JP2011184080A - Container lid and questionnaire system using container lid - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a container having a simple and low cost structure which can perform concealment and indication freely, a two-dimensional code of which can be read only after opening the container without being read unjustly by a non-purchaser of merchandise, when the two-dimensional code is attached to a merchandise container used for collecting information related to a single merchandise after use, which is most needed for inviting customers in an information collection system to control evaluation after use of a user from manufacturing consistently. <P>SOLUTION: The whole or a part of the container or a lid for storing the merchandise is sealed with a tamper evidence mechanism together with the two-dimensional code. A sealing member is broken in an irreversible shape by applying force in the opening direction of the tamper evidence mechanism to leave an evidence for modification or opening and since the container has the structure capable of performing concealment and indication of the two-dimensional code freely, the two-dimensional code can not be unjustly read by a non-purchaser of the merchandise. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a container lid.

Manufacturers are demanding an integrated information management system for individual products from manufacturing to consumption, such as product planning, manufacturing, receipt / shipment management, sales, and complaint handling.

On top of that, I strongly hope to connect the next production.

It has become increasingly important to collect consumer information including the evaluation of the consumer's product, which is the final stage of distribution, as an object of information collection.

However, there is no consistent information collection system for individual products from manufacturing to consumption, and there is no way to make the information system function effectively.

In recent years, for sales promotion planning of products, sales promotion measures have been taken in which benefits such as collecting stickers for application for prizes are attached to the container body and collected and mailed.

In addition, Internet URLs and container identification numbers are written on stickers, which are entered into mobile terminals and computers, transmitted, and communicated to promote sales. .

Further progress has been made in an example in which a sticker written in a two-dimensional code that does not require the input of a URL is pasted on the side of the container and used for sales promotion planning.

Further, it has begun to be considered that the construction of a system capable of exchanging information between the purchaser's mobile terminal and the product manufacturer's server is effective as a customer containment strategy.

The use of two-dimensional codes has begun to be recognized as one of the important materials and technologies for sales promotion strategies.

The method of displaying a two-dimensional code on paper, attaching it to a container and allowing the consumer to read and send it is inexpensive, and if a mobile terminal is used, the purchaser, the purchased item, the manufacturer's server, Can be connected via the Internet. It is an important technical element when creating a system that can exchange information with each other.

It can be considered that the function provided by the two-dimensional code is an information exchange function for easily connecting the purchaser's portable terminal and the product manufacturer's server.

In addition, the element technology provides not only “simple information exchange function”, but also records the operation of connecting to the server based on the result of the mobile terminal reading the two-dimensional code, By recording the subsequent communication, various services can be developed for mobile terminals.

By recording the right to receive these services in a database and building a system that can access the data through the network, it is possible to use the two-dimensional code as a tool for transferring rights. You can also.

For this purpose, the unused (undisclosed) two-dimensional code (including identification number) of other unsold products is estimated from the used information (including identification number) encoded in the two-dimensional code. Must not be used or used.

The information encoded in the two-dimensional code includes the URL, the model number of the attached item, serial serial number, manufacturing date, management number and machine number necessary for production management and sales management, Factory code, LOT number required for LOT management, management code set according to the management purpose, identification number of the two-dimensional code itself, arbitrary serial number, and combinations and settings required by manufacturers and related parties Say including information that will be.

These may be displayed singly or may be used in combination. In addition, a structure that can decode the entire information encoded in the two-dimensional code with a part of the information can be constructed with the entire system.

Since the information encoded in the two-dimensional code includes various uses, it is necessary to encrypt the identification number of the two-dimensional code or to make the two-dimensional code invisible. However, redundancy of information encoded by encryption increases.

If security management including encryption is applied to the two-dimensional code, the container is the key to access and evidence of access history.

Although the container lid of the present invention is a container lid with a fraud prevention function, it has a single item management function. Then, the mobile terminal can connect to the server based on the result of reading the two-dimensional code, and allow or disallow the subsequent communication operation, or become a key for providing various services for the mobile terminal. You can also think that it is possible.

For example, in the case of a sales promotion plan, the mobile terminal can automatically connect to the server based on the result of reading the two-dimensional code. It is also possible to develop various credit providing services.

By managing the right to receive these services for a long period of time, it is possible to accumulate data necessary for customer containment, and to build a customer management service that has never existed before.

The function given to the two-dimensional code is that the consumer can read and transmit the two-dimensional code according to the information encoded in the two-dimensional code and the usage conditions, the program set in the server, and the conditions set in the program. As a project approved by the manufacturer, whether it is a bonus, a lottery ticket, a voucher, a point service ticket, or a service exchange ticket according to the number of times of use, all of these are associated with the provision of certain rights and the acceptance and use of their obligations. It can also be considered as a right exchange function.

In other words, opening the lid and reading the two-dimensional code written on the printing place B6 is different in name, changing the shape, entrusting the container to each container one by one, and the consumers as described above The scope of content that can be exercised at the time of renewal is determined by reading the two-dimensional code on the mobile terminal and communicating with the server database based on the information encoded in the two-dimensional code. In the form of collation, it can be thought of as having the same meaning as clarifying rights using a contract at the store.

Therefore, in systems that use two-dimensional codes, verification of availability of two-dimensional codes, confirmation of validity, elimination of duplicate usage, access restrictions (including restrictions on the number of times and connection time), and restrictions on access modes I do. Similarly, the mobile terminal to be read includes confirmation of the validity of the mobile terminal including identification of the user of the terminal, elimination of redundant use, access restrictions (including restrictions on the number of times and connection time), and restrictions on the form of access. Do.

Furthermore, it is necessary to manage the “identification number that uniquely identifies the two-dimensional code” and “identification number that uniquely identifies the mobile terminal” encoded in the two-dimensional code in association with the information managed by the server. Sex occurs.

This is an act with the same purpose as managing transaction requirements in normal business practice. Therefore, first of all, it must be possible to prevent unauthorized use of the two-dimensional code.

Otherwise, the credibility of the manufacturer who adopts the two-dimensional code in various forms of plans will be damaged, and not only will the sales promotion effect be halved, but the original business and credit will be hindered, resulting in consumer distrust.

In other words, the necessary conditions to be provided for the two-dimensional code attached to the product packaging or storage container are protected by 1) an unauthorized use prevention function that can be accessed only by the purchaser.
2) The 2D code can only be accessed after purchase.
3) It has a function of grasping the user's rights and its restriction functions such as verification of availability, confirmation of validity, elimination of duplicate use and restriction of access.
4) It is required to be able to encode an amount of information that can be used to manage a single container by applying the functions required above.
5) The printing cost is required to be low.
6) A display size that is easy to read on a portable terminal is required.
7) A print density that can be easily read by the mobile terminal is required.
8) The specification of the two-dimensional code must ensure a practical printing speed for the printer.

When displaying a two-dimensional code on a product container, it is generally known that the label is attached to the container body.

However, a product with a two-dimensional code attached to the container body has a problem in that it can be read without peeling the label attached to the container body and prevent unauthorized use. There were also problems that could not be read normally due to loss, damage, contamination, deformation, deterioration of the material that clearly indicated the two-dimensional code, and the like.

As is well known, various questionnaire systems are known in which a two-dimensional code is attached to a container or the like and the purchaser's reactions after purchase are collected.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-58767 describes that two layers of base materials are detachably laminated, an upper layer base material is peeled off, and a label for reading the two-dimensional code on the lower layer base material surface with a portable terminal is attached to the container body. Yes. However, it is easy to peel off the upper layer base material, and it is also easy to peel off the entire lower layer base material. There is a defect that even a non-purchased person can read a two-dimensional code.

Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-134020 describes a two-dimensional code fraud prevention function using a pull tab in a beverage can. The patent application does not mention anything other than beverage cans with pull tabs.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-18841 describes the prevention of deformation of the information code by the thermoplastic film, but there is no description constituting the tamper evidence function by the thermoplastic film.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-107075 describes a bottle cap with a two-dimensional code storing wrinkle information such as hit / miss. However, the effect is different from the present invention.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-182352 describes an information code on the top surface of the lid of the container, but the configuration is different from the present invention, and the effect is that the information code is easy to read, not easily soiled, and affects the design of the container and label. The effect is different from that of the present invention.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-246125 differs in configuration and effect.

JP 2006-58767 A Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-134020 JP 2009-18841 A JP 2006-107075 A JP 2006-182352 A JP 2007-246125 A

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned background circumstances, and a two-dimensional code is attached to a product so that unauthorized use cannot be performed. The purpose of this project is to develop containers that can be used to consistently collect single-item management information from the manufacturer's production line to after the purchase by the consumer.

Another object of the present invention is to develop a container capable of collecting consistent product information, which cannot be illegally used except for beverage cans equipped with pull tabs, is easy to collect single unit information.

Single item management here refers to information that accompanies the container during the period from the manufacture of the container until it is consumed by the consumer, for example, information on the traceability of the container, evaluation of who drank and when, Product evaluation information of consumers, whether it is used as a lottery for sales promotion plans, information on whether or not it is “籤”, or a variety of information that can be collected individually for each container to analyze the state of the product This refers to the management required for each individual container using.

The container includes a plastic bottle, a glass bottle, a bottle-shaped metal can with a screw cap, and the like, and is one that meets the object of the present invention.

Food manufacturers want to keep consumers in their products (want to make fixed customers). To that end, a system that can collect customer information necessary for customer containment that accompanies the consumption of each sold product and customer evaluation information necessary for sales promotion planning and new product development. We want to develop containers with effective functions.

The information we want to collect through the functions of these containers is as follows.

