Awareness and educational supplies

Abstract

This project aims to create a single awareness campaign, such as a sticker or keychain, that can raise awareness of "diamond markings," "protection and priority for pedestrians," and "correct crossing practices." These campaigns will be widely adopted as small, well-designed items that can be attached to the interior of a car, thus creating a comprehensive awareness campaign and method for preventing pedestrian accidents. [Solution] The sticker, which has a sheet-like body 1 on its surface and is equipped with awareness-raising function parts A to C consisting of a "diamond mark design 2" etc., is small, less than half the size of a business card, and can be attached anywhere inside a car. The keychain is also small and can be attached to personal belongings, thus enabling awareness-raising goods and methods to disseminate important information regarding the prevention of traffic accidents involving pedestrians crossing the road to drivers and pedestrians of a wide range of ages, from children to the elderly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a public awareness article and a public awareness method for widely disseminating and raising awareness of important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road crossers.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, statistics show that among traffic accidents in which automobiles collide with pedestrians resulting in pedestrian casualties, approximately 70% are accidents that occur while pedestrians are crossing roads, and traffic accidents involving road crossers remain unceasing (Non-Patent Document 1).

[0003] To prevent traffic accidents involving road crossers, it is necessary that drivers drive safely with awareness of protecting and prioritizing crossing pedestrians, and that pedestrians practice proper road crossing, that is, both drivers and pedestrians must abide by traffic rules mutually. In particular, it is important that drivers and pedestrians fully understand the installation markings for crosswalks and the like (hereinafter also referred to as "diamond marks"), that drivers, upon confirming a diamond mark, decelerate or the like in preparation for passing a traffic-light-free crosswalk located ahead, and that pedestrians cross the crosswalk near the diamond mark after confirming safety. As described above, diamond marks are road markings that are important for preventing traffic accidents involving road crossers, and thus public and private sectors are carrying out public awareness and publicity activities regarding the meaning and the like of diamond marks. Examples of public awareness articles utilized for this public awareness include statistical reports on traffic accident occurrence status, posters and leaflets (Non-Patent Document 1), awareness-raising stickers (Non-Patent Documents 2 and 3), and the like. Among these public awareness articles, awareness-raising stickers (Non-Patent Documents 2 and 3) that can be affixed to automobiles can be kept affixed for a long period of time, and are considered to have a high public awareness effect as they are easily recognized not only by the driver and passengers of the automobile, but also by surrounding drivers and pedestrians.

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

[0004] [Non-Patent Document 1] Pedestrian protection poster (National Police Agency website, Laughing Salesman, September 2020) [Non-Patent Document 2] "Pedestrians have priority at crosswalks, so stop!" ("Tomarun: A blog about crosswalks without traffic signals (traffic safety)", July 2021) [Non-Patent Document 3] Sticker, Design Registration No. 1643223 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] However, conventional awareness stickers (Non-Patent Documents 2, 3, etc.) do not have the function of raising awareness among pedestrians about the correct posture for crossing the road and the importance of thoroughly checking for safety when crossing. Furthermore, the sticker in Non-Patent Document 2 is approximately 6 centimeters high and 25 centimeters wide (both estimated visually) due to the large number of characters, making it difficult to say that it is suitable for affixing to the interior of a car in terms of size and production cost. Furthermore, aside from the sticker described in Non-Patent Document 3, no other stickers featuring a diamond mark design intended to raise awareness of the meaning of the diamond mark have been found. This sticker combines a diamond mark design with the words "Pedestrians Have Priority," and is intended to raise awareness among drivers about the "diamond mark" and "pedestrians have priority," but it does not have any function to raise awareness among pedestrians regarding thorough safety checks when crossing the road. Furthermore, these stickers have design issues, making them less likely to be affixed to personal cars, and thus have not become widespread. Thus, to date, there is no single awareness-raising product available that can be attached to the interior or exterior of a vehicle and has the function of raising awareness among both drivers and pedestrians about important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road crossers. Therefore, there was a need for an awareness-raising product that could serve to inform both drivers and pedestrians about important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road crossers, and that was small, well-designed, and could be attached to the inside or outside of a car, and whose content could be understood by people of all ages, from children to the elderly, at a glance.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a novel awareness-raising product and awareness-raising method that combines three awareness-raising functions (design parts): a "diamond mark awareness-raising function" for both drivers and pedestrians regarding the installation and marking of crosswalks, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "diamond mark awareness"), a "diamond mark awareness-raising function" for drivers regarding priority and protection of pedestrians (hereinafter referred to as "pedestrian protection awareness"), and a "diamond mark awareness-raising function" for pedestrians regarding correct crossing posture and thorough safety checks when crossing (hereinafter referred to as "correct crossing awareness"), and furthermore, by arranging the diamond mark pattern and a part of the character to overlap, it is small, has excellent design and can convey awareness-raising content to a wide range of people from children to the elderly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following means.

