JP7667397B2 - Stamp Rally System - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a stamp rally system in which participants collect stamps while visiting multiple checkpoints, and receive some kind of reward when they collect stamps from all checkpoints.

A stamp rally is a game in which participants travel around multiple checkpoints and collect stamps placed at each checkpoint. Some are simply about collecting stamps, like the stamp books at shrines and temples, but recently stamp rallies organized by companies or local governments have become popular, with participants receiving some sort of reward if they collect stamps from all checkpoints.

In such cases, the organizer must check the stamps collected by the participants, but when there are a large number of participants, manual checking is not easy. As a result, as shown in Patent Document 1, stamp rally systems are becoming more common in which two-dimensional matrix codes known as QR codes (registered trademark) are placed at each checkpoint, and participants can read these two-dimensional matrix codes one by one with their mobile devices. This stamp rally system has the advantage that the checkpoints that participants have visited can be electronically confirmed, eliminating the need for manual tallying.

However, the stamp rally system in Patent Document 1 had a problem in that it was difficult for participants to visually check the status of their stamp accumulation while roaming the rally.

JP 2020-161022 A

The objective of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional method and provide a new stamp rally system that allows participants to visually check the status of their stamp accumulation during the rally and enjoy the process of gradually accumulating stamps.

The stamp rally system of the present invention, which has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, is a stamp rally system in which participants collect stamps as they travel around a number of checkpoints, and is characterized by having divided patterns obtained by dividing a matrix-type two-dimensional code, which are placed at the multiple checkpoints, and a reading means for reading an image obtained by superimposing the divided patterns obtained at the multiple checkpoints, and sending a signal to a server for receiving rewards .

Stampers for stamping the divided patterns can be placed at each of the checkpoints, and participants can complete the matrix-type two-dimensional code by stamping the divided patterns of each checkpoint onto a backing. Alternatively, the divided patterns can be displayed and placed at each of the checkpoints, and participants can complete the matrix-type two-dimensional code by photographing the divided patterns of each checkpoint with a mobile device.

In either case, the divided pattern is preferably set to an area of 30% or more and 70% or less of the total area of the completed matrix type two-dimensional code. Also, it is preferable to include a positioning symbol included in the matrix type two-dimensional code in the divided pattern of the final checkpoint. It is also possible to include a positioning symbol included in the matrix type two-dimensional code in the divided pattern of the final checkpoint, and to set a matrix type two-dimensional code obtained by acquiring and superimposing the divided patterns of each checkpoint to 70% or more of the total area at the final checkpoint. It is preferable that the stamper is a stamper with a stamping guide. Also, the stamp set for stamp rally includes a plurality of stampers to be placed at checkpoints of a stamp rally, and the stamp set for stamp rally includes a divided pattern formed by dividing the matrix type two-dimensional code so that a matrix type two-dimensional code is completed by superimposing a plurality of impressions on the stamp surface of the stamper.

The stamp rally system of the present invention places divided patterns, which are created by dividing a two-dimensional matrix code, at multiple checkpoints, and allows participants to complete the two-dimensional matrix code by acquiring and overlapping the divided patterns from each checkpoint. This allows participants to visually check the accumulation of the divided patterns acquired at each checkpoint, and enjoy the process of them gradually accumulating.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a matrix type two-dimensional code. FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of an accumulation state of division patterns. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing four division forms of a division pattern. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a second embodiment.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described.
FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a participant travels through three checkpoints 11, 12, and 13 and receives some kind of reward at the final checkpoint 13.

The present invention utilizes a matrix-type two-dimensional code known as a QR code (registered trademark). As shown in FIG. 2, the matrix-type two-dimensional code 20 has three positioning symbols 21, a data area 22, and vertex detection cells 23. The entire code is in the shape of a square with the same number of cells vertically and horizontally. The operation line that crosses the center of the positioning symbol 52 has a ratio of dark:light:dark:light:dark = 1:1:3:1:1 in any direction. This structure makes it possible to accurately read the data in the data area 22 by a one-way reading scan, regardless of the direction in which the matrix-type two-dimensional code 20 is rotated.

In the present invention, the matrix type two-dimensional code 20 is divided according to the number of checkpoints, and the divided patterns 31, 32, and 33 are arranged at the checkpoints 11, 12, and 13, respectively, as shown in FIG. 1. In this first embodiment, these divided patterns are formed on the printing surface of the stamper 40 at each checkpoint, and the divided patterns can be stamped on the mount 50 of the participant.

As participants move around each of the checkpoints 11, 12, 13, they stamp the division patterns 31, 32, 33 at fixed positions on the mount 50, so the impressions gradually overlap. At this time, it is undesirable for the stamping position to shift, so it is desirable to prepare a stamping frame 41 as shown in Figures 1 and 3. This stamping frame 41 is inserted from one side of the quadrangle until the mount 50 hits it, and the stamping surface of the stamper 40 is aligned with the guide frame 42 on the top surface and stamped, so that the division patterns 31, 32, 33 can be stamped at fixed positions on the mount without shifting position.

Figure 4 shows the process of overlapping the divided patterns 31, 32, and 33 at each checkpoint, where divided pattern 31 is stamped onto mount 50 at checkpoint 11 on the left, divided pattern 32 is stamped onto mount 50 at checkpoint 11 in the center, and the two are overlapped. When divided pattern 33 is stamped onto mount 50 at final checkpoint 13 on the right, matrix type two-dimensional code 20 is completed. In this way, participants can look at mount 50 and visually confirm the accumulation state of the divided patterns acquired at each checkpoint, and enjoy the process of them gradually accumulating.

