Pottery Circulation Management Appraisal System and Method

Abstract

To provide a ceramic evaluation and distribution management system that is simple and has high evaluation accuracy, in order to improve a database of ceramic works and expand Internet commerce of ceramics.SOLUTION: Work information such as image information such as three-dimensional shape and brand information of a ceramic work 7 is stored and used as information for sale, and when a buyer 12 requests an evaluation request, the evaluation is performed based on the evaluation request information which is a part of the work information, and the digital evaluation report 14 is displayed and issued; so that a simple and highly accurate evaluation can be performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a distribution management, authentication system, and method for pottery for determining the authenticity of works, in pottery shaped one by one by hand.

Background Art

[0002] In artworks including ceramics, when authenticating the authenticity of works by famous artists, appraisers with specialized knowledge such as the historical background of the past work production era often authenticate the authenticity of the work based on information such as the work and the storage box in which the work is stored. (Patent Documents 1 and 2) However, in those authenticity appraisals, it is difficult to identify the artist of those works and conduct an objective appraisal, and the procedure is also complicated. Therefore, the distribution of works using appraisal certificates is limited to some high-priced works.

[0003] Among artworks such as paintings, sculptures, and industrial products, there is an information management system that records registration information such as images of excellent artworks, and it is possible to check the author of the artwork registered with the registration agency, registration information including the specifications, dimensions, weight, materials, etc. of the artwork, and historical information after registration. (Patent Document 3) Although image data of artworks is also recorded as registration information, in the case where an artwork is copied, it is not possible to conduct an appraisal to determine whether it is an authentic registered artwork.

[0004] In the appraisal of artworks, by recording in advance information that can identify the work and the artist, and comparing the information of the work to be appraised with the pre-recorded information to determine authenticity, the accuracy of the appraisal can be improved. Among artworks, pottery is shaped one by one by hand, and the degree of freedom of the work shape is high. An industrial X-ray CT device can clarify the internal structure and dimensions of such a work and record the shape as three-dimensional numerical data. (Patent Document 4) If an industrial X-ray CT device is used for the appraisal of works such as pottery, the accuracy of authenticity determination can be improved. However, each time a work is appraised, it takes time and cost to confirm using an industrial X-ray CT device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

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Patent Document 4

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] On the other hand, in Japan, as shown in FIG. 10, there are many pottery production areas including the areas designated for traditional handicrafts, and the local artists (producers, pottery artists) in each region are creating unique pottery works based on the traditions of their regions.

[0007] In recent years, although commercial transactions using the Internet have started in the field of ceramics, it cannot be said that a unified database covering pottery production areas (pottery regional brands), artists, and works has been established. There are few opportunities to systematically know pottery regional brands and artists, and purchasers often consider purchasing mainly the works of artists they have actually seen. In order to expand Internet commercial transactions in ceramics, it is desirable to further enrich the database covering pottery regional brands, artists, and works.

[0008] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a distribution management, authentication system, and authentication method for pottery that can easily and with high accuracy authenticate works at low cost and in a short time, thereby further enriching the database covering pottery regional brands, artists, and works, enhancing the credibility of works and the value of pottery production areas in Internet commercial transactions of ceramics, and aiming to expand Internet commercial transactions of ceramics.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] The circulation management and authentication system for pottery according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that images the three-dimensional shape of a produced work before circulation, a storage unit that stores the imaged information as one of the work information, and an input control unit that adds additional information related to the production of the work to the work information. The input control unit further adds information such as the region where the work was produced and the production method as brand information to the work information. The sales information display unit creates and displays sales information necessary for sales based on the work information including the imaged information, the additional information, and the brand information stored in the storage unit. After the work is circulated, when there is an authentication request, based on the authentication inquiry information which is part of the work information, a determination unit determines the authenticity of the inquired work and displays and issues a digital authentication certificate.

[0010] Preferably, the imaged information includes the wall thickness and volume which are the three-dimensional information of the work. The input control unit calculates the density of the work based on the weight measured as the additional information in the previous period and the volume of the imaged information. The brand information includes information on the materials including the artist and glaze. The authentication inquiry information of the inquired work includes the two-dimensional outer shape and weight.

[0011] Preferably, the imaged information is imaged using an X-ray CT device.

