JP5232934B2 - Information supply system for valuables - Google Patents

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of the present invention is to realize a valuables management system in which information related to valuables is recorded to an IC tag attached to the valuables in such a manner that the information can be easily reproduced and displayed, and through use of the IC tags, theft and loss of the valuables can be prevented and the valuables can be used to confirm the identity of the possessor and for security purposes. [Configuration] The present invention comprises the following: a tag (20) to be attached to valuables; a terminal (30) provided with a reading means for reading the information recorded on the tag, a display means for reproducing and displaying the read information, and a transmission means for transmitting, via a communication line, information read by the reading means; and servers (61, 62) for connecting to the terminal via a communication line and for returning stored recorded information on the basis of the information transmitted by the transmission means. The present invention is characterized by the features of recording information related to the valuables (10) and of managing the location of the valuables (10) by reading the information recorded on the tag.

Description

  BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for providing information related to valuables, and in particular, valuables such as jewels, branded items, souvenirs or relics using IC cards, IC tags, RFIDs, etc. In the following, the present invention relates to a valuable information related information providing system that aims to provide related information related to "the valuable goods".

  As an example of a valuable management device using an IC tag, for example, by sending an ID code of an IC tag provided for a valuable in a storage device to a management server via a communication line, the valuable goods are stolen or illegally used. An apparatus that detects and prevents abnormal situations such as use has been reported (see Patent Document 1).

However, in this example, the information recorded on the IC tag is merely a code, and the information recorded on the IC tag is not used as it is as meaningful information.
In the present invention, the information recorded in the tag is used as an address for communication and search as a code. Of course, the information generated by the code is reproduced as it is as a voice signal, character information, and image information. It is important to do so, and it aims to be a valuable management system that allows a wide use of tag information.

JP 2005-146646 A

In the apparatus shown in Patent Document 1 exemplified above, the information recorded in the IC tag is merely used as an ID code.
In the present invention, the IC tag attached to the valuable item is changed to the quality, value, origin, manufacturing information, appearance and color of the valuable item, the sentiment of the person who gave or created it, the thought and the history, etc. Related information is recorded in a format that can be easily reproduced and displayed as audio signals, text information, image information, etc., and the location of the valuables can be confirmed and safeguarded using an IC tag. An object of the present invention is to realize a system for providing information related to valuables that can be used for identifying the owner of the product and using it for security.

In order to solve the above problems, the valuable information related information providing system of the present invention is embedded or sealed in expensive valuables such as jewelry and branded items or commemorative items (hereinafter simply referred to as valuable items). A magnetic field type RFID or IC tag for a metal surface to be mounted, a reading means for reading character information, image information, audio information or address information related to the valuables recorded on the tag, and reading by the reading means Reproduction display means for reproducing and displaying the character information, image information, and sound information, storage means for storing the character information, image information, and sound information in advance and accessing with the address information, and the reading means read by the reading means A terminal provided with transmission means for transmitting address information via a communication line; and the terminal connected to the terminal via the communication line and transmitted by the transmission means A server that receives dress information and returns the character information, image information, and voice information stored in advance based on this information to the terminal, and the terminal is a character related to the valuables. When the capacity of information, image information, and audio information is small, the information is read out by the reproduction display means and directly reproduced and displayed. When the capacity of the character information, image information, and audio information is large, the storage means or the The character information, image information, and voice information stored in the server are read out and reproduced and displayed.

  Here, the information includes appearance information such as the entire image, shape, dimensions, weight, color, pattern, structure and the like, and photographs, paintings, and the like indicating the valuable items, or the appearance information is stored. Address information such as the address of the SD memory card being used and the URL of the server.

  In addition, the information includes manufacturing information such as a manufacturer, a manufacturing date, a manufacturing number, a manufacturing drawing, a manufacturing circuit, a catalog, and the like regarding the valuables, or an SD in which these manufacturing information is stored. It includes address information such as a memory card address and a server URL.