1) Various information related to a single item for each container.
2) Information that makes it possible to perform time transition statistics from factory shipment to use (including drinking) by associating both the answer contents of each consumer and the answer time.
3) Information capable of evaluating the correlation between elapsed time and taste (evaluation of delicious and unsavory product contents) by associating three types of information, that is, the response content, the response time, and the manufacturing time of the article, from the time transition statistics. .
4) How to change the questionnaire response according to the elapsed time since manufacture in the single item management of the container by incorporating the technology to regard the time when the two-dimensional code 7 was read as the time when the product was opened Information that can be statistics.
5) Information that is effective for customer containment by statistically analyzing responses.
6) More detailed customer information that is effective in constructing an information exchange system between the purchaser and the food manufacturer using the purchased product as an intermediary.

The components of the system that collects this information are:
1) a container with a two-dimensional code,
2) Mobile terminal,
3) Internet,
4) The server is the element.

The two-dimensional code that is read by the mobile terminal in the component (e.g., the amount of data to be encoded, the print density, the printing method, the contrast, the positive expression that can be realized by the printing capability of the printing machine, or the negative expression) Differently) between the printing member (printing member has many specifications such as shape, material, compatibility with printing device, structure, size, flatness, etc., sometimes it may be the container lid itself) There are two contradictory elements (described later).

1) The displayed two-dimensional code has enough information so that the user's rights can be managed and the restrictions can be managed, such as verification of availability, confirmation of validity, elimination of duplicate usage, and access restrictions. I have to.
2) Furthermore, it is required that the amount of information that can be managed individually is encoded.
3) However, if it is desired to encode a large amount of information in the displayed two-dimensional code, the print density, print size, and display method of the displayed two-dimensional code are limited by the printing place (size of the container lid). Therefore, it becomes difficult to read depending on the performance of the mobile terminal.

Furthermore, the container in which the two-dimensional code is displayed needs to have the following functions.
1) The two-dimensional code displayed on each container has an unauthorized use prevention structure that can be accessed only by the purchaser.
2) It has a structure that allows access to the two-dimensional code only after purchase.
3) It has a structure that can freely conceal and disclose the two-dimensional code according to the timing of drinking.

The condition that the displayed two-dimensional code should have is that it can be easily read by a portable terminal, and the readability is determined by the following factors.

1) Is it displayed on the mobile terminal in a display size that is easy to read? There is a restriction on the location of the printing member 3 attached to the container lid 1 in the printing space (there is a defect that unauthorized use cannot be prevented when displayed on the outer surface of the container). There are restrictions.
2) Is the print density easy to read on the mobile terminal?
3) Is the display method easy to read on the mobile terminal (described in detail later)?
4) Since there are restrictions on the place where printing can be performed, the data amount of the two-dimensional code that can be encoded is regulated by the display size, the printing density, and the display method. (Details will be described later)

The requirements required in relation to the printing member (which may be a structure or inner lid) on which a two-dimensional code is printed are:
1) It is required that there are few changes or renewal of the printing member manufacturing facilities (existing facilities, processes, manufacturing methods of companies such as iron makers and food manufacturers that manufacture current containers).
2) The printing member is also required to have a low environmental load in consideration of resource saving, energy saving, and recyclability.
3) The cost from manufacturing the printing member and displaying the two-dimensional code to operation management is required to be low.
4) A printing speed that is practical for a printing machine that prints indexes and two-dimensional codes must be realized.

When these conditions can be balanced well and cost-effectively, a container displaying an easy-to-read two-dimensional code was produced at low cost.

The information that has been generated by the manufacturer over the entire process until the manufacturer can be involved in the process from the manufacture to the sale of the product, and until the product is evaluated by the consumer. Are collected as consistent information from manufacturing to consumption and linked to the next production. However, there is no such information collection system, and there is no information system using a product container that effectively functions the information system.

Manufacturers have a function to prevent unauthorized reading of 2D codes, which is useful for a system that can collect customer information necessary to contain customers that occur with product sales and evaluation information necessary for sales promotion planning and new product development. We want to develop a low-cost container. The realization is considered as the subject of the present invention.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is illegal so that the two-dimensional code displayed on the container for each item can be accessed only by the purchaser and can only be accessed after purchase. With a function to prevent use, it is possible to conceal and disclose the two-dimensional code according to the timing of drinking, and it can also be applied to bottles sealed with crowns, glass bottles, bottle-shaped metal bottles with screw caps, etc. for,
Its configuration is
A container lid 1 for a container for storing articles,
A tamper-evidence mechanism 12 that covers a printing member on which information body 44 is printed on a container lid and all or a part of the container lid 1 and leaves evidence of alteration or opening when the coating is removed;
When the tamper evidence mechanism covers all or a part of the container lid 1, the portable terminal 20 reads the information main body 44 because a part or all of the information main body 44 is hidden by the tamper evidence mechanism. Can't
When the coating by the tamper evidence mechanism is removed, the entire information body 44 appears, and the entire information body 44 can be read.
The portable terminal 20 is characterized in that the information of the information main body 44 can be transmitted.

In addition, the information body 44 is separated into the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 in order to consistently collect everything from the manufacture of the goods to the evaluation information after use by the consumer. It realizes that the two-dimensional code 7 of B6 is an inseparable correct set,
Its configuration is
The information body 44 includes a two-dimensional code 7 and an index 5.
For the two-dimensional code 7, when the tamper evidence mechanism covers all or part of the container lid 1, the portable terminal 20 cannot read the information main body 44, and the coating by the tamper evidence mechanism is peeled off. The two-dimensional code 7 appears, and the mobile terminal 20 can read the entire two-dimensional code 7,
The index 5 can always be read by the portable terminal 20 regardless of whether or not the tamper evidence mechanism covers the container lid 1.
The index 5 includes key information for decrypting information encoded in the two-dimensional code 7;
The portable terminal 20 is characterized in that the information of the information main body 44 can be transmitted.

In addition, in order to increase the versatility of how to use the tamper evidence mechanism,
A container lid 1 for a container for storing articles,
The printing member 3 is loaded on the upper inner surface of the container lid,
The printing member 3 is provided with an index 5 on the front and a two-dimensional code 7 on the back, and the front is placed above the container lid.
By making the portion corresponding to the index 5 on the upper surface of the container lid 1 transparent, the index 5 can always be read by the mobile terminal 20,
When the coating by the tamper evidence mechanism is removed,
The portable terminal 20 can read the two-dimensional code 7 on the back of the container lid and transmit the information of the information main body 44.

In order to conduct a questionnaire survey using the container with the container lid,
A container lid 1 according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
When the cover of the container lid 1 is removed by the tamper evidence mechanism, a two-dimensional code 7 appears,
The portable terminal 20 reads the two-dimensional code 7, connects to the server computer 55 based on the read two-dimensional code 7,
Receives questionnaire questions from the server computer 55, returns the answers,
The server computer 55 generates a questionnaire question and sends it to the mobile terminal 20.
The questionnaire is collected by receiving an answer from the portable terminal 20 and associating the received time with the answer of the questionnaire and recording it in a database.

As described in the embodiments for carrying out the invention, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

None of these were possible with the prior art.

By the first solution, the two-dimensional code 7 can be opened and concealed until it is purchased, and the two-dimensional code 7 cannot be read unless the container is opened. Therefore, the two-dimensional code 7 is disclosed at the timing of drinking. As a result, unauthorized access is impossible, and the data of the two-dimensional code has unique information, making it possible to manage individual containers.

In addition, the second solution means that one set of the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 is guaranteed, so that consistent single item management can be easily performed with peace of mind.

In addition, the third solution facilitates consistent single-item management and fraud prevention functions, enabling concealment and disclosure at low cost, and as a result, can be applied to various types of containers. It became so.

In addition, as a result of taking the above solutions, a two-dimensional code that helps manufacturers to collect consistent customer information necessary for customer containment and evaluation information necessary for sales promotion planning and new product development. It is now possible to obtain a container with a function for preventing unauthorized reading of the product at low cost.

In addition, the fourth solution means that the server computer 55 is accessed based on information obtained by reading and reading the two-dimensional code 7 by the portable terminal 20 that is a questionnaire response terminal. By receiving the access and distributing the questionnaire question to the mobile terminal 20 and recording the response time and the content of the response in association with each other, the response of the questionnaire changes depending on the time change. It became possible to make statistics. As a result, it has become possible to easily collect consistent single item management information from a wide range of customers.

Specifically, the following effects were obtained.