A matrix type two-dimensional code 20 reader is installed at the final checkpoint 13, and reads the imprint on the participant's card 50. If the matrix type two-dimensional code 20 that is read is complete, a signal is sent to a server connected to the reader, and the participant can receive some kind of reward. Rewards are not limited to those that can be received directly at the final checkpoint 13, and participants may also be able to obtain electronic points or access a homepage for obtaining rewards.

Next, a preferred division form of the division patterns 31, 32, and 33 will be described. A in FIG. 5 is the same as the first embodiment described above, and each division pattern includes a positioning symbol 21. Similarly, B in FIG. 5 also includes a positioning symbol 21. In such a case, the matrix type two-dimensional code 20 cannot be completed without traversing the three checkpoints 11, 12, and 13.

In contrast, in FIG. 5C, the three positioning symbols 21 are concentrated in the split pattern of the first checkpoint. In this case, by simply overlapping the split patterns of the first and second checkpoints, it is possible to read the matrix type two-dimensional code 20, albeit imperfectly. Furthermore, the matrix type two-dimensional code has redundancy, and even if some of the data in the data area 22 is missing, it has a built-in function of self-repairing and reading the data. Therefore, depending on how the split patterns are divided, it may be determined that the matrix type two-dimensional code is complete just by overlapping the split patterns of the first and second checkpoints. Furthermore, in FIG. 5D, the matrix type two-dimensional code is completed just by overlapping the first two split patterns. Therefore, there is a possibility that the participant can receive a reward even if he or she does not visit all the checkpoints. For this reason, it is desirable to include the positioning symbol 21 included in the matrix type two-dimensional code in the split pattern 33 of the final checkpoint 13, as in FIG. 5A and B.

In order to prevent data from concentrating in a specific divided pattern, it is preferable that the divided pattern is set to an area of 30% or more and 70% or less of the total area of the completed matrix type two-dimensional code. Here, area means the number of data included in the data area 22. If one divided pattern has an area of 70% or more, the divided pattern alone may be recognized as a complete matrix type two-dimensional code due to the self-repair function described above. If the area of one divided pattern is less than 30%, the matrix type two-dimensional code may be recognized as a complete matrix type two-dimensional code even without that divided pattern. If the matrix type two-dimensional code obtained by acquiring and superimposing the divided patterns of each checkpoint is set to 70% or more of the total area at the final checkpoint, the matrix type two-dimensional code can be considered to be complete.

According to the stamp rally system of the first embodiment described above, participants go around to each of the checkpoints 11, 12, 13 and sequentially stamp the divided patterns 31, 32, 33 at fixed positions on the mount 50 with the stamper 40, so that the impressions gradually overlap, and at the final checkpoint 13, the matrix type two-dimensional code is completed and a reward can be obtained. During the tour, the accumulation state of the divided patterns can be visually confirmed by the overlapping of the impressions, and the process of the gradual accumulation can be enjoyed.

Furthermore, according to the stamp rally system of the first embodiment, participants do not need a reading device such as a mobile terminal, so anyone can enjoy the stamp rally.

Figure 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which divided patterns 31, 32, and 33 are displayed at each checkpoint 11, 12, and 13. Participants can take pictures of these divided patterns with their mobile terminals 60 and superimpose the images they have taken, and when they reach the final checkpoint 13, they can complete the matrix-type two-dimensional code and receive a reward.

This second embodiment requires that participants have a mobile terminal 60, but has the advantage of eliminating the need to place stampers 40 at each checkpoint 11, 12, and 13. Therefore, either embodiment can be selected as appropriate.

The matrix type two-dimensional code used in the present invention can be made by hand and can record a large amount of information, allowing for a variety of uses depending on the type of stamp rally.

11 check point 12 check point 13 final check point 20 matrix type two-dimensional code 21 positioning symbol 22 data area 23 apex detection cell 31 divided pattern 32 divided pattern 33 divided pattern 40 stamper 41 seal frame 50 mount 60 mobile terminal

Claims (8)

A stamp rally system in which participants collect stamps while visiting multiple checkpoints,
A display of a divided pattern obtained by dividing a matrix type two-dimensional code, which is placed at the plurality of checkpoints;
The stamp rally system is provided with a reading means for reading a matrix type two-dimensional code completed by overlapping the divided patterns acquired at the plurality of checkpoints, and for transmitting the read data to a server for receiving rewards. The stamp rally system according to claim 1, wherein the division pattern is formed on the printing surface of a stamper placed at each of the checkpoints, and a matrix type two-dimensional code is completed by stamping the stamper on the participant's mount. the division pattern is displayed at the plurality of checkpoints;
2. The stamp rally system according to claim 1, further comprising a mobile terminal which photographs the divided patterns and overlays the photographed images to complete a matrix type two-dimensional code. The stamp rally system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the division pattern is set to an area of 30% or more and 70% or less of the total area of the completed matrix type two-dimensional code. A stamp rally system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the matrix type two-dimensional code, which is obtained by acquiring and superimposing the division patterns of each checkpoint, is set to 70% or more of the total area at the final checkpoint. A stamp rally system according to any one of 1 to 5, characterized in that a positioning symbol included in a matrix type two-dimensional code is included in the division pattern of the final checkpoint. The stamp rally system according to claim 2, characterized in that the stamper is a stamper with a stamping guide. A stamp set for a stamp rally, comprising a plurality of stampers to be placed at checkpoints in the stamp rally,
A divided pattern into which the matrix type two-dimensional code is divided is formed on the printing surface of the stamper so that a matrix type two-dimensional code is completed by overlapping a plurality of impressions ,
A stamp set for a stamp rally , in which a positioning symbol included in a matrix type two-dimensional code is included in the division pattern formed on a stamper for a final checkpoint .

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