JP2001166402A - Postcard with image - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve such problems with the conventional postcards with images that observation implements having a pair of viewing windows or lenses for exclusive use are always needed for appreciation and handling is inconvenient because a stereoviewer system is adopted while there is the technique of displaying stereoscopic images as the decorativeness is not said to be sufficient with such postcards and further that, since the postcards are postal items, compactification is needed and since devices for forming the postcards as a prefabricated system or the like is needed, the complication of structures is unavoidable and a manufacturing cost is increased. SOLUTION: An image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens which displays stereoscopic images or moving images is fitted and arranged to an other sheet or strip member or card member or a lenticular sheet 7 formed with a lenticular lens 7a is disposed to the postcard and a double image card 11 consisting of plural images having parallaxes or time differences are freely insertably and removably inserted under this lenticular sheet 7.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for providing a postcard with an image such as a photograph or a picture.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, postcards with images in which images such as photographs and pictures are displayed on part or all of one side of a postcard are well known as so-called picture postcards, souvenirs at sightseeing spots and events, and New Year's cards. Widely used for wedding greeting cards. However, in such a conventional postcard with an image, a photograph of a scene or a person photographed by an ordinary camera, or an art work represented by a book or a painting is displayed as an image. It was not necessarily excellent in decorativeness in appearance. In particular, it is becoming unsatisfactory for recent consumers who are familiar with animation and computer-generated stereoscopic images. For this reason, a technique for allowing a consumer to easily view a photograph or the like as a three-dimensional image on a card such as a post card is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-281127.

[0003]

However, in the prior art including the disclosed technology, since a stereo viewer system is employed, a dedicated observation tool having a pair of viewing windows or lenses is always used for viewing. Was necessary, and handling was inconvenient. Furthermore, since the mail is a mailing object, it is required to be compact, and a device such as an assembling type of the observation tool is required. Therefore, there is a problem that the structure is inevitably complicated and the manufacturing cost is increased. Furthermore, since the image is viewed in such a manner as to look into the image through the observation tool, there is a problem in that the visual field is likely to be narrow, and it is difficult to perform stereoscopic viewing over a wide range.

In a conventional postcard with an image,
Since it has only an image display function, there is a problem that it is not attractive from a practical point of view, and it is difficult for consumers to purchase.

[0005]

The problems to be solved by the present invention are as described above. Next, means for solving the problems will be described. That is, in claim 1,
An image sheet with a lenticular lens for displaying a three-dimensional image or a movable image is fitted and arranged on another plate-shaped member or card member.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the image sheet with the lenticular lens according to the first aspect is arranged on a part of a post card.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the image sheet with the lenticular lens according to the first aspect constitutes one entire surface of the post card, and the other surface is an information writing surface.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a lenticular sheet having a lenticular lens is disposed on the post card, and a multi-image card comprising a plurality of images having parallax or time difference is provided below the lenticular sheet. It is inserted removably.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a case with a lenticular lens is provided on the post card, and a superimposed image card comprising a plurality of images with parallax or time difference is inserted into the case with the lenticular lens in a removable manner. It was done.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a part or all of the case with a lenticular lens according to the fifth aspect is formed integrally with a post card.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the case with the lenticular lens according to the fifth aspect is formed separately from the post card.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a postcard with an image according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of an image sheet with a lenticular lens, and FIG. Exploded view showing the configuration of a postcard with an image,
FIG. 4 is an exploded view showing a configuration of a post card with an image using an image sheet with a lenticular lens as a post card body, FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of a lenticular lens and a heavy image card, and FIG. 6 is a case with a lenticular lens. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a configuration of a postcard with an image in which a part of the postcard is formed integrally with the postcard. FIG. 7 shows a configuration of a postcard with an image in which the entire case with a lenticular lens is formed integrally with the postcard. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a configuration of a postcard with an image in which a case with a lenticular lens is formed separately from the postcard,
FIG. 9 is an exploded view showing a configuration of a case with a lenticular lens formed separately from a post card.

First, the overall structure of the postcard with image 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The postcard with image 1 includes a backing sheet 3, an information sheet 2 provided on one side of the backing sheet 3, and an image display surface sheet 4 provided on the other side of the information sheet 2. Is done. The information entry paper 2 has a postal code entry column print 2a, a stamp pasting position print 2b, and a separator line print 2 for use as a mail.
c, etc., and the image display surface paper 4 is provided with an image display unit 5 provided with an image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens so as to be viewed. Various prints such as 4a and a copy-forgery-inhibited pattern are performed to improve appreciation. It is also possible to provide an information entry column on the image display surface sheet 4.