[0012] Preferably, the circulation management and authentication system for pottery according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that images the three-dimensional shape of a produced work after circulation. The storage unit stores the imaged information as one of the work information. When there is an authentication request, based on the authentication inquiry information which is part of the work information, or based on the second imaged information imaged by a second imaging unit in the same manner as the imaging unit and the authentication inquiry information, a determination unit determines the authenticity of the inquired work and displays and issues a digital authentication certificate.

[0013] Preferably, it includes steps of imaging the three-dimensional shape of the produced work before or after distribution, storing the captured imaging information as one of the work information, adding additional information related to the production of the work to the work information, and further adding information such as the region where the work was produced and the production method as brand information to the work information. It also includes steps of creating and displaying sales information necessary for sales based on the work information including the imaging information, the additional information, and the brand information stored in the storage unit. When there is an authentication request, it is determined whether the work inquired about is genuine or fake based on the authentication inquiry information which is part of the work information, or the second imaging information captured in the same manner as the imaging unit and the authentication inquiry information, and a digital authentication certificate is displayed and issued. A method for managing the distribution and authenticating pottery is provided.

Advantages of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to easily and with high accuracy authenticate a work without spending much cost and time, thereby further enriching a database covering pottery regional brands, artists, and works, and expanding the Internet business transactions of porcelain.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof will not be repeated.

[0017] (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the pottery distribution management and authentication system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, the management system 2 is a server computer of the pottery distribution management and authentication system 1 and is connected to the imaging device 4 and the input terminal 5. The management system 2 is connected to one or more customer terminals 11 and the second imaging device 6 via a network 3 such as the Internet and can communicate therewith.

[0018] In the pottery distribution management and authentication system 1, the management system 2 stores, for example, work information regarding the pottery work 7 created by the author 8 that is input by the imaging device 4 and the input terminal 5 and transmitted to the management system 2, creates sales information necessary for sales based on these information, and notifies the customer terminal 11 via the network 3. The management system 2 receives the authentication inquiry information transmitted in response to an authentication request from the customer terminal 11, collates the stored work information with the authentication inquiry information, and determines authenticity.

[0019] The imaging device 4 is connected to the management system 2 and can communicate therewith. The imaging device 4 has an imaging function for imaging the three-dimensional shape and the like of the work 7 created by the author 8, and transmits the imaging information of the imaged work 7 to the management system 2.

[0020] The imaging device 4 is, for example, a three-dimensional shape measuring device, an industrial X-ray CT device, or the like. The three-dimensional shape measuring device can measure a work 7 having an opening shape that is not bag-shaped, and store the shape including the wall thickness and volume as three-dimensional numerical data. The industrial X-ray CT device can clarify the internal structure and dimensions of a work 7 having a complex shape such as a bag shape, and store the shape including the wall thickness and volume of the work 7 as three-dimensional numerical data. The imaging information including the wall thickness and volume of the work 7 obtained by the imaging device 4 is stored from the imaging device 4 to the management system 2.

[0021] The input terminal 5 is connected to the management system 2 and can communicate therewith. The input terminal 5 is configured by, for example, a fixed terminal such as a desktop personal computer or a workstation. Supplementary information related to the production of the work 7 and brand information such as the region where the work 7 was produced and the production method are input from the input terminal 5 and transmitted to the management system 2.

[0022] The customer terminal 11 is configured by, for example, a fixed terminal such as a desktop personal computer or a workstation, or a portable terminal such as a mobile terminal, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal, and is connected to the management system 2 via a network 3 such as the Internet and can communicate therewith. When the purchaser 12 of pottery requests an appraisal of a work to be inquired about (hereinafter referred to as the inquiry work 13) or the issuance of a digital certificate of authenticity, the purchaser notifies the management system 2 through the customer terminal 11. The customer terminal 11 transmits two-dimensional shape, weight, and the like to the management system as appraisal inquiry information.

[0023] The second imaging device 6 is connected to the management system 2 via a network 3 such as the Internet and is capable of communication. The second imaging device 6 has an imaging function of imaging the three-dimensional shape of the inquiry work 13 and the like in the same manner as the imaging device 4. When the purchaser 12 requests an appraisal of the inquiry work 13, the second imaging information of the imaged inquiry work 13 is transmitted to the management system 2.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the pottery distribution management and appraisal system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The management system 2 includes an input control means 21, an output control means 22, a storage means 23, a sales information display means 24, and a determination means 25. The storage means 23 of the management system 2 stores the imaging information of the work 7, which is imaged by the imaging device 4 and transmitted to the management system 2, as one of the work information.

