Mounting aids

Abstract

To provide an attachment aid that realizes placement of a wireless tag suitable for reading tag information. [Solution] The attachment aid 100 comprises a first sheet-like member 110 and a second sheet-like member 120. The first sheet-like member 110 is flexible, longer than the wireless tag 200, and sheet-like. The first sheet-like member 110 comprises a first end 111 which is one end in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member 110, a second end 112 which is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member 110, and a placement section provided between the first end and the second end and in which the wireless tag 200 is placed. When the first end and the second end are attached to an article with a distance shorter than the length of the first sheet-like member 110, the placement section protrudes in a direction away from the article.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an installation aid. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known a technology that uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to detect the location, presence, etc. of an item. There is also known a technology that measures the route that an item traveled, the time required for the item to travel, etc., based on the location where the item was detected, the time when the item was detected, etc.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a shoe RFID tag that is attached to the shoes worn by a runner to measure the runner's running time. The shoe RFID tag described in Patent Document 1 is attached to the shoelaces of the shoes so that it does not float away from the shoes. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3204679 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, radio waves used to read tag information are significantly attenuated near the human body, which has a high dielectric constant. Furthermore, if the antenna of an RFID tag is not adjusted for a high dielectric, the antenna characteristics deteriorate when the RFID tag is attached to a surface with a high dielectric constant, making it difficult to read the tag information. Therefore, the shoe RFID tag described in Patent Document 1 sometimes fails to read the tag information. Therefore, a technology is needed to realize a wireless tag placement suitable for reading tag information.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide an attachment aid that enables wireless tags to be positioned in a manner suitable for reading tag information. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the attachment aid according to the present disclosure comprises: An attachment aid that assists in attaching a wireless tag to an item, a first sheet-like member that is flexible, longer than the wireless tag, and sheet-like; the first sheet-like member includes a first end portion which is one end of the first sheet-like member in the longitudinal direction, a second end portion which is the other end of the first sheet-like member in the longitudinal direction, and a placement portion provided between the first end portion and the second end portion and in which the wireless tag is placed; When the first end and the second end are attached to the article with a distance between them that is shorter than the length of the first sheet-like member, the placement portion protrudes in a direction away from the article.

[0008] a second sheet-like member that is shorter than the first sheet-like member and has a sheet shape; the second sheet-like member has a third end portion which is one end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member, and a fourth end portion which is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member, The first end and the third end have a structure that allows them to be attached and detached to each other, The second end and the fourth end have a structure that allows them to be attached and detached to each other, When the third end and the fourth end are attached to the article at a distance equal to the length of the second sheet-like member, the placement portion may protrude in a direction away from the article.

[0009] a second sheet-like member that is shorter than the first sheet-like member and has a sheet shape; the second sheet-like member has a third end portion which is one end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member, and a fourth end portion which is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member, the first sheet-like member and the second sheet-like member are integrally formed as a third sheet-like member having the first end and the third end as a connecting portion and the second end and the fourth end as both ends in a longitudinal direction, the third sheet-like member is foldable at the joint portion, The second end and the fourth end have a structure that allows them to be attached and detached to each other, When the third end and the fourth end are attached to the article at a distance equal to the length of the second sheet-like member, the placement portion may protrude in a direction away from the article.

[0010] the article is a sports shoe with shoelaces, The first end and the second end may be secured to the athletic shoe by the shoelace.

[0011] a first adhesive member is provided on the first end portion for attaching the first end portion to the article; The second end portion is provided with a second adhesive member for attaching the second end portion to the article, When the first end and the second end are attached to the article by the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member at a distance shorter than the length of the first sheet-like member, the placement portion may protrude in a direction away from the article. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to realize an arrangement of wireless tags suitable for reading tag information. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view of an attachment aid in an exploded state according to the first embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a first sheet-like member according to a first embodiment when a wireless tag is disposed thereon; [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an attachment aid according to a first embodiment in an assembled state; [Figure 4]1 is a side view of the mounting aid according to the first embodiment in a mounted state; [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the attachment aid according to the second embodiment in an unfolded state; [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an assembly state of the attachment aid according to the second embodiment; [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the attachment aid according to the third embodiment in an unfolded state. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an assembly state of the attachment aid according to the third embodiment; [Figure 9] 10 is a plan view of the attachment aid according to the fourth embodiment when the wireless tag is placed. [Figure 10] 10 is a side view of the mounting aid according to the fourth embodiment in a mounted state. [Figure 11] 13 is a plan view of the attachment aid according to the fifth embodiment when the wireless tag is placed. [Figure 12] 13 is a plan view of the attachment aid according to the sixth embodiment when the wireless tag is placed. [Figure 13] 13 is a perspective view of the mounting aid according to the sixth embodiment in a mounted state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0015] (Embodiment 1) First, the configuration of the mounting aid 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Fig. 1 is a plan view of the mounting aid 100 when the mounting aid 100 is disassembled into a first sheet-like member 110 and a second sheet-like member 120. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the first sheet-like member 110 when a wireless tag 200 is arranged on the first sheet-like member 110. The mounting aid 100 assists in the mounting of the wireless tag 200 on an article. Specifically, the mounting aid 100 attaches the wireless tag 200 to an article so that the wireless tag 200 is arranged in a position suitable for reading tag information. In this embodiment, the position suitable for reading tag information is a position in which the wireless tag 200 is spaced apart from the article, ensuring a gap between the wireless tag 200 and the article.

[0016] Examples of the article include an article containing a substance with a high dielectric constant, an article used near an object containing a substance with a high dielectric constant, etc. For example, examples of the article include an article containing metal, an article containing moisture, an article used near an article containing metal, an article used near an article containing moisture, an article worn on the human body, etc. More specifically, examples of the article include metal parts, electrical equipment, containers containing liquid, shoes, wristbands, nameplates, etc. In this embodiment, sneakers are assumed as the article.