Next, an image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens according to the present invention in the postcard with image 1 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. The lenticular lens-equipped image sheet 5 a includes a lenticular sheet 7, a photosensitive emulsion 8, an adhesive layer 9, and a protective sheet 10. Among them, the lenticular sheet 7 is made of polycarbonate, polypropylene,
The lenticular sheet 7 is a transparent sheet made of a resin such as polyethylene terephthalate, vinyl chloride, and acryl. A large number of lenticular lenses 7 a are formed on the surface of the lenticular sheet 7. The lenticular lens 7a is a fine lens in the shape of a semi-cylindrical lens, and is capable of separating a right-eye image and a left-eye image of a viewer. The back surface of the lenticular sheet 7 is uniformly coated with a photosensitive emulsion 8 used for photographic paper for ordinary print photographs, and the back surface of the photosensitive emulsion 8 is protected via an adhesive layer 9. The entire surface is covered with a sheet 10 to protect the back surface of the lenticular lens-equipped image sheet 5a from being damaged.

The lenticular lens-equipped image sheet 5a having the above-described configuration employs a lenticular system described below, so that a stereoscopic image, a movable image, and the like can be easily viewed. For example, when obtaining a three-dimensional image with a four-lens camera, first,
Images are taken simultaneously on four films through four lenses. At this time, a parallax is generated in the image on the film according to a distant object, a near object, and their positional relationship. Then, a plurality of original images composed of the four negative films thus photographed are converted into four projection lenses and a lenticular lens 7.
Through the process (a), four images are formed on the photosensitive emulsion 8 in the form of thin lines, and these are developed to obtain a three-dimensional image sheet. When the obtained three-dimensional image sheet is observed through the lenticular lens 7a, a three-dimensional image having a three-dimensional effect can be appreciated by parallax between the left and right eyes.

Further, a plurality of images having a time difference with respect to the same subject are created as original images on a negative film by using one camera, and a movable image expressing motion is obtained by the same method as described above. be able to. Of course, instead of a plurality of images having a time difference with respect to the same subject, a plurality of images obtained by photographing different subjects may be created as an original image on a negative film. According to the method, an image in which a plurality of different images appear when the angle is changed (hereinafter, referred to as a “hidden image”) can be obtained.

That is, when the image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens using such a lenticular method is used, a special image such as a conventional stereo viewer method is used to view a stereoscopic image, a movable image, and a hidden image. The observation tool is unnecessary and the handling is easy, and there is no need to look into the image through the observation tool, and a wide field of view can be secured. In addition, the lenticular lens-equipped image sheet 5a only needs to be fitted and arranged as it is on a card member such as the post card or a plate member of a form other than the card. The postcard 1 with an image can be easily manufactured at low cost with little change in itself.

Next, a specific arrangement of the image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens on the postcard 1 with an image will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3, a mount 3 is attached on the information entry paper 2 on which a postal code entry field print 2a, a stamp pasting position print 2b, etc. are printed on the back surface, and an opening 3a is formed in the mount 3, An image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens is fitted into the opening 3a with the lenticular lens 7a side facing upward, and an image display surface sheet 4 is affixed from above. The image display surface sheet 4 is also provided with a window frame 4b smaller than the opening 3a at substantially the same position as the opening 3a, and the image sheet with the lenticular lens is provided by an attachment area 4c on the inner periphery of the window frame 4b. The image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens can be securely fixed to a part of the post card 1 with an image so as to cover the outer peripheral portion of the image card 5a.
Thus, the image sheet 5a with the lenticular lens
By arranging on a part of a postcard, a stereoscopic image, a movable image, and a hidden image can be easily viewed on the postcard.

As shown in FIG. 4, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the information entry paper 2 is attached to the back surface of a large-sized image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens corresponding to the size of the post card 1 with an image. . The protective sheet 1 constituting the image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens
By performing postal printing such as a postal code entry column print 2a and a stamp pasting position print 2b on the back surface of 0 in advance, the information entry paper 2 can be omitted, and the number of parts can be reduced. As described above, the entire surface of the post card is constituted by the image sheet 5a with the lenticular lens and the other surface is used as the information entry surface, so that a large-sized image can be displayed on the image display unit 5, It is possible to obtain a more powerful postcard 1 with an image that is excellent in appreciation.