[0008] The invention described in claim 1 is an awareness-raising product for raising awareness of important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road crossers, comprising: a sheet-like body made of a color other than white; an awareness-raising function section A for "diamond mark awareness" for drivers and pedestrians, consisting of a diamond mark pattern made of a white rhombus with the central part reduced to the same ratio as the two diagonals and arranged to fit on the surface of the sheet-like body; an awareness-raising function section B for "awareness of pedestrian protection, etc." for drivers and "awareness of correct crossing posture" for pedestrians, consisting of a character resembling a pedestrian, arranged at each of the four corners of the diamond mark pattern without overlapping; and an awareness-raising function section C for "awareness of safe crossing" for pedestrians, consisting of the words "raise your hand" and "look carefully before crossing" arranged around the character pattern, and further comprising a fixing function section on the back surface of the sheet-like body, the awareness-raising product is in the form of a sticker or decal for raising awareness of important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road crossers.

[0009] The invention described in claim 2 is an awareness-raising product in the form of a keychain, ornament, or the like for raising awareness of important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road crossers, characterized in that the sheet-like body equipped with the awareness-raising function parts A to C described in claim 1 is enclosed inside a three-dimensional encapsulation body made of transparent synthetic resin.

[0010] The invention described in claim 3 is a method for raising awareness of important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road pedestrians, characterized by affixing a sticker made of a sheet-like material having the diamond mark design and the character design to the rear exterior of a vehicle to which the awareness-raising goods described in claim 1 or / or claim 2 are attached.

[0011] The invention described in claim 4 is a method for raising awareness among drivers and pedestrians regarding "diamond markings," "protection of pedestrians," and "correct crossing," using the awareness-raising materials described in claim 1 or 2 for raising awareness of important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road crossers.

[0012] As described above, the present invention provides novel awareness-raising goods and methods for preventing traffic accidents involving road pedestrians, enabling three types of awareness-raising, such as "diamond mark awareness," to be carried out using small, fixed, and durable stickers, keychains, etc. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, stickers, keychains, etc., can be used to continuously raise awareness among both drivers and pedestrians about preventing traffic accidents involving road crossers. In particular, according to claim 1, the small size of the sticker makes it inexpensive, and by affixing it inside the vehicle, the driver and passengers can constantly check the awareness and educational functions A to C, thus providing an effective awareness and educational effect. In particular, according to claim 2, an effective awareness-raising effect can be expected by attaching it to the inside of a car or personal belongings as a keychain, ornament, etc. In particular, according to claim 3, an effective awareness-raising effect can be expected among surrounding drivers and pedestrians, and it can also be expected that the driver of the vehicle will be more vigilant and practice safe driving. In particular, according to claim 4, the popularity of anime characters and mascots can be expected to have a considerable public awareness and educational effect on a wide range of people, from children to the elderly. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] A schematic front view of the public awareness product described in claim 1. [Figure 2] A schematic front view of the public awareness product described in claim 2. [Figure 3] A schematic front view of an example of the sticker described in claim 3. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described. However, the embodiments and technical scope described below are not limited to the following embodiments and illustrations. In particular, the illustrated characters are simplified diagrams, and depictions of facial parts, limbs, clothing, etc., are omitted, and thus the present invention is not limited to the illustrated expressions.

[0016] Hereinafter, the public awareness and educational article according to claim 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. This is a public awareness and educational article in the form of a seal or sticker, which is provided on the surface of a sheet-like body 1 with: a diamond mark pattern 2 that is a public awareness and educational function unit A related to "diamond mark awareness"; a character pattern 3 that is a public awareness and educational function unit B related to "awareness of pedestrian protection, etc." and "awareness of correct crossing posture"; a pattern 4 bearing the texts "Raise your hand" and "Let's look carefully before crossing" that is a public awareness and educational function unit C related to "awareness of safety-confirming crossing"; and further a fixing function unit 6. This is a public awareness and educational article primarily intended to be affixed inside a vehicle such as on an automobile dashboard to provide public awareness and education to drivers and passengers.