[0025] The input control means 21 of the management system 2 adds the incidental information related to the production of the work 7, which is input by the input terminal 5 and transmitted to the management system 2, and the brand information, which is information such as the region where the work 7 is produced and the production method, to the work information. The transmitted incidental information includes the weight of the work 7. The input control means 21 calculates the density of the work 7 from the volume of the work 7, which is one of the imaging information, and the weight of the work 7, which is one of the incidental information. The storage means 23 stores the incidental information including the density of the work 7 calculated by the input control means 21 and the brand information as the work information of the work 7. The input control means 21 receives the information transmitted from the imaging device 4, the input terminal 5, the customer terminal 11, and the second imaging device 6, and transmits it to the storage means 23 and the determination means 25. The storage means 23 stores the received information.

[0026] Based on the work information including the imaging information, incidental information, and brand information of the work 7 stored in the storage means 23, the sales information display means 24 of the management system 2 creates the sales information necessary for sales. The created sales information is transmitted to and displayed on the customer terminal 11 via, for example, the network 3 by the output control means 22 of the management system 2. The output control means 22 controls the output of the management system 2.

[0027] When there is an appraisal request from the purchaser 12 of the pottery, the determination means 25 of the management system 2 compares and collates the appraisal inquiry information, which is part of the work information of the inquiry work 13, transmitted from the customer terminal 11 to the management system 2 via the network 3, with the work information previously stored in the storage means 23 to determine the authenticity of the work for which the inquiry was made. When the appraisal inquiry information of the inquiry work 13 matches the work information of the previously stored work 7, the determination means 25 displays and issues a digital appraisal certificate 14. The created digital appraisal certificate 14 is transmitted to and displayed on the customer terminal 11 via, for example, the network 3 by the output control means 22 of the management system 2.

[0028] When there is an appraisal request from the purchaser 12 of the pottery, the determination means 25 of the management system 2 compares and collates the second imaging information captured by the second imaging unit that captures the three-dimensional shape etc. of the inquiry work 13, the work information including the appraisal inquiry information, with the work information previously stored in the storage means 23 to determine the authenticity of the inquiry work 13. When the appraisal inquiry information of the inquiry work 13 matches the work information of the previously stored work 7, the determination means 25 displays and issues a digital appraisal certificate 14. The created digital appraisal certificate 14 is transmitted to and displayed on the customer terminal 11 via, for example, the network 3 by the output control means 22 of the management system 2.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the work information stored in the management system 2 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 3(a), the work information is composed of imaging information, supplementary information, and brand information. The work information is information regarding the work 7 produced by the author 8, is the information that serves as the basis for the work 7 when conducting an appraisal, and is stored in the storage means 23 of the management system 2. Each of the imaging information, supplementary information, and brand information includes the common identification number 10 of the work 7, and the identification number 10 is used for identifying the work 7.

[0030] Figure 3(b) is a diagram showing an example of imaging information which is one of the work information. The imaging information includes three-dimensional shapes such as the wall thickness of the work 7 and volume. The imaging information is information that stores, as three-dimensional numerical data, the shapes and volumes including the wall thicknesses of each part of the work 7 imaged by the imaging device 4, and is used to identify the shape of the work 7. The imaging information is imaged by the imaging device 4 of the work 7, transmitted to the management system 2, and then stored in the storage means 23.

[0031] Figure 3(c) is a diagram showing an example of additional information which is one of the work information. The additional information includes the author (producer) of the work 7, the production date, the input date of the information, weight, density, color, etc. The additional information is information related to the production of the work and is used to identify the work 7. The weight of the work 7 is measured by a weighing instrument (not shown) determined separately and input by the input terminal 5. The input control means 21 calculates the density of the work 7 from the volume of the work 7 which is one of the imaging information and the weight of the work 7 which is one of the additional information. Pottery is shaped by hand one by one, and the degree of freedom of the work shape is high. Also, various types of clay and glaze with different densities are used as materials, and their thicknesses and composition amounts are not constant, so the density of the entire work is not constant. By calculating the density of the work, the work 7 can be identified with higher accuracy. The additional information of the work 7 added by the input means 5 is stored in the storage means 23 together with the density calculated by the input control means 21 of the management system 2.

