Calendar

Abstract

To provide a calendar that provides continuity in date display while maintaining the convenience of a conventional calendar.SOLUTION: In a calendar 10, in which the numbers indicating the dates of the month are arranged in order with a new line for each week, the numbers indicating the last days of the week and the numbers indicating the first days of the following week are displayed consecutively. This makes it possible to display all dates from the beginning of the month to the end of the month in a continuous manner, providing continuity in the date display. In addition, because the basic arrangement of the numbers indicating the dates is the same as that of conventional calendars, it can be used without any sense of incongruity, and the convenience of conventional calendars can be maintained in terms of daily schedule management, such as writing down appointments.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to calendars, and more particularly to monthly calendars. [Background technology]

[0002] Calendars are primarily used to check the days of the week and dates, and are divided into time periods such as years, months, and weeks, with numbers indicating the dates corresponding to the days of the week. For example, in a monthly calendar, the numbers indicating the dates of the month are generally arranged in order, with a new line for each week, corresponding to the days of the week.

[0003] Patent Document 1 also discloses an annual calendar in which numbers indicating dates are arranged in a band, providing continuity overall. The calendar in Patent Document 1 arranges numbers indicating the dates of each month in a straight line to form a month column, and arranges numbers indicating the dates from the end of each consecutive month to the beginning of each month in a curved line, thereby displaying the displayed numbers in a continuous, meandering pattern. Patent Document 1 states that this ensures the continuity of the dates, making it easier to read the length of a period and manage schedules, and that the meandering design of the numbers is not monotonous like conventional calendars and has the advantage of being superior in design. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Publication number 6-34147 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the advantage of the calendar in Patent Document 1 is the visual effect of the entire calendar, which is achieved by using curved lines between consecutive months, and can be said to be an advantage unique to annual calendars. On the other hand, while the calendar in Patent Document 1 may have a superior design compared to conventional calendars, it may feel strange to users who are accustomed to using conventional calendars with a monotonous display format. Furthermore, there are also drawbacks, such as a loss of the convenience of conventional calendars in terms of daily schedule management, such as writing down appointments.

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a calendar that provides continuity in date display while maintaining the convenience of conventional calendars. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the calendar of the present invention is characterized in that the numbers indicating the dates of the month are arranged in order with a new line for each week, and the number indicating the last day of the week and the number indicating the first day of the following week are displayed consecutively.

[0008] In the calendar having the above configuration, the arrangement of the numbers indicating the dates is reversed between the week and the following week.

[0009] More specifically, the number indicating the last day of the first week of the month is displayed consecutively with the number indicating the first day of the second week, the number indicating the last day of the second week is displayed consecutively with the number indicating the first day of the third week, the number indicating the last day of the third week is displayed consecutively with the number indicating the first day of the fourth week, the number indicating the last day of the fourth week is displayed consecutively with the number indicating the first day of the fifth week, and the number indicating the last day of the fifth week is displayed consecutively with the number indicating the first day of the sixth week.

[0010] In this case, the arrangement of the numbers indicating the date is reversed between odd-numbered weeks and even-numbered weeks. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, by consecutively displaying the number indicating the last day of the week and the number indicating the first day of the following week, it is possible to consecutively display all dates from the beginning of the month to the end of the month, thereby providing continuity in the date display. Furthermore, since the basic arrangement of the numbers indicating the dates is the same as that of conventional calendars, it can be used without any sense of incongruity. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the convenience of conventional calendars in terms of daily schedule management, such as writing down appointments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a calendar according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a calendar according to a second embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a calendar according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a calendar according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0014] First Embodiment The calendar 10 according to the first embodiment is a monthly calendar that displays the numbers and days of the week that indicate the dates for one month. The calendar 10 can be used in various formats, such as a desk calendar, a wall calendar, a poster calendar, a printed calendar, a computer display calendar, or a booklet such as a planner or diary.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, calendar 10 has a date display section F for displaying numbers indicating the dates of the month. Date display section F has an outline consisting of multiple boxes, each of which is a square area of ​​equal size divided into a grid of 6 rows and 7 columns. Each box in the first row of date display section F represents the first week of the month. Similarly, each box in the second row of date display section F represents the second week of the month, each box in the third row of date display section F represents the third week of the month, each box in the fourth row of date display section F represents the fourth week of the month, each box in the fifth row of date display section F represents the fifth week of the month, and each box in the sixth row of date display section F represents the sixth week of the month. Note that for months without a sixth week, the boxes in the sixth row of date display section F may be left blank or may be removed in advance.

[0016] Above the frame of each column (columns 1 to 7) of the date display section F having the above configuration, the letters representing each day of the week, "Sun," "Mon," "Tue," "Wed," "Thu," "Fri," and "Sat," are displayed in order from left to right. Also, below the frame of each column of the date display section F, the letters representing each day of the week, "Sun," "Mon," "Tue," "Wed," "Thu," "Fri," and "Sat," are displayed in order from right to left. Of these letters, the character "Sun," which represents Sunday, is colored red, and the character "Sat," which represents Saturday, is colored blue.

[0017] Each box that makes up the date display section F displays a number indicating the date of the month. In this embodiment, the arrangement of the numbers indicating the dates of the month is reversed for odd-numbered weeks and even-numbered weeks. Specifically, for odd-numbered weeks (i.e., the first, third, and fifth weeks), the numbers are arranged so that the date number increases from left to right, while for even-numbered weeks (i.e., the second, fourth, and sixth weeks), the numbers are arranged so that the date number increases from right to left. By adopting this number arrangement, the numbers indicating the dates of the month are arranged in order, with a new line being started for each week, and the number indicating the last day of the week and the number indicating the first day of the following week are displayed consecutively.

