidance information) to be reflected on the transfer seals to be created, etc., sent from the server 200 may be provided in the memory 460.

[0043] The transfer seal output machine 500 consists of a hardware configuration including a control processing unit 510, an input unit 520, an output unit 530, and a read / writable memory 540, which are respectively connected via signal lines 550. The transfer seal output machine 500 is functionally configured to access the server 200, receive information regarding a transfer seal in which desired design information corresponding to two-dimensional code information is reflected, and output the transfer seal with reference to predetermined setting information. It is assumed that the transfer seal output machine 500 is installed at, for example, multiple locations that are easily accessible in the city.

[0044] The control processing unit 510 has a function of controlling the transfer seal machine 500 by referring to predetermined program information stored in the memory 540.

[0045] The input unit 520 has a function of storing input information such as key input, pen input, voice recognition, or image recognition, or information sent from the outside into the memory 540 under the management of the control processing unit 510.

[0046] The output unit 530 has a function of displaying, printing, or voice-outputting various information and sending various information to the outside via the network 100 under the management of the control processing unit 510. For example, the output unit 530 is functionally configured to send two-dimensional code information to the server 200, display print condition setting menu information, and print and output a transfer seal in which desired design information corresponding to the two-dimensional code information is reflected based on the set print conditions.

[0047] The memory 540 has a work area 540a for performing various operations, and a program information storage area 540b for storing program information that the control processing unit 510 refers to for various control processes and management. Further, the memory 540 has a read two-dimensional code information storage area 540c for storing the two-dimensional code information received via the input unit 520, a design information storage area 540d for storing desired design information to be reflected on the transfer seal corresponding to the two-dimensional code information, and a storage area such as an output information storage area 540e for storing printing conditions and the like regarding the transfer seal on which the desired design information is reflected.

[0048] Regarding the above configuration, its operation will be described.

[0049] When creating a transfer seal, for example, a tattoo seal, on which a desired design (including characters, symbols, figures, etc.) is reflected, first, the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional portable terminal device 400 accesses the server 200 to obtain transfer seal creation content information and transfer seal design information (step S602 in FIG. 6).

[0050] Next, on the side of the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional portable terminal device 400, with reference to the obtained transfer seal creation content information and transfer seal design information, a desired design to be reflected on the transfer seal is created (step S604). When creating the design, for example, the following four patterns are displayed as a menu on the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional portable terminal device 400. Then, based on the selected and specified pattern, the design is created.

[0051] (1) A pattern of selecting a desired design from the image samples included in the obtained transfer seal creation content information and transfer seal design information (2) A pattern of creating a desired design using the image template included in the obtained transfer seal creation content information and transfer seal design information (3) A pattern of creating an original design desired on the side of the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400 without using the image samples and image templates included in the obtained transfer seal creation content information and transfer seal design information (4) A pattern of creating characters by converting an English name into a kanji notation using the English notation name kanji conversion system disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 6957041

[0052] The information of the desired design (design information) created on the side of the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400 is sent to the server 200 together with the identification information (information on the design creation side), and is converted into two-dimensional code information with the identification information added by the server 200 (step S606). This two-dimensional code information is stored in the two-dimensional code conversion information storage area 240e and is sent from the server 200 to the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400 (step S608). Also, the identification information of this two-dimensional code information is stored in the terminal device information storage area 240g.

[0053] After that, for example, one of the following is held up toward the input unit 520 of the transfer seal output machine 500 installed at a predetermined location at a desired time (step S610). · The above two-dimensional code information displayed on the output unit 440 of the portable device 300 or the input / output unit 440 of the multifunctional mobile terminal device 400 · That which is printed and output via the output unit 340 of the two-dimensional code information received by the portable device 300

[0054] Then, the transfer seal output machine 500 reads the two-dimensional code information and communicates with the server 200 (step S612). Thus, the transfer seal output machine 500 obtains the corresponding design information from the server 200 (step S614).

[0055] Also, in the transfer seal output machine 500, for the design to be reflected on the transfer seal, for example, the following output form settings are made (step S616). · Selection of the size of the transfer seal to be output · Determination of the number of transfer seals to be output · Selection of the saturation, tone, sharpness, and contrast of the design to be output · Selection of the character font · Presence or absence of additional designs and selection of additional designs Note that the output form is set by selecting desired items or inputting desired information from the output form setting guide screen displayed on the output unit 530 of the transfer seal output machine 500.