1) The two-dimensional code 7 can be read only after the container is opened, and illegal use can be effectively prevented.
2) The two-dimensional code 7 can be concealed and disclosed in accordance with the opening timing of the container.
3) By reading the information in the printing field A4 that can be seen at any time, the information in the printing field B6 can be decoded without opening the container, and the manufacturer can manage the single item consistently.
4) According to the present invention, a plurality of sales promotion plans having a time difference can be operated with one two-dimensional code 7, and a more complicated and highly effective promotion plan can be implemented at a low cost.
5) Information other than the brand name index 5 can be pre-printed and displayed on the printing place A4.
6) Even in a transparent bottle, the two-dimensional code 7 cannot be read by a portable terminal from the side of the lid, the container body side, or the container bottom due to light refraction.
7) Although the container lid 1 is transparent, the inside of the container cannot be seen through due to the presence of the printing member 3.
8) Compared with the method of reading a two-dimensional code concealed in a container with a two-layer seal, the reading operation is simple and low cost.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the relationship between the structure of the tamper evidence mechanism of claims 1 and 2 (Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2) and the information main body 44 concealed therein, and is a perspective view of the entire container. The relationship of the tamper evidence mechanism (21 to 23 in the broken line) with respect to the information main body 44 (the index 5 that is always visible and the two-dimensional code 7 that is partially hidden by the tamper evidence mechanism) is disclosed. . FIG. 2 is a side view of the first embodiment. As in the case of FIG. 1, the container lid is shrunk as a tamper evidence mechanism for the information 44, and indicates that the container lid is covered. FIG. 3 is a side view of the container lid after stripping off the tamper evidence mechanism for information 44. In this case, it indicates that the container lid itself has a tamper evidence function for the filling. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the container lid 1 after the tamper evidence mechanism is peeled off, and the information main body 44 (index 5 and two-dimensional code 7) is surrounded by a broken line. FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view after the tamper evidence mechanism of FIG. 1 is opened. Further, the information main body 44 is shown to be separated into the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7. The number may be converted to a one-dimensional bar code to facilitate readability and accuracy. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing how the tamper evidence mechanism (encircled by a broken line) hides the printing member 3 on the container lid. 6 is a photograph of the container lid of Example 1, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the container lid 1 when the printing member 3 is not yet installed. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the container lid 1 on which the printing member 3 is installed. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the container lid 1 when the printing member 3 is covered with the tamper evidence mechanism. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of Embodiment 3, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the whole. Only index 5 is visible on the lid. A number may be used as a one-dimensional barcode instead of a number. The information main body 44 is divided into the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7, and only the index 5 is visible from the outside of the transparent container lid, and the two-dimensional code 7 is visible only when opened. FIG. 10 is a development view showing an example of the structure of the printing member 3. Fold it back and fold it to make it one side. In Example 3, it is shown that a two-dimensional code and an index can be printed in succession on the same plane of the same member. When folded at the fold line 11, the front and back are integrated, indicating that one set of two-dimensional code and index can be guaranteed at low cost. FIG. 11 is a plan view of the loaded printing member 3 as seen from above the transparent container lid 1. Only index 5 is visible. FIG. 12 shows that the container lid itself has a tamper evidence mechanism. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view when the printing member 3 is loaded on the transparent container lid 1. FIG. 14 shows that the two-dimensional code 7 can be seen when the printing member 3 is housed inside the transparent container lid, the tamper-evidence mechanism of the container lid 1 is opened, and then the top and bottom are turned over to look inside the container lid. Show. FIG. 15 shows an application example 1 as seen from the cross section of the transparent container lid 1 of the third embodiment. This is the case without an inner lid. FIG. 16 shows an application example 2 as seen from the cross section of the transparent container lid 1 of the third embodiment. It shows that there is a printing member dropout prevention mechanism 9 and a drainage mechanism 10. FIG. 17 shows an application example 3 as seen from the cross section of the transparent container lid 1 of the third embodiment. If the inner lid body is at the position shown in the figure, it indicates that the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 and the drainage mechanism 10 are unnecessary. FIG. 18 is an application example 4 as seen from the cross section of the transparent container lid 1 of the third embodiment. If the inner lid body is in the position shown in the figure, it indicates that the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 and the drainage mechanism 10 are unnecessary. It also shows that the printing member 3 only needs to be placed in the recess of the inner lid body 2. FIG. 19 shows an application example 5 of the third embodiment, for example, when the present invention is applied to a cigarette box-like container. The case where a tamper evidence mechanism is constructed after making a part (23 part) of transparent cellophane paper of the outermost exterior opaque is shown. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a first printing member used in a printing speed measurement test using a laser marker. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a second printing member used in a printing speed measurement test using a laser marker. FIG. 22 is a network diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the mobile terminal 20. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a two-dimensional code issuing process. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a process from reading of the two-dimensional code 1 to recording of a questionnaire response result. FIG. 26 is an ER (ENTITY RELATION) diagram showing the database structure of the management database 10.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Matters common to a plurality of embodiments are collectively described and may be omitted in other paragraphs.

Terms that you define yourself are defined as they appear first.

In the following, individual examples are shown.

First, a tamper evidence mechanism will be described.

Product packaging and storage containers have a TAMPER Evidence function (when an external force is applied to the container or packaging, the container or packaging is structured or configured to change the shape of the container or packaging irreversibly. It is desirable to provide a function that makes evidence that a container or packaging has been altered or opened with the change as a tamper-evidence function or a tamper-evidence mechanism, which is a function to prevent unauthorized modification or opening of a product). By providing this, the quality of the packaging against forgery, forgery, modification, fraud, etc. of food and other products, and the reliability and confidence of consumers in the product are improved.

Food is required to be delivered safely from the factory until the product enters the final consumer's mouth.

The “xxxx case” that occurred in 1984 was a case where a document “sodium cyanide was added to the product of xxx” was sent and xxx products and similar products disappeared from the market.

After that, incidents such as poisonous drinks were placed in vending machines.

In addition, we often hear cases in which sewing needles are found in spur shop bread, milk, packed meat, fish, and so on.

Tamper evidence that when a product is modified against a criminal act with intentional malicious intentions in the food distribution process, it is clearly understood that the product has been modified. Say.

Examples of tamper evidence include the following. The type of product, the price of the product, and the cost of the tamper evidence mechanism will determine which mechanism is selected.

1. Wrap from above with film. In general packaging such as sweets, the top of the box is further wrapped with a thin film. However, if you are a dexterous person, you can easily return the package by mixing in foreign matter.

2. Strip packaging. Each unit is individually packaged like a medicine. Even if a foreign object is put in the box, the quality is maintained by the packaging unit used.

3. Shrink packaging. It is a packaging method that wraps the whole product or a part of the outlet with a film that shrinks when heat is applied, and the product cannot be taken out unless the film is broken once.

4. Seal the bottle. Seal the bottle and cap with special paper, like wine and whiskey packaging. Once the cap is removed, the sealed paper will tear.

5. Breakable cap. The cap cannot be taken out without breaking the cap. Inexpensive Japanese wines, pull-top canned beer, etc. can only be taken out by breaking the metal lid. There is also a structure that can be taken out by breaking the cap in the lid, such as soy sauce in a plastic bottle.

6. Sealing tube. Like a toothpaste container, the contents cannot be removed without opening the lid and breaking the outlet. Although it is a simple structure, it can be said that it is a very safe structure in consideration of safety.

7 Aerosol container. Even if something is going to be put in the contents, the pressure inside the container is so high that foreign matter cannot be put in.

If the two-dimensional code 7 is displayed in a place protected by each of the above TAMPER Evidence mechanisms, it becomes a display method of the two-dimensional code 7 in accordance with the spirit of the present invention in many products, and in some cases, the container lid is transparent. May become unnecessary.

The following are examples that can be included in the embodiment by providing a TAMPER Evidence mechanism.

For a glass bottle with a crown like a beer bottle.

For aluminum cans or steel cans in the shape of bottles with screw caps.

A bottle with a screw cap was developed by an aluminum can maker against a plastic bottle, and since around 2000 it has been available as a new container for beer and soft drinks. Recapable with a screw cap, high portability, excellent confidentiality, and easy recycling.

In another example, a transparent drinking cup is attached on top of the container lid and sealed with shrink wrapping material. This can be thought of as a double lid. The printing member is put in it. Even when the two-dimensional code 7 is attached inward in the drinking cup with the index 5 in the outward direction, the same effect as in the present invention can be obtained.

If the take-out port of a barrel of beer is covered with a tamper evidence mechanism, it becomes one example of the present invention.

Next, Example 1 is a PET bottle, and the container lid of the present invention is described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view after the container lid is sealed, which is a method for wrapping the container lid or the entire container with a tamper evidence mechanism. The tamper evidence mechanism 12 covers the printing member 3 on the container lid 1 and conceals the information main body 44. 21 is a movable member, 23 is a fixed member. 22 is a perforated member 21 and 23 which are delicately connected as a sealing member. When a force is applied to open the movable member 21, the sealing member 22 is quickly broken from the fixed member 23. The contents can be taken out after opening.

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the sealing member according to the first aspect of the present invention, in which the container lid is covered with a cylindrical sealing material made of a highly shrinkable resin film having a property of shrinking when heat is applied, and the container lid is shrunk by applying heat. The information main body 44 is prevented from being obtained by an unauthorized purchaser by using the tamper evidence mechanism 12 realized so that the contents cannot be taken out without it.

If a person who is not a legitimate right holder breaks the tamper evidence mechanism, the product value is lost, and in the sense that the item is damaged, the information body 44 is read and transmitted, which corresponds to “theft”.

The information main body 44 does not require single item management in the product distribution process of the manufacturer, and can be used only by the two-dimensional code 7 when used only for the purpose of lottery for sales promotion or the like. The information body can be configured only with a two-dimensional code. However, even in this case, if the access is successful after reading and transmitting the two-dimensional code, communication such as a questionnaire survey is possible.

Next, the actual procedure will be described.

First, a container lid 1 for a plastic bottle is prepared.

Next, the printing member 3 is prepared. As a substitute for the printing member 3, printing may be performed directly on the container lid 1, but in this case, a dark ground color material that allows easy recognition of the two-dimensional code to be printed is desirable.

The printing method is performed using a laser marker, an inkjet printer, a laser printer, or the like.

The information body 44 is printed on the printing member 3.

As will be described in detail later, the information main body 44 printed on the printing member 3 is of a size that can be attached on the container lid 1, is hidden by the tamper evidence mechanism 12, and is read by the portable terminal 20 before opening. I can't.

For the convenience of attaching the printing member to the container lid, an adhesive is applied to the back of the printing member and is automatically attached to the container lid by an attachment machine.

Thus, the container lid 1 to which the information main body 44 is attached is obtained.

Next, the container body 8 is filled with the contents to be filled.