[0018] 1 illustrates the case of "March 2024." With reference to this calendar 10, the arrangement of numbers indicating dates will be specifically described below.

[0019] In Calendar 10, the number "1," which indicates the first day of the month, i.e., the first day of week 1, is displayed in the box in row 1, column 6. The number "2" is displayed to the right of the number "1," in the box in row 1, column 7. Because the box in row 1, column 7 is the last day of week 1, the number indicating the last day of week 1 is also "2." Next, the number "3," which indicates the first day of week 2, the week following week 1, is displayed in the box in row 2, column 7 (just below the number "2"). Then, for week 2, the numbers are displayed in order from right to left, increasing in numerical value, until the number "9," indicating the last day of week 2, is displayed in the box in row 2, column 1. For the third week, the number "10" indicating the first day is displayed in the box in the third row and first column (just below the number "9"). Starting from this number "10," the numbers are displayed in order from left to right, increasing in numerical value. The number "16," indicating the last day of the third week, is displayed in the box in the third row and seventh column. Based on this rule, the number "31," indicating the last day of the sixth week (the last day of the fourth, fifth, and sixth weeks), is displayed in the box in the sixth row and seventh column. Thus, the numbers indicating the dates in March 2024 are arranged in order, with each week starting on a new line. In this embodiment, numbers indicating dates corresponding to Sundays and holidays are colored red, and numbers indicating dates corresponding to Saturdays are colored blue.

[0020] With the calendar 10 configured as described above, the numbers indicating the last day of the week and the numbers indicating the first day of the following week are displayed consecutively from top to bottom, making it possible to provide continuity in the date display. In other words, the numbers placed in the boxes on the left and right columns (the first and seventh columns) of the date display section F always indicate the date of a Sunday or Saturday, and the week transitions continue from top to bottom throughout the month, allowing all dates from the beginning of the month to the end to be displayed in a continuous manner. Additionally, the numbers indicating the dates corresponding to Saturdays and Sundays are color-coded, making it possible to clearly distinguish the transitions between weeks.

[0021] Furthermore, the calendar 10 has the same structure as the date display section F (the basic arrangement of the numbers that indicate the date) as conventional calendars, so it can be used without any particular discomfort. Therefore, the convenience of conventional calendars can be maintained in terms of daily schedule management, such as writing down appointments.

[0022] Second Embodiment The arrangement of the numbers indicating the dates from the beginning to the end of the month may be reversed from that of the calendar 10 of the first embodiment described above. For example, as shown in the calendar 20 shown in Fig. 2, the numbers may be arranged so that the date values ​​increase from right to left for odd-numbered weeks (i.e., the first, third, and fifth weeks), and the numbers may be arranged so that the date values ​​increase from left to right for even-numbered weeks (i.e., the second, fourth, and sixth weeks). Even with this arrangement, the same effects as those of the calendar 10 of the first embodiment described above can be obtained.

[0023] The calendar according to the present invention has been described above based on the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be embodied in the following modified forms, for example.

[0024] <Variation 1> Although the calendars 10 and 20 according to the above embodiments have a date display section F, the date display section F is not an essential component. For example, like the calendar 30 shown in Fig. 3, it is also possible to implement a format in which only numbers indicating the day of the week and the date are displayed in the same arrangement as the calendar 10. Although not shown in the drawings, it is of course also possible to display them in the same arrangement as the calendar 20.

[0025] <Variation 2> The calendars 10 and 20 in the above embodiments are exemplified as display formats in which the first day of the week is Sunday and the last day of the week is Saturday, but a display format in which the first day of the week is Monday and the last day of the week is Sunday may also be adopted.

[0026] <Variation 3> In the above embodiment and modified example, a calendar in which the dates of the week advance horizontally has been exemplified, but the present invention may also be applied to a calendar in which the dates of the week advance vertically. In this case, the number indicating the last day of the week and the number indicating the first day of the following week are displayed consecutively on the left and right.

[0027] The present invention can be implemented in various forms, including improvements, modifications, and variations based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the invention. Furthermore, the invention can be implemented in a form in which any of the features of the invention are replaced with other technology, as long as the same action or effect is achieved. [Explanation of symbols]

[0028] 10, 20, 30: Calendar F: Date display

Claims

1. The numbers indicating the days of the month are arranged in order, with each week on a new line. A calendar in which the numbers indicating the last day of the week and the first day of the next week are displayed consecutively.

2. 2. The calendar according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement of the numbers indicating the dates is reversed between the week and the following week.

3. The number indicating the last day of the first week of the month is consecutive with the number indicating the first day of the second week, The number indicating the last day of the second week is consecutive with the number indicating the first day of the third week, The number indicating the last day of the third week is consecutive with the number indicating the first day of the fourth week, The number indicating the last day of the fourth week is consecutive with the number indicating the first day of the fifth week, 2. The calendar of claim 1, wherein the number indicating the last day of the fifth week is displayed consecutively with the number indicating the first day of the sixth week.

4. 2. The calendar according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement of the numbers indicating the dates is reversed between odd-numbered weeks and even-numbered weeks.

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