[0017] The wireless tag 200 stores tag information, which is information for identifying the wireless tag 200 or an article to which the wireless tag 200 is attached. The tag information is, for example, information indicating a character string composed of numerical values ​​or alphabets. The wireless tag 200 is, for example, a passive tag that uses the energy of radio waves received from a reader / writer (not shown) to emit radio waves including the tag information. A passive tag is a wireless IC (Integrated Circuit) tag in an RFID system that does not have a built-in battery.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 2, the wireless tag 200 is formed in a thin, expansive sheet shape. In this embodiment, the wireless tag 200 is formed in a thin, uniform, elongated strip shape. In this embodiment, the sheet shape is a concept that includes the strip shape. The wireless tag 200 includes an antenna 210 and an integrated circuit 220. The antenna 210 captures radio waves emitted from a reader / writer and emits radio waves containing tag information. In this embodiment, the antenna 210 is a dipole antenna including a pair of elements extending in opposite directions from a feed point (not shown) as a center. The integrated circuit 220 utilizes the energy of the radio waves captured by the antenna 210 to emit radio waves containing tag information from the antenna 210. The integrated circuit 220 includes a resonant circuit used for acquiring radio wave energy and emitting radio waves, a memory circuit for storing tag information, and the like.

[0019] 1, the attachment aid 100 includes a first sheet-like member 110 and a second sheet-like member 120. The first sheet-like member 110 is a member on which the wireless tag 200 is placed. The first sheet-like member 110 is formed in a sheet and strip shape. The length L1 of the first sheet-like member 110 in the longitudinal direction is longer than the length L3 of the wireless tag 200 in the longitudinal direction.

[0020] The first sheet-shaped member 110 has flexibility to the extent that a central portion of the first sheet-shaped member 110 warps when a compressive force is applied from both ends in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-shaped member 110. A material that has a certain degree of flexibility and a low dielectric constant is suitable as the material for the first sheet-shaped member 110. For example, the material that can be used for the first sheet-shaped member 110 may be soft PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), which is polyvinyl chloride that has been softened by adding a plasticizer, hard PVC, which is polyvinyl chloride that does not contain a plasticizer, PP (Polypropylene), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), or the like.

[0021] The first sheet-like member 110 has an end 111, an end 112, and an arrangement portion 113. The end 111 is one end of the first sheet-like member 110 in the longitudinal direction. The end 111 has a structure that allows it to be attached and detached to the end 121. The end 111 has a fitting portion 114 which is an opening into which the constricted portion 124 is fitted. The end 112 is the other end of the first sheet-like member 110 in the longitudinal direction. The end 112 has a structure that allows it to be attached and detached to the end 122. The end 112 has a fitting portion 115 which is an opening into which the constricted portion 125 is fitted.

[0022] The placement section 113 is the central section in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member 110, and is the section where the wireless tag 200 is placed. The method for fixing the wireless tag 200 to the placement section 113 of the first sheet-like member 110 can be adjusted as appropriate. For example, the wireless tag 200 may be attached to the placement section 113 of the first sheet-like member 110 with double-sided tape. Alternatively, the wireless tag 200 may be adhered to the placement section 113 of the first sheet-like member 110 with an adhesive. The wireless tag 200 may be placed on either of the two surfaces of the first sheet-like member 110.

[0023] The second sheet-like member 120 is a member for warping the first sheet-like member 110 into an arc shape. The second sheet-like member 120 is formed in a sheet and strip shape. The length L2 of the second sheet-like member 120 in the longitudinal direction is shorter than the length L1 of the first sheet-like member 110 in the longitudinal direction. The second sheet-like member 120 may be less resistant to deformation by external forces than the first sheet-like member 110. A material with a low dielectric constant is suitable for the second sheet-like member 120. For example, PET, PVC, soft PVC, etc. can be used as the material for the second sheet-like member 120.

[0024] The second sheet-like member 120 has an end portion 121 and an end portion 122. The end portion 121 is one end of the second sheet-like member 120 in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 121 has a structure that allows it to be attached and detached to the end portion 111. The end portion 121 has a constricted portion 124 that is a portion that is narrower than the surrounding area. The end portion 122 is the other end of the second sheet-like member 120 in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 122 has a structure that allows it to be attached and detached to the end portion 112. The end portion 122 has a constricted portion 125 that is a portion that is narrower than the surrounding area.

[0025] The first sheet-like member 110 is an example of a first sheet-like member. The second sheet-like member 120 is an example of a second sheet-like member. The end 111 is an example of a first end. The end 112 is an example of a second end. The end 121 is an example of a third end. The end 122 is an example of a fourth end.

[0026] As described above, end 111 and end 121 have a structure that allows them to be attached and detached to each other. That is, when constricted portion 124 is fitted into fitting portion 114, end 111 and end 121 are fixed together. Furthermore, when constricted portion 124 is removed from fitting portion 114, end 111 and end 121 are separated from each other. Furthermore, end 112 and end 122 have a structure that allows them to be attached and detached to each other. That is, when constricted portion 125 is fitted into fitting portion 115, end 112 and end 122 are fixed together. Furthermore, when constricted portion 125 is removed from fitting portion 115, end 112 and end 122 are separated from each other. When constricted portion 124 is fitted into fitting portion 114 and constricted portion 125 is fitted into fitting portion 115, the attachment aid 100 is in an assembled state. The assembled state is a state in which the first sheet-like member 110 and the second sheet-like member 120 are assembled together.

