Hanging type light emitting tag device equipped with a light guide ring

Abstract

To provide a hanging light-emitting tag device with a light guide ring, which has good visibility in bottle management in a restaurant or the like, can quickly identify a target bottle in an environment where a plurality of bottles are lined up on shelves, and has a dramatic effect and convenience. [Solution] A light-guiding ring 1 is provided on the tag body, and high visibility is ensured by diffusing light from the internal light-emitting element to the periphery, while an audible sound element is also provided for auditory identification. Furthermore, by providing a control means that allows remote control of the light emission and sound in response to wireless communication signals from a smartphone or the like, faster and more reliable identification and dramatic effects are achieved compared to conventional methods, contributing to improved customer service.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to an identification tag device that is attached to bottles and other items in restaurants and other establishments, and in particular to a hanging tag device that is equipped with a light-guiding ring to diffuse the light from the light-emitting element to the periphery and can be remotely controlled via communication means. [Background technology]

[0002] In the past, it was common for restaurants to identify bottles by attaching a paper tag or tag to the neck of the bottle when customers kept it. However, such paper labels and simple tags have poor visibility, making it difficult to quickly identify the desired bottle when multiple bottles are lined up on a shelf. Furthermore, there were no known tags with notification functions such as light or sound, which limited the management and presentation effects. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] No patent literature [Non-patent literature]

[0004] [Non-Patent Document 1] We searched industry journals, technical magazines, and publicly available materials on the Internet, but could not find any prior art documents relating to a hanging tag device equipped with a light-guiding ring and capable of being identified by light and sound. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the past, restaurants typically attached a paper label or simple tag to the neck of a bottle to identify the bottle that a customer owned. However, this method has poor visibility, making it difficult to quickly identify the desired bottle when multiple bottles are lined up on a shelf. This created issues such as reduced management efficiency and delays in service provision. Furthermore, there was a problem that it lacked decorativeness and dramatic effect, making it difficult to improve customer satisfaction. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention is provided with a tag body that can be hung on a bottle, etc. A light guide ring is arranged on the outer periphery of the light source, and a light emitting element is provided inside the light source. The structure is such that light from the light-emitting element is diffused to the periphery via a light-guiding ring. Furthermore, the tag body is equipped with an acoustic element, making it possible to identify the tag by both light and sound. In addition, the operation of these elements is controlled by a control means, In response to BLE communication from an external smartphone or other device, the desired tag can emit light or make a sound. This allows for easy handling even in environments where multiple bottles are lined up. This allows the desired bottle to be identified quickly and easily. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this invention, by illuminating the light guide ring provided on the outer periphery of the tag body, High visibility is achieved even in environments where multiple bottles are lined up on a shelf, The desired bottle can be quickly identified. Furthermore, the sound element allows for auditory identification. Using light and sound together can prevent misidentification. In addition, it can be remotely controlled via BLE communication from a smartphone, etc. Management efficiency is significantly improved compared to conventional paper labels and simple tags. It also contributes to improving customer satisfaction by speeding up service and providing dramatic effects. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] Surface image: Speaker at the bottom, light guide ring on the outer ring [Figure 2] Back: Button battery replacement cover [Figure 3] Internal image: Layout varies depending on the parts used. [Figure 4] Usage example: Control light and sound from a smartphone app DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Regarding the hanging tag device of this invention, The tag body (surface) shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a light guide ring 1 and a speaker 2 arranged on its outer periphery. The tag body (rear side) shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a cover for battery replacement. The tag body shown in FIG. 3 is equipped with a light emitting element 3, a sound generating element 4, a control means 5, and a power source 6. The light guide ring 1 is structured to diffuse the light from the light emitting element 3 to the periphery. Furthermore, the control means 5 receives a BLE signal from an external device such as a smartphone via the wireless communication module 7, In response to this signal, the light emitting element 3 and the sound generating element 4 are controlled. This makes it possible to identify the tag attached to the desired bottle using light or sound in an environment where multiple bottles are lined up on a shelf. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The shape of the light guide ring is not limited to a circle, but may be an ellipse, a square, a star, etc. In addition to single-color LEDs, RGB LEDs can also be used as light-emitting elements. Regarding communication methods, other wireless methods can be adopted in addition to BLE. [Example]

[0010] As an example of the present invention, we will explain its application to bottle keeping management in a restaurant. As shown in FIG. 4, a number of bottles are lined up on a shelf, and the hanging tag device of the present invention is attached to the neck of each bottle via a string. The tag device has an internal battery, and the light emitting element and the sound generating element are controlled by the control means. When the store clerk or customer selects the desired bottle from the smartphone application, The tag attached to the bottle receives the signal via BLE communication, It responds by illuminating the light-guiding ring and emitting a sound. This allows store clerks to quickly identify the desired bottle from among many other bottles. This will enable dramatic effects and service efficiency that could not be achieved with conventional paper bills or simple tags. In addition, by using RGB LEDs as light-emitting elements, it is possible to distinguish between multiple bottles by using different colors. Furthermore, the communication method is not limited to BLE, and wireless methods such as Wi-Fi can also be used. [Industrial Applicability]

[0011] The hanging tag device of this invention can be used for bottle keeping management in restaurants, Product identification in warehouses and retail stores, item management at event venues, It can be applied to a variety of fields, such as reservation management in hotels and restaurants. In addition to being able to identify it by light and sound, it can also be controlled remotely. It provides efficiency and dramatic effects that could not be achieved with existing paper bills or simple tags. It is useful in a wide range of industrial fields, including the service, distribution, and entertainment industries. [Explanation of symbols]

[0012] 1 Light guide ring 2 Light-emitting elements (LED or RGB LED) 3 Speaker hole 4. Sound generating elements (speakers, buzzers, etc.) 5. Control means (microcomputer, control board, etc.) 6 Power source (battery, etc.) 7 Communication module (BLE, etc.)

Claims

1. Claim 1 The tag itself can be hung on a bottle, etc. a light guide ring provided on the outer periphery of the tag body; a light emitting element that emits light to the light guiding ring; a sound generating element provided on the tag body; A control means for controlling the light emitting element and the sound generating element is provided. Hanging tag device.

2. Claim 2 The control means responds to a wireless communication signal from an external device. Controlling the light emitting element and the sound generating element The hanging tag device according to claim 1.

3. Claim 3 The light emitting element is an RGB LED, Multicolored light can be diffused through the light guide ring 3. The hanging tag device according to claim 1 or 2.

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