[0017] The sheet-like body 1 may be of any shape including quadrangle, polygon, and circle, and there is no size restriction. In Figure 1, it is a vertically oriented rectangle. For example, in the case of a vertically oriented rectangle, an aspect ratio of approximately 4:3 provides a good balance with the diamond mark pattern 2. In addition, for an article to be affixed to an automobile dashboard or the like, the size is set to approximately 53 millimeters in height and 40 millimeters in width. Hereinafter, this size is referred to as "in-vehicle size", and due to its small size, it can be affixed anywhere inside the vehicle without being limited to affixation positions such as the dashboard or the rear part of a headrest. Note that in cases such as posting on the bus body as a wrapped bus, the vertical and horizontal lengths may be increased to about 20 times, those to be affixed to entrance doors, school satchels, etc. may be increased to about 2 times, and those to be affixed to stationery, etc. may be reduced to about 1 / 2. The material may be a general material for seals and stickers, but for articles to be affixed outside the vehicle, it is desirable to use a highly durable film material or the like with highly durable surface treatment. The sheet material 1 can be any color other than white; there are no restrictions on the number of colors, the presence or absence of patterns, etc.

[0018] I will now explain the Public Awareness and Education Function Department A. A diamond mark design 2, which is a public awareness and educational function A related to "raising awareness of the diamond mark" and is sized to fit on the surface of the sheet-like body 1, is prominently placed on the surface of the sheet-like body 1. The second diamond mark design is a white rhombus (the shorter diagonal can be about 55% of the longer diagonal; however, it can be a rounded rhombus or a sharp, elongated rhombus, so the diagonal ratio is not limited to 55%), with the central part cut out in a rhombus shape that is the same ratio as the ratio of the longer diagonal to the shorter diagonal (the reduction ratio can be around 65%). In other words, the cut-out part is colored with a color other than white to form the shape of the second diamond mark design. For example, if sheet material 1 is "in-car size," and the long (vertical) diagonal of the diamond mark pattern 2 is 45 millimeters and the short (horizontal) diagonal is 25 millimeters, then the diamond shape of the cutout in the center of this diamond will have a long (vertical) diagonal of 29 millimeters and a short (horizontal) diagonal of 16 millimeters. The public awareness and educational function section A, consisting of a diamond mark design 2 with the inside hollowed out, is placed approximately in the center of the surface of the sheet-like body 1 (see Figure 1). As shown in Figure 2, a design or pattern 5 with words such as "Traffic Safety" may be placed on the lower end of the sheet-like body 1.

[0019] This section explains the functions of the Public Awareness and Education Department A. Firstly, the reason why the diamond mark design 2 was designated as the "Awareness and Education Function Section A for Diamond Mark Awareness" is in light of the fact that many drivers (vehicles) do not stop even when there are pedestrians crossing at crosswalks without traffic lights, which leads to traffic accidents in which pedestrians are killed or seriously injured. The diamond mark is a sign that warns of the presence of a pedestrian crossing or similar obstacle ahead, and is an extremely important road marking for drivers in terms of safe driving. However, it can be seen that a large number of drivers forget the meaning of the diamond mark after obtaining their driver's license, as stated in the news articles 1, "60% don't know the meaning of the 'diamond mark' before pedestrian crossings; over 80% of those 80 and older" (Yomiuri Shimbun Online article, published August 7, 2020, currently available online), and 2, "Only about half of people know the meaning of the '◇' mark on roads? Efforts to raise awareness through electronic billboards and posters" (Yomiuri Shimbun Online article, published July 6, 2024, currently available online). Furthermore, for pedestrians, the diamond mark indicates that there is a crosswalk nearby (approximately 30 meters away), making it an important sign that encourages them to cross the road at the crosswalk. However, currently, it is thought that the meaning of the diamond mark is not known until a driver's license is obtained, and even after obtaining a license, it is thought that people may not be familiar with it and may forget its meaning. Therefore, as one of the important measures to prevent traffic accidents involving pedestrians crossing the road, it is necessary to continuously raise awareness of the "diamond mark" among both drivers and pedestrians on a daily basis, and the news articles 1 and 2 mentioned above also report that various awareness-raising measures are being implemented. Therefore, in this invention, in order to create an environment in which people of all ages, from children to the elderly, can see the diamond mark on a daily basis, the diamond mark design 2 is arranged to be conspicuous and fit within the surface of the sheet-like body 1, and this is designated as the public awareness and educational function section A.