Thereafter, the container lid is mounted on the container mouth. Apply force in the direction to seal the container lid as the final step of attachment.

Thus, if a force is applied in the direction of opening the container lid, the sealing member 22 is broken, and the tamper evidence mechanism functions. The container lid of many plastic bottles has a tamper evidence function in the container lid itself.

This is because the ready-made container lid includes means for the movable member 21, the sealing member 22, and the fixed member 23 as shown in FIGS. However, in this case, the tamper evidence mechanism is not intended to conceal the information body 44, but is a protection means for providing safety and security to the filled contents. It is not for hiding.

Next, a cylindrical shrink film having a perforation function serving as the sealing member 22 and having a cylindrical tamper evidence function is applied.

Next, heat is applied to the shrink film. At the time of contraction, the information body 44 cannot be read by the mobile terminal 20.

As a result, the single item management described in the topic was possible, and the two-dimensional code illegal read prevention function was provided, and a consistent single item information management system from manufacturing to consumption and a container that functioned effectively in that system were realized.

This is the end of the description of the first embodiment.

Since the container lid manufacturing process of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, overlapping portions are omitted, but the information body 44 is handled differently.

The information body 44 is printed separately on the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7. Index 5 is not protected by the tamper evidence mechanism and is always disclosed.

However, depending on what process the information body 44 is used in, the mobile terminal 20 may read the index 5 as a one-dimensional barcode. While that may be more efficient, there are inconveniences that you must have with your mobile device.

About the use of index 5.

If an identification number for uniquely identifying a mobile terminal of a specific mobile terminal 20 is registered in the server computer 55 in advance, the index 5 can be obtained by accessing the server computer 55 with the mobile terminal 20 and inputting the index 5 later. Can be referred to the information encoded in the two-dimensional code 7 that is part of the information, or part or all of the information stored in the server computer 55 can be referred to It can be smooth.

Why do we need index 5? This is because the two-dimensional code 7 is concealed by the tamper evidence mechanism so that the manufacturer does not always disclose it, and the two-dimensional code 7 cannot be read without the portable terminal 20.

Therefore, the index 5 alone cannot consistently and quickly collect information generated in the entire distribution process of products. Therefore, the index 5 can be replaced by a one-dimensional barcode, and the one-dimensional barcode may be better in view of the efficiency of the parties involved in logistics and commercial distribution.

Therefore, in the course of commercial distribution and physical distribution, as shown in the above description, the maker officials use the index 5 to include the information encoded in the two-dimensional code, the URL, the model number of the attached item, Serial production number, production date, management number necessary for production management and sales management, machine number, factory number, LOT number necessary for LOT management, management code set according to management purpose, 2D A single product can be managed using the identification number of the code itself, an arbitrary serial number, or information set and combined as required by the manufacturer or the related parties.

Subsequently, after the product reaches the consumer's hand, the manufacturer can use the two-dimensional barcode 7 to collect information from the consumer, which is the final process of the product, through the consumer's mobile terminal. it can.

Single item management here refers to information that accompanies the container during the period from the manufacture of the container that the manufacturer wants to know to consumption by the consumer, such as information on the traceability of the container, who drank when, The evaluation is necessary for analyzing the product evaluation information of consumers, whether it is used as a lottery for sales promotion plans, or whether it is a “籤”, or collected separately for each container. This means collecting and managing diverse information for each container.

This is the reason why the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 are separated and printed on the information body 44.

Looking at index 5 alone, consumers cannot obtain any significant information.

Thus, the container lid of Example 2 that has the function of preventing the illegal reading of the two-dimensional code described in the subject and can perform consistent single item management has been realized.

This completes the description of the second embodiment.

In the invention of claim 3, the printing member 3 is loaded on the inner part of the container lid, the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 are printed on the printing member 3, and the surface of the index 5 is passed through the transparent part of the container lid. The two-dimensional code 7 is disclosed with the breakage of the sealing member 22 of the tamper evidence mechanism 12 of the container lid so that it can be read by a portable terminal.

This embodiment provides a function in which the transparent container lid replaces the TAMPER / Evidence mechanism (the index is always disclosed and the two-dimensional code can be concealed and disclosed before and after the irreversible opening operation). Indicates that the problem is to be solved by using.

The shape of this example is the same as the container lid used in Example 1 or 2, and the difference is that a transparent part is formed on the container lid.

The container lid manufacturing process of the third embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first and second embodiments, but the information main body 44 is handled differently.

The raw material of the container lid 1 is made transparent even after the container lid is molded so that the index 5 can always be disclosed.

The mold design of the container lid 1 is changed in consideration of the case where the inner lid body 2 is necessary or unnecessary, the case where the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 is not installed, and the case where the drainage mechanism 10 is not installed. And do it.

First, a container lid is made by injection molding based on the mold. The production raw material is made of a transparent raw material (only pigment is not added).

First, a transparent plastic bottle container lid 1 is prepared.

In the case of Example 3, the container lid of Examples 1 and 2 is provided with a tamper evidence mechanism in the same manner as the container lid was provided with the tamper evidence mechanism.

Therefore, a tamper evidence mechanism is provided without shrink wrapping. If the container lid 1 is attached after filling, it is understood that a tamper evidence mechanism is provided by applying a force in the opening direction of the movable member 21.

Next, the printing member 3 is prepared.

The reason why the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 are printed on the printing member 3 as shown in FIG. 10 is to realize one set at low cost.

Die cut with Thomson type.

The printing member 3 that is folded at the folding line 11 and integrated with the front and back is loaded inside the container lid 1.

The index 5 is directed toward the transparent lid as shown in FIG. 11, and the two-dimensional code 7 is directed toward the container as shown in FIG.

The container body 8 is filled with the contents to be filled.

Thereafter, the container lid 1 is attached. Apply force in the direction to tighten the container lid as the final step of attachment. Thus, if a force is applied in the direction of opening the container lid, the sealing member 22 is broken, and the tamper evidence mechanism functions.

This is because the container lid itself has these functions.

FIG. 10 is a development view of the printing member 3 used in the third embodiment. It can be seen that one set of the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 is guaranteed when printing is performed on the same printing member with the same equipment at the same time. In this way, one set of data when managing a single product can be guaranteed at a low cost.

In FIG. 12, 21 is a movable member, 23 is a fixed member, 22 is a perforated delicately connected as a sealing member, and the movable member 21 is turned from the fixed member 23 to the perforated line by turning the movable member 21 for opening. The sealing member 22 corresponding to is quickly broken. It shows that the container lid itself has the tamper evidence mechanism 12. Even if the container lid is transparent, the two-dimensional code cannot be read from the outside with a portable terminal.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the third embodiment and shows a position where the printing member 3 is loaded.

FIG. 14 shows that a two-dimensional code can be read when the container lid is turned upside down.

As a result, the container lid of Example 3 that has the function of preventing unauthorized reading of the two-dimensional code described in the subject and can be managed consistently is realized.

Next, the meaning of “index 5” and “two-dimensional code 7” being printed.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lid of an unopened container as viewed from above, and an index 5 can be read. In this way, it can be seen that the index 5 can be read and the two-dimensional code 7 can be decoded from the index 5 without opening the container.

Consumers read “two-dimensional code 7” regardless of “index 5” and participate in sales promotion projects.

This is because, for example, the consumer does not determine whether the information of the “two-dimensional code 7” is correct or not, and determines whether the transmitted “two-dimensional code 7” is correct on the server side.

Without “index 5”, the manufacturer cannot decode the information encoded in “two-dimensional code 7” from the outside of the container.

This is because the container filled with the contents has a mechanism in which the “two-dimensional code 7” is concealed by the container lid.

As described above, the manufacturer can read “index 5” from the outside and decode “two-dimensional code 7”.

By doing so, any department can acquire sales promotion management information and production management information based on detailed single item management.

Therefore, it is necessary to print “index 5” in a form that can be used by the manufacturer in a visible position.

However, the contents of the “two-dimensional code 7” of another unused container that has not been opened yet cannot be inferred from the disclosed “index 5”. Therefore, it becomes necessary to encrypt and conceal the two-dimensional code 7.

To the last, the index 5 is necessary for the manufacturer.

According to FIG. 11, the index 5 can be printed anywhere in the printing field A4 as long as the printing field A4 is visible after being inserted into the container lid. It is only necessary to print it in any place. According to FIG. 13, it is understood that the printing field A is always disclosed, the printing field B is concealed, and the printing field B is disclosed by cutting and opening the perforation.

“Index 5” may be printed using only the alphabet, not numbers, in order to reduce the number of digits. A one-dimensional barcode may also be used.

Since the container body 8 uses a conventional container, there is no particular change in specifications.

Next, one set guarantee of a two-dimensional code and an index necessary for single item management will be described.

One set is defined as one set in order for two things to fulfill a common purpose, and is a close inseparable relationship. An example is the relationship between a lock and a key.

The index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 are printed on the same plane of the printing member 3 with the same equipment at the same time. The effect is
1) One set of indivisible index 5 and two-dimensional code 7 is guaranteed.
2) The two-dimensional code 7 of the printing field B6 can be decoded at the index 5 of the printing field A4 without opening the container.
3) The reconfirmation work for the verification of one set is not necessary, and the collation cost can be reduced.
4) Since the reliability of one set has increased, product manufacturers can now manage single items with peace of mind.
5) When single item management is not required, display of the index can be made unnecessary.

This completes the description of the third embodiment.