[0027] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the mounting aid 100 in an assembled state. Here, L1 is longer than L2. Therefore, when the second sheet-like member 120 is placed in a stretched state, the first sheet-like member 110 and the wireless tag 200 bend in a direction away from the second sheet-like member 120. In this case, the wireless tag 200 is spaced apart from the second sheet-like member 120, ensuring a gap between the wireless tag 200 and the second sheet-like member 120. Therefore, even if the second sheet-like member 120 is placed near an object with a high dielectric constant, radio waves used to read tag information from the wireless tag 200 are unlikely to be attenuated. Furthermore, even if the antenna 210 of the wireless tag 200 is not adjusted for a high dielectric constant, the antenna characteristics are unlikely to deteriorate, making it easy to read tag information.

[0028] Next, a method for attaching the wireless tag 200 to the athletic shoe 300 using the attachment aid 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 shows the attachment aid 100, on which the wireless tag 200 is arranged, attached to the athletic shoe 300 by the shoelace 310 provided on the athletic shoe 300. First, the user fixes the wireless tag 200 to the arrangement portion 113 of the first sheet-like member 110. Then, the user inserts the end 121 of the second sheet-like member 120 between the shoelace 310 and the tongue (not shown) of the athletic shoe 300. Next, while keeping the second sheet-like member 120 stretched, the user inserts the end 122 of the second sheet-like member 120 between the shoelace 310 and the tongue of the athletic shoe 300.

[0029] The user then presses the end 111 of the first sheet-like member 110 against the end 121 of the second sheet-like member 120, fitting the constricted portion 124 into the fitting portion 114. Similarly, the user presses the end 112 of the first sheet-like member 110 against the end 122 of the second sheet-like member 120, fitting the constricted portion 125 into the fitting portion 115. In this way, when the end 121 and end 122 are fixed to the athletic shoe 300 by the shoelace 310, the end 121 and end 111 are fixed by fitting, and the end 122 and end 112 are fixed by fitting, the first sheet-like member 110 and the second sheet-like member 120 are fixed to the athletic shoe 300 at both ends.

[0030] Here, since the second sheet-like member 120 is fixed to the athletic shoe 300 in a stretched state, the distance between the end 121 and the end 122 is the same as the distance L2. Also, the distance between the end 111 and the end 112 is the same as the distance between the end 121 and the end 122. Furthermore, L1 is longer than L2. Therefore, the end 111 and the end 112 are attached to the athletic shoe 300 at a distance shorter than L1, which is the length of the first sheet-like member 110.

[0031] In this case, the first sheet-like member 110 and the wireless tag 200 are curved back in an arc away from the second sheet-like member 120. In other words, the placement portion 113 juts out in a direction away from the athletic shoe 300. As a result, the wireless tag 200 is placed in a position away from the athletic shoe 300 and the instep located inside the athletic shoe 300. As a result, the radio waves used to read tag information from the wireless tag 200 are prevented from being attenuated by the instep. Furthermore, even if the antenna 210 of the wireless tag 200 is not adjusted to be suitable for use near the human body, the antenna characteristics are unlikely to deteriorate, making it easy to read tag information.

[0032] In this embodiment, both ends of the first sheet-like member 110 are attached to the item at an interval shorter than the length of the first sheet-like member 110, and the placement section 113 protrudes in a direction away from the item. In this embodiment, the wireless tag 200 is placed away from the item. Therefore, even if the dielectric constant of the item or the human body to which the item is attached is high, the radio waves used to read the tag information are unlikely to attenuate. In this way, according to this embodiment, it is possible to realize a placement of the wireless tag 200 that is suitable for reading tag information.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first sheet-like member 110 and the second sheet-like member 120, which is shorter than the first sheet-like member 110, are detachable at both ends, and when the first sheet-like member 110 and the second sheet-like member 120 are fixed at both ends and the both ends of the second sheet-like member 120 are attached to an article at a distance equal to the length of the second sheet-like member 120, the placement section 113 protrudes in a direction away from the article. In this embodiment, the user can place the wireless tag 200 at a position away from the article simply by attaching the second sheet-like member 120 to the article in a stretched state. According to this embodiment, it is possible to easily place the wireless tag 200 in a position suitable for reading tag information.

[0034] In this embodiment, both ends of the first sheet-like member 110 are fixed to the athletic shoe 300 by shoelaces 310. According to this embodiment, a dedicated structure for fixing the first sheet-like member 110 to the athletic shoe 300 is not required.

[0035] (Embodiment 2) In the first embodiment, an example was described in which the first sheet-like member 110 and the second sheet-like member 120 are separately formed members. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the first sheet-like member 110A and the second sheet-like member 120A are integrally formed members. Note that the description of the same configurations and functions as those in the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0036] 5, the attachment aid 100A according to this embodiment includes a first sheet-like member 110A and a second sheet-like member 120A. The first sheet-like member 110A and the second sheet-like member 120A are integrally formed as a third sheet-like member 130A, with an end 111A of the first sheet-like member 110A and an end 121A of the second sheet-like member 120A as a joint portion, and an end 112A of the first sheet-like member 110A and an end 122A of the second sheet-like member 120A as both ends.

[0037] The third sheet-like member 130A can be folded at the joint indicated by the wavy line 50A. By folding the third sheet-like member 130A at the joint indicated by the wavy line 50A, the third sheet-like member 130A is functionally divided into the first sheet-like member 110A and the second sheet-like member 120A. In this way, the first sheet-like member 110A and the second sheet-like member 120A are physically integrated but functionally treated as separate entities.

[0038] The first sheet-like member 110A is a member on which the wireless tag 200 is placed. The first sheet-like member 110A is formed in a sheet and strip shape. The length L1a of the first sheet-like member 110A in the longitudinal direction is longer than L3. The first sheet-like member 110A is flexible enough that the central portion of the first sheet-like member 110A warps when a compressive force is applied from both ends of the first sheet-like member 110A in the longitudinal direction. The same material as the material of the first sheet-like member 110 can be used as the material of the first sheet-like member 110.

