JP3072734U - Mobile case with communication function - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (with correction) [Problem] A mobile case itself for storing a storage medium such as a CD, a DVD, and a memory stick has a combination of functions of a magnetic card, an IC card, a wireless card, and the like, and the mobile case is managed. The present invention provides a portable case with a communication function that can perform various services by sharing a unique ID code to be performed and a unique ID code managed by a storage medium stored in the portable case. An antenna circuit, a transmission circuit or a transmission / reception circuit, and an MP for managing a program such as a communication protocol and information such as a unique ID code are provided in a portable case containing a storage medium 3 such as a CD, a DVD, and a memory stick.
Equipped with an electronic circuit composed of chip ICs such as U, ROM, and RAM, and a battery, and owns a portable case by using information such as a unique ID code by a wired or wireless communication means. Management of persons.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a technology for performing payment of money or identification using a card or the like.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, as a card for making payments or verifying the identity of a person, a magnetic card made of paper, plastic, a metal plate, or other material with a magnetic stripe or magnetic coating, or an electronic device composed of a chip IC, etc. There was an IC card with a built-in circuit. However, the magnetic card and the IC card need to be inserted into a dedicated reading device, and have a drawback that the length, width, and thickness of the card must be specified. Wireless cards using radio waves and the like have begun to be used due to recent technological advances, and the shape and dimensions of the cards have become more and more flexible. There is a problem that the communication device becomes large and it is difficult to use it with a conventional card.

In recent years, electronic commerce using a computer network represented by the Internet has been attracting attention. However, there is a problem that electronic commerce using a card cannot be performed until a user sets operation of a computer. The disadvantage is that the operation becomes complicated when high security is required.

[0004] Further, since there is no composite card in which the magnetic card, the IC card, and the wireless card are integrated, a user has to manage several cards according to the dedicated reading device. There is also.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The problems to be solved are that there is no combined card that integrates a magnetic card, IC card, and wireless card, and that the user must make computer operation settings when trying to conduct electronic commerce. In addition, the operation becomes complicated when high security is required.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 According to the present invention, a portable case for storing a storage medium such as a CD, a DVD, a memory stick or the like has a composite function of a magnetic card, an IC card, and a wireless card, and has a unique ID code managed by the portable case. The most main feature is that the storage medium stored in the mobile case shares a unique ID code managed by the storage medium and receives various services.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 The mobile case is formed in a card shape, the cover of the mobile case is detachable, and a magnetic stripe or a magnetic coating is processed on the cover of the mobile case, and an electronic circuit such as a chip IC is incorporated. And the functions of a wireless card and the like in a complex manner, and the storage medium such as a CD or DVD to be stored in the portable case is made of a different shape such as a rectangle or a square so that it can be easily stored in the portable case. This was realized by securing a space for storing a storage medium such as a smart media or a compact flash in the portable case.

[0008]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, wherein 1 is a portable case with a communication function, 2 is a portable case lid, 3 is a storage medium, 4 is a portable case inner cover, 5 is a portable case body, 31 is a modified CD (DVD), 32 is a memory stick, 33 is a smart media, and 34 is a compact flash.

The portable case 1 with a communication function only protects various storage media 3 stored therein, for example, a quadrangular shaped CD (DVD) 31, a memory stick 32, a smart media 33, a compact flash 34, and the like. Instead, by attaching or printing a magnetic stripe to the mobile case lid 2 or embedding an electronic circuit such as an IC chip, the mobile case lid 2 can be used as a magnetic card or a contact or non-contact IC. It has functions such as a card.

When used as a card for payment of money or identification, the portable case lid 2 may be detached from the portable case main body 5 and used alone, whereby a conventional card reader such as a card reader can be used. It can also be used for devices.

The combination of the card functions incorporated in the portable case lid 2 is arbitrary, and may be, for example, a magnetic card function only, a non-contact IC card function only, or a combination of a magnetic card and a contact IC card function. .

The portable case body 5 may have a wired or wireless communication function for connecting to a personal computer, a mobile phone, a portable terminal, or the like.

The storage method of the storage medium 3 in the embodiment is as follows. The irregularly shaped CD (DVD) 31 is provided with a projection on the inner lid 4 of the portable case in accordance with the hole in the center of the irregularly shaped CD (DVD) 31. The memory stick 32, the smart media 33, and the compact flash 34 were housed in grooves adapted to their respective external shapes.

The combination of the storage media 3 stored in the portable case 1 with a communication function can be freely selected. For example, only the odd-shaped CD (DVD) 31 or the combination of the odd-shaped CD (DVD) and the memory stick 32 can be used. It is good.

Further, a process such as printing may be performed on the entire surface of one surface of the portable case lid 2 and the bottom surface of the portable case body 5.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of one embodiment of the device of the present invention, 2 is the same as FIG. 1, 21 is a magnetic stripe, 22 is a mechanical contact, and 23 is a wireless communication device.

