JP2001136249A - Number display device for scratch card - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate the problems on the trouble of taking a scratch card out of a wallet and a card case because a user conventionally carries the scratch card to receive a telephone service, etc., using the scratch card and also to eliminate the inconvenience of being unable to receive the service when the card is left. SOLUTION: The strap 13 of a portable telephone 10 is provided with a device that stores and displays the password number of this scratch card, and the password number display device consists of a password number inputting part 16 and a liquid crystal display device 15 having a password number storing means. The main body of the portable telephone is provided with a password number inputting part 19, a password number storing means, a liquid crystal displaying part 20, and a function that attaches the password number of the scratch card stored in the password number storing means to the telephone number of a call destination.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention provides a function of displaying a personal identification number of a scratch card on a strap of a mobile phone or a liquid crystal display of the mobile phone, thereby improving the convenience of telephone service using the scratch card. Provide additional technology.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the spread of international telephone and personal computer communications in recent years, so-called prepaid cards, which are used by consumers to make payments in advance and receive service provision, have become widespread. This method reads the balance information from the magnetic recording layer provided by a magnetic reader and writes new balance information with reduced usage fees to the magnetic recording layer.Since the balance information is easy to update, tampering and forgery occur frequently. Was.

[0003] Therefore, in prepaid cards for international calls and the like, scratch cards are increasingly used. In other words, the card displays only the security code, and when making an international call, the security code is entered by connecting the security code to the host computer, and the balance information is managed by the host computer. With the password number system, unauthorized alteration of balance information and the like is almost impossible, and in order to conceal the password, the scratch card, which is relatively concealable and easily visible, has begun to be applied.

[0004] The above-mentioned scratch card is also applied to a prepaid card for a cellular phone. This is because, besides preventing unauthorized tampering as in the case of international telephones, etc., the miniaturization of the communication device has rapidly progressed, and the incorporation of the magnetic reader has become difficult, and the cost of the communication device has been reduced. This is because it is necessary to reduce the production cost as much as possible, and the password system using the scratch card is adopted as a suitable system.

[0005] In electronic commerce using the Internet, services using cards purchased (settled) by a user in advance have begun to spread. A user purchases an Internet shopping card of 1,000 yen, 2000 yen, or the like at a store. As with the above-mentioned scratch card, the card number such as numbers and characters is concealed on this card, and the user obtains the card number by peeling off the concealed portion with a coin or the like. Then, on the Internet browser, the user enters this card number to perform shopping.

[0006]

The above-mentioned settlement method using a scratch card has the advantage that fraudulent tampering can be prevented. However, the method of using the card has the following problems as compared with the conventional prepaid card. I have. For example, when purchasing a scratch card for an international call and obtaining a password, the user must first input the password of the scratch card before inputting the telephone number. That is, it is necessary to input the password of the scratch card + the telephone number of the called party. For this reason, the user must always carry a scratch card. However, in the recent card society, cash cards,
While the number of cards held by individuals, such as credit cards, telephone cards, and other individual service cards, is increasing, the reality is that it is desired to stop increasing the number of cards carried as much as possible. Further, even when a scratch card is carried, it is troublesome to take out the card from a purse, a notebook, etc. every time a call is made. In particular, when going out, it is troublesome to take out the card and make a phone call. Another problem is that if the user forgets to use the scratch card, he or she cannot receive the card service in the first place. In addition, when the above-described Internet shopping is performed in a mobile environment, the card must also be carried on the road.

[0007]

The problems to be solved by the present invention are as described above. Next, means for solving the problems will be described. That is, as described in claim 1, a device for storing and displaying a password of a scratch card is provided on a strap of a mobile phone.

Further, the storage and display device of the personal identification number is constituted by a plurality of ring members rotatable on the same axis.
The numbers from to 9 are arranged, and the password is stored and displayed according to the combination of the rotational positions of the ring member.

Further, the storage and display device for the personal identification number is constituted by a liquid crystal display device having a personal identification number input unit and a personal identification number storage means.

[0010] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the body of the portable telephone is provided with a password input section for a scratch card, a password storage means, and a liquid crystal display section for displaying a password.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a password input unit for a scratch card and a password storage unit are provided in the main body of the mobile phone, and the liquid crystal display unit for displaying the password is an original liquid crystal display unit of the mobile phone. The configuration is also used.