FIG. 1 shows an example in which a concealing structure is realized by a tamper evidence mechanism for a container lid of a container. In this case, the article 80 to which the two-dimensional code 7 is attached is this container. According to the first to third aspects of the present invention, the container is structured to be opened by the operation of the tamper evidence mechanism. For example, it is assumed that the beverage container to which the two-dimensional code 7 is attached is a plastic bottle beverage sold as a product, and the concealment structure is a tamper evidence mechanism as shown in FIG. Then, it is impossible to perform the action of “reading the two-dimensional code 7 and answering the questionnaire without opening the PET bottle beverage”. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the difference between the time when the plastic bottle drink was drunk and the time when the questionnaire was answered, and the evaluation information of the product at the time of drinking can be obtained. Therefore, it is possible to obtain extremely useful information for product development.

FIG. 22 is a network diagram according to the present invention. In the case of FIG. 1, the two-dimensional code 7 is installed on the printing member 3 on the container lid 1, and can also be printed directly on the container lid 1 serving as the printing member 3.

In FIG. 22, the Internet is a communication means for connecting the mobile terminal 20 and other computers. Not limited to the Internet, any communication means such as a wired or wireless LAN or BLUETOOTH communication means may be used. In addition, it is not necessary for all connections to be the same communication means. For example, the communication between the mobile terminal 20 and the server computer 55 may be the Internet, and the other communication may be a wired LAN.

The portable terminal 20 is a computer terminal connected to the server computer 55 via the Internet. The portable terminal 20 includes means for reading a two-dimensional code, reads the two-dimensional code 7, decodes and extracts the encoded data, and connects to the server computer 55 based on the decoded data. Have means to do. Details of the hardware configuration of the mobile terminal 20 will be described later.

The user 77 is the owner of the mobile terminal 20. When the questionnaire response history (which includes both the content of the response and the time when the response was made) is tracked for the unique identification number 20A in the mobile terminal 20, the response history of the user 77 is tracked. Will be.

The server computer 55 is a computer that is connected to the portable terminal 20 and the production management computer 57 via the Internet 66 and is connected to the management database 56 to read and update the data. The server computer 55 includes a server program, which distributes the questionnaire to the portable terminal 20 when receiving a questionnaire transmission request from the portable terminal 20, and records / statistics the result of the questionnaire response received from the portable terminal 20 and its time. Means to do. The management database 56 is used as a data storage location for recording and statistics.

The production management computer 57 is connected to the server computer 55 via the Internet 66 and is connected to the manufacturing database 58 to read and update the data. Furthermore, it is a computer that manages information when the article 80 is shipped as a product by using a record in the manufacturing database 58. The production management computer 57 includes a production management program, and has means for recording the article 80 and the two-dimensional code 7 in association with each other in the production database 58 when the article 80 is manufactured.

A block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

The portable terminal 20 can communicate with each other by connecting to the server computer 55 via the Internet. At the time of connection, the network interface 240 is used to connect to the server computer 55 via the Internet.

The portable terminal 20 includes a photographing unit 211 and can photograph a still image or a moving image. The CPU 220 includes a photographing unit control unit 221 and controls the photographing unit 211 to perform a photographing operation. At this time, the user 77 of the mobile terminal 20 performs shooting by operating the input unit 212.

Further, the CPU 220 includes a two-dimensional code decoding unit 222. The two-dimensional code decoding unit 222 recognizes whether or not the two-dimensional code is included in the still image or the moving image captured by the photographing unit 211, and if the two-dimensional code is included, the two-dimensional code Is decoded and the encoded data is obtained.

Further, the CPU 220 includes a questionnaire transmission request unit 223. The questionnaire transmission request unit 223 connects to the server computer 55 based on the data obtained as a result of decoding the two-dimensional code by the two-dimensional code decoding unit 222, and makes a questionnaire transmission request. When connecting to the server computer 55, the mobile terminal identification number 20 A stored in the ROM unit 250 is transmitted to the server computer 55.

Note that the data recorded in the two-dimensional code 7 and connected to the server computer 55 includes a path of the server computer 55 on the network. This data may be in the URL format, or the path may be stored in the mobile terminal 20 in advance.

When performing these processes by the CPU 220, the memory 230 is used as a temporary storage area.

In response to a questionnaire transmission request, a question in the questionnaire is transmitted from the server computer 55 to the mobile terminal 20. The contents of the question are displayed on the display unit 213. The answer to this is made by the user 77 performing an input operation on the input unit 212.

The storage unit 260 is a storage area that can store information related to a question display style and information related to a question history. When displaying a question, HTML or XML may be used, or dedicated software for displaying may be used.

Such a mobile terminal 20 can be easily realized by using a mobile phone as hardware and incorporating a program for realizing the above functions. In addition to a mobile phone, it may be a PDA, a mobile personal computer, a game machine, a digital camera, an electronic wallet, or any other computer.

In FIG. 24, a process until a two-dimensional code is attached to a product and shipped is described. In the present embodiment, the article 80 is an object to be sold as a product, and therefore is described as a product 81 although not shown. In addition, it is obvious that the steps of the S3000 series and the S5000 series operate on the server computer 55 and the production management computer 57, respectively. The description of the subject may be omitted.

Upon receiving the start input, the production management computer 57 starts the production management program.

In step S5001, a two-dimensional code issuance request is made to the server computer 55. This step is performed for the production management computer 57 to associate the two-dimensional code 7 with the product 81 as the product 81 recorded in the manufacturing database 58.

In step S3001, the server computer 55 issues a two-dimensional code ID. Since the two-dimensional code ID is a unique number unique to each two-dimensional code, an ID that does not overlap with the already issued two-dimensional code ID is selected.

In step S3002, a data record for managing a two-dimensional code having a two-dimensional code ID is generated and recorded in the management database 56. Details of the management database are shown in FIG. 26 (details will be described later).

Next, the server address and the two-dimensional code ID are encoded to generate the two-dimensional code 7 as image data (step S3003).

In step S3004, the two-dimensional code 7 generated in the previous step is transmitted to the production management computer 57. In this step, the server computer 55 encodes the two-dimensional code, but the encoding operation may be performed by the production management computer 57.

In step S5011, the production management computer 57 receives the two-dimensional code 7.

In step S 5012, the two-dimensional code 7 received in the previous step and the product 81 are associated and recorded in the manufacturing database 58.

At this point, the preparation for shipping the product 8 is completed.

Then, the product 81 is shipped, and it is output in step S5013 that the product 81 has been shipped, and the information is recorded in the manufacturing database 58.

In FIG. 25, a process until the two-dimensional code 7 attached to the shipped product 81 is read by the portable terminal 20 and a questionnaire is answered by the user 77 will be described.

See FIG. 26 for the structure of the management database 56. In FIG. 26, PK indicates a primary key attribute, and FK indicates a foreign key attribute.

First, the terminal program operates when the user 77 operates the mobile terminal 20.

In step S2001, the mobile terminal 20 reads the two-dimensional code.

In step S2002, a questionnaire transmission request is made to the server computer 55 based on the result of reading the two-dimensional code 7 in the previous step. In this case, information about the product 81 is encoded in the two-dimensional code 7, and a questionnaire question is selected by transmitting the information. This information is a primary key attribute in the product plan 104. Includes product planning code.

What kind of lottery 103 the product planning 104 performs for the questionnaire response to what kind of product 101, and what kind of two-dimensional code ID the two-dimensional code 102 for referring to the information has? It is a data table provided with a record that associates the above.

The question set description 107 is a data table for associating what kind of questionnaire to which product plan 104 is to be conducted. The contents of the questionnaire questions, their fields, answer methods (information such as selection formulas and description formulas), etc. are defined in the questionnaire questions 106.

The mobile terminal 105 is a data table for creating a list of mobile terminals 20 that participated in the questionnaire.

The answer detail 108 is a data table that records what kind of answer is given by which portable terminal to what kind of questionnaire question 106. Note that the same two-dimensional code 7 is read a plurality of times by the same mobile terminal 20 by referring to the attribute of the response details 108 and using whether the value is NULL or the like, and a plurality of responses are to be made. It is possible to determine whether or not.

In step S3101, the server computer 55 receives a questionnaire transmission request.

In step S3102, the process branches depending on whether the answer is the first time. In this case, the first time means that the same mobile terminal 20 is not going to make multiple responses to a questionnaire based on a certain two-dimensional code 7, or that multiple responses are made to a questionnaire based on a certain two-dimensional code 7. A plurality of patterns such as whether or not to break are considered.

The next step branches to S3103 and S3104 by the branch of step S3102.

A case where step S3104 is executed after step S3102 will be described.

From step S3104, information indicating that it is not possible to participate in the questionnaire is generated and transmitted to the mobile terminal 20.

In step S2003, the portable terminal 20 displays warning information indicating that it cannot participate in the questionnaire, and the process ends.

A case where step S3103 is executed after step S3102 will be described.

In step S3103, a questionnaire question to be transmitted to the mobile terminal 20 is determined. In determining this question, methods such as setting a question pattern in advance or using a random number are employed. Alternatively, information that has already been collected can be added as a factor when selecting a question.

In step S3105, a questionnaire question is transmitted to the mobile terminal 20.

When there are a plurality of questionnaire questions, if the answers are transmitted one by one to the server computer 55, the processing load on the communication line and the server computer 55 increases. Therefore, data regarding answers to a plurality of questions may be transmitted to the server computer 55 in a batch. For this function, dedicated software may be incorporated into the mobile terminal 20, or a program in a script language may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 20 when a question is transmitted from the server computer 55.

Next, in the portable terminal 20, the received question is displayed in step S2004.

In step S2005, an answer input operation for the question is accepted. Therefore, the user 77 performs an input operation, and the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S2006, information including the answer result acquired in the previous step is transmitted to the server computer 55.

Next, in step S3106, the server computer 55 receives the answer to the questionnaire question.

