NFC Card Guidance Device Specialized for Visibility with Stand Installation

Abstract

Regarding a card utilizing a non-contact IC tag or an NFC tag, a standable NFC card guidance device with improved visibility is provided. 【Solution means】The NFC card guidance device devises the surface layout of the NFC card 10 to improve visibility and design. In addition, it is equipped with a stand 20 for detachably holding the card, achieving both portability and installability. Furthermore, wooden materials are adopted for the card and the stand to achieve environmental consideration and durability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a card using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, and more particularly to an NFC card having a design structure with improved visibility and functions combining a guiding device and a business card application.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, when transmitting information to a person with whom a business card has been exchanged, there has been a demand for a means to prevent misreading of the destination number and errors in dialing operations and accurately transmit information. In response to this problem, a technology utilizing a non-contact IC tag has been proposed (Patent Document 1). In this technology, a non-contact IC tag embedded in a business card is read by a reader / writer, and a mechanism is provided for automatically transmitting information based on destination data.

[0003] Furthermore, in recent years, business cards utilizing NFC technology have attracted attention. For example, in the "NFC-tagged business card" (Patent Document 2), a configuration is adopted in which an NFC tag is embedded in a card, and the address and personal information of the content provider can be easily obtained using the reader / writer function of a smartphone. Such technology has features such as convenience in that information can be read even in a dark place and high security.

[0004] However, several problems remain in these conventional technologies. The technology of Patent Document 1 is limited to a single application of information transmission, and correspondence to various usage scenes is expected. In addition, although the NFC-tagged business card shown in Patent Document 2 is useful as a business card application, its usage range is limited, and it does not sufficiently correspond to the expansion of applications as a guiding device or a promotional tool. Furthermore, there is still room for improvement in physical characteristics such as visibility and durability.

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the conventional technology and provide a "visibility-specialized NFC card guide device that can be installed on a stand" that realizes a layout design with excellent visibility and design, a stand structure that can be used for multiple purposes, and improved durability. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2002-183693 A [Patent Document 2] Mito 3229446 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Conventional NFC cards had the following issues:

[0008] The first issue was lack of visibility. When used as a guide device, important information was often not prominent, making it difficult for users to intuitively understand the design.

[0009] The second problem was the difficulty of achieving both portability and ease of installation. There were almost no products that satisfied both the need to carry an NFC card as a business card and to install it on a stand and use it as a guide device.

[0010] The third issue was lack of durability. Printing and designs tend to wear out over long periods of use, which can impair the aesthetics and functionality of the card itself.

[0011] The fourth issue was the lack of reusability: the stand that holds the NFC card was not suitable for moving or reusing, making flexible operation difficult.

[0012] The present invention aims to solve these problems of the conventional technology and provide an NFC card and its holding structure that combine visibility, portability, durability, and convenience.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0013] The present invention combines the following components in a coordinated manner to balance and solve the problems of visibility, portability, durability, environmental consideration, and versatility, which cannot be fully solved individually.

[0014] Component 1 is a layout design for improving visibility. On the surface of the NFC card, a layout is adopted in which character information is arranged in the upper two-thirds part in the long side direction or the short side direction, and a pattern is arranged in the lower one-third part. This character information includes company name, personal name, position, guidance message, etc., and can be flexibly customized according to the application. In addition, the pattern includes a corporate logo or a visually attractive design, achieving both visibility and design.

[0015] Component 2 is the improvement of durability by engraving technology. On the card surface, concave printing is formed using engraving technology to prevent deterioration due to wear and ensure design retention performance even during long-term use. Laser processing or mechanical engraving can be used for engraving, thereby achieving high precision and durability. Furthermore, this technology has good compatibility with wooden materials and results in a high-class finish.

[0016] Component 3 is the adoption of wooden materials. Natural materials such as bamboo, maple, and black walnuts or synthetic wood are used for the NFC card and the stand. This gives a high-class feeling and the warmth unique to natural materials, and reduces the environmental impact due to biodegradability and recyclability. In addition, due to the individual differences in the wood grain, each piece has a different texture, enhancing uniqueness and design value. Furthermore, the wooden material is lightweight yet has sufficient strength, improving portability and durability.

[0017] Component No. 4 is a detachable stand structure. The NFC card is held by a dedicated stand, which has a detachable structure and can accommodate various installation locations and applications. Moreover, this structure not only makes it easy to carry as a business card but also realizes the flexibility to be utilized as a guide board or a personal nameplate as needed. Furthermore, on the surface of the NFC card, by adopting a layout where character information is arranged in the upper two-thirds part and a pattern is arranged in the lower one-third part, even when inserted into the stand and used as a guide board, the character information is clearly displayed without sacrificing visibility. With this configuration, guidance messages and important information become more prominent, and the effect is exerted that users can quickly and intuitively grasp the necessary information.

