JP5402473B2 - Stamp pad - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technical field such as a stamp stand used in a stamp rally, for example.

  Conventionally, a stamp rally is known in which a user stamps a stamp on a stamp mount at a plurality of bases such as an exhibition or a theme park. In such a stamp rally, for example, when a reference number of stamps is stamped on a stamp mount, it can be exchanged for a prize.

  In addition, the above stamps are given aesthetic designs that represent the characteristics of each site (for example, the mascot of an exhibition or the appearance of a theme park), and the user should look at the stamps that have been stamped. By this, it is possible to appreciate the aesthetics of such a design, and it is also possible to recollect the above-mentioned bases visited in the past.

  The stamp having such characteristics has an effect of causing the user to have a collection desire to collect a lot of stamped stamp mounts.

  In addition, the applicant electronically manages the stamp acquisition status at each site for each user in the terminal device while providing the “remember” element of the stamp and an element that causes the collection desire for the user. Therefore, an electronic stamp system using an IC chip was invented (Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-245363).

  In such a prior invention, a plurality of stamp devices are provided for stamping the stamp surface having an IC chip capable of writing data by non-contact communication and a stamp surface capable of stamping the stamp. Are installed at different locations.

  In this stamp system, the stamp device at each base stores base data indicating the base where the self is installed, and enters the communication range when the stamp is stamped on the stamped surface by the printing unit. The IC chip of the stamp bag is detected, and the base data is written to the IC chip by non-contact communication.

  Then, the user goes to a plurality of different bases with the stamp 帖 and pushes the stamp on the stamp face of the stamp に お い て using the stamp device at each base. At this time, the data having the passage history and time stamp of the base Is written to the IC chip of the stamp pad by non-contact communication. That is, information indicating the stamp acquisition status at each site is stored in the IC chip of the stamp bag. Finally, when the user takes the stamp basket to the prize exchange, the information indicating the stamp acquisition status is read from the IC chip by the processing terminal, and according to the stamp acquisition status, for example, prize exchange by lottery, etc. Can be done.

  However, in the case of the conventional stamp 帖, when the distance between the stamp face of the stamp と and the IC chip of the stamp heel exceeds the communicable range (for example, there are a plurality of stamp faces on one page of the stamp face, If the distance of the IC chip of the stamp bag exceeds the communicable range), the stamp device may not be able to write the base data to the IC chip.

  In order to prevent such a situation, it is conceivable to arrange one IC chip with respect to the stamp surface. However, the number of IC chips to be embedded in the stamp basket increases, which increases management and manufacturing costs. Will end up.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a stamp base that enables reliable communication with an IC chip of a stamp basket.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a stamp base for loading the sheet-like recording medium when the stamp is imprinted on the sheet-like recording medium having an information storage unit for storing information. , when a stamp on the sheet-like recording medium, comprising amplifying means for amplifying said radio wave the information storage unit stamping device for reading without contact by transmission and reception of the information recorded waves to be transmitted, the amplification The means includes an amplifier circuit that generates a resonant radio wave that resonates the radio wave, and an antenna that transmits the resonant radio wave .

  According to the present invention, the stamp stand can amplify radio waves for reading information transmitted and received from the stamp device and stored in the medium information storage unit of the recording medium.

  Therefore, even when the stamp device performs transmission / reception of radio waves with an IC chip embedded in a stamp bag outside the communicable range of the stamp device, the radio wave is applied to the IC chip without increasing the number of IC chips. Can be sent and received.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the stamp stand amplifies radio waves for reading and receiving information transmitted and received from the stamp device and stored in the medium information storage unit of the recording medium. Even when radio waves are transmitted / received to / from an IC chip embedded in a stamp bag outside the communicable range of the stamp apparatus, radio waves can be transmitted / received to / from the IC chip without increasing the number of IC chips. .

It is a figure showing an example of outline composition of a stamp system concerning this embodiment. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating the structure of the stamp apparatus 1 and stamp stand 2 which concern on this embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of the stamp system S concerning this embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[ 1. Configuration and function of stamp system S ]
First, the configuration and function of a stamp system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration example of a stamp system according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the stamp system S includes a stamp device 1 capable of stamping a stamp 帖 T (an example of the sheet-like recording medium of the present application), a stamp base 2, a host 6, a server 7, and the like. It is configured.

  When such a stamp system S is used for a stamp rally, a set of the stamp device 1, the stamp stand 2, and the host 6 to which the stamp device 1 is connected is installed at a plurality of different bases. The user who performs the stamp rally travels to each site with the stamp 帖 T, and stamps the stamp 帖 T using the stamp device 1 at each site. Collected in 7.