In step S 3107, the answer result for the questionnaire question and the time when the answer result was obtained are recorded in the management database 56.

Next, lottery processing is performed. The lottery is conducted for the questionnaire participants. The purpose is to improve the willingness of the participants to obtain more answers.

In step S3108, a lottery is performed. The determination of winning is made by a method such as following a pattern prepared in advance, using a random number, using time, or a combination thereof.

In step S3109, the lottery result is transmitted to the portable terminal 20.

Next, the lottery result is displayed on the portable terminal 20 in step S2007. When displaying the result, an input of a destination of a product to be sent to the winner may be accepted.

In the present embodiment, the questionnaire is started when the portable terminal 20 reads the two-dimensional code 7 and requests the server computer 55 to send a questionnaire. The role of the two-dimensional code 7 is replaced by RFID or the like. You can also. In this case, the portable terminal 20 is configured to have an RFID reading function.

Thus, a series of processes according to the fourth embodiment is completed.

The following describes elements and items that are considered common to the embodiments.

About fraud prevention mechanism.

The fraud prevention mechanism refers to a mechanism that prevents a person who does not have the right to read the information attached to the container without the consent of the owner of the information body 44 attached to the container held by the store or others.

For example, it is assumed that the content of the product is filled with beer, sparkling liquor, or carbon dioxide liquid.

Furthermore, it is assumed that a two-dimensional code 7 that cannot be read unless the container is opened is printed, and a “籤” using the two-dimensional code 7 is attached.

There is no purchaser who can open the container and read the two-dimensional code 7 in order to draw only the “salmon”, and does not drink liquid.

On the other hand, there is a person who pulls “籤” if the two-dimensional code 7 can be read and “籤” can be pulled without purchasing or opening the container. This person is the performer of cheating.

Although the embodiment 3 is not shrink-wrapped, the two-dimensional code 7 is installed inside the lid, and unless the container is opened by twisting the container lid 1, the two-dimensional code 7 is not exposed and cannot be read. I have.

The operation of twisting the container lid 1 that shields the two-dimensional code 7 and exposing the two-dimensional code 7 is the same operation for both the purchaser and the non-purchaser (who acts as a fraudulent person).

When the container lid is twisted strongly to open the container, it breaks up and down from the slit. Since the mechanism is irreversible, it means that only the container purchaser can legitimately open the container.

In the present invention, in order to read a two-dimensional code 7 inside the container lid 1 for a non-purchaser, the container lid 1 as a shield is twisted to cause an irreversible change in the shape of the container lid 1. A phenomenon suitable for the laws of nature accompanied by sound such as overflowing contents or “push” or “kappa” is also used as an anti-fraud mechanism.

The present invention enforces the order “the container is opened first, the reading of the two-dimensional code 7 is after”. The function of the container lid 1 is suitable for the laws of nature, and the purchaser's operation is performed in accordance with this.

This fraud prevention mechanism is effective because the two-dimensional code 7 is installed inside the container lid 1.

Moreover, since the purchaser can read the two-dimensional code 7 only after opening, the timing at which the questionnaire survey can be answered is limited to after opening.

Therefore, the system reliably collects only the information after opening. There was no questionnaire system using containers that only collected information after opening.

Moreover, since the purchaser has the right to decide when to open the container, the timing of concealment and disclosure can be freely selected.

In order to manufacture a container by making use of conventional manufacturing methods and equipment while realizing both the unauthorized use prevention function and the readability, the following elements (1) container lid 1 (2) printing member 3 ( 3) The tamper evidence mechanism 12 is used.

In the present invention, the unauthorized use prevention function and the single item management function are realized, and 1) only the purchaser can access, and 2) the two-dimensional code 7 can be accessed only after purchase. In order to be able to read the two-dimensional code 7 only after opening, first, in Example 3, the container lid 1 is a transparent lid, the printing field A4 and the printing field B6 are inside the container lid 1, and the printing field A4 is passed through the lid. The index 5 of can be read at any time so that the two-dimensional code can be decoded.

When the lid is further opened, the two-dimensional code 7 is fully disclosed.

When there is a possibility that the printing member 3 is dropped into the container, the printing member dropping prevention mechanism 9 is provided on the container lid 1 or the inner lid body 2 is provided.

About secondary effects of fraud prevention mechanism.

1) In Example 3, the two-dimensional code 7 of the present invention is purchased even after the container is opened and the container lid 1 is turned over after the container is completely opened. I do not understand.
2) Therefore, before purchase, it is not noticed that a foreign object is displayed at a position where the purchaser contacts the mouth (container mouth).
3) Therefore, there is an effect that does not give a sense of incongruity.
4) Having a sense of incongruity is not a good idea in terms of sales promotion. This is an important response from customers.
5) If the lid is forcibly swiveled and the lower slit is cut, the original sealed state will not be restored even if the swivel is restored.
6) When printing with a laser marker, the selection range of the material of the printing member 3 is widened, and the one set of the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 can be guaranteed at low cost with existing equipment.
For bottles with screw caps, the tamper evidence function can be realized at low cost by printing directly on the caps and shrink wrapping.
7) As a result, it has become possible to guarantee the operability and availability as substantially the same information as the two-dimensional code 7 that can be seen only after the container opening operation and the data of the index 5 that is always visible.
8) Since the two-dimensional code 7 and the index 5 can be used in the same manner, it is possible to perform single item management necessary as a manufacturer.

About the container lid 1.

Although the color of the container lid of Example 1 or 2 may be anything, the color of the container lid of Example 3 is not colored and is basically colorless and transparent. Even if it is colored, the concentration is such that the index 5 can be easily recognized. If the index can be read without opening the container, there may be a part that is partially invisible.

The container lid was made of polyethylene softer than PET and made of a transparent synthetic resin.

In the case of PET bottle caps, polyethylene is the main material. In addition, polypropylene, styrene, nylon, ABS, etc. may be used.

The appearance of the container lid does not change in the past shape made according to the container for each application, and there is no change in the mold that forms the appearance.

The internal structure and shape of the container lid change depending on whether the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 and the drainage mechanism 10 are provided.

About the tamper evidence mechanism 12.

According to FIG. 3 or 12 or 15 to 18, there is a fine slit in the lower part of the PET bottle container lid.

The slit is the sealing member 22 of the tamper evidence mechanism 12. There are various tamper evidence mechanisms (described above). The slit is formed between the movable member 21 and the fixed member 23. The slit is integrally formed of the same material and is broken when a force is applied in the opening direction, which becomes evidence of opening.

When the movable member 21 is twisted strongly in order to open the container, the slit breaks up and down from this portion with the slit portion as a breakage point with rotation. Because the mechanism is irreversible, it means that only the purchaser of a legitimate product has the right to open the container properly. An unpurchased person is prevented from illegally reading the two-dimensional code 7 with a portable terminal.

About the fixing member 23.

The fixing member 23 integrated with the container lid is a member that is attached to the container integrally with the container lid 1 when sealing the container, and is retained on the container body with the slit as a boundary when the container is opened. .

About the inner lid body 2.

The inner lid body 2 of the container according to the present invention is generally implemented in two types of shapes. First, as shown in FIG. 16, the printing member 3 sits on the container mouth and functions as an inner lid, and serves as a seal. This method may be used as long as it does not cause any harm. The harm is caused by the compatibility and interaction between the printing member 3 and the filled food. In addition, the inner lid is not required when the filling content is a color, density, or raw material that does not obstruct the reading of the index 5 or the two-dimensional code 7.

In the case of FIG. 15, the straight inner diameter (Φ2) of the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 must be smaller than the straight outer diameter (Φ1) of the printing member 3. The inner lid body 2 is not smaller than the inner diameter of the container mouth and is sized to cover the container mouth. As shown in FIG. 16, the container can be simply installed so as to close the mouth of the container. In this case, a drainage mechanism is not required, but when the lid is attached to the container, the printing member 3 may be adhered so as not to be detached from the container lid 1.

About printing member 3

According to FIG. 16, the size of the printing member 3 must be such that the printing member 3 rides on the upper side of the container mouth and has a sealing ability.

By making the printing member 3 polypropylene, it is possible to reduce the environmental load such as resource saving, energy saving and recycling performance.

By making the polypropylene sheet coil of the printing member 3 into a two-color, two-layer structure, the printing speed by the laser marker can be increased.

About the meaning of printing the printing part A and the printing part B on the back and front of one printing member 3.

The term “one set” as used in the present invention refers to a set defined as one set in order for two items to fulfill a common purpose.

In a set of index and 2D code, if you look at index 5 you can decode 2D code 7 and vice versa, but as in this case, it is the same container for both index 5 and 2D code 7 It only creates value if it is in

It is difficult to print an index and a two-dimensional code on different surfaces of the same printing member 3 in large quantities and continuously while maintaining one set.

If one of them is spelled somewhere, then all the assembly will be broken and become a defective product, which is not suitable for mass production because it takes time, cost and labor to return the work to a normal state.

100% inspection takes time, cost, and labor as well as printing. The occurrence of defective products takes time and cost to secure continuity of index numbers and to recover.

In order to print the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 on separate separated printing materials and to guarantee one set later, verification work that requires further time, cost and labor is required.

If it is not the method as in the third embodiment, there is no printing equipment that can guarantee an inseparable set of the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 on the front and back two surfaces at low cost, and it must be newly developed.

About readability of 2D codes.

Securing the printing space for two-dimensional codes is the basis for readability.

In order to print the two-dimensional code 7 in which the required amount of information is printed, a printing space must be secured, but the container lid is composed of (1) the container lid 1 and (2) the printing member 3. As a result, the necessary printing space (the required space will be described in detail later) can be secured.