[0032] Figure 3(d) is a diagram showing an example of brand information which is one of the work information. The brand information includes the pottery production area (brand) of the work 7, the production method (manufacturing method), the material of the clay, the material of the glaze, etc. In Japan, there are many pottery production areas including those designated as traditional handicrafts, and artists (producers, potters) in each region use production methods and materials based on the traditions of that region to create unique pottery works. The brand information is information such as the region where the work was produced and the production method, and is used to identify the work 7. The brand information of the work 7 added by the input means 5 is stored in the storage means 23 via the input control means 21 of the management system 2.

[0033] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of sales information according to the present embodiment. The sales information includes the three-dimensional shape and two-dimensional outer shape of the imaging information, as well as the author (producer) of the attached information, the production date, the input date of the information, the weight, the color, the pottery production area (brand) of the brand information, the production method (manufacturing method), the material of the clay, the material of the glaze, etc. The sales information is created based on the work information of the work 7 including the imaging information, the attached information, and the brand information stored in the storage means 23, and is used as information for commercial transactions using the Internet, specifically, for selling the work 7. The sales information display means 24 extracts information necessary for sales as sales information from the work information of the work 7 stored in the storage means 24, and enables it to be viewed generally on a web page or the like via the network 3.

[0034] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of appraisal inquiry information according to the present embodiment. The appraisal inquiry information is part of the work information and includes the two-dimensional outer shape and the weight. When the purchaser 12 makes an appraisal request for the pottery held by the purchaser 12, the purchaser 12 images the two-dimensional outer shape of the inquiry work 13 with a camera or the like, measures the weight of the inquiry work 13, and then transmits it as appraisal inquiry information to the management system 2 via the network 3 by the customer terminal 11.

[0035] The identification number 10 is assigned at the time of registration of the work 7 in the management system 2. Each of the imaging information, the attached information, and the brand information includes the common identification number 10 of the work 7 and is used for identifying and specifying the work 7. The identification number 10 of the work 7 is stored in an IC tag 9 (not shown), and the IC tag 9 is attached to the work 7 or its storage box. The IC tag 9 stores contact information such as the URL address of the management system 2 together with the identification number 10 of the work 7, enabling the purchaser to easily communicate with the management system 2 of the distribution management and appraisal system 1.

[0036] Brand information and the like are printed on the surface of the IC tag 9. By making the brand information and the like visible on the surface, information regarding the brand of the work 7 can be known.

[0037] The digital certificate 14 (not shown) is a document that can be obtained via the Internet or the like and records the authentication results of the work 7, and includes the identification number 10 of the work 7, a photo, the information of the author, brand information, and the like.

[0038] FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the registration of work information in the pottery circulation management and authentication system 1 according to the embodiment.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 6, first, before the work 7 produced by the author 8 is sold and distributed, the imaging device 4 images the imaging information such as the three-dimensional shape of the work 7. (Step S1) Next, after assigning the identification number 10 to the work 7, the imaging information is transmitted from the imaging device 4 to the management system 2 and stored in the storage means 23 via the input control means 21 of the management system 2. (Step S2) The imaging information includes the wall thickness and volume which are information on the three-dimensional shape.

[0040] The additional information related to the production of the work 7 is additionally input by the input terminal 5. (Step S3) The brand information which is the information such as the region where the work 7 is produced and the production method is additionally input by the input terminal 5. (Step S4)

[0041] The input terminal 5 transmits the additional information and the brand information of the work 7 to the management system 2, and the input control means 21 calculates the density of the work 7 from the volume of the work 7 which is one of the imaging information and the weight of the work 7 which is one of the additional information. (Step S5) The storage means 23 stores the additional information and the brand information including the density of the work 7 calculated by the input control means 21 in the storage means 23 of the management system 2 as the work information of the work 7. (Step S6) The same identification number 10 as that given to the imaging information is used for both the additional information and the brand information.

[0042] FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the creation of sales information in the pottery circulation management and authentication system 1 according to the embodiment.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 7, the sales information display means 24 extracts information necessary for sales as sales-use information from the imaging information of the work information of the work 7 stored in the storage means 24. (Step S11) Next, the sales information display means 24 extracts information necessary for sales as sales-use information from the incidental information of the work information of the work 7 stored in the storage means 24. (Step S12) Further, the sales information display means 24 extracts information necessary for sales as sales-use information from the brand information of the work information of the work 7 stored in the storage means 24. (Step S13)

[0044] The sales-use information is created based on the work information of the work 7 including the imaging information, incidental information, and the brand information stored in the storage means 23, and is used as information for commercial transactions using the Internet, specifically, information for selling the work 7. The sales information display means 24 enables the sales-use information to be displayed on the customer terminal 11 via the output control means 22 and the network 3, and also enables it to be generally browsed on a web page or the like. (Step S14) Simultaneously with the registration of the work information of the work 7, the sales-use information of the work including the brand information can be created, so that the database covering the pottery regional brand, the artist, and the works is further enriched.