[0020] Next, I will explain the public awareness and education function unit B. This involves placing character design 3, which represents the awareness-raising function B for "protecting pedestrians" and "promoting correct crossing posture," near the center of the diamond mark design 2. The size of character design 3 is such that character design 3 is placed in front of diamond design 2 without obscuring the four corners of diamond design 2, thereby maintaining that the shape of diamond design 2 is fully recognizable. Therefore, parts of the character's body, such as the hands and feet in design 3, may overlap with the diamond mark design 2, or they may extend beyond the diamond mark design 2. Furthermore, character design 3 should depict a standing figure to evoke the image of a pedestrian. Furthermore, the design should depict the hands raised to either the head, face, shoulders, or chest area.

[0021] There are generally no restrictions on the types of characters you can use, including original characters, human characters, animal characters, etc. For example, this could include "characters from content (such as characters from manga and anime)", "characters created through character businesses", "characters of public institutions (such as mascots, image characters, and PR characters)", or "symbol / mascot characters created as part of a corporate brand". Furthermore, while Figures 1, 2, and 3 omit details such as the eyes, nose, and mouth in the depiction of the character's face, it is preferable to depict the eyes and other features, especially giving the character an expression that suggests they are looking straight ahead.

[0022] This section explains the functions of the Public Awareness and Education Department B. The reason why character design 3 was designated as the awareness-raising function section B for "raising awareness of protecting pedestrians" and "raising awareness of correct crossing posture" is that it is more visually recognizable to use character design 3, which depicts a pedestrian with their hand raised, than to use numerous words such as "Drive with consideration for pedestrians' priority and protection" or "Raise your hand and check for safety before crossing." Furthermore, by integrating it with the diamond mark design 2, the sheet-like body 1 can be made smaller. Design 3, featuring a character resembling a pedestrian, is expected to have an "awareness-raising effect on protecting pedestrians" among drivers. On the other hand, for pedestrians, it is expected to have the effect of "raising awareness of the correct crossing posture," encouraging them to concentrate on crossing, raise their hands to indicate their intention to cross, and carefully check their surroundings to ensure safety before crossing. Furthermore, the excellent design of the characters makes them appealing enough to be affixed to personal cars. Furthermore, if the design features a popular character, such as an anime protagonist, raising their hand and displaying a familiar facial expression, it can be expected that children will imitate this, raising their hands, and developing the habit of properly crossing the street after carefully checking their surroundings for safety. Thus, the awareness-raising function unit B was designed with the expectation that both the driver and pedestrians (passengers) would constantly recognize and confirm the character design 3, which is integrated with the diamond mark design 2, and further imitate the posture, thereby enhancing the public awareness effect of "diamond mark awareness."

[0023] Next, I will explain the public awareness and education function unit C. This involves placing the "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully before crossing" symbols (symbol 4), which are part of the awareness-raising function C related to "safe crossing awareness," around the character symbol 3. The size (height) of each character that makes up the "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully before crossing" design 4 can be around 15 points (approximately 5.3 millimeters) if the sheet material 1 is "in-car size," and there are no restrictions on the font or other elements. A font size of around 15 points is large enough to be visible from both the driver's and passenger's seats, even when attached near the dashboard. Additionally, for the "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully" patterns 4, placing "Raise your hand" vertically to the right of the character pattern 3 and "Look carefully" vertically to the left provides a good balance and makes them easier to recognize. Alternatively, the design could consist entirely of hiragana characters, such as "Te o agete" (Raise your hand) and "Yoku mite wataro" (Look carefully and cross). Note that "wataro" is the hiragana spelling of "wataro" (to cross). Furthermore, you may emphasize text by enclosing it in a frame, partially changing the coloring around the text, or making some characters, such as "look," larger or bold. There are no restrictions on the colors used; black is not required. Part of the "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully and cross" patterns 4 may overlap with the diamond mark pattern 2 and the character pattern 3. The text may also be in fluorescent or luminescent colors.