Advantages of the Invention

[0018] According to the present invention, the following advantages can be obtained.

[0019] Advantage No. 1 is the improvement of visibility and design. Due to the layout design specialized for visibility where character information is arranged in the upper two-thirds part and a pattern is arranged in the lower one-third part, important information is displayed intuitively and clearly, thus providing excellent visibility as a guiding device or a business card. Also, by incorporating corporate logos or highly designed elements into the pattern, the visual appeal is enhanced.

[0020] Advantage No. 2 is the compatibility of durability and high-class feeling. By using concave printing with engraving technology, wear and deterioration are prevented, and the design retention performance is ensured even during long-term use. Furthermore, the combination of engraving technology and wooden materials creates a high-class feeling and the warmth unique to natural materials, and the different wood grains of each piece produce uniqueness.

[0021] Advantage No. 3 is the value as an environmentally friendly product. By adopting wooden materials (such as bamboo, maple, and black walnut) and offcuts, the recyclability is improved and the environmental impact is reduced. Thereby, a contribution to a sustainable society is expected.

[0022] Effect No. 4 is the compatibility of portability and installability. While the NFC card can be carried as a business card, it can be easily installed by a dedicated stand. This detachable stand structure can be flexibly used in various scenarios (e.g., business card exchange, store guide board, personal nameplate), thus improving versatility and convenience.

[0023] Effect No. 5 is the improvement of convenience through multi-purpose support. The present invention can be utilized in a wide range of applications, not only for business cards but also for store guide boards, new product promotion tools, tourist guides, multi-language guides, etc. This multi-purpose design provides new value in various industries and scenarios, enhancing market competitiveness.

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] Hereinafter, Embodiments 1, 2, and 3 of the present invention will be specifically described.

Embodiment

[0026] In Example 1, an example of using the NFC card of the present invention as a digital business card and further using it as a guiding device by installing it on a card stand will be described. As shown in Fig. 1, on the card surface, character information such as store name, occupation, and name is arranged in the "upper 2 / 3 part", and a pattern with a high degree of related design is arranged in the "lower 1 / 3 part". With this layout, important information is easier to visually recognize, and the design is improved. By arranging the NFC tag at the center of the card, the communication range with a smartphone or the like is maximized. When exchanging digital business cards, it is easy to carry around taking advantage of portability. After the exchange, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, it can be installed on a dedicated card stand and used as a guiding device that can function as a staff name tag. In this way, the major feature of this example is that it can be utilized in various scenes by achieving both portability and installability.

[0027] In Example 2, an example of using the NFC card of the present invention by a training instructor and having the training participants hold a smartphone over the card for use in an education and training program will be described. The configuration of the "NFC card guiding device specialized for visibility that can be installed on a stand" is the same as that in Example 1. By simply holding a smartphone over the NFC card, the participants can easily access the URLs of the slide materials and video teaching materials used in the training, thus reducing the labor and cost of distributing paper materials, and the participants do not need to bring a personal computer. In this way, the major feature of this example is that by utilizing the NFC card, both the efficiency of information provision and the convenience of the participants can be achieved.

[0028] In Example 3, an example of using the NFC card of the present invention by a doctor in a hospital or clinic and having the patients hold their own smartphones over the card for use in reception and information provision in a medical institution will be described. The configuration of the "NFC card guiding device specialized for visibility that can be installed on a stand" is the same as that in Example 1. The patients can hold a smartphone over the NFC card and enter their own names from the displayed URL to pre-fill a questionnaire or check the order of the consultation. In this way, the major feature of this example is that by utilizing the NFC card, the guidance for the patients can be made smooth and the convenience can be improved.

Industrial Applicability

[0029] The "NFC Card Guidance Device with Enhanced Visibility for Stand Installation" of the present invention can be utilized in a wide range of industrial fields such as business cards, education and training programs, and medical institutions. By combining a layout with excellent visibility and NFC technology, the information provision and guidance functions are made more efficient, improving convenience. The structure that combines portability and installability also contributes to reducing environmental impact and improving work efficiency.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0030] 10 NFC card alone 11 Wooden card 12 Layout specialized for visibility with character information arranged in the upper two-thirds part and pattern arranged in the lower one-third part 13 Built-in NFC tag 20 Card dedicated stand 21 Insertion groove 100 Visibility-specialized NFC card for stand installation

Claims

1. An NFC card guiding device, comprising: an NFC card, the surface of which has a layout in which text information is arranged in the upper 2 / 3 portion in the long side direction or short side direction, and a pattern is arranged in the lower 1 / 3 portion.

2. 2. The NFC card guiding device according to claim 1, further comprising a stand for holding the NFC card, the stand having a structure for detachably holding the NFC card.

3. 3. The NFC card guiding device according to claim 2, wherein the stand and the NFC card are made of wood.

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