[0045] FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an appraisal inquiry based on appraisal inquiry information according to the embodiment.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 8, when making an appraisal request from the purchaser 12 regarding the pottery held by the purchaser 12, the purchaser 12 images the two-dimensional outer shape of the inquiry work 13 with a camera or the like, measures the weight of the inquiry work 13, and then transmits it as appraisal inquiry information to the management system 2 via the network 3 by the customer terminal 11. (Step S21) The appraisal inquiry information of the inquiry work 13 is transmitted from the input control means 21 of the management system 2 to the determination means 25, and the determination means 25 extracts candidate works having a shape similar to the two-dimensional outer shape of the appraisal inquiry information from the work information stored in the storage means 23. (Step S22)

[0047] Next, the determination means 25 determines whether the two-dimensional outer shape of the extracted candidate work matches the two-dimensional outer shape in the authentication inquiry information of the inquiry work 13 transmitted from the customer terminal 11. (Step S23) When making the determination, it is considered that there is a margin such as a measurement error in the dimensions of the two-dimensional outer shape.

[0048] In step S23, if it is determined that the two-dimensional outer shapes of the extracted candidate work and the inquiry work 13 match (Yes in step S23), the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the weight of the work determined to have a matching two-dimensional outer shape in step S23 is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S26.

[0049] On the other hand, in step S23, if it is determined that the two-dimensional outer shapes of the extracted candidate work and the inquiry work 13 do not match (No in step S23), the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, the storage means 23 of the authentication system 2 determines that the candidate work does not match the inquiry work 13 and excludes it.

[0050] In step S26, the determination means 25 determines whether the weight of the candidate work determined to have a matching two-dimensional outer shape in step S23 matches the weight in the authentication inquiry information of the inquiry work 13 transmitted from the customer terminal 11. When making the determination, it is considered that there is a margin such as a measurement error in the weight.

[0051] In step S26, if it is determined that the weights of the extracted candidate work and the inquiry work 13 match (Yes in step S26), the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, it is determined whether the number of works extracted in step S26 is one. If it is determined that the number of extracted works is one (Yes in step S28), the process proceeds to step S29.

[0052] On the other hand, in step S26, if it is determined that the weights do not match (No in step S26), the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, the storage means 23 of the authentication system 2 determines that there is no work that matches the inquiry work 13.

[0053] In step S29, when the determination means 25 determines that the candidate work from which one work was extracted in step S28 matches the inquiry work 13. Next, the determination means 25 creates a digital authentication certificate 14 based on the work information stored in the storage means 23 of the matched work. The created digital authentication certificate 14 is transmitted to the customer terminal 11 via the network 3 by the output control means 22 of the management system 2 and displayed. (Step S30) Thereby, it is possible to easily perform highly accurate authentication of the work without spending time and cost.

[0054] On the other hand, in step S29, if it is determined that the number of extracted works is not one but plural (No in step S29), the process proceeds to step S31. In step S31, a detailed authentication is performed on the extracted multiple candidate works for items other than the outer shape and weight.

[0055] So far, the description of the authentication inquiry has been made based on the authentication inquiry information including the two-dimensional outer shape, but the authentication inquiry may be made based on the second imaging information including the three-dimensional outer shape. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the authentication inquiry using the second imaging information including the three-dimensional outer shape according to the embodiment.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 9, when an authentication request is made to the pottery owned by the purchaser 12, the purchaser 12 images the two-dimensional outer shape of the inquiry work 13 in his possession using a camera or the like, and measures the weight of the work. Further, the three-dimensional shape of the inquiry work 13 is imaged by the second imaging device 6. Next, the second imaging information including the three-dimensional shape of the imaged inquiry work 13 and the authentication inquiry information are transmitted from the customer terminal 11 to the management system 2 via the network 3. (Step S41) The second imaging information is transmitted from the second imaging device 6. The transmitted information is transmitted from the input control means 21 of the management system 2 to the determination means 25, and the determination means 25 of the management system 2 extracts candidate works having a shape similar to the second imaging information of the inquiry work 13 from the work information stored in the storage means 23. (Step S42)

[0057] In steps 22 to 24 of FIG. 8, the inquiry work 13 is collated based on the two-dimensional outer shape, whereas in steps 42 to 44 of FIG. 9, the inquiry work 13 is collated based on the three-dimensional outer shape. Except for this, the authentication procedure in FIG. 9 is the same as that in FIG. 8. By using the three-dimensional outer shape for authentication, more accurate authentication becomes possible.