  In addition, the information may include commemorative information such as the feelings and thoughts of the person who gave or made the valuables, the circumstances relating to the gift or creation, or commemorative words, or these commemorative information. It includes address information such as an address of an SD memory card storing information and a URL of a server.

  Furthermore, the information includes personal identification information such as a resident's card, insurance card, driver's license, and passport of a person who possesses the valuables.

  Here, the terminal is a mobile terminal including a mobile phone terminal.

  Further, the terminal is installed in a door of a home, a safe, an automobile, etc., and information from the tag attached to the valuables is read, and the information on the tag is used as a security key.

  Here, the terminal includes a position detection unit that periodically reads the information of the tag to detect the location of the valuable item.

  In addition, the terminal includes an imaging unit, and performs imaging when the position detection unit detects an abnormality in the location of the valuable item.

  By configuring the present invention as described above, it is possible to record information related to the valuables in an easy-to-reproduce and display form on the IC tag attached to the valuables. It is possible to realize a valuable information related information providing system that makes it possible to prevent theft or loss of the valuables, or to use the valuables for identity verification or security of the owner.

(A) is a block diagram which shows the structure of the valuables management system of this invention, (b) is a figure which shows the basic concept of the relevant information provision system of the valuables of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the history of mounting of cylindrical IC for embedding. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows some examples of metal corresponding | compatible IC. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of mounting of the jewelry ring picture of metal corresponding | compatible IC.

  The configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1A is a block diagram of a valuable information related information providing system according to the present embodiment.
In FIG. 1A, reference numeral 10 is a valuable item, reference numeral 20 is an IC tag, reference numeral 30 is a terminal having a reader function, reference numeral 40 is a base station, reference numeral 50 is a network, and reference numerals 61 and 62 are servers.

As shown in FIG. 1A, an IC tag 20 is attached to the valuable item 10. Communication between the valuable 10 and the terminal 30 is generally performed by near field communication (NFC). That is, the IC tag 20 can transfer information stored in the short-range wireless communication by RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) to the terminal 30.
This IC tag 20 integrates a dedicated IC chip and an antenna coil, and operates based on a read signal from the terminal 30. The antenna of the IC tag 20 receives the signal and energy from the terminal 30, and further sends back the information of the IC chip.

FIG. 1B is a diagram showing a basic concept of the valuable information related information providing system according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1B, related information related to valuables that have been recorded on an analog medium 100 such as paper or a recorder in the related information providing system for valuables according to the present embodiment is converted into character information, images, and the like. Information is converted into electronic information as audio information, and the information is recorded on the IC tag 20, or when the capacity is large, the information is stored in the SD memory or the servers 61 and 62 and the address information is stored in the IC tag 20. , And the terminal 30 reads the information from the IC tag 20 and displays or reproduces the information as character information, image information, or audio information.

FIG. 2 shows an example of such an IC tag 20. This example is a cylindrical IC tag 21 that is used by being embedded in a non-metallic valuable such as a pearl.
The cylindrical IC tag 21 is configured by connecting an IC chip 211 to a coil 212 wound around a cylindrical magnetic body 213 as shown in FIG. 2A, and the IC chip 211 as shown in FIG. 2B. 211 is accommodated in a magnetic body 213, and the shape is arranged and covered with a plastic 214 as shown in FIG. 2C, and a guide 215 is passed through a metal or a thread through the center of the magnetic body 213 as shown in FIG. To do.
On the other hand, a hole through which the cylindrical IC tag 21 finally passes is formed in the pearl 216 as shown in FIG. 2E, and the IC tag 21 is inserted using the guide 215 as shown in FIG. If necessary, as shown in FIG. 2 (g), the hole is covered with a lid 217 and sealed with a sealing agent (for example, plastic or glue).
Thereby, the mounting of the IC tag 21 whose presence is not conspicuous as shown in FIG.