The shape and size of the card may be freely set as long as it is a non-contact card using radio waves or the like, but it can be inserted directly into a conventional card reader, such as a magnetic card or a contact type IC card. Since the card has a standard for the shape and size of the card that can read information by contacting the card, the portable case lid 2 can be used by adjusting it to the shape and size of the card.

The main cards currently used are a magnetic card and an IC card, and a wireless card is a card to be used in the future. These cards are briefly described below.

Examples of the magnetic card include a plastic card or the like with the magnetic stripe 21 attached thereto, for example, a debit card or the like, and a paper with a magnetic coating on a telephone card, for example.

The IC card has a built-in electronic circuit such as an MPU, a ROM, and a RAM in a plastic card or the like, and has a mechanical contact 22 exposed on the surface and a mechanical contact 22 utilizing an electrostatic effect or the like. There is a non-contact type that does not have a magnetic card, and has begun to be used instead of the magnetic card as a card with enhanced security.

The wireless card has a built-in electronic circuit in a plastic card or the like, like the IC card, but has a transmission circuit or a transmission / reception circuit for wireless communication, that is, a wireless communication device 23, and The data communication is performed by using.

In the embodiment, the function of the magnetic card, the function of the IC card, and the function of the wireless card are integrated into the portable case cover 2 to form one card. However, the wireless card does not need to be directly inserted into the card reader. For this reason, the wireless card may have any shape and size, and the function of the wireless card may be incorporated in a place other than the portable case lid 2, for example, in the portable case body 5.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of one embodiment corresponding to claim 3 using the device of the present invention, wherein 1 to 3 and 5 are the same as in FIG. 1, 6 is the Internet, 7 is e-commerce, 8 Is i-mode, 61 is a provider, 62 is a card company, 63 is a bank, 64 is a telephone company, 65 is a company, 66 is a personal computer, 67 is a game machine, 68 is a portable terminal (mobile phone), and 69 is use , 71 is a convenience store, 72 is cashless, 73 is a theme park, and 74 is an admission ticket.

A general user connects to the Internet 6 by using a personal computer 66 via a provider 61, but in recent years, a game machine 67 or a portable terminal (mobile phone) 68 has been used. Connections are also becoming common. On the other hand, the provider 61 has also formed a business tie-up with a card company 62, a bank 63, a telephone company 64, and a company 65 with the aim of fully operating e-commerce, that is, e-commerce 7. Further, the telephone company 64 operates a proprietary system as a communication network of a portable terminal (mobile phone) 68, and provides a connection service to the Internet 6 by a service such as i-mode 8, for example.

However, the method of confirming the user 69 in the money settlement or the personal authentication differs depending on the e-commerce 7, the i-mode 8, the provider 61, the card company 62, the bank 63, the company 65, and the like. Judgment must be made to select a card to be used or to operate the personal computer 66 or the portable terminal (mobile phone) 68, which makes the handling of the user 69 complicated. In order to solve this problem, a unique ID code that can be used in all systems and a card that can support all card readers are required. Is what it offers.

Next, a specific usage will be described. The storage medium 3 such as the odd-shaped CD (DVD) 31, the memory stick 32, the smart media 33, and the compact flash 34 is used for devices such as a personal computer 66, a game machine 67, and a portable terminal (mobile phone) 68. If a communication protocol for connecting to the provider 61 of the Internet 6 and a unique ID code for personal identification are written in the storage medium 3, the personal computer 66, the game machine 67, and the portable terminal are automatically written. A device such as a device (mobile phone) 68 can be connected to the provider 61. On the other hand, if the provider 61 concludes a contract with a card company 62, a bank 63, a telephone company 64, a company 65 and the like with an e-commerce 7 or an i-mode 8, and manages the unique ID code, The user 69 using the commercial 7 or the i-mode 8 can purchase various products and reserve various services simply by accessing the provider 61. This means, for example, that the portable case lid 2 having a card function enables shopping at the cashless 72 at the convenience store 71 and the like, and the use of the admission ticket 74 with the wireless card and the like at the theme park 73 and the like.

In recent years, the i-mode 8 has begun to be used as an Internet connection method by the portable terminal (mobile phone) 68 or the like. However, an authentication code required to receive various services on the Internet 6 is provided. The unique ID code may be transmitted from the portable case body 5 storing the unique ID code to the portable terminal (mobile phone) 68 by wired or wireless communication processing, and furthermore, the wireless communication Bluetooth, which has recently attracted attention, may be used as a processing method.

In the embodiment, the unique ID code is managed by the provider 61. However, the unique ID code is managed by a company or organization other than the provider 61, such as the card company 62 or the bank 63. You may go.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of one embodiment corresponding to claim 4 using the device of the present invention, wherein 1, 3 and 31 are similar to FIG. 1, and 7 and 68 are 9 similar to FIG. Is a biometric sensor, 91 is a fingerprint sensor, 92 is an iris sensor, and 93 is a voiceprint sensor.