[0039] The first sheet-like member 110A has an end portion 111A, an end portion 112A, and an arrangement portion 113A. The end portion 111A is one end of the first sheet-like member 110A in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 111A is connected to the end portion 121A. The end portion 112A is the other end of the first sheet-like member 110A in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 112A has a structure that allows it to be attached and detached to the end portion 122A. The end portion 112A has a fitting portion 115A that is an opening into which the constricted portion 125A is fitted. The arrangement portion 113A is the central portion of the first sheet-like member 110A in the longitudinal direction, and is the portion where the wireless tag 200 is arranged.

[0040] The second sheet-like member 120A is a member for warping the first sheet-like member 110A into an arc shape. The second sheet-like member 120A is formed in a sheet and strip shape. The length L2a of the second sheet-like member 120A in the longitudinal direction is shorter than L1a. The second sheet-like member 120A is made of the same material as the first sheet-like member 110A.

[0041] The second sheet-shaped member 120A has an end portion 121A and an end portion 122A. The end portion 121A is one end of the second sheet-shaped member 120A in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 122A is the other end of the second sheet-shaped member 120A in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 122A has a structure that is detachable from the end portion 112A. The end portion 122A has a constricted portion 125A that is narrower than the surrounding area.

[0042] The first sheet-shaped member 110A is an example of a first sheet-shaped member. The second sheet-shaped member 120A is an example of a second sheet-shaped member. The third sheet-shaped member 130A is an example of a third sheet-shaped member. The end portion 111A is an example of a first end portion. The end portion 112A is an example of a second end portion. The end portion 121A is an example of a third end portion. The end portion 122A is an example of a fourth end portion.

[0043] As described above, end 111A and end 121A are joined together. Meanwhile, end 112A and end 122A have a structure that allows them to be attached and detached from each other. That is, when constricted portion 125A is fitted into fitting portion 115A, end 112A and end 122A are fixed together. Furthermore, when constricted portion 125A is removed from fitting portion 115A, end 112A and end 122A are separated. When constricted portion 125A is fitted into fitting portion 115A, attachment aid 100A is in an assembled state.

[0044] 6 shows a perspective view of the mounting aid 100A in an assembled state. Here, L1a is longer than L2a, so when the second sheet-like member 120A is placed in a stretched state, the first sheet-like member 110A and the wireless tag 200 are warped away from the second sheet-like member 120A. As a result, the wireless tag 200 is spaced apart from the second sheet-like member 120A, and a gap is maintained between the wireless tag 200 and the second sheet-like member 120A.

[0045] Next, a method for attaching the wireless tag 200 to the athletic shoe 300 using the attachment aid 100A will be described. First, the user fixes the wireless tag 200 to the placement portion 113A of the first sheet-like member 110A. Then, the user passes the end portion 122A of the second sheet-like member 120A between the shoelace 310 and the tongue of the athletic shoe 300 and pulls out the end portion 122A until the end portion 121A is positioned so as to be sandwiched between the shoelace 310 and the tongue of the athletic shoe 300. Next, while keeping the second sheet-like member 120A stretched, the user inserts the end portion 122A of the second sheet-like member 120A between the shoelace 310 and the tongue of the athletic shoe 300.

[0046] The user then presses the end 112A of the first sheet-like member 110A against the end 122A of the second sheet-like member 120A, and fits the constricted portion 125A into the fitting portion 115A. In this way, when the end 121A and the end 122A are fixed to the athletic shoe 300 by the shoelace 310, and the end 122A and the end 112A are fixed by fitting, the first sheet-like member 110A and the second sheet-like member 120A are fixed to the athletic shoe 300 at both ends.

[0047] Here, because the second sheet-like member 120A is fixed to the athletic shoe 300 in a stretched state, the distance between the end 121A and the end 122A is the same as L2a. Furthermore, L1a is longer than L2a. In other words, the end 111A and the end 112A are attached to the athletic shoe 300 at a distance shorter than L1a. In this case, the placement portion 113 protrudes in a direction away from the athletic shoe 300, and the wireless tag 200 is placed at a position away from the athletic shoe 300 and the instep. As a result, the radio waves used to read tag information from the wireless tag 200 are prevented from being attenuated by the instep. Furthermore, even if the antenna 210 of the wireless tag 200 is not adjusted for use near the human body, the antenna characteristics are unlikely to deteriorate, making it easy to read tag information.

[0048] In this embodiment, the end 111A and the end 121A are joined together, and the end 112A and the end 122A have a structure that allows them to be attached and detached to each other. Therefore, in this embodiment, the user does not need to fix the end 111A and the end 121A when attaching the attachment aid 100A to an article. According to this embodiment, it is possible to easily realize an arrangement of the wireless tag 200 that is suitable for reading tag information.

[0049] (Embodiment 3) In the second embodiment, an example in which end 112A and end 122A are fixed by fitting has been described. In the present embodiment, an example in which end 112B and end 122B are fixed by a hook-and-loop fastener will be described. Note that the description of the same configurations and functions as those in the first and second embodiments will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0050] 7, the attachment aid 100B according to this embodiment includes a first sheet-like member 110B and a second sheet-like member 120B. The first sheet-like member 110B and the second sheet-like member 120B are integrally formed as a third sheet-like member 130B, with an end 111B of the first sheet-like member 110B and an end 121B of the second sheet-like member 120B as a joint portion, and an end 112B of the first sheet-like member 110B and an end 122B of the second sheet-like member 120B as both ends.