[0058] Regarding the pottery owned by the purchaser 12, when the purchaser 12 requests the issuance of a digital authentication certificate 14, if the identification number 10 of the inquiry work 13 is known, the issuance of the digital authentication certificate 14 can be requested using the identification number 10. When the purchaser 12 requests the issuance of the digital authentication certificate 14, the identification code 10 of the work is transmitted from the customer terminal 11 to the management system 2 together with the request for the issuance of the digital authentication certificate 14.

[0059] The determination means 25 of the management system 2 creates the digital authentication certificate 14 based on the work information of the work 7 stored in the storage means 23 corresponding to the received identification number 10 of the inquiry work 13. The created digital authentication certificate 14 is transmitted to the customer terminal 11 via the network 3 by the output control means 22 of the management system 2 and is displayed. Thereby, the digital authentication certificate 14 of the work can be created and displayed more simply.

[0060] The work 7 and its storage box may have an IC tag 9 attached thereto. The IC tag 9 stores, for example, an identification number 10 of the work. When the purchaser 12 requests the issuance of a digital certificate 14 after the distribution and purchase of the work 7, the identification code 10 of the IC tag 9 is read, and the identification code 10 of the work is transmitted from the customer terminal 11 to the management system 2 together with the request for the issuance of the digital certificate 14.

[0061] Based on the work information of the work stored in the storage means 23 corresponding to the identification number 10 of the received inquiry work 13, the determination means 25 of the management system 2 creates a digital certificate 14. The created digital certificate 14 is transmitted to and displayed on the customer terminal 11 via the network 3 by the output control means 22 of the management system 2. The IC tag 9 stores contact information such as the URL address of the management system 2 together with the identification number 10 of the work 7, enabling the purchaser to easily communicate with the management system 2 of the distribution management and authentication system 1. Thereby, the digital certificate 14 of the work can be created more easily.

[0062] Also, brand information or the like is printed on the surface of the IC tag 9. By making the brand information or the like visible on the surface, information regarding the brand of the work 7 can be known.

[0063] (Second Embodiment) The second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment described so far, before the sale and distribution of the work 7 produced by the author 8, imaging information such as the three-dimensional shape of the work 7 was imaged and the work information was registered. In the second embodiment, however, imaging information is imaged after the sale and distribution of the work 7, and additional information and brand information are additionally input, and the work information of the work 7 is registered in the distribution management and authentication system 1. The registration procedure of the work information, the creation procedure of the sales information, and the procedure of the authentication inquiry are the same as those in FIGS. 6 to 9.

[0064] There are many works 7 that have already been circulated and sold, such as artworks exhibited in art museums, collected items, and products in stores. By imaging the imaging information such as the three-dimensional shape of these works 7, inputting as much supplementary information and brand information as possible, and storing the work information, a more detailed database of artworks such as pottery can be enriched. Also, when authentication is required, compared to authenticating the authenticity of the work based on information such as conventional storage boxes, more accurate authentication can be performed.

[0065] In the above embodiment, the imaging device 4 functions as the imaging unit, the second imaging device 4 functions as the second imaging unit, the input control means 21 functions as the input control unit, the storage means 23 functions as the storage unit, the sales information display means 24 functions as the sales information display unit, and the determination means 25 functions as the determination unit.

Industrial Applicability

[0066] According to the present invention, it is possible to easily and with high accuracy authenticate a work without spending much cost and time. As a result, the circulation management of pottery and the number of authors and works registered in the authentication system increase. At the same time, sales information for works including brand information can be created, further enriching the database covering pottery regional brands, authors, and works. Thereby, purchasers can learn more about pottery regional brands, authors, and works through the integrated database, increasing the purchasing opportunities and expanding the Internet transactions of pottery.