Further, the personal identification number of the scratch card stored in the personal identification number storage means may be:
Added the function to add to the called phone number.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ball-point pen,
A writing instrument such as a mechanical pencil or a fountain pen was provided with a liquid crystal display device having a password input section for a scratch number and a password storage means.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment in which a personal identification number display device constituted by a rotary ring member is provided on a strap of a mobile phone. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a personal identification number display device constituted by a rotary ring member. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which a liquid crystal display device is provided on a strap of a mobile phone, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a liquid crystal display device, FIG. 5 is an embodiment diagram in which a password display function is provided on the body of the mobile phone, and FIG. FIG. 7 is an embodiment diagram in which a liquid crystal display device is provided on a writing instrument.

First, a brief description will be given of a usage form of an international telephone service for performing a scratch card settlement. In the scratch card, a personal identification number is printed on the card surface, and a printing portion of the personal identification number is covered with a concealing layer to conceal the personal identification number as secret information. The user purchases a scratch card while the password is protected by the concealment layer, and scrapes the concealment layer with a coin or the like,
You get a password.

At present, the user carries the purchased scratch card in a wallet, a card holder or a notebook,
If you receive an international call service from a mobile or payphone while you are out, remove the scratch card, check the PIN, and then enter the PIN (dial)
Finally, the operation of inputting the telephone number of the called party was performed. However, as described in the above problem, it is troublesome to take out a scratch card from a wallet, a card case or the like while going out, and if the user forgets the scratch card, no service can be received.

Therefore, in the present invention, the following structure is adopted to improve the convenience in using the scratch card. First, a first embodiment of a personal identification number display device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The mobile phone 10 includes an input unit 11 and a liquid crystal display unit 12. The input unit 11 is provided with various keys. The contents saved in the memory inside are displayed.

A strap 13 is attached to the mobile phone 10. The strap 13 is used as a hook and a functional part as a grip for carrying, and recently as a decorative use by attaching various character products to the strap. And in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure,
On the strap 13, a password display device 14 for a scratch card is attached.

As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of password display devices 14 (nine in the present embodiment) are rotatable on the same axis.
Are arranged on the outer circumference of each ring member 14a by printing or engraving. And
Support position 1 provided at one end of the password display device 14
4b, each ring member 14a, 14a,.
Are individually rotated, and the password is stored and displayed by the combination. That is, a display device having substantially the same structure as that used for a bicycle dial key is used.

As described above, the strap 1 of the mobile phone 10
By providing the personal identification number display device 14 at 3, the user only needs to take out the mobile phone 10 when receiving the service using the scratch card, which is convenient. In other words, in the past, when a scratch card was stored in a wallet or card case, first remove the wallet or card case from a bag or pocket, open the wallet or card case, and then select the target scratch You have to find the card. On the other hand, according to the present invention, if the mobile phone 10 is taken out, the personal identification number can be confirmed immediately, which is very easy. In particular, when a service using a scratch card, such as an international call, is used using the mobile phone 10, the security code is checked and the operation target is taken out simply by removing the mobile phone 10 from the inner pocket or the like. , Convenience is improved.

Next, a second embodiment of the personal identification number display device for a scratch card according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Similarly, a strap 13 is attached to the mobile phone 10, and a liquid crystal display device 15 is attached to the strap 13 as a password display device. The liquid crystal display device 15 is provided with a password input unit 16 as shown in FIG.
, A password storage unit (not shown), and a liquid crystal display unit 17. The input unit 16 includes, for example, a number input button 16a, an English character and symbol input button 16b, an enter button 16c, and an ON / OFF button 16d. Each of the buttons 16a and 16b is pressed and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 17. By pressing the enter button 16c while changing the numbers or characters, the first digit of the personal identification number is determined, and then the personal identification numbers of the second and subsequent digits are sequentially determined. In this manner, all the digits of the password of the scratch card are entered and stored in the password storage means. The display / non-display of the personal identification number on the liquid crystal display unit 17 is switched by the ON / OFF button 16d.

Thus, by providing the liquid crystal display device 15 on the strap 13, the same effect as that of the above-mentioned rotary type password display device 14 can be obtained. In addition, the input unit 16 can respond to various number inputs by adding a button that enables input of hiragana and katakana. The button configuration of the input unit 16 described above is merely an example, and is not particularly limited. Further, in FIG. 4, a 12-digit password including numerals and English characters is displayed, but the number of digits is not particularly limited.

Next, a third embodiment of the personal identification number display device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, a personal identification number display device 18 is provided on the main body of the mobile phone 10. PIN display device 1
Reference numeral 8 denotes a password input unit 19, a password storage unit (not shown), and a liquid crystal display unit 20 for displaying a password. The input unit 19 includes, for example, a numeric input button 19a, an English character and a symbol input button 19, as in the second embodiment.
b, a decision button 19c, and an ON / OFF button 19d. Each of the buttons 19a and 19b is selected, and the number is sequentially decided by the decision button 19c while changing the numbers or characters displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20. I do. In this way, the password of the scratch card is entered in all digits, and the password entered in the password storage means is stored. By switching the ON / OFF button 19d, the display / non-display of the password stored in the liquid crystal display unit 20 is switched. The input unit 19 can respond to various numbers by adding a button that enables hiragana and katakana input. Further, as shown in the figure, the password display device 18 of the present invention is provided with a password addition button 21.