[0051] The third sheet-like member 130B can be folded at the joint indicated by the wavy line 50B. By folding the third sheet-like member 130B at the joint indicated by the wavy line 50B, the third sheet-like member 130B is functionally divided into the first sheet-like member 110B and the second sheet-like member 120B. In this way, the first sheet-like member 110B and the second sheet-like member 120B are physically integrated but functionally treated as separate entities.

[0052] The first sheet-like member 110B is a member on which the wireless tag 200 is placed. The first sheet-like member 110B is formed in a sheet and strip shape. The length L1b of the first sheet-like member 110B in the longitudinal direction is longer than L3. The first sheet-like member 110B is flexible enough that the central portion of the first sheet-like member 110B warps when a compressive force is applied from both ends of the first sheet-like member 110B in the longitudinal direction. The same material as the material of the first sheet-like member 110 can be used as the material of the first sheet-like member 110.

[0053] The first sheet-like member 110B has an end portion 111B, an end portion 112B, and an arrangement portion 113B. The end portion 111B is one end of the first sheet-like member 110B in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 111B is connected to the end portion 121B. The end portion 112B is the other end of the first sheet-like member 110B in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 112B has a structure that allows it to be attached and detached to the end portion 122B. The end portion 112B has a hook-and-loop fastener 115B that is detachable from the hook-and-loop fastener 125B. The hook-and-loop fastener 115B is arranged on one of the two surfaces of the third sheet-like member 130B on which the wireless tag 200 is not arranged. The arrangement portion 113B is the center portion of the first sheet-like member 110B in the longitudinal direction, and is the portion where the wireless tag 200 is arranged.

[0054] The second sheet-like member 120B is a member for warping the first sheet-like member 110B into an arc shape. The second sheet-like member 120B is formed in a sheet and strip shape. The length L2b of the second sheet-like member 120B in the longitudinal direction is shorter than L1b. The second sheet-like member 120B is made of the same material as the first sheet-like member 110B.

[0055] The second sheet-like member 120B has an end 121B and an end 122B. The end 121B is one end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member 120B. The end 122B is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member 120B. The end 122B has a structure that is detachable from the end 112B. The end 122B has a hook-and-loop fastener 125B that is detachable from the hook-and-loop fastener 115B. When the hook-and-loop fastener 115B is a loop-side hook-and-loop fastener, the hook-and-loop fastener 125B is a hook-and-loop fastener. When the hook-and-loop fastener 115B is a hook-and-loop fastener, the hook-and-loop fastener 125B is a loop-side hook-and-loop fastener. The hook-and-loop fastener 125B is arranged on the surface of the two surfaces of the third sheet-like member 130B on which the wireless tag 200 is not arranged.

[0056] The first sheet-shaped member 110B is an example of a first sheet-shaped member. The second sheet-shaped member 120B is an example of a second sheet-shaped member. The third sheet-shaped member 130B is an example of a third sheet-shaped member. The end portion 111B is an example of a first end portion. The end portion 112B is an example of a second end portion. The end portion 121B is an example of a third end portion. The end portion 122B is an example of a fourth end portion.

[0057] As described above, the end 111B and the end 121B are joined together. On the other hand, the end 112B and the end 122B have a structure that allows them to be attached and detached from each other. In other words, when the hook-and-loop fastener 115B and the hook-and-loop fastener 125B come into close contact with each other, the end 112B and the end 122B are fixed together. When the hook-and-loop fastener 115B and the hook-and-loop fastener 125B are pulled apart, the end 112B and the end 122B are separated. When the hook-and-loop fastener 115B and the hook-and-loop fastener 125B come into close contact with each other, the attachment aid 100B is in an assembled state.

[0058] 8 shows a perspective view of the mounting aid 100B in an assembled state. Here, L1b is longer than L2b, so when the second sheet-like member 120B is placed in a stretched state, the first sheet-like member 110B and the wireless tag 200 are warped away from the second sheet-like member 120B. As a result, the wireless tag 200 is spaced apart from the second sheet-like member 120B, and a gap is maintained between the wireless tag 200 and the second sheet-like member 120B.

[0059] The method of attaching the wireless tag 200 to the athletic shoe 300 using the attachment aid 100B is the same as the method of attaching the wireless tag 200 to the athletic shoe 300 using the attachment aid 100A, except for the method of fixing the end 112B and the end 122B. In this embodiment as well, the end 111B and the end 112B are attached to the athletic shoe 300 at a distance shorter than L1b. In this case, the placement section 113 protrudes in a direction away from the athletic shoe 300, and the wireless tag 200 is placed at a position away from the athletic shoe 300 and the instep. As a result, the radio waves used to read tag information from the wireless tag 200 are prevented from being attenuated by the instep.

[0060] In this embodiment, the end 111B and the end 121B are joined, and the end 112B and the end 122B have a structure that can be attached and detached to each other. Therefore, in this embodiment, the user does not need to fix the end 111B and the end 121B when attaching the attachment aid 100B to an article. According to this embodiment, it is possible to easily realize an arrangement of the wireless tag 200 that is suitable for reading tag information.

[0061] (Fourth embodiment) In the first embodiment, an example was described in which the mounting aid 100 includes a first sheet-like member 110 and a second sheet-like member 120. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the mounting aid 100C includes a first sheet-like member 110C. Note that descriptions of the same configurations and functions as those in the first to third embodiments will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0062] As shown in Fig. 9, the mounting aid 100C according to this embodiment includes a first sheet-like member 110C. Fig. 9 shows the mounting aid 100C on which a wireless tag 200 is arranged. The first sheet-like member 110C is a member on which the wireless tag 200 is arranged. The first sheet-like member 110C is formed in a sheet and strip shape. The length L1c of the first sheet-like member 110C in the longitudinal direction is longer than L3.

[0063] The first sheet-shaped member 110C has flexibility such that the central portion of the first sheet-shaped member 110C warps when a compressive force is applied from both ends in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-shaped member 110C. The first sheet-shaped member 110C can be made of the same material as the first sheet-shaped member 110.