[ 2. Configuration and function of stamp device 1, stamp stand 2, and stamp 帖 T]
Here, the configurations and functions of the stamp device 1, the stamp stand 2, and the stamp bar T will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the configuration of the stamp apparatus 1 and the stamp stand 2 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the stamp device 1 communicates with a USB terminal 11, a housing grip unit 12, a housing stamp unit 13, a makeup / recognition LED (light emitting diode) 14, and a host 6. Control board 15 provided with communication I / F (interface), speaker (or buzzer) 16, spacer 17, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification System) reader / writer communication switch (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as "R / W communication switch") The RFID antenna substrate 18 provided with the RFID antenna, the RFID reader / writer communication switch rubber 19, the stamp face pasting portion 20, the rubber stamp 21 as a stamp portion for stamping the stamp face of the stamp 帖 T, and the grip portion The anti-theft metal fitting 22 embedded in and the anti-theft metal fitting 22 so that it can be stored in the grip portion. The anti-theft ring 23 is configured. The communication I / F is connected to the host 6 through the USB cable and the USB terminal 11. Note that the communication I / F may be connected to the host 6 through an RS232C cable or wirelessly using Bluetooth (registered trademark).

  The control board 15 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a nonvolatile memory, and the like, and has a function of an RFID reader / writer.

  Such an RFID reader / writer employs, for example, a well-known FeliCa (registered trademark) technology, which is a non-contact IC card technology, and reads data from an IC chip (hereinafter referred to as “RFID chip”) employing the FeliCa technology. In addition, data can be written to the RFID chip in a contactless manner (by contactless communication). Note that a technology other than the above FeliCa may be applied as the non-contact IC card technology, for example, a technology of MIFARE (R) Ultralite (ISO 14443A) may be applied. Also, NFC (Near Field Communication) (registered trademark) or the like can be applied.

  For example, an RFID reader / writer detects an RFID chip within a communicable range (for example, about 10 cm) when an R / W communication switch is ON (on), via an RFID antenna, and detects the RFID chip. By supplying electric power (by electromagnetic induction) by transmitting radio waves (for example, 13.56 MHz) and performing data communication (RFID non-contact communication) between the RFID chips by carrier modulation, the RFID chip Reading data from and writing data to the RFID chip without contact.

  In addition, a unique stamp R / WID may be stored for each stamp device in a predetermined storage area of a ROM (or nonvolatile memory) provided in the control board 15.

  The R / W communication switch is a switch provided on the surface of the antenna substrate 18 on the stamp stand 2 side. For example, a push switch that can be mounted on the substrate is applied.

  Since the push switch is a well-known product, a detailed description thereof will be omitted, but the push switch includes a protruding portion that protrudes outside from the case of the push switch. The protrusion is urged toward the outside of the casing by a spring provided inside the casing of the push switch. When a predetermined external force is applied to the protrusion, the protrusion is pushed into the housing, and the push switch is electrically turned on. On the other hand, when the urging is applied, the push switch is turned off electrically.

  In the present embodiment, the R / W communication switch is pressed against the protrusion of the R / W communication switch when the stamp face of the rubber stamp 21 is pressed against the stamp face of the stamp 帖 T and the stamp is stamped by the stamp device 1. Since the external force is energized by, it is turned ON.

  The switch rubber 20 is an elastic member provided on the surface of the R / W communication switch on the stamp stand 2 side (for example, the top surface portion of the protrusion), and for example, rubber, urethane rubber, silicon rubber, or the like is applied. .

  An image shape of a character such as predetermined characters and figures is formed on the stamp surface of the rubber stamp 21 on the stamp stand 2 side, and the opposite surface is bonded to the stamp surface pasting portion 20 as shown. When the user who possesses the stamp 帖 T lifts the stamp device 1 and presses the stamp surface of the rubber stamp 21 against the stamp surface (paper surface) of the stamp 帖 T, the stamp having the image shape is stamped. In addition to the rubber stamp, the stamp portion may be a stamp made of a material that is easily bent.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the stamp bar T has a plurality of stamp faces T1 to T4 that can stamp the stamp, and stamps the stamp faces on the stamp faces.

  Further, the above-described RFID chip C (an example of an information storage unit) is embedded in the stamp bag T. The RFID chip C stores predetermined information such as a stamp ID that is a unique identification number.

  Note that the RFID chip C may be affixed rather than embedded in the stamp box T. Further, an IC card in which the RFID chip C is embedded may be embedded (or attached) in the stamp box T. Further, the RFID chip C or an IC card embedded with the RFID chip C may be inserted into a pocket provided in the stamp bag T.

