Postcard with detachable NFC card

Abstract

We provide postcards with detachable NFC cards. [Solution] A postcard is provided with a cutout frame the size of a business card or credit card, and an NFC tag covered with a protective sticker 13 is placed within that frame. Additionally, by adding NFC identification marks 12 to both the front and back of the postcard, the communication location is intuitively indicated, improving operability. This allows the postcard to be mailed as is, and after tearing it off, the recipient can use it as an NFC card that can be carried and stored in a wallet or other location. Conventional business cards and postcards with embedded NFC tags lack the convenience of mailing and portability, requiring envelopes or having portability issues. Furthermore, users often find it difficult to intuitively grasp the communication location of the NFC tag, leading to operational errors and reduced usage efficiency. Furthermore, issues remain, such as tag damage and reduced personal information identification due to inaccurate tearing. This device aims to solve these problems.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information medium that uses NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, and in particular to a structure that can be used as a mailing medium and then cut off to become card-sized and portable. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, when exchanging business cards, there has been a demand for the development of a means to prevent misreading of destination numbers and dialing errors, and to transmit information quickly and accurately. To address this issue, technologies using contactless IC tags and NFC tags have been proposed (Patent Documents 1 and 2). This technology uses a reader / writer to read the contactless IC tag or NFC tag embedded in a business card, and automatically transmits information based on the destination data.

[0003] However, these conventional technologies still have problems. The business card-type tags with built-in contactless IC tags or NFC tags disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are not designed to be mailed alone. On the other hand, postcards with built-in NFC tags can be mailed, but are not sufficiently portable, making it difficult to achieve both the convenience of mailing and portability.

[0004] This invention solves these problems of the prior art and, by making improvements to the placement of the NFC tag and the layout of the postcard, provides a postcard with a detachable NFC card that combines convenience for mailing, portability, and the identifiability of the NFC communication unit, and can be used for multiple purposes even after it has been sent. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2002-183693 [Patent Document 2] Minoru 3 2 2 9 4 4 6 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Conventional business cards and postcards with embedded NFC tags had the following issues:

[0007] The first issue is the difficulty of achieving both convenience for mailing and portability. Business cards with built-in NFC tags usually need to be mailed in an envelope, making mailing convenient. On the other hand, postcards with built-in NFC tags can be mailed as is, but they are difficult to carry as business card-sized or small cards, making them difficult to store in wallets or business card holders. Furthermore, if the cut is not precise when separating the postcards into smaller pieces, there is a risk that the NFC tag will be damaged or the identity of personal information will be lost.

[0008] The second issue is that the communication location and operation of NFC tags are not intuitive. Business cards and postcards with NFC tags can often communicate on either the front or back, but this is not well known among users, and it takes time to find the desired side and operate the communication function, or there have been cases where communication is not possible because the wrong side is operated.

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to solve these problems of the prior art and to provide a postcard with a detachable NFC card that combines convenience of mailing, portability, and the identifiability of the NFC communication section. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] This device solves the problem by providing a cuttable frame the size of a business card or a credit card on the postcard, placing the NFC tag within a protective sticker within the frame, and providing an NFC identification mark on both the front and back of the postcard to indicate the location of the NFC communication section. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to this invention, the following effects can be obtained:

[0012] The first benefit is that postcards with a built-in NFC tag and a business card-sized frame can be mailed as they are, without the need for an envelope. After sending, they can be easily changed to card size by tearing them off according to the guide frame on the postcard, greatly improving convenience from mailing to carrying and storing.

[0013] The second effect is that by providing NFC identification markings on both the front and back sides, the location of the NFC communication unit can be intuitively determined, and smartphones and other devices can be easily held over either side, improving operability and guidance for users.

[0014] The third benefit is improved visibility of personal information. Even after separation, important information can be presented intuitively and clearly by clearly laying out personal information on the card-sized portion. This makes the information more visible when used as a guide card or business card, and also increases its visual appeal.

[0015] With the above configuration and effects, this device is in the form of a postcard that combines the convenience of mailing, portability, and the identifiability of the NFC communication unit, creating new value and areas of application. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a plan view showing the front configuration of the postcard, and shows the placement of a field for writing personal information and a protective sticker with an embedded NFC tag within the cut-out frame on the back. [Figure 2] This is a plan view showing the back of the postcard, showing the frame that can be cut to card size and the state of the independent NFC identification markings. The NFC identification marks on the front and back correspond to each other. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which an NFC tag is embedded and installed in a protective sticker, and shows in detail the overlapping arrangement of the protective sticker and the NFC tag.

[0017] In Example 1, the device is used as a promotional postcard with an NFC digital business card. A business card-sized, detachable frame (e.g., 91mm x 55mm) is printed on a postcard (e.g., 100mm x 148mm), with the individual's name written on the front side within the frame and the address and usage instructions written outside the frame. The NFC identification marking in the NFC section on the front and back of the postcard is a brand logo. Postcards of this invention are mailed as promotional materials to customers interested in NFC digital business cards, and when they receive them, they can tear off the relevant frame to create an NFC business card with only the individual's name printed on it. This allows customers to easily experience digital business cards.

[0018] In Example 2, the card is used as both an invitation postcard and an NFC business card for training sessions and seminars. The size of the detachable frame, the inscription of individual names, and the NFC identification marking are the same as in Example 1. The postcards of this invention are sent to participants in advance, and each participant can detach the appropriate frame and use it at the venue as a participation ticket and an NFC digital business card. This allows for contactless and easy exchange of contact information, attendance confirmation, and information sharing, improving communication and operational efficiency.

[0019] In Example 3, the product is used as a membership registration information postcard and member's card. A credit card-sized, detachable frame (e.g., 54mm x 85mm) is formed on the postcard by perforating it. The individual's name and membership number are written on the front side within the frame, and the address and usage instructions are written outside the frame. The NFC identification mark in the NFC section on the front and back of the postcard is an NFC radio wave logo. This product is sent as an information postcard to customers who have registered as members, and they tear off the relevant frame to create an NFC membership card that can be carried and stored in a wallet, etc. This allows for a variety of uses, such as digital membership authentication, benefit information, and event participation proof. [Industrial Applicability]

[0020] This detachable NFC card-equipped postcard can be used in a variety of industries, including digital business cards, event participation certificates, membership cards, etc. NFC technology allows instant information provision and authentication via smartphones and tablets, and its combination of convenience via mail, portability, and the identifiability of the NFC communication part will greatly contribute to expanding applications and improving work efficiency in fields such as business, education, and event planning. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] 10 Postcard front 11 Personal information entry section 12 NFC identification mark on the front of the postcard (e.g. brand logo) 13 Protective seal 20 Back of postcard 21 Detachable Frame 22 NFC identification mark on the back of the postcard (e.g. brand logo) 30 NFC tags

Claims

1. This postcard has a detachable frame on at least one side, personal information is written on either the front or back of the frame, and an NFC tag is installed at a predetermined position within the frame.

2. 2. The postcard according to claim 1, wherein an independently readable NFC identification mark is provided on the side opposite the installation position of the NFC tag, and further wherein a protective sticker identical to or related to the NFC identification mark is attached on top of the NFC tag.

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