The effect is that the two-dimensional code 7 having an easy-to-read print density can be printed with an easy-to-read display method with an easy-to-read display size. (It will be described in detail later).

About the low cost effect of manufacturing equipment.

In the present invention, conventional facilities, manufacturing methods, and manufacturing knowledge can be used, and there is an effect of reducing the cost of manufacturing (realizing low cost) with little new capital investment. This will be described in detail below.
1) Food manufacturers did not have to develop or upgrade new equipment.
2) At the steelmaking manufacturer, the new equipment was completed by installing new printing equipment and investing in equipment to change the mold.
3) Equipment update, change, and process recombination occur in the process of loading and combining the printing member 3 in the container lid 1, but this was suppressed as a necessary minimum change.
4) The production of the printing member 3 could be solved with the existing know-how for producing printed matter. Packaging and delivering while maintaining the sequence number sequence became an issue.
5) As a result of the practical use of the container according to the present invention, it has become possible for a product manufacturer to manage a vast number of containers that could not be achieved before, without incurring costs.
6) As a result, food manufacturers can now reliably collect real-time questionnaire responses from buyers after opening, which could not be done before.
7) Food manufacturers can collect new customer information, which could not be done before, and can also make recommendation analysis. (Recommendation analysis means that people who drink A will next drink such a thing, they tend to drink, etc., investigate and analyze a certain tendency, and recommend products to be purchased next and develop new products. It is a method that can collect and analyze effective information).
8) As a result of making the printing member 3 plastic, there is no contamination of the liquid due to the material of the printing member. By using the printing machine as a laser marker, contamination of the product by the ink of the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 can be prevented. Became.
9) Since a sheet coil can be used as a printing member, the production speed and efficiency are improved.
10) Food manufacturers can now manage freshness at times that could not be collected.
11) The manufacturer of the iron making machine has only to concentrate on developing a machine for making the container lid 1 and loading the printing member 3. Moreover, the change is minor.
12) As a result of the present invention, as a lid for a new product with a sales promotion function that is cost-effective, it can be proposed from a maker to a food manufacturer.
13) Since the printing member 3 can be realized by using existing manufacturing equipment and know-how, both the steel maker and food maker involved have less investment risk, and the present invention has been easily introduced.

Thus, a structure that realizes one set at a low cost has been realized.

In the case of Example 3, the printing field B6 is installed in the container lid 1, and only when the lid is opened, the entire image of the two-dimensional code 7 printed on the printing field B6 is exposed and can be read. .

As a result, the two-dimensional code 7 attached to the container cannot be read illegally by unpurchased merchandise, and the purchaser can read the container only after the container is opened, and a container in which one set is guaranteed.

About the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9.

When the inner lid body 2 is installed at the mouth of the container, the printing member 3 can be placed, which may be unnecessary.

In Example 3, a printing member drop prevention mechanism was provided, a drainage mechanism was provided, and in addition, an inner lid body 2 was provided.
The effect is
1) (See FIGS. 15, 16, and 17) Since the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 is provided in the container lid 1, the printing member 3 is prevented from dropping into the container.
2) (Refer to FIGS. 15, 16, and 17) The index 5 was sometimes difficult to see from the outside due to the product solution that entered between the printing field A4 and the container lid 1, but it was eliminated because the drainage mechanism 10 was provided. .
3) (See FIGS. 15, 16, and 17) The container mouth was sealed with the inner lid body 2 so that the product solution did not enter between the printing field A4 and the container lid. As a result, the product solution does not overflow and come to the upper surface of the printing member 3, and the solution does not hinder the display of the index 5. Therefore, there is an effect that the drainage mechanism becomes unnecessary.
4) (Refer to FIG. 18) Further, by storing the printing member in the upper part of the inner lid body 2, the printing member drop-off prevention mechanism 9 and the drainage mechanism 10 become unnecessary.

According to FIG. 15, if the printing member 3 that has been folded into a substantially circular shape is press-fitted into the back part of the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 by providing the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9, It will not fall.

About the drainage mechanism 10.

In order to prevent the liquid of the contents from entering the space inside the container lid 1 and between the printing member 3 and the container lid 1, it becomes difficult to read the index 5.

Its function is to keep a gap between the container lid and the printing member 3 and to facilitate the discharge of the solution. By providing this mechanism, it is possible to prevent the intruded product solution from flowing down quickly when the container is erected and preventing the index 5 from being difficult to read. The holding of the gap that plays the same role as the drainage mechanism 10 may be performed by embossing (pressing die processing) on the printing member side.

The inner lid body 2 may be used for the purpose of holding the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7. (See Figs. 17 and 18)

(See FIGS. 16, 17, and 18) When the elution of the ink or the printing member itself may cause harm to the product, or even if there is no fear, the inner lid body 2 is used from the aspect of the image for the drinker. Thus, it is a good method to separate the printing member 3 and the product.

Furthermore, if the concave portion is provided on the upper surface of the inner lid main body 2 and the printing member 3 is placed so that the index can be read, the change of the conventional manufacturing equipment and the change of the process are few, and the introduction of the present invention is further facilitated. To do.

In both conventional bottles and other containers, many types of tamper-evidence mechanisms 12 including shrinkable shrink members that can realize the functions required for the present invention are used to replace the transparent lid. Thus, the effects in accordance with the gist of the present invention can be realized with a conventional container.

Installing the inner lid body

According to FIG. 17, the outer diameter (Φ3) of the insertion guide for inserting the inner lid main body between the container lid and the insertion guide 14 needs to be smaller than the inner diameter of the mouth of the container. The mold will change.

According to FIG. 18, the inner lid body is only inserted inside the conventional container mouth, and there is no change in the mold. The depth of the inner lid body should be deep enough to allow the printing member to be placed inside the inner lid body.

About human movement when opening the container.

Common sense buyers open the container and drink the contents first. Thereafter, the two-dimensional code 7 is read and transmitted.

It can be seen that the product with the two-dimensional code 7 of the present invention cannot be read unless the container is opened, and the two-dimensional code 7 cannot be read unless the container is opened.

In this way, it is understood that the characteristic of the container with the lid of the present invention “the container opening is first and the reading is after”.

When the printing member 3 does not get on the container mouth

15, 16, and 17 are cross-sectional views when the printing member 3 does not get on the container opening.

The material of the printing member 3 may be paper, synthetic resin, or metal.

15, 16, and 17, the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 for the printing member 3 is provided inside the container lid 1.

The design change of the mold of the container lid 1 is merely to provide the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 and the drainage mechanism 10 inside the lid.

The drainage mechanism 10 can also serve as an embossing process in which the surface of the printing member 3 is roughened.

In order not to change the shape and dimensions of the container lid 1 and to increase the capital investment of the brewing manufacturer and the beverage manufacturer, the printing member 3 shown in FIGS. It is possible to deal with it by displaying it above.

In FIG. 15, since the printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 is provided inside the container lid 1, design changes and design can be made with the existing design and method of the water leakage prevention structure for the container lid 1 and the container mouth.

The printing method of the two-dimensional code 7 printed on the printing field B6 of the printing member 3 may be any of a laser marker, an inkjet printer, and a laser printer.

However, since the printing field B6 directly touches the product, it is required that no harmful substances are eluted from the contact part of the printing field B6 with the product.

The inner lid body 2 may be attached to the container mouth. The product of the contents is prevented from leaching to the upper part of the inner lid body 2 and making it difficult to read the index 5.

As shown in FIG. 16, by sandwiching a seal that separates the printing member 3 from the filled product, it is possible to prevent the problem of ink quality of the printing machine and the elution of harmful substances due to the printing member 3. However, this idea may be difficult to adopt depending on the design of the lid leakage prevention method.

When the material of the printing member 3 is paper, the cost of paper as a printing medium is low.

The printing method may be either an ink jet printer or a laser printer, but a seal is necessary to prevent the elution of the ink, and the cost and process increase.

Compared with the conventional container lid 1, the recycling performance is lowered.

When the material of the printing member 3 is metal, the metal cost as a printing medium becomes high.

The printing method may be any of an ink jet printer, a laser printer, and a laser marker, but a seal is necessary to prevent metal corrosion, and costs and processes are increased.

Compared to the conventional container lid 1, the number of types of separation increases, and the recycling performance decreases.

When the material of the printing member 3 is a synthetic resin, the cost is lower than that of a metal printing medium.

The printer should be a laser marker.

If the printing member 3 is made of synthetic resin and printed with a laser marker, it is possible to prevent toxic substances from being eluted by ink.

If the material of the printing member 3 is made of synthetic resin and colored in a deep color, the printing speed with the laser marker is increased, the printing time is shortened, and the productivity is improved.

If the material of the printing member 3 is a sheet coil of synthetic resin and printing is performed with a laser marker, the printing operation is further speeded up and the efficiency is increased.

By using a synthetic resin as the material of the printing member 3, the fall prevention performance can be improved by utilizing the elasticity of the material.

If the material of the printing member 3 is made of synthetic resin and colored in a dark color, the contents cannot be seen from the outside of the container lid 1.

When the printing member 3 gets on the container mouth.

FIG. 16 is a basic cross-sectional view when the printing member 3 of the lid gets on the container mouth.

For FIG. 16, a seal may be affixed to the container mouth. If the lid is then put on, the product of the contents is prevented from leaching to the top of the inner lid and making it difficult to read the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7.

The printing member drop prevention mechanism 9 and the drainage mechanism 10 can be eliminated.

The material of the printing member 3 may be paper, synthetic resin, or metal.