[0067] As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been explained for the circulation management and authentication system of pottery, but it is also applicable to the circulation management and authentication system of ceramics including porcelain and artworks.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0068] 1 Pottery circulation management and authentication system, 2 Management system, 3 Network, 4 Imaging device, 5 Input terminal, 6 Second imaging device, 7 Work, 8 Author, IC tag, 10 Identification number, 11 Customer terminal, 12 Purchaser, 13 Inquiry work, 14 Digital authentication certificate, 21 Input control means, 22 Output control means, 23 Storage means, 24 Sales information display means, 25 Determination means.

Claims

1. In a pottery distribution system, an imaging unit that images the three-dimensional shape etc. of the produced work before distribution; a storage unit that stores the imaged imaging information as one of the work information; an input control unit that adds additional information related to the production of the work to the work information, the input control unit further adds information such as the region where the work was produced and the production method as brand information to the work information, the sales information display unit creates and displays sales information necessary for sales based on the work information including the imaging information, the additional information, and the brand information stored in the storage unit, after the distribution of the work, when there is an authentication request, based on the authentication inquiry information which is part of the work information, the determination unit determines the authenticity of the inquired work and displays and issues a digital authentication certificate, the imaging information includes the wall thickness and volume which are information on the three-dimensional shape of the work, the input control unit calculates the density of the work based on the measured weight as the additional information and the volume of the imaging information, the brand information includes information on the artist and the materials including the glaze, the authentication inquiry information of the inquired work includes the two-dimensional outer shape and weight, A pottery distribution management and authentication system.

2. The imaging information is imaged using an X-ray CT device, The pottery distribution management and authentication system according to Claim 1.

3. An IC tag storing the identification number of the work information for identifying the work is attached to the work or the storage box, after the distribution of the work, when requesting the issuance of a digital authentication certificate, either input the identification number of the inquired work or read the identification number stored in the IC tag of the inquired work, and based on the work information of the corresponding work stored in the storage unit, the determination unit displays and issues the digital authentication certificate, The pottery distribution management and authentication system according to Claim 1 or 2.

4. Characterized in that the brand information is printed on the surface of the IC tag, The pottery distribution management and authentication system according to Claim 3.

5. When there is an authentication request, based on the second imaging information imaged by a second imaging unit that images the three-dimensional shape etc. of the inquired work after distribution and the authentication inquiry information, the determination unit determines the authenticity of the inquired work and displays and issues a digital authentication certificate, The pottery distribution management and authentication system according to Claim 1.

6. It has an imaging unit that images the three-dimensional shape of the created work, etc. after distribution. The storage unit stores the imaged imaging information as one of the work information. It has an input control unit that adds additional information related to the production of the work to the work information. The input control unit further adds information such as the region where the work was produced and the production method as brand information to the work information. When there is an authentication request, based on the authentication inquiry information, which is part of the work information, or the second imaging information imaged by the second imaging unit in the same manner as the imaging unit and the authentication inquiry information, it determines the authenticity of the inquiry work and is equipped with a determination unit that displays and issues a digital authentication certificate. The imaging information includes the wall thickness and volume, which are information on the three-dimensional shape of the work. The input control unit calculates the density of the work based on the weight measured as the additional information and the volume of the imaging information. The brand information includes information on the materials including the artist and glaze. The authentication inquiry information of the inquiry work includes the two-dimensional outer shape and weight. Pottery distribution management and authentication system.

7. A processing method for a pottery distribution management and authentication system, including the steps of imaging the three-dimensional shape of the created work, etc. before or after distribution, storing the imaged imaging information as one of the work information, having the step of adding additional information related to the production of the work to the work information, further having the step of adding information such as the region where the work was produced and the production method as brand information to the work information, having the step of creating and displaying the sales information necessary for sales based on the work information including the imaging information, the additional information, and the brand information stored by the storing step, when there is an authentication request, based on the authentication inquiry information, which is part of the work information, or the second imaging information imaged in the same manner as the imaging step and the authentication inquiry information, determining the authenticity of the inquiry work and having the step of displaying and issuing a digital authentication certificate, the imaging information includes the wall thickness and volume, which are information on the three-dimensional shape of the work, calculating the density of the work based on the weight measured as the additional information stored by the adding step and the volume of the imaging information, the brand information includes information on the materials including the artist and glaze, the authentication inquiry information of the inquiry work includes the two-dimensional outer shape and weight, Pottery distribution management and authentication method.

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