[0024] This section explains the functions of the Public Awareness and Education Function Unit C. Regarding the awareness-raising function section C for "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully before crossing," the design 4 for "Raise your hand" is included as part of the function section because, literally, when a pedestrian raises their hand, they inform surrounding drivers that they are about to cross, and it is important for pedestrians to be aware that they are crossing in order to cross safely. Furthermore, the phrase "Look carefully before crossing" was included as part of the functional features because it is important to carefully observe the surroundings and confirm safety before starting to cross the road, and to continue to observe the surroundings while crossing. Crossing a road where cars are traveling at tens of kilometers per hour is inherently dangerous, but by following traffic rules, carefully observing and confirming safety before starting to cross, and carefully observing until the end, it is possible to cross safely. Therefore, it is important not only to cross the nearby pedestrian crossing in accordance with the traffic signals, but also to raise your hand to signal to those around you that you are crossing, and for pedestrians themselves to be aware that they are crossing, to look carefully for oncoming vehicles, and to concentrate on crossing the street each time they cross. To raise awareness of this among people of all ages, from children to the elderly, the illustration 4 with the words "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully before crossing" was designated as the awareness and education function section C. Furthermore, when creating a smaller "in-car size," if the number of characters were increased, such as "Raise your hand, look right, look left, look right again...", a font size of around 15 points per character would not fit within the "in-car size." Also, design 4, with "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully across," is easier to recognize visually and is easier to recognize and confirm with just a glance, making it more memorable. Therefore, design 4, with fewer characters, was chosen for "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully across."

[0025] In this way, it combines three important public awareness and awareness functions A to C, and features a simple yet excellent design consisting of a diamond mark, a character design, and a 12-letter design. It is a small, "in-car size" sticker, less than half the size of a business card, and can be affixed inside a personal car, making it a new public awareness and awareness item.

[0026] Next, I will explain the fixing function section. This is a significant advantage for posters, leaflets, and other information-heavy materials, as they often lack built-in fixing mechanisms. The back surface of the sheet-like body 1 is provided with an adhesive layer for fixing to a dashboard or the like, forming a fixing function part 6. This fixing function part 6 may be coated with an adhesive adhesive or repositionable adhesive similar to that used for general seals and stickers. Furthermore, stickers to be displayed on the body of a vehicle may be magnetic or suction cup type. Thus, despite its small size, it is equipped with public awareness and educational functions A to C, ensuring the same level of public awareness and educational effect as posters, etc. However, unlike posters, it features a fixing function 6, making it possible to attach it to any location, such as the interior of a car, for an extended period of time.

[0027] The public awareness and educational materials of claim 2 will be explained in Figure 2. This is an awareness-raising product in the form of a keychain, ornament, or figurine, etc., using a printed sheet-like body 1 on which the awareness-raising function parts A to C described in claim 1 are arranged. The product is shaped in which a sheet-like body 1, which is colored in a color other than white and composed of the public awareness and educational function parts A to C of claim 1, is enclosed in a three-dimensional encapsulation body 7 made of transparent synthetic resin that is large enough to enclose it. Due to the encapsulation structure, the size of the encapsulated body 7, which is made of synthetic resin, does not need to be at least one size larger than the encapsulated sheet-like body 1; there are no restrictions on its size. If the item is to be used as a keychain or a hanging ornament, a through-hole 8 should be provided at the upper end of the enclosed body 7 so that a string or chain can be passed through it as a fastener. For use as a keychain or similar item, the narrowest side should be at least 0.3 centimeters. For an ornament, if the sheet-like body 1 is a standard vertical size, and its length is approximately 8 centimeters, then the width of the base of the enclosed body 7 should be at least 1.5 centimeters to ensure good stability when placed down. Regarding the design or image of the words "Traffic Safety" etc., Figure 2 shows "Traffic Safety," but you may also use a corporate name, company name, image, mark, etc. Additionally, the design and text may be fluorescent or luminescent.

[0028] The method for raising awareness of claim 3 will be explained below. This is a public awareness method that involves attaching a sticker consisting of a sheet-like body 9 with a diamond mark design 2 and a character design 3 to the rear exterior of a vehicle in which the public awareness product described in claim 1 or / and 2 has been installed inside the vehicle, with the aim of ensuring that the driver of the vehicle drives safely with a sense of vigilance and gives priority to and protects pedestrians, and also to raise awareness of the diamond mark among drivers behind the vehicle.