By the way, since the IC tag 20 uses a high-frequency electromagnetic field to detect information, a reverse-phase induced current is caused near the metal surface by the image effect (image effect), so that communication between the IC tag 20 and the terminal is performed. Is significantly impaired.
In order to prevent this and to use it for a ring having a noble metal portion, a metal-compatible IC tag 22 that uses a thin magnetic material wound with a coil to create a magnetic field that is not affected by the metal surface is used.
FIG. 3A is an example of the metal-compatible IC tag 22 composed of an IC chip 221, a coil 222, and a magnetic body 223. FIG. 3B shows an IC chip 221 portion sealed with a plastic 224. This is an example of a metal-compatible IC tag 22.
FIG. 3C shows an example of the metal-compatible IC tag 22 in which the magnetic body 223 is covered with the metal plate 225 and the sensitivity is partially increased, and FIG. 3D is a diagram below the magnetic body 223. This is an example of the metal-compatible IC tag 22 in which only the upper half can provide sensitivity by providing the metal plate 225, but the magnetic field doubles.

  FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of an example in which such a metal-compatible IC tag 22 is provided on a ring of a jewel 231 provided with a metal ring 232.

The terminal 30 can reproduce and display the information read from the IC tag 20 as an audio signal, character information, image information, or the like. In addition, when the information read from the IC tag 20 is address information such as an address or URL of an SD memory, this information is used as an intermediary to attach the corresponding SD memory and relate to the valuable 10 from the corresponding address. The information related to the valuables 10 stored in the servers 61 and 62 can be read by accessing the servers 61 and 62 via the network 50.
In FIG. 1, the terminal 30 is shown as a mobile phone terminal.

  By the way, as the information related to the valuable item 10 stored in the IC tag 20 or read from the SD memory or the servers 61 and 62 via the address information stored in the IC tag 20, the appearance information of the valuable item 10 is provided. Manufacturing information, commemorative information, personal identification information of 10 valuables, and the like.

Appearance information stored in the IC tag 20 of the valuables 10 is information including appearance information such as the entire contents, shape, dimensions, weight, color, pattern, structure, etc. of the valuables 10 and photographs, paintings, and the like indicating them. , Which has the meaning of supporting the value of the target valuable 10, and in the unlikely event that the valuable is stolen or lost, the valuable 10 can be easily identified by describing it in the arrangement form Information that can be done.
Furthermore, an appraisal or the like indicating the price or value of the valuables 10 may be added to this information.

The manufacturing information stored in the IC tag 20 of the valuable 10 is used to manufacture the manufacturer, manufacturing date, serial number, manufacturing drawing, manufacturing circuit, material part cost, purchase price, catalog, etc. It is related information that is necessary when manufacturing, repairing, or reordering the target valuable 10.
With this information, if the valuables are stolen, lost or broken, they can be obtained or repaired again.

  The commemorative information stored in the IC tag 20 of the valuables 10 is related to the feelings of the person who gave or made the valuables 10, the thoughts of the valuables 10, the purchase or gift of the valuables 10. This is information including the circumstances and circumstances when it was created or created, commemorative words, thank-you words, etc., and it is information that can open a page of memories. Accompanying such information further increases the value and respect of the owner for the valuables 10.

  Information stored in the IC tag 20 of the valuables 10 may include identification information such as a resident's card, insurance card, driver's license, or passport of the person who owns the valuables 10. If the owner always carries the valuables 10, it can be used as identification of the owner and can also be used for identification. Thereby, the value of this valuable can be further increased.

If a personal identification or a specific code is recorded as information stored in the IC tag 20 of the valuable item 10, the valuable item 10 can be used as a security key for the owner.
For example, if the function of the terminal 30 is given to the entrance of a house, a car, a safe door, etc., and the owner always carries the valuables 10 and holds it over these terminals 30 when necessary, the terminal 30 owns it. It can function as a security key, such as recognizing personal information and opening the door.

By the way, the possible range of near field communication of RFID varies depending on the frequency to be used, but is about several mm to several m. Therefore, since the IC tag 20 is provided on the valuable 10 and the IC tag 20 can be accessed from the terminal 30, the valuable 10 exists within a distance range of several millimeters to several meters from the terminal. You can see where the valuables 10 are.
By using this, a position detecting means for reading the IC tag 20 is provided on the fixed terminal 30 continuously or at a predetermined repetition period. If the position detecting means can read the valuable tag 10, the valuable article 10 moves to the almost original position. If it cannot be read, it can be understood that the valuable 10 has moved to another position, and if the movement is not scheduled, an abnormal situation such as theft has occurred.