The security code addition button 21 is a function for adding the security code stored in the security code storage means to the telephone number of the called party. When the security code addition button 21 is pressed, the security code is input. It can be omitted. That is, the security code addition button 21 is a function of transferring the security code stored in the security code storage means to the input unit 11 of the mobile phone 10, and is stored by pressing the security code addition button 21. That is, all the digits of the personal identification number are input in the input unit 11.

With the above configuration, the user can turn ON / OFF.
By switching the button 19d, the password input in advance is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20, and the password is confirmed. Subsequently, when the password addition button 21 is pressed, the password displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 (stored in the password storage unit) is automatically input. Finally, the user inputs the telephone number of the call destination, thereby completing the input operation. With such a configuration, once the personal identification number is stored in the personal identification number display device 18, thereafter, it is only necessary to select the personal identification number addition button 21, and all the digits of the personal identification number are input one by one. The operation becomes very easy because there is no need. In addition, since there is no mistake in inputting the personal identification number, a troublesome input operation can be eliminated and a reliable operation can be performed. The above-described button configuration of the input unit 19 is merely an example, and is not particularly limited. Further, the input unit 19 of the personal identification number display device 18 may be configured not to have a separate configuration as shown in FIG.
It is also possible to configure the personal identification number storage means to store a plurality of personal identification numbers, and to switch and display them.

The configuration described above requires a specification change in the function of the main body of the portable telephone in that the personal identification number stored in the personal identification number storage means is directly transferred to the input section of the portable telephone. It is also possible to completely separate the function of the number display device 18 from the function of the mobile phone body. In this case, although the convenience is inferior, a simple configuration can be achieved in that the specification change is not required for the mobile phone body. That is, the password display device 18 has only the function of storing and displaying the password, and does not have the password addition button 21. In such a configuration, the user switches the ON / OFF button 19d to display the previously input personal identification number on the liquid crystal display unit 20, and, while looking at the displayed personal identification number, the input unit 11 of the mobile phone 10. In, the user only has to input the password and then the telephone number of the called party.

As described above, the personal identification number display device 1 of the present invention
In No. 8, since the password of the scratch card can be displayed on the main body of the mobile phone 10, there is no need to provide the personal identification number display device separately from the main body of the mobile phone, and the configuration is simple and convenient.

Also, in the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the personal identification number display device 23 is provided on the main body of the portable telephone 10 as in the third embodiment described above. The liquid crystal display unit of the device 23 is configured to be also used as the original liquid crystal display unit 12 of the mobile phone 10. That is,
The input unit of the personal identification number display device 23 has the same configuration as that of the input unit 19 of the embodiment described with reference to FIG. 5, and the liquid crystal display unit 12 is also used without providing the separately provided liquid crystal display unit 20. -ing Also in this configuration, the password of the scratch card is input from the input unit 19 of the password display unit 23, and the ON / OFF button 19d is selected, whereby the password of the scratch card is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 12. Because Then, by pressing the security code addition button 21, the security code displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 12 (saved in the security code storage means) is automatically inputted. With such a configuration, once the personal identification number is stored in the personal identification number display device 23, the user only has to select the personal identification number addition button 21 and then input all the digits of the personal identification number. The operation becomes very easy because there is no need.

Next, another embodiment in which the password of the scratch card is stored will be described. FIG. 7 shows an embodiment in which a personal identification number display device 25 is provided on a writing implement such as a ball-point pen. Similarly, the personal identification number display device 25 is provided with a personal identification number input means 26, a liquid crystal display unit 27 for displaying personal identification numbers, and a personal identification number storage means (not shown), and the personal identification numbers stored in the personal identification number storage means are provided. Numbers can be displayed. By providing the personal identification number display device 25 to a writing implement such as a ball-point pen as described above, if it is used as a writing implement that is always carried and stored in an inner pocket of a jacket or the like, it is easy to take out the telephone, and the telephone can be used. Considering that there are many cases when taking notes, it is also very convenient.