  Then, when the stamp is stamped on the stamp marks T1 to T4 by the rubber stamp 21 of the stamp apparatus 1, the RFID ID of the stamp apparatus T is read in a non-contact manner from the RFID chip C of the stamp apparatus T by the RFID reader / writer of the stamp apparatus 1. However, at this time, the CPU of the control board 15 transmits the read stamp ID and the stamp R / WID stored in the nonvolatile memory to the host 6 via the communication I / F or the like. The host 6 receives this, and transmits the read stamp ID and the stamp R / WID stored in the nonvolatile memory to the server 7.

  The server 7 has a database that stores the received stamp 帖 ID and stamp R / WID in association with the date and time when the stamp 帖 ID was read. Further, when a new stamp 新 ID and stamp R / WID are received, the host 6 has already registered the newly received stamp 帖 ID and stamp R / WID in the database. If the inquiry result is already registered (duplicate), it is determined as failure (NG) without allowing duplicate stamp acquisition, and determined as successful (OK) when not registered. To do. Then, the host 6 transmits the determination result to the CPU of the control board 15.

  If the newly received stamp 受 信 ID and stamp R / WID are not registered in the database (if they do not overlap), the server 7 stores the stamp 帖 ID and stamp R / WID in the database. Is registered (the database is updated).

  Then, the CPU of the control board 15 performs sound light control according to the determination result transmitted from the host 6.

  By such sound light control, information corresponding to the determination result is output through the makeup / recognition LED 14 and the speaker 16.

  If the determination result is successful, the CPU of the control board 15 turns on the makeup / authentication LED 14 and causes the speaker 16 to make a sound that provokes success (for example, a bright chime sound). On the other hand, if the determination result is failure (NG), the makeup / recognition LED 14 is turned on, and a sound (for example, a warning sound) that causes the speaker 16 to make the failure sound.

  Further, the control board 15 does not communicate with the host 6 (without the communication I / F), and can operate stand-alone using, for example, firmware recorded in a ROM or the like.

  In this case, in the RFID chip C of the stamp 帖 T, the stamp R / WID and the date and time when the stamp 帖 ID is read are associated with each other and stored in a predetermined storage area.

  Then, the CPU of the control board 15 checks whether the stamp R / WID stored in the non-volatile memory is already registered in the RFID chip C of the stamp 帖 T under the control of the firmware. If it is registered (overlapping), it is determined as failure (NG) without allowing overlapping stamp acquisition, and it is determined as successful (OK) when it is not registered.

  The power for driving each function of the stamp apparatus 1 may be supplied via the USB cable and the USB terminal 11 or may be supplied by providing the stamp apparatus 1 with an internal battery. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the stamp base 2 includes an amplification circuit unit 3 and an antenna unit 4 as amplification means of the present application, a power supply unit 5 that supplies power to the amplification circuit unit 3 and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the power supply unit 5 is included, but the power supply unit 5 may not be included in the configuration.

  The amplifier circuit unit 3 is a circuit for generating a resonant radio wave that resonates a radio wave transmitted from the CPU of the control board 15.

  Specifically, the amplifier circuit unit 3 is a transmission circuit including a capacitor (not shown) and the antenna unit 4. When radio waves are transmitted and received from the antenna substrate 18 under the instruction of the control substrate 15, the antenna unit 3 In cooperation with 4, it causes an action of resonating and amplifying the transmitted radio wave.

  For example, the amplification circuit unit 3 sets the frequency of the resonance radio wave by making the capacitance of the capacitor variable.

  Here, since the resonance of the radio wave is a known phenomenon, a detailed description is omitted. However, when another radio wave having a predetermined frequency is superimposed on the radio wave having a certain frequency, the radio wave is superimposed. A phenomenon in which the amplitude of radio waves suddenly increases.

[ 3. Operation of stamp system S ]
Next, the operation of the stamp system S according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation of the stamp system S according to the present embodiment.

  As a premise, for example, a stamp 帖 T (prepared by a stamp rally service provider) used in the stamp rally is distributed to users.

  When the user stamps the stamp P1 on the stamping surface T1 of the stamp bag T using the stamp device 1 at the base, the R / W communication switch provided on the antenna substrate 18 is turned ON.

  Then, the RFID reader / writer transmits a radio wave to the RFID chip C in order to read the stamp card ID stored in the RFID chip C of the stamp card T in a non-contact manner (in other words, the RFID reader / writer performs the stamp card ID). Radio waves are transmitted to the RFID chip C from the position of the marking surface T1 of T).

  As described above, the radio wave is energy and a command for supplying power to the RFID chip C and transmitting information to the outside, and indicates a predetermined frequency. The communicable range between the RFID reader / writer and the RFID chip C shows different values depending on the frequency indicated by the radio wave.