Next, a case where a superimposed image card is used in place of the image sheet 5a with a lenticular lens will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 5, the multi-image card 11 is composed of a multi-image print layer 11a and a card body 11b, of which the multi-image print layer 11a converts the original image into a plurality of projection lenses and lenticular lenses 7a. Is a layer in which a plurality of images having parallax or time lag obtained by imaging through the surface are printed on the surface of the card body 11b, and the superimposed image printing layer 11a is observed through a lenticular lens 7a to obtain an original image. Can be viewed as a stereoscopic image, a movable image, and a hidden image. In addition, a practical card such as a telephone card, an orange card, a membership card, a consultation ticket, a cash card, a credit card, a premium card, a prepaid card, a bromide, a card lock or a business card is used for the card body 11b. be able to.

A specific arrangement of the postcard with image 1 using such a multi-image card 11 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, a mount 3 is attached on the information entry paper 2 on which a postcode entry field print 2a, a stamp pasting position print 2b, etc. are printed on the back surface, and an opening provided in the mount 3 The case portion 12 is inserted and fixed, and the image display surface paper 4 is attached thereon.

The case portion 12 includes an outer frame 12a.
And a bottom plate 12b of the frame 12a, and an opening 12c provided at a substantially central portion of the bottom plate 12b. On the bottom plate 12b, the heavy image card 11 is provided with the heavy image printing layer 11a facing up. The lenticular sheet 7 is placed on the heavy image card 11 so as to be in contact with the back surface. At this time, the lenticular sheet 7 is fitted to the inner surface of the frame 12a so that the heavy image card 11 can be fixed in the case portion 12.
The removal of the heavy image card 11 from the case portion 12 can be performed by placing a finger on the heavy image card 11 through the opening 12c and lightly pressing it.

As shown in FIG. 7, a mount 3 is attached on the information entry paper 2 and a case 12 is fixed to an opening provided in the mount 3. Bottom plate 1
The lenticular sheet 7 is fixed at a height separated from the base 2b by the thickness of the heavy image card 11. A cover 7b is provided in a part of the lenticular sheet 7 so as to be openable and closable. When the cover 7b is opened, the heavy image card 11 is placed between the upper surface of the bottom plate 12b and the lower surface of the lenticular sheet 7. , So that it can be inserted from the side. By closing the lid 7b after insertion, it can be used as the postcard 1 with an image.

The portion of the bottom plate 12b below the closed lid portion 7b is inclined so that the outside becomes higher, and a part of the end of the heavy image card 11 is exposed to the portion. The heavy image card 11 can be taken out of the case 13 with the lenticular lens by opening the lid 7b, grasping the end of the heavy image card 11, and pulling it out.

As described above, the lenticular sheet 7 on which the lenticular lens 7a is formed is disposed on the post card, and under the lenticular sheet 7, the multi-image card 11 composed of a plurality of images having parallax or time difference is provided. The post card 1 with the image
In addition, not only a mere image display function but also cards that are effective from the viewpoint of practicality can be used, and the postcard with image 1 that is very attractive to consumers can be provided.

Further, the case 13 with the lenticular lens is disposed on the post card, and the heavy image card 11 is removably inserted into the case 13 with the lenticular lens. It can be held so that the heavy image card 11 does not easily come off the post card when carrying or mailing.

In particular, case 1 with a lenticular lens
3 is formed integrally with the post card, and the case 13 with the lenticular lens is
Since 1 is removably inserted, the usage of the case 13 with a lenticular lens can be changed in various ways, and it is possible to support various heavy image cards 11. That is, in the case of the heavy image card 11 that is hard or thick and hardly deforms, only a part of the case portion 12 of the case 13 with the lenticular lens is formed integrally with the post card, and the heavy image card 11 is placed thereon. The lenticular sheet 7 is placed thereon, and the lenticular sheet 7 is further superposed thereon (as shown in FIG. 6). On the other hand, in the case of a heavy image card 11 which is rich in flexibility or thin and easily deformable, a case with a lenticular lens 13
Are integrally formed on the post card, and the heavy image card 11 is inserted into the case 13 with the lenticular lens (as shown in FIG. 7).

Further, as shown in FIG.
A mount 3 is stuck on the top, an opening 3a is provided in the mount 3,
From above, an opening 4 having the same position and size as the opening 3a
The image display surface paper 4 provided with d is attached, and a case 13 with a lenticular lens is removably fitted to the inner surface of the opening 3a.

The case 13 with the lenticular lens
As shown in FIG. 9, the case 12 includes a case portion 12 and a lenticular sheet 7, and the case portion 12 includes an outer frame 12a, a bottom plate 12b of the frame 12a, and a substantially central portion of the bottom plate 12b. , The upper portion of the double image card 11 is placed on the bottom plate 12b with the multiple image printing layer 11a facing upward, and the lenticular sheet 7 is placed on the lower surface of the multiple image card 11 They are overlapped so that they touch. Then, the lenticular sheet 7 is fitted to the inner surface of the frame 12 a so that the heavy image card 11 can be fixed in the case portion 12. The heavy image card 11 can be taken out of the case portion 12 by putting a finger on the heavy image card 11 through the opening 12c and lightly pressing it.