[0064] The first sheet-shaped member 110C has an end portion 111C, an end portion 112C, and an arrangement portion 113C. The end portion 111C is one end of the first sheet-shaped member 110C in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 111C has a structure for fixing one end of the first sheet-shaped member 110C to the athletic shoe 300 with the shoelace 310. The end portion 111C has an opening 114CA, a slit portion 114CB, an opening 114CC, a slit portion 114CD, and a constricted portion 116C.

[0065] Openings 114CA and 114CC are holes through which shoelace 310 is threaded to secure constricted portion 116C to athletic shoe 300. Slit 114CB is a slit through which the user threads shoelace 310 when fitting shoelace 310 into opening 114CA. Slit 114CD is a slit through which the user threads shoelace 310 when fitting shoelace 310 into opening 114CC. Constricted portion 116C is a portion that is fixed to athletic shoe 300 by shoelace 310 threaded through openings 114CA and 114CC.

[0066] The end portion 112C is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member 110C. The end portion 112C has a structure for fastening the other end of the first sheet-like member 110C to the athletic shoe 300 with the shoelace 310. The end portion 112C includes an opening 115CA, a slit portion 115CB, an opening 115CC, a slit portion 115CD, and a constricted portion 117C.

[0067] Openings 115CA and 115CC are holes through which shoelace 310 is threaded to secure constricted portion 117C to athletic shoe 300. Slit 115CB is a slit through which the shoelace 310 is threaded when the user inserts the shoelace 310 into opening 115CA. Slit 115CD is a slit through which the shoelace 310 is threaded when the user inserts the shoelace 310 into opening 115CC. Constricted portion 117C is a portion that is fixed to athletic shoe 300 by shoelace 310 threaded through openings 115CA and 115CC.

[0068] The placement portion 113C is the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member 110C, and is the portion where the wireless tag 200 is placed. The first sheet-like member 110C is an example of a first sheet-like member. The end portion 111C is an example of a first end portion. The end portion 112C is an example of a second end portion.

[0069] Next, a method for attaching the wireless tag 200 to the athletic shoe 300 using the attachment aid 100C will be described with reference to FIG. 10. FIG. 10 shows the attachment aid 100C attached to the athletic shoe 300 with the shoelace 310 provided on the athletic shoe 300. First, the user fixes the wireless tag 200 to the arrangement portion 113C of the first sheet-like member 110C. Then, the user fits the shoelace 310 into the opening 114CA through the slit portion 114CB. The user also fits the shoelace 310 into the opening 114CC through the slit portion 114CD. Then, the narrowed portion 116C is pressed against the tongue of the athletic shoe 300 by the shoelace 310, and the end portion 111C is fixed to the athletic shoe 300.

[0070] Next, the user secures end 112C to athletic shoe 300 while maintaining the distance between end 111C and end 112C shorter than L1c. Specifically, the user fits shoelace 310 into opening 115CA through slit 115CB. The user also fits shoelace 310 into opening 115CC through slit 115CD. Then, constricted portion 117C is pressed against the tongue of athletic shoe 300 by shoelace 310, and end 112C is secured to athletic shoe 300.

[0071] Here, the end 111C and the end 112C are attached to the athletic shoe 300 at a distance shorter than L1c. Therefore, the first sheet-like member 110C and the wireless tag 200 are bent back like an arc in a direction away from the athletic shoe 300. As a result, the wireless tag 200 is placed at a position away from the athletic shoe 300 and the instep located inside the athletic shoe 300. As a result, the radio waves used to read tag information from the wireless tag 200 are prevented from being attenuated by the instep. Furthermore, even if the antenna 210 of the wireless tag 200 is not adjusted to be suitable for use near the human body, the antenna characteristics are unlikely to deteriorate, making it easy to read tag information.

[0072] In this embodiment, both ends of the first sheet-like member 110C are attached to the article at an interval shorter than the length of the first sheet-like member 110C, and the placement portion 113C protrudes in a direction away from the article. In this embodiment, the wireless tag 200 is placed away from the article and the human body to which the article is attached. In other words, according to this embodiment, it is possible to achieve, with a simple configuration, placement of the wireless tag 200 suitable for reading tag information.

[0073] (Embodiment 5) In the fourth embodiment, an example was described in which the attachment aid 100C is provided with an opening through which the shoelace 310 is threaded. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the attachment aid 100D is not provided with an opening through which the shoelace 310 is threaded. Note that descriptions of the same configurations and functions as those in the first to fourth embodiments will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0074] As shown in Fig. 11, an attachment aid 100D according to this embodiment includes a first sheet-like member 110D. Fig. 11 shows the attachment aid 100D on which a wireless tag 200 is arranged. The first sheet-like member 110D is a member on which the wireless tag 200 is arranged. The first sheet-like member 110D is formed in a sheet and strip shape. The length L1d of the first sheet-like member 110D in the longitudinal direction is longer than L3.

[0075] The first sheet-shaped member 110D has flexibility such that the central portion of the first sheet-shaped member 110D warps when a compressive force is applied from both ends in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-shaped member 110D. The first sheet-shaped member 110D can be made of the same material as the first sheet-shaped member 110.

[0076] The first sheet-shaped member 110D has an end portion 111D, an end portion 112D, and an arrangement portion 113D. The end portion 111D is one end of the first sheet-shaped member 110D in the longitudinal direction. The end portion 111D has a structure for fixing one end of the first sheet-shaped member 110D to the athletic shoe 300 with a shoelace 310. The end portion 111D has a constricted portion 116D that is a portion that is narrower than the surrounding area. The constricted portion 116D is the portion that is fixed to the athletic shoe 300 with the shoelace 310.