  Specifically, it is defined in ISO / IEC18000-2 to ISO / IEC18000-7. For example, when the frequency indicated by such radio waves is less than 135 kHz, the communicable range between the RFID reader / writer and the RFID chip is several. When the frequency is cm to 1 m and the frequency is 13.56 MHz, the communicable range is several cm to several tens cm, and when the frequency is 950 MHz (UHF band), the communicable range is When the frequency is less than 10 m and the frequency is 2.45 GHz, the communicable range is defined as less than 2 m, respectively.

  Here, as described above, the RFID reader / writer transmits radio waves to the RFID chip C from the position of the stamp surface T1 of the stamp bar T. Accordingly, when the distance between the stamp surface T1 of the stamp T and the RFID chip C is larger than the communication range (for example, when the distance between the stamp surfaces T1 to T4 and the RFID chip C is several centimeters). The RFID reader / writer cannot transmit radio waves to the RFID chip C.

  Further, in this case, the RFID chip C cannot receive the radio wave transmitted from the RFID reader / writer. Therefore, no power is supplied to the RFID chip C, and as a result, the RFID chip C cannot transmit the stamp ID to the RFID reader / writer. That is, the RFID reader / writer cannot transmit / receive radio waves to / from the RFID chip C.

  In the present embodiment, the amplifier circuit unit 3 causes a resonance effect on radio waves transmitted and received by the antenna substrate 18 in cooperation with the antenna unit 4. As a result, radio waves transmitted and received by the RFID reader / writer are amplified, and the communicable range between the RFID reader / writer and the RFID chip C is expanded.

  Therefore, even when the distance between the stamp faces T1 to T4 of the stamp bag T and the RFID chip C is larger than the communicable range, the RFID reader / writer causes the RFID chip C to You can send and receive radio waves.

  Returning to the description of the operation of the stamp system S, the stamp device 1 transmits the read stamp ID and the stamp R / WID stored in the nonvolatile memory to the host 6 via the communication I / F or the like. The host 6 receives this and transmits the read stamp ID and the stamp R / WID stored in the nonvolatile memory to the server 7.

  The server 7 performs the above-described determination, and transmits the determination result to the stamp apparatus 1 via the host 6.

  When the stamp device 1 receives the determination result transmitted from the server 7 via the host 6, as described above, the stamp device 1 performs sound light control according to the determination result.

  The sound light control may be performed not by the stamp device 1 but by the host 6 that has received the determination result. That is, when the received determination result is successful, the host 6 displays information indicating success on the display and causes the speaker 16 to sound a sound (for example, a chime sound). On the other hand, when the determination result is unsuccessful, information indicating the failure is displayed on the display, and a sound (such as a warning sound) that causes the speaker 16 to make the failure sound. When configured in this manner, the stamp device 1 does not have to have a display function and an audio output function. The stamp device 1 has a minimum necessary function such as a function of reading the stamp ID from the RFID chip C of the stamp 帖 T. Can only have.

  The above processing is performed every time a stamp is stamped on the stamp face of the stamp 帖 T by the stamp device 1.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, the stamp table 2 transmits the resonant radio wave that amplifies the radio wave transmitted and received by the RFID reader / writer through resonance via the antenna unit 4.

  Therefore, even when the stamp device 1 performs radio wave transmission / reception with the RFID chip C embedded in the stamp bag T outside the communicable range in the stamp device 1, the stamp device 1 does not increase the number of RFID chips C. Radio waves can be transmitted to and received from the RFID chip C.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Stamp apparatus 2 Stamp stand 3 Amplifier circuit part 4 Antenna part 5 Power supply part 11 USB terminal 12 Case grip part 13 Case stamp part 14 Makeup / recognition LED
15 Control board 16 Speaker (or buzzer)
17 Spacer 18 RFID antenna substrate 19 Rubber for RFID reader / writer communication switch 20 Sealing surface pasting part 21 Rubber stamp 22 Anti-theft metal fitting 23 Anti-theft ring T Stamp surface T1-T4 Stamp surface C C RFID chip S Stamp system

Claims (1)

A stamp base for loading the sheet-like recording medium when stamping the sheet-like recording medium provided with an information storage unit for storing information;
When a stamp on the sheet-like recording medium, comprising amplifying means for amplifying said radio wave non-contact reading stamping device by transmitting and receiving the information recorded radio wave transmitted to the information storage unit,
The amplifying device includes an amplifying circuit that generates a resonant radio wave that resonates the radio wave, and an antenna that transmits the resonant radio wave .

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