Although biometric identification such as fingerprint identification, iris identification, and voiceprint identification is expected as a highly secure authentication method, protection of the biometric identification data poses a problem when considering network-type e-commerce 7. The risk of unauthorized access remains as long as the biometric identification data remains on the network. Therefore, the biometric identification data is stored in a storage medium 3 such as a deformed CD, and the biometric identification data is not left on the network. The stored storage medium 3 is set in a communication terminal such as a portable terminal (mobile phone) 68, and access is made if the biometric identification data from the biometric sensor 9 set in the portable case 1 with the communication function is compared and matched. If possible, personal identification will be performed while handling the biometric identification data in a closed world, resulting in an authentication system with extremely high security. In other words, if the storage medium 3 functions as a seal, the biometric sensor 9 functions as a self-signed signature. If the seal and the self-signed signature do not match, the system does not perform authentication.

In the embodiment, the biometric sensor 9 is set in the portable case 1 with a communication function, and is input from the biometric sensor 9 by a wired or wireless communication means from the portable case 1 with a communication function. Although the biometric identification data is sent to a communication terminal such as the portable terminal (mobile phone) 68, the biometric sensor 9 does not necessarily need to be set in the portable case 1 with the communication function. It may be set in a communication terminal such as a mobile phone (mobile phone) 68.

[0032]

[Effect of the invention]

 In addition to conventional card payments, electronic commerce using the Internet or the like, or e-commerce, has recently become active. However, since management systems are different, users must use multiple ID codes properly. There is some complexity. In the future, it is expected that a wireless communication network based on Bluetooth will be established, and even portable devices and home electric appliances around the world will be connected to a computer network, and the number of ID codes managed by users may further increase. There is. It is desirable for the user to use only one ID code, and it will be more convenient if it becomes a unique ID code that is common throughout the world.

However, storage media used for computers are various, such as CDs, DVDs, FDs, MOs, memory sticks, smart media, and compact flashes. There are types and so on. Unless the storage medium and the card are collectively managed, it is difficult to share the ID code, and the device of the present invention is required.

The portable case with a communication function of the present invention is inevitably combined with a storage medium such as a CD, a DVD, or a memory stick to be stored, and the unique case managed by the storage medium. ID code and the unique ID code managed by the carrying case can be easily shared, and various common services can be received all over the world using a unique ID code common to the world. Become like

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of one embodiment corresponding to claim 3 using the device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of one embodiment corresponding to claim 4 using the present invention device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 mobile case with communication function 2 mobile case lid 3 storage medium 4 mobile case inner lid 5 mobile case body 6 internet 7 e-commerce 8 i-mode 9 biometric sensor 21 magnetic stripe 22 mechanical contact 23 wireless communication device 31 irregular shaped CD (DVD ) 32 Memory Stick 33 SmartMedia 34 Compact Flash 61 Provider 62 Card Company 63 Bank 64 Telephone Company 65 Company 66 PC 67 Game Machine 68 Mobile Terminal (Mobile Phone) 69 User 71 Convenience 72 Cashless 73 Theme Park 74 Admission Ticket 91 Fingerprint Sensor 92 Iris sensor 93 Voiceprint sensor

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Fumio Sahara 584 Shiraba-cho, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka Denkosha Shiraba Plant

Claims (5)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A portable case for accommodating a storage medium such as a CD, a DVD, and a memory stick, wherein the portable case has an antenna circuit, a transmission circuit or a transmission / reception circuit, a program such as a communication protocol, a unique ID code, and the like. Chip I such as MPU, ROM, RAM, etc. that manages the information of
C and the like, and a power supply circuit, and identification management of a person who owns the portable case by using information such as the unique ID code by communication means such as wired or wireless communication. A mobile case with a communication function, characterized in that the mobile case can be used. 2. A portable case for accommodating a storage medium such as a CD, a DVD, a memory stick, etc., wherein payment of money or identification is performed by embedding a magnetic stripe or a magnetic coating or an IC card function. Carrying case. 3. A unique ID code for managing a storage medium such as a CD, a DVD or a memory stick, and a unique ID code for managing a portable case storing the storage medium are shared, for example, for settlement of money or identification. A portable case, wherein the storage medium and the portable case are individually used with compatibility, or both are used in cooperation with each other. 4. A portable case for storing a storage medium such as a CD, a DVD or a memory stick, wherein a biometric sensor such as a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, and a voiceprint sensor is attached to the portable case, and further stored in the portable case. In a storage medium such as a CD, a DVD, a memory stick, and the like, biometric identification data such as fingerprint identification, iris identification, and voiceprint identification are stored and stored together with other information by copy protection, and input from the biometric sensor and A portable case for confirming that the biometric identification data stored in a storage medium matches the biometric identification data. 5. A portable case for storing a storage medium such as a CD, a DVD, a memory stick, etc., wherein the functions of claim 1 to 4 are arbitrarily combined.