[0077] The end portion 112D is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-shaped member 110D. The end portion 112D has a structure for fastening the other end of the first sheet-shaped member 110D to the athletic shoe 300 with the shoelace 310. The end portion 112D has a narrowed portion 117D that is narrower than the surrounding area. The narrowed portion 117D is the portion that is fastened to the athletic shoe 300 with the shoelace 310.

[0078] The placement section 113D is the central section in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member 110D, and is the section where the wireless tag 200 is placed. The first sheet-like member 110D is an example of a first sheet-like member. The end section 111D is an example of a first end section. The end section 112D is an example of a second end section.

[0079] Next, a method for attaching the wireless tag 200 to the athletic shoe 300 using the attachment aid 100D will be described. First, the user fixes the wireless tag 200 to the placement portion 113D of the first sheet-like member 110D. Then, the user inserts the end portion 111D of the first sheet-like member 110D between the shoelace 310 and the tongue of the athletic shoe 300. Then, the shoelace 310 presses the constricted portion 116D against the tongue of the athletic shoe 300, and the end portion 111D is fixed to the athletic shoe 300.

[0080] Next, while maintaining the distance between end 111D and end 112D shorter than L1d, the user secures end 112D to the athletic shoe 300. Specifically, the user inserts end 112D of first sheet-like member 110D between the shoelace 310 and the tongue of athletic shoe 300. Then, the shoelace 310 presses constricted portion 117D against the tongue of athletic shoe 300, and end 112D is secured to athletic shoe 300.

[0081] Here, the end 111D and the end 112D are attached to the athletic shoe 300 at a distance shorter than L1d. Therefore, the first sheet-like member 110D and the wireless tag 200 are bent back in an arc away from the athletic shoe 300. As a result, the wireless tag 200 is positioned away from the athletic shoe 300 and the instep. As a result, the radio waves used to read tag information from the wireless tag 200 are prevented from being attenuated by the instep.

[0082] In this embodiment, both ends of the first sheet-like member 110D are attached to the article at an interval shorter than the length of the first sheet-like member 110D, and the placement section 113D protrudes in a direction away from the article. In this embodiment, the wireless tag 200 is placed away from the article and the human body to which the article is attached. In other words, according to this embodiment, it is possible to realize, with a simple configuration, placement of the wireless tag 200 suitable for reading tag information.

[0083] (Embodiment 6) In the fourth and fifth embodiments, examples were described in which a structure for attaching the first sheet-like member to an article is formed on both ends of the first sheet-like member. In the present embodiment, an example is described in which an adhesive member for attaching the first sheet-like member to an article is provided on both ends of the first sheet-like member. Note that descriptions of the same configurations and functions as those in the first to fifth embodiments will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0084] As shown in Fig. 12, the mounting aid 100E according to this embodiment includes a first sheet-like member 110E. Fig. 12 shows the mounting aid 100E on which a wireless tag 200 is arranged. The first sheet-like member 110E is a member on which the wireless tag 200 is arranged. The first sheet-like member 110E is formed in a sheet and strip shape. The length L1e of the first sheet-like member 110E in the longitudinal direction is longer than L3.

[0085] The first sheet-shaped member 110E has flexibility such that the central portion of the first sheet-shaped member 110E warps when a compressive force is applied from both ends in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-shaped member 110E. The first sheet-shaped member 110E can be made of the same material as the first sheet-shaped member 110.

[0086] The first sheet-shaped member 110E includes an end portion 111E, an end portion 112E, and an arrangement portion 113E. The end portion 111E is one end of the first sheet-shaped member 110E in the longitudinal direction. An adhesive member 116E for attaching one end of the first sheet-shaped member 110E to an article is provided on the end portion 111E. The adhesive member 116E is arranged on one of two surfaces of the first sheet-shaped member 110E on which the wireless tag 200 is not arranged. The adhesive member 116E may be any member that can attach one end of the first sheet-shaped member 110E to an article by its adhesive force. For example, the adhesive member 116E is a double-sided tape with one adhesive surface attached to one end of the first sheet-shaped member 110E.

[0087] The end portion 112E is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member 110E. An adhesive member 117E for attaching the other end of the first sheet-like member 110E to an article is provided on the end portion 112E. The adhesive member 117E is arranged on one of the two surfaces of the first sheet-like member 110E on which the wireless tag 200 is not arranged. The adhesive member 117E may be any member that can attach the other end of the first sheet-like member 110E to an article by its adhesive force. For example, the adhesive member 117E is a double-sided tape with one adhesive surface attached to the other end of the first sheet-like member 110E.

[0088] The placement section 113E is the central section in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member 110E, and is the section where the wireless tag 200 is placed. The first sheet-like member 110E is an example of a first sheet-like member. The end section 111E is an example of a first end section. The end section 112E is an example of a second end section. The adhesive member 116E is an example of a first adhesive member. The adhesive member 117E is an example of a second adhesive member.

[0089] Next, a method for attaching the wireless tag 200 to the wristband 400 using the attachment aid 100E will be described with reference to Fig. 13. The wristband 400 is worn on the user's wrist. First, the user fixes the wireless tag 200 to the placement portion 113E of the first sheet-like member 110E. Then, the user presses the adhesive member 116E provided on the end portion 111E of the first sheet-like member 110E against the surface of the wristband 400, and attaches the end portion 111E of the first sheet-like member 110E to the surface of the wristband 400.

[0090] Next, while maintaining the distance between end 111E and end 112E shorter than L1e, the user secures end 112E to wristband 400. Specifically, the user presses adhesive member 117E provided on end 112E of first sheet-like member 110E against the surface of wristband 400 to attach end 112E of first sheet-like member 110E to the surface of wristband 400.

