A two-dimensional barcode sticker that can be contacted via a messaging app such as LINE or WhatsApp with the message "I am at ○○".
A two-dimensional barcode sticker facilitates precise location sharing with personal contacts via messaging apps, addressing the limitations of conventional emergency communication methods.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024004374U
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for indicating location during emergencies or disasters, such as pressing elevator intercoms, fail to accurately convey specific locations to personal contacts outside the building management or security systems.
A two-dimensional barcode sticker that can be read via messaging apps like LINE or WhatsApp, allowing users to select and send their location to registered contacts.
Enables accurate and direct communication of one's location to family and acquaintances during emergencies or when lost, bypassing traditional communication barriers.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a two-dimensional barcode for notifying a person you know of your location. When you hold this two-dimensional barcode in front of you, it can be transmitted to the registered contacts of messaging apps such as LINE or WhatsApp.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, in an emergency, the only way to indicate your location was to press the intercom installed in the elevator, which could only communicate with the management office or the management center of the elevator company. However, it was difficult to accurately recognize and convey your location during an emergency or disaster. However, if you hold this two-dimensional barcode, LINE or WhatsApp will be launched, and you can correctly convey your location to the other party just by selecting the recipient without typing a message or the like.
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0003] During an emergency or disaster, for example, if you are trapped in an elevator and press the intercom inside to call for help, only the people in the building management office, security center, or elevator company will be contacted. However, in such a worrying situation, you may want to let your family or acquaintances know where you are, but you couldn't even tell which elevator it was in a building you know. However, just by reading and sending this, it is possible to convey your location by message. Or, if you get lost at a meeting place, by reading this two-dimensional barcode posted on the building, you can immediately send a message about your location as a message to the people who have registered your contact information on messaging apps such as LINE and WHATSAPP.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0004] This invention involves pasting this two-dimensional barcode under elevators, building entrances, or town address signs. In case of disasters, people present there can simply call the two-dimensional barcode and select a destination on messaging apps such as LINE or WhatsApp to inform their location.
Advantages of the Invention
[0005] As described above, in case of disasters when it becomes difficult to suddenly return home or when trapped in an elevator, even when calling for emergency during a sudden disaster, the unease does not disappear. However, it is possible to accurately convey one's location in a message to acquaintances or family members (registered users on LINE, etc.). It can also be used when getting lost on the road. It is also possible to inform the accurate location when arriving at a meeting place.
Brief Explanation of the Drawings
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Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention
[0007] The sticker is made of a water-resistant and durable material. The product name and the app icon for use are applied under the two-dimensional barcode to indicate which app it is for. An explanatory text about the purpose is also described.
Examples
[0008] When pasting inside an elevator, it is preferably near the emergency button. For building guidance boards and address guidance boards built in the town, it is pasted under the address, etc.
Industrial Applicability
Explanation of symbols
[0009] 1. Two-dimensional barcode 2. Description of product name and app name in use
Claims
【Claim 1】 A two-dimensional barcode that can send the message "I'm here" to the recipient simply by selecting the recipient on LINE. For example, it can be pasted near the elevator intercom button. When the camera of a smartphone is pointed at this two-dimensional barcode, the contact selection screen of a messaging app such as LINE or WhatsApp will open. After selecting and sending, the current location of the user can be communicated. The emergency button for the elevator only directly contacts the management room or the management center of the elevator maintenance company. However, when it is really urgent and scary, one may want to tell their family or close friends exactly where they are. By typing the location text, a message like "I am currently at ○○" can be sent to the recipient in Japanese and English. Or, when lost at a meeting place or the like, reading this two-dimensional barcode pasted on a building or address sign can accurately convey to the recipient where one is.