[0056] When the setting of the output form is completed, the transfer seal output machine 500 produces a transfer seal with the desired design reflected based on the set output form (step S618).

[0057] When a transfer seal with the desired design reflected based on the set output form is produced, the transfer seal is output from the output unit 530 of the transfer seal output machine 500 (step S620).

[0058] In the system of the above embodiment, with reference to the transfer seal creation content information and transfer seal design information sent from the server 200, a draft of a transfer seal with the desired design is created on the terminal device 300 or the multifunctional portable terminal device 400 side, and the seal can be output at the installation location of the transfer seal output machine 500 at a desired time. Thereby, a practical and convenient system can be provided in which anyone can easily create a desired transfer seal and receive it at a desired location.

[0059] Moreover, since the system of the above embodiment prepares a plurality of patterns for design creation, a desired design can be proposed from various design environments, and it is user-friendly and useful.

[0060] In addition, the system of the above embodiment has an extremely simple configuration and is excellent in productivity and economy. Moreover, due to the simple configuration, the load on the environment is small, contributing to the sustainable production and consumption form of the SDGs, and it is useful.

[0061] Furthermore, the system of the above embodiment can also design characters obtained by converting a name written in English notation into Chinese character notation by kanji using the English notation name Chinese character conversion system disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 6957041, and it can be expected to be used, for example, for tattoo seals for foreign tourists visiting Japan.

[0062] Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and it goes without saying that various modifications are possible without departing from the gist.

Explanation of Signs

[0063] 10 … Transfer seal creation support system 200 … Server 240c … Transfer seal creation content information storage area 240d … Design information storage area for transfer seal 240e … Two-dimensional code conversion information storage area 240f … Transfer seal output machine information storage area 240g … Terminal device information storage area 250 … Transfer seal creation content processing unit 260 … Two-dimensional code conversion processing unit 300 … Terminal device 340d … Design information storage area 340e … Two-dimensional code information storage area 400 … Multifunctional portable terminal device 460d … Two-dimensional code information storage area 500 … Transfer seal output machine 540c … Read two-dimensional code information storage area 540d … Corresponding design information storage area 540e … Output information storage area

Claims

1. Design creation means for creating the desired design to be reflected on the transfer seal as digital data, Two-dimensional code conversion means for converting the digital data of the desired design created by the design creation means into two-dimensional code information, Two-dimensional code information reading means for reading the two-dimensional code information converted by the two-dimensional code conversion means, Print output form setting means for setting the print output form as setting information with reference to the information read by the two-dimensional code information reading means, Transfer seal production means for producing a transfer seal on which the desired design corresponding to the two-dimensional code information read by the two-dimensional code information reading means is reflected with reference to the setting information set by the print output form setting means, A transfer seal creation support system comprising transfer seal output means for outputting a transfer seal on which the desired design produced by the transfer seal production means is reflected.

2. The design created by the design creation means is a design selected from a group of designs pre-stored in storage means, a design created with reference to pre-stored template information, or an original design created independently, according to the transfer seal creation support system described in Claim 1.

3. A design creation step of creating, as digital data, a desired design to be reflected on a transfer seal by a terminal device, A two-dimensional code conversion step of converting the digital data of the desired design created in the design creation step into two-dimensional code information by a two-dimensional code conversion unit, A two-dimensional code information receiving step of receiving the two-dimensional code information converted in the two-dimensional code conversion step by the terminal device or another terminal device, A two-dimensional code information output display step of outputting and displaying the two-dimensional code information received in the two-dimensional code information receiving step by the terminal device or another terminal device, A reading step of reading the two-dimensional code information output and displayed in the two-dimensional code information output display step by a two-dimensional code information reading unit, A print output form setting step of setting the print output form as setting information by a print output form setting unit with reference to the information read in the reading step, A transfer seal manufacturing step of manufacturing a transfer seal in which the desired design corresponding to the two-dimensional code information read in the reading step is reflected in the transfer seal manufacturing unit with reference to the setting information set in the printing output form setting step; A method for assisting in creating a transfer seal, comprising: a transfer seal output step of outputting, by a transfer seal output unit, the transfer seal in which the desired design created in the transfer seal manufacturing step is reflected.

4. The desired design created in the design creation step is a design selected from a group of designs stored in advance in a storage unit, a design created with reference to template information stored in advance, or an original design created independently, according to the method for assisting in creating a transfer seal according to claim 3.

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