Although the embodiment of the personal identification number display device according to the present invention described above has been described as a personal identification number display device for a scratch card, the present invention does not require a high degree of security of the personal identification number. The present invention is applicable to all telephone services that require the input of a personal identification number, and is effective when such a service is used while going out. That is, the present invention can be used in a service such as a scratch card, which cannot be tampered with and the effect of the card is lost by using a fixed amount (not a large amount).

Because of the nature of the present invention, it can be used in the Internet shopping described above. As described above, the user purchases a shopping card of 1000 yen, 2000 yen, or the like in advance, inputs the acquired card number, and performs shopping from the Internet browser. In other words, while electronic commerce in a form that requires the input of a credit card number requires a high degree of confidentiality, services using relatively low-cost prepaid cards have begun to spread. Then, when performing Internet shopping using a mobile phone or the like in a mobile environment such as when going out, the personal identification number display device according to the present invention can be applied, and the same effect can be obtained.

[0032]

As described above, the present invention has the following advantages. That is, since the device for storing and displaying the personal identification number of the scratch card is provided on the strap of the mobile phone as described in claim 1, the labor for removing the scratch card from the purse, card holder, notebook, etc. can be saved, and the mobile phone can be used. Just taking out the phone is ready for phone operation, which improves convenience.

Further, the display device of the personal identification number is constituted by a plurality of ring members rotatable on the same axis, and numerals from 0 to 9 are respectively provided on the outer periphery of each ring member. Since it was arranged to store and display the password by the combination of the rotational position of the ring member,
The password can be stored and displayed with a simple configuration.

Further, the display device for the personal identification number is constituted by a liquid crystal display device having a personal identification number input unit and a personal identification number storage means, so that the input and display of the personal identification number can be performed by a simple operation. Switching between non-display and excellent operability was achieved. In addition, since a plurality of passwords can be stored, the use has been expanded.

Further, since the portable telephone body is provided with a password input section for a scratch card, a password storage section and a liquid crystal display section for displaying a password, the present invention has been made,
There was no need to provide a password display device separately from the mobile phone, and the configuration was simple.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the body of the mobile phone is provided with a password input section for a scratch card and a password storage means, and the liquid crystal display section for displaying the password is an original liquid crystal display of the mobile phone. Because it was configured to also be used as a part,
In a mobile phone that is becoming smaller in size, it has become possible to provide a personal identification number display device in the mobile phone body without being restricted by layout. In addition, the display section has been unified, and operability has been improved.

Further, the personal identification number of the scratch card stored in the personal identification number storage means may be:
By adding a function to be added to the telephone number of the called party, the trouble of inputting the personal identification number is omitted, and the operation is simplified. In addition, since no input error occurs, the operation is assured.

Also, a ballpoint pen,
A writing instrument such as a mechanical pencil and a fountain pen is provided with a liquid crystal display device having a password input section for a scratch number and a password storage means. The device can also be used, and convenience is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment in which a personal identification number display device constituted by a rotary ring member is provided on a strap of a mobile phone.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a personal identification number display device constituted by a rotary ring member.

FIG. 3 is an embodiment diagram in which a liquid crystal display device is provided on a strap of a mobile phone.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a liquid crystal display device.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which a personal identification number display function is provided on the main body of the mobile phone.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which a personal identification number is displayed on an original liquid crystal display unit of a mobile phone.

FIG. 7 is an embodiment diagram in which a liquid crystal display device is provided in a writing instrument.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Cell Phone 13 Strap 14.15.18.23.25 PIN Display

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A scratch card number display device, wherein a device for storing and displaying a password of a scratch card is provided on a strap of a mobile phone. 2. The device for storing and displaying a personal identification number, comprising a plurality of ring members rotatable on the same axis, wherein numbers from 0 to 9 are respectively arranged on the outer periphery of each ring member. 2. The scratch card number display device according to claim 1, wherein a password is stored and displayed in accordance with a combination of rotational positions of the members. 3. The number display device for a scratch card according to claim 1, wherein the storage and display device for the personal identification number is a liquid crystal display device having a personal identification number input unit and a personal identification number storage means. 4. A scratch card number display device, wherein a body of a mobile phone is provided with a password input section for a scratch card, a password storage section and a liquid crystal display section for displaying a password. 5. The mobile phone body is provided with a password input unit for a scratch card and a password storage unit, and a liquid crystal display unit for displaying a password is also used as a liquid crystal display unit inherent to the mobile phone. A number display device for a scratch card. 6. The scratch card number display device according to claim 5, further comprising a function of adding the personal identification number of the scratch card stored in the personal identification number storage means to the telephone number of the called party. 7. A scratch card number display device in which a writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen, a mechanical pencil, a fountain pen and the like are provided with a liquid crystal display device having a password input section for a scratch number and a password storage means.