[0029] The sheet-like material 9 that makes up the sticker has colored parts other than white, and there are no restrictions on its shape or size. In Figure 3, however, it is shown as a design resembling a pedestrian crossing, made up of blocks of white and other colors. The diamond mark design 2 is as described in claim 1, and is made as large as possible to be conspicuous, while being sized to fit within the vertical length of the sheet-like body 9. The character design 3 is as described in claim 1, but it may be placed in front of the diamond mark design 2, or it may be placed at a distance from the diamond mark design 2 as shown in Figure 3. Furthermore, the "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully before crossing" designs (4) are difficult for drivers behind to read and therefore do not need to be included.

[0030] It appears that some drivers hesitate to stop at pedestrian crossings without traffic lights, fearing they might be rear-ended by a car behind them. To address these concerns, affixing a sticker consisting of a diamond-shaped design (such as a diamond symbol) to the rear exterior of the vehicle would effectively inform drivers of following vehicles in advance that the vehicle will stop at unmarked pedestrian crossings. Therefore, affixing stickers to the rear exterior of the vehicle is considered an effective method of raising awareness and promoting pedestrian-priority and safe driving practices. Therefore, the sticker should be affixed to the rear of the vehicle, specifically to a vertical surface of the vehicle body such as the rear door, rear window, or trunk, where it is visible to drivers of vehicles behind the vehicle. In this way, affixing a sticker consisting of a diamond mark design to the outside of the vehicle can help the driver of the vehicle maintain awareness of protecting pedestrians and is expected to stop without fear of being rear-ended.

[0031] The method for raising awareness of claim 4 will be explained below. This is a method for raising awareness about preventing traffic accidents involving road pedestrians using the road pedestrian accident prevention awareness materials described in claim 1 or 2. While traffic safety-related organizations, local governments, and companies have previously distributed and utilized awareness-raising materials related to traffic safety, the awareness-raising materials of the present invention are small, less than half the size of a business card for in-car stickers, making them inexpensive to manufacture and enabling mass distribution. Furthermore, both the stickers and keychains are durable and can be used for a long period of time. Furthermore, this public awareness method is expected to significantly enhance the effectiveness of raising awareness of the diamond mark, etc., through the use of popular anime characters and other elements.

[0032] The method of use and effects of the educational materials of the present invention will be explained in the following three embodiments. Furthermore, for all products, it is desirable to create an "explanatory document" regarding the content and effects of awareness-raising activities for awareness-raising function sections A to C, attach it to the product packaging, etc., and provide appropriate explanations about the awareness-raising materials.

[0033] [1. Form and effect of being attached to the interior of a car] If you drive without understanding the meaning of the diamond symbol, you will not be able to safely cross a pedestrian crossing without traffic lights. Understanding the meaning of the diamond markings and consistently practicing predictive driving while being mindful of them is a fundamental principle for preventing traffic accidents. Furthermore, if there are people near a crosswalk, it is essential to adhere to the principle of prioritizing and protecting pedestrians when stopping. To help uphold this belief, we suggest checking the awareness stickers affixed inside the vehicles before operation. Furthermore, we believe that by encountering the diamond mark every time a child is in the car, and by discussing the diamond mark and traffic safety, they will learn the meaning of the diamond mark from a young age, and it will become ingrained in their memory. By understanding the diamond symbol, children can become excellent navigators when riding together, such as informing passengers about the location of crosswalks ahead and the presence of pedestrians. Furthermore, while accidents involving elderly people crossing the road are frequent, elderly drivers also become pedestrians and crossers as soon as they get out of their cars. Therefore, if they check the "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully before crossing" diagram 4 inside the car, it will encourage them to raise their hands and look carefully before crossing after getting out of the car. While there have been few suggestions to affix traffic safety awareness stickers inside vehicles in the past, this invention is small, less than half the size of a business card, and features a character as its central design element, making it suitable for affixing inside vehicles and offering the potential for effective and continuous awareness-raising.