As described above, the case 13 with the lenticular lens is formed separately from the post card, and the multi-image card 11 composed of a plurality of images having parallax or time difference is inserted into the case 13 with the lenticular lens. Since it is detachably inserted, various practical cards can be removed from the post card 1 with image together with the case 13 with the lenticular lens and carried around. The user can appreciate the hidden image.

The case 13 with lenticular lens and the postcard with image 1 having excellent portability can also be mounted on a stand on which a stereoscopic image, a movable image and a hidden image can be viewed by attaching a support member (not shown). You can also.

[0032]

The present invention is configured as described above.
The following effects are obtained. That is, since an image sheet with a lenticular lens for displaying a three-dimensional image or a movable image is fitted on another plate-shaped member or card member as in claim 1, it is dedicated to a conventional stereoviewer system. Observation tools are not required and handling is easy,
Also, since there is no need to look into the image through the observation tool,
A wide field of view can be secured. Furthermore, the structure of the post card itself does not need to be changed, and the manufacturing cost can be kept low.

According to the second aspect, the image sheet with the lenticular lens according to the first aspect is arranged on a part of a post card, so that a three-dimensional image, a movable image and a hidden image can be easily formed without largely changing the configuration. Can be obtained.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the image sheet with the lenticular lens according to the first aspect constitutes one entire surface of the post card and the other surface is an information writing surface. A postcard with an image which can be displayed on the display unit and has more excellent appreciation can be obtained.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a lenticular sheet having a lenticular lens is provided on a post card, and a multi-image card comprising a plurality of images having parallax or time difference is provided below the lenticular sheet. Can be freely inserted and removed, so that various cards that are effective from the viewpoint of practicality can be used freely, and a post card with an image that is very attractive to consumers can be provided.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a case with a lenticular lens is provided on the post card, and a multi-image card including a plurality of images having parallax or time difference is detachably inserted into the case with the lenticular lens. Because the card is inserted, the heavy image card can be securely held at a predetermined position on the post card, and the heavy image card can be prevented from easily detaching from the post card even when carrying or mailing. .

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a part or all of the case with the lenticular lens according to the fifth aspect is formed integrally with the post card, so that the usage of the case with the lenticular lens can be variously changed. It can handle various types of cards.

In the seventh aspect, the case with the lenticular lens according to the fifth aspect is formed separately from the post card. Since it can be removed from the card and carried, it is possible to view stereoscopic images, movable images, and hidden images at any time and place, which can greatly motivate consumers to purchase.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a postcard with an image according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of an image sheet with a lenticular lens.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing a configuration of an image-attached post card in which an image sheet with a lenticular lens is provided on a part of a mount so that it can be viewed.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view showing a configuration of an image-attached postcard using an image sheet with a lenticular lens as a postcard body.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of a lenticular lens and a heavy image card.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an image-attached post card in which a part of a case with a lenticular lens is formed integrally with a post card.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a configuration of a postcard with image in which the entire case with a lenticular lens is formed integrally with the postcard.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a configuration of a postcard with an image in which a case with a lenticular lens is formed separately from the postcard.

FIG. 9 is an exploded view showing a configuration of a case with a lenticular lens formed separately from a post card.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Postcard with image. 2 Information entry surface 5a Image sheet with lenticular lens 7 Lenticular sheet 7a Lenticular lens 11 Double image card 13 Case with lenticular lens

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A postcard with an image, wherein an image sheet with a lenticular lens for displaying a three-dimensional image or a movable image is fitted and arranged on another plate member or card member. 2. The postcard with an image according to claim 1, wherein the image sheet with a lenticular lens is arranged on a part of a postcard. 3. The postcard with an image according to claim 1, wherein the entire surface of the postcard is constituted by the image sheet with the lenticular lens, and the other surface is an information writing surface. 4. A lenticular sheet on which a lenticular lens is formed is provided on a post card, and a multi-image card comprising a plurality of images having parallax or time difference is detachably inserted under the lenticular sheet. A postcard with an image, characterized by being inserted. 5. A post card provided with a case with a lenticular lens, and a superimposed image card comprising a plurality of images having parallax or time difference is inserted into the case with a lenticular lens in a removable manner. Postcard with an image. 6. The post card with an image according to claim 5, wherein a part or the whole of the case with the lenticular lens is formed integrally with a post card. 7. The postcard with an image according to claim 5, wherein the case with a lenticular lens is formed separately from a postcard.