  This terminal 30 is provided with an image pickup device, and is installed at a position where the area around the place where the valuables 10 are usually stored, the entrance of the room where the valuables 10 are usually placed, the entrance of the house, etc. can be taken. In this way, when an abnormal situation such as theft of the valuable 10 is detected in this way, it is possible to capture an image immediately and leave a video as evidence.

  IC tags and readers generally use HF bands of 100 kHz band and 13.56 MHz band. However, UHF bands such as 920 MHz band and 2.45 GHz band are used, and in some cases, VHF band is used. In some cases, VHF or UHF band may be used when it is desired to take a communication distance.

Since the valuable management system of the present invention is configured and functions as described above, each valuable 10 can be stored with various information relating to each of the valuables 10 so that they can be retrieved and viewed as necessary. Management such as confirming the current location of 10 can be performed, and theft of valuable items can also be prevented.
Therefore, it is effective for managing valuables in ordinary homes and offices, and has a possibility of being widely used in a wide range of industrial fields.

10 valuables 20 IC tag 21 cylindrical IC tag 22 metal-compatible IC tag 30 terminal 40 base station 50 network 61, 62 server 211, 221 IC chip 212, 222 coil 213, 223 magnetic material 214, 224 plastic 215 guide 216 pearl 217 Lid 225 Metal plate 231 Jewelry 232 Ring

Claims (9)

Magnetic field type RFID or IC tags for metal surfaces that are embedded or sealed in expensive valuables such as jewels, brands, etc. or commemorative items (hereinafter simply referred to as valuables) ,
Reading means for reading character information, image information, audio information or address information relating to the valuables recorded in the tag;
Reproduction display means for reproducing and displaying the character information, image information, and audio information read by the reading means;
Storage means for storing the character information, image information, and voice information in advance and accessed by the address information;
A terminal comprising transmission means for transmitting the address information read by the reading means via a communication line;
Connected to the terminal via the communication line, receives the address information transmitted by the transmitting means, and stores the character information, image information, and voice information stored in advance based on this information to the terminal. And a server for returning,
The terminal reads and directly reproduces and displays the text information, image information, and audio information associated with the valuables when the capacity of the character information, image information, and audio information is large. A system for providing related information on valuables, wherein the storage means or the server is accessed based on address information, and the character information, image information, and sound information stored therein are read and reproduced and displayed.   The character information, image information, and audio information include appearance information such as the entire image, shape, dimensions, weight, color, pattern, structure, etc., and photographs, paintings, and the like showing the valuable items. Item 1. A system for providing information related to valuables according to item 1.  The character information, image information, and audio information include manufacturing information such as a manufacturer, a manufacturing date, a manufacturing number, a manufacturing drawing, a manufacturing circuit, and a catalog for the valuables. A system for providing relevant information on the listed valuables.  The text information, image information, and audio information include commemorative information such as the feelings and thoughts of the person who gave or made the valuables, the circumstances related to the gift or creation, and commemorative words. The valuable information related system according to claim 1, wherein the system is provided with the related information.  The character information, image information, and voice information include identification information such as a resident's card, insurance card, driver's license, and passport of the person who possesses the valuables. A system for providing information related to valuables. The terminal valuables related information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a portable terminal including a portable telephone terminal. The terminal, installed at home, safe, the door of the automobile, and to read the information from the tag attached to the valuables claim 1 which comprises using the information of the tag as the security key System for providing related information on valuables described in 1. 2. The valuable-related information providing system according to claim 1 , wherein the terminal includes position detection means for detecting the location of the valuable by periodically reading the information of the tag. 9. The valuable information related system according to claim 8 , wherein the terminal includes an imaging unit, and performs imaging when the position detection unit detects an abnormality in the location of the valuable item.

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