[0034] [2. Form and effect of displaying on the rear of a vehicle] If drivers can 100% practice prioritizing and protecting pedestrians at crosswalks, regardless of the situation, such as being in a hurry, then, as described in claim 3, we propose affixing a sticker consisting of a diamond mark design 2 or the like to the rear exterior of the vehicle. By affixing the sticker to the rear of the vehicle, drivers will be more attentive to pedestrians and will be more likely to stop at crosswalks where there are pedestrians. Furthermore, affixing the sticker to the rear of the vehicle has a significant effect in raising awareness among those around it, and we believe that the more cars that have stickers consisting of the diamond mark design affixed to them, the greater the awareness of the "diamond mark." However, stickers of popular characters are often cherished collectibles, and some people may hesitate to apply them to their cars because they could be damaged by sun exposure or other factors. However, I believe that the existence of characters who are active while being tanned is necessary for the elimination of traffic accidents. To achieve a 100% stopping rate at crosswalks without traffic lights and eliminate pedestrian accidents, the involvement of popular characters, a concept not previously proposed, is absolutely essential.

[0035] [3. Forms of attachment, effects, etc.] The awareness-raising materials of claims 1 and 2 can be expected to have an awareness-raising effect when attached to vehicles other than automobiles. The sticker according to claim 1, when affixed to the inside of the front door of one's home, is expected to have an educational effect in raising awareness of the importance of "raising your hand and looking carefully before crossing the street" when leaving for school or other purposes. Furthermore, posting these notices near the entrances of schools, workplaces, etc., can help raise awareness among a large number of people. Furthermore, large-scale signs can be effectively displayed on utility poles within school zones, near unmarked crosswalks, etc., and wrapped buses are also effective for raising awareness. The keychain described in claim 2 can be attached to school bags, stationery, etc., and is expected to be effective in raising awareness.

[0036] As described above, the present invention consists of important public awareness and educational function parts A to C, and by efficiently combining a simple and excellent character-based design, it has newly realized public awareness and educational goods that are miniaturized, can be made into a logo, and can be introduced at low cost. In particular, by having the character stand in front of the diamond mark and creating a design that integrates with the diamond mark, it is expected that this will become an effective public awareness tool that can widely and effectively address long-standing issues such as "raising awareness of the diamond mark" and "raising awareness of correct crossing posture" for people of all ages, from children to the elderly. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0037] 1. Sheet-like material (colored in colors other than white) 2. Diamond mark design (Awareness and Education Function Section A) 3. Character designs (Awareness and educational function section B) 4. Designs for "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully before crossing" (Public Awareness and Education Function Department C) 5. Designs or images of the words "Traffic Safety," etc. 6 Fixed function section 7 Inclusions 8 Through hole 9. Sheet-type material (white and other colored colors)

Claims

1. These are educational materials for raising awareness about preventing traffic accidents involving pedestrians crossing the road. A sheet-like body made of a color other than white, A public awareness function unit A for "raising awareness among drivers and pedestrians about the installation of pedestrian crossings, etc." consists of a diamond mark design formed by cutting out a diamond shape in the center of a white rhombus that fits within the surface of the aforementioned sheet-like body, with the central part reduced to the same ratio as the two diagonals, and A public awareness function unit B, consisting of a character resembling a pedestrian positioned so as not to overlap the four corners of the aforementioned diamond mark design, is for "raising awareness among drivers about giving priority to and protecting pedestrians at crosswalks" and "raising awareness among pedestrians about the correct posture for crossing the road," It comprises a public awareness function unit C for "raising awareness among pedestrians regarding thorough safety checks when crossing the road," which consists of the characters' designs surrounded by the words "Raise your hand" and "Look carefully before crossing," An educational product for raising awareness of important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road crossers, further comprising a fixing function on the back surface of the sheet-like body.

2. The sheet-like body, equipped with the public awareness and educational functions A to C described in claim 1, is enclosed inside a three-dimensional encapsulation body made of transparent synthetic resin. Awareness and educational materials for raising awareness about important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving pedestrians crossing the road.

3. A method for raising awareness of important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road pedestrians, characterized by affixing a sticker made of a sheet-like material having the diamond mark design and the character design to the rear exterior of a vehicle equipped with the awareness-raising product described in claim 1 or / or 2.

4. A method for raising awareness among drivers and pedestrians regarding important matters concerning the prevention of traffic accidents involving road crossers, using awareness-raising materials described in claim 1 or 2, including awareness-raising regarding the installation and marking of crosswalks, awareness-raising regarding priority and protection of pedestrians, and awareness-raising regarding correct crossing posture and thorough safety checks when crossing.

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