[0091] Here, end 111E and end 112E are attached to wristband 400 at a distance shorter than L1e. Therefore, first sheet-like member 110E and wireless tag 200 bend back in an arc away from wristband 400. This positions wireless tag 200 at a distance away from wristband 400 and the wrist. As a result, radio waves used to read tag information from wireless tag 200 are prevented from being attenuated by the wrist. Furthermore, even if antenna 210 of wireless tag 200 is not adjusted for use near the human body, the antenna characteristics are unlikely to deteriorate, making it easy to read tag information.

[0092] In this embodiment, both ends of the first sheet-like member 110E are attached to the article at an interval shorter than the length of the first sheet-like member 110E, and the placement section 113E protrudes in a direction away from the article. In this embodiment, the wireless tag 200 is placed away from the article and the human body to which the article is attached. In other words, according to this embodiment, it is possible to achieve, with a simple configuration, placement of the wireless tag 200 suitable for reading tag information.

[0093] In this embodiment, end portions 111E and 112E are attached to an article by adhesive members 116E and 117E at an interval shorter than the length of first sheet-like member 110E. According to this embodiment, first sheet-like member 110E can be easily fixed to various articles.

[0094] (Variation) Although the embodiments have been described above, modifications and applications in various forms are possible. It is up to the discretion of the individual members to adopt any of the configurations, functions, and operations described in the above embodiments. Furthermore, in addition to the above-described configurations, functions, and operations, additional configurations, functions, and operations may be adopted. Furthermore, the configurations, functions, and operations described in the above embodiments can be freely combined. Furthermore, the number of components described in the above embodiments can be adjusted as appropriate. Furthermore, it goes without saying that the materials, sizes, electrical characteristics, and the like that can be adopted are not limited to those shown in the above embodiments.

[0095] In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which the article to which the wireless tag 200 is attached is a sneaker 300. In the sixth embodiment, an example has been described in which the article to which the wireless tag 200 is attached is a wristband 400. The article to which the wireless tag 200 is attached is not limited to the sneaker 300, the wristband 400, etc. For example, the article to which the wireless tag 200 is attached may be a metal part, an electrical device, a container containing liquid, a nameplate, etc. In this case, the method of attaching the attachment aid 100 to the article can be adjusted as appropriate. For example, the attachment aid 100 may be attached to the article using double-sided tape, adhesive, etc.

[0096] In the first to sixth embodiments, examples have been described in which the first sheet-like member, the second sheet-like member, etc. are composed of a single layer. The first sheet-like member, the second sheet-like member, etc. may be composed of multiple layers. For example, the first sheet-like member, the second sheet-like member, etc. may be composed of three layers: a first protective layer, an intermediate layer, and a second protective layer. [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 50A, 50B: wavy lines; 100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 100E: mounting aid; 110, 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 110E: first sheet-like member; 111, 111A, 111B, 111C, 111D, 111E, 112, 112A, 112B, 112C, 112D, 112E, 121, 121A, 121B, 122, 122A, 122B: end; 113, 113A, 113B, 113C, 113D, 113E: placement portion; 114, 115, 115A: mating portion; 114CA, 114CC, 115CA, 115CC Opening, 114CB, 114CD, 115CB, 115CD Slit portion, 115B, 125B Hook-and-loop fastener, 116C, 116D, 117C, 117D, 124, 125, 125A Neck portion, 116E, 117E Adhesive member, 130A, 130B Third sheet-like member, 200 Wireless tag, 210 Antenna, 220 Integrated circuit, 300 Athletic shoes, 310 Shoelaces

Claims

1. An attachment aid that assists in attaching a wireless tag to an item, a first sheet-like member that is flexible, longer than the wireless tag, and sheet-like; the first sheet-like member includes a first end portion which is one end in a longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member, a second end portion which is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the first sheet-like member, and a placement portion provided between the first end portion and the second end portion and in which the wireless tag is placed; When the first end and the second end are attached to the article with a distance between them that is shorter than the length of the first sheet-like member, the arrangement portion protrudes in a direction away from the article. Mounting aids.

2. a second sheet-like member that is shorter than the first sheet-like member and has a sheet shape; the second sheet-like member has a third end portion which is one end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member, and a fourth end portion which is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member, The first end and the third end have a structure that allows them to be attached and detached from each other, the second end and the fourth end have a structure that allows them to be attached to and detached from each other, When the first end is attached to the third end, the second end is attached to the fourth end, and the third end and the fourth end are attached to the article at a distance equal to the length of the second sheet-like member, the arrangement portion protrudes in a direction away from the article. The mounting aid according to claim 1 .

3. a second sheet-like member that is shorter than the first sheet-like member and has a sheet shape; the second sheet-like member has a third end portion which is one end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member, and a fourth end portion which is the other end in the longitudinal direction of the second sheet-like member, the first sheet-like member and the second sheet-like member are integrally formed as a third sheet-like member having the first end and the third end as a connecting portion and the second end and the fourth end as both ends in a longitudinal direction, the third sheet-like member is foldable at the joint portion, the second end and the fourth end have a structure that allows them to be attached to and detached from each other, When the second end is attached to the fourth end, and the third end and the fourth end are attached to the article at a distance equal to the length of the second sheet-like member, the arrangement portion protrudes in a direction away from the article. The mounting aid according to claim 1 .

4. the article is a sports shoe with shoelaces, The first end and the second end are fixed to the athletic shoe by the shoelace. The mounting aid according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. a first adhesive member is provided on the first end portion for attaching the first end portion to the article; The second end portion is provided with a second adhesive member for attaching the second end portion to the article, When the first end portion and the second end portion are attached to the article by the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member at a distance shorter than the length of the first sheet-like member, the arrangement portion protrudes in a direction away from the article. The mounting aid according to claim 1 .

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