15, the printing member 3, the printing member drop-off prevention mechanism 9, the drainage mechanism 10, the inner lid body 2, and the like are incorporated into a waterproof structure between the existing container lid 1 and the container body mouth. Because the design specifications and methods of the structure cannot be followed, design changes increase and the burden of development costs increases.

When printing the printing part B and the printing part A directly on the inside and outside of the container lid 1.

Printing the two-dimensional code 7 and the index 5 on different surfaces of the same member (inside and outside of the lid) while guaranteeing one set is time-consuming and expensive.

In a container lid manufacturing machine, a machine having a printing function that can guarantee an inseparable set of the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 must be newly developed.

Furthermore, since printing can be performed only after the container lid 1 is formed, the productivity of the finished container lid 1 is low.

About the color of printing member 3 and printing equipment.

The printing member 3 must be made of a plastic that does not elute the coloring agent even if it is colored, so that harmful substances are dissolved in the product.

The printing member 3 is a synthetic resin material of black or dark color, and is printed with a laser marker.

By making the printing member 3 (polypropylene sheet coil) a two-color two-layer structure, the printing speed by the laser marker can be increased.

If a laser marker is used in the printing machine, the laser marker does not use ink, so that no harmful substances are dissolved in the product.

About the printing process.

In order to surely and easily realize one set, the container lid 1 and the printing member 3 are separated.

The calculation is performed to allocate the printing sections of the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 on the long synthetic resin sheet coil.

The printing section is a position where the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 are printed.

Assigning a print section is not inputting a mark on the coil but inputting position information for controlling the irradiation position of the laser marker to the laser marker.

The printer may be an ink jet printer or a laser printer as long as there is no fear that ink or the like contaminates the product or cannot be read, but a laser marker is used here.

The server computer 55 generates information to be printed by the laser marker (including the URL accessed by the mobile terminal and the information body 44), and transmits the information to the laser marker as data of the index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7.

The laser marker sequentially prints the received index 5 and the two-dimensional code 7 sequentially at the assigned position on the printing surface of the long synthetic resin coil according to the printing section data.

When using a soft polyethylene sheet 0.2 mm x 950 mm x 50000 mm.

The sheet is colored. The color is not limited to black. The sheet has a two-color two-layer structure. Other colors may be used as long as the contrast is expressed greatly when printed with a laser marker, and the portable terminal recognizes and reads as the two-dimensional code 7. In general dark colors are suitable for this purpose.

Thomson processing is punching.

A cut line 15 of Thomson processing in FIG. 10 is an outline of the printing member 3 on the sheet. The area of the printing member 3 including the outline is about 20 mm × 40 mm.

About 50,000 to 60,000 printing members 3 can be manufactured with the soft polyethylene sheet coil.

A printing member 3 area including a printing field for information to be concealed is cut out.

The printed sheet coil is transferred to the Thomson machining process.

The printing member 3 is cut out by performing Thomson processing.

The printing member 3 is bent.

The Thomson processed printing member 3 is bent with the folding line 11 facing outward. It is preferable to heat-treat the portion of the fold line 11 so as not to return to the original flat plate.

The printing member 3 is loaded into the container lid 1.

The index 5 of the bent printing member 3 is pressure-inserted to the back of the printing member drop-off prevention mechanism 9 with the outer side of the container lid facing.

The container lids 1 that have been loaded are packed in the order of the youngest index 5 for single item management.

This completes the production of the lid with the two-dimensional code 7.

If this lid is used to fill and seal the contents, a container using the present invention is realized.

About the features of laser marker printing capability.

In practical application of the present invention, it is necessary to print a large number of two-dimensional codes 7 at high speed.

The laser marker gives energy to the irradiated partner, and the partner material is denatured by the energy, and the contrast of the material surface changes.

As the amount of information included in the two-dimensional code 7 increases, the printing speed of the laser marker decreases.

If the paint (synthetic resin is the main raw material) or metal is irradiated, can the two-dimensional code 7 be read easily?

Although it depends on the light source and output of the laser marker, in many cases, it is easier to denature the paint.

Even with a laser marker, it is easier to remove a softer one than to remove a hard one.

By modifying or peeling the painted surface, a contrast is produced on the painted surface.

The contrast on the paint surface is easier to read than the contrast on the aluminum surface.

If the resin is peeled deeply, the two-dimensional code 7 can be expressed by the contrast between the surface of the aluminum material and the resin, but there is a drawback that it takes a long irradiation time to peel deeply.

Whether a lot of energy can be irradiated depends on whether it is irradiated for a long time or a high-power machine.

About laser marker printing characteristics.

We are good at printing on things that do not have ink. For example, this is the case of printing on metal or glass.

Furthermore, it is good at printing on things that do not want to use ink. It is printed on the product itself.

Furthermore, it is good at printing on things that are covered with water after printing.

It is optimal when the beer overflows after the container is opened, especially when exposed to an environment where ink such as water, alcohol or organic solvent is likely to bleed.

As a method of printing different management codes for each product on a beverage container for the purpose of single item management, the laser marker is optimal in consideration of the conditions exemplified above.

If the laser marker is used in the above example, it may be the ultimate printing means.

This is because there are no consumables other than electricity bills.

No label or ink ribbon is used.

Therefore, the running cost is close to zero.

This means that the cost for the variable price of the product price is almost zero.

Gas-sealed carbon dioxide laser tubes are mass-produced, and maintenance work is almost eliminated.

Some fixed costs (cost for electricity and tube replacement) are required.

The laser tube has a lifetime, but it may be longer than the lifetime of the equipment.

The price of the laser marker is getting cheaper.

Although the printing range was narrow, a printing area of about 300 mm × 300 mm, which has become wider, has been put into practical use.

The laser marker takes time to print the two-dimensional code 7, but also takes time to print the one-dimensional bar code.

This is because it is necessary to take irradiation time in order to obtain contrast.

The current laser marker is the most effective means for writing small characters and the two-dimensional code 7 in a small area.

About reading inspection.

Regardless of the method of printing the two-dimensional code, it is desirable to perform a 100% inspection to determine whether or not the two-dimensional code 7 can be read by a reader.

Since the reading inspection is performed in parallel while the laser marker is printed, there is no time loss since the printing material 60 is stationary during this time.

About the features of the two-dimensional code 7.

What is the problem when printing the two-dimensional code 7 at high speed with a laser marker?
1) It is desirable to reduce the size of the two-dimensional code 7.
2) It is desirable not to increase the printing density of the two-dimensional code 7 if they are the same size.

1) If the display size is the same, if a large amount of information is encoded, the print density (the point irradiated by the laser marker) becomes high. That is, the density increases and reading errors are likely to occur.
2) As a function for covering an error, there is a method of creating a two-dimensional code 7 in consideration of an error correction rate.
3) Increasing the error correction rate increases the redundancy of the encoded information and increases the amount of information.
4) When the information amount increases, the two-dimensional code 7 of the same size increases the printing density and decreases the reading rate of the portable terminal.
5) In order not to increase the error correction rate and increase the amount of information, it is necessary to reduce the amount of information to be encoded. However, this is contrary to the purpose of developing the two-dimensional code 7 (a large amount of information can be included in one two-dimensional code 7).
6) Since the unused “two-dimensional code 7” should not be inferred from the used information “two-dimensional code 7”, it is necessary to encrypt the two-dimensional code 7 encoded in the two-dimensional code 7. . However, the amount of information encoded by encryption further increases.

About four kinds of printing patterns of two-dimensional code 7.

A continuous belt-like white background (actually, a portion denatured by a laser) surrounding the four circumferences that is outside the two-dimensional code 7 symbol and separates the entire two-dimensional code 7 symbol from other background portions.

Although the reading rate of the portable terminal is improved by providing a belt-shaped white background (hereinafter referred to as a sectioned band) that clearly separates the four-dimensional periphery of the two-dimensional code 7 from the two-dimensional code 7 portion and other background portions, Laser marker printing speed becomes extremely slow. Details will be described later.

A band-like white background (hereinafter referred to as a section band) is defined as a two-dimensional code 7 for printing with a band. Hereinafter, it is referred to as “banded two-dimensional code 7”.

A two-dimensional code 7 for printing without a band is defined as one having no section band. Hereinafter, it is referred to as “bandless two-dimensional code 7”.

There are two types of square sections in the center of the symbol symbol (three in the periphery) of the two-dimensional code 7: “black” and “white”.

The “black two-dimensional code 7” in which the square section at the center of the symbol is “black two-dimensional code 7” is hereinafter referred to as “black two-dimensional code 7”.

The square section at the center of the symbol symbol is referred to as “white two-dimensional code 7”, hereinafter referred to as “white two-dimensional code 7”.

The “existence / non-existence” of “strip” and the “existence / non-existence” of “black and white” cause a difference in whether or not the mobile terminal can read.

A normal mobile terminal is designed to read “black two-dimensional code 7”.

Furthermore, it is designed so that it can be read regardless of whether the zone is “present” or “none”.

However, the “work amount” for printing the zone is a very heavy load for the printing capability of the laser marker.

An example in which a zone is a burden on the laser marker printing capability.

The number of points (cells) irradiated by the laser marker constituting the “two-dimensional code 7 with band” 9.5MMX9.5MM angle is 44 × 44 = 1936.

The two-dimensional code used in the experiment is the above-mentioned numerical value although it differs somewhat depending on the manufacturer and model.

The number of cells constituting the original two-dimensional code 7 is 1296.

Assuming that an average of 50% of the cells are irradiated and the two-dimensional code 7 is expressed, the number of irradiated cells is 1296/2 = 648.

The number of cells constituting the zone of the banded two-dimensional code 7 is 640.

If a band is made, the number of cells to be irradiated (work amount) will be doubled if it is not made.

This means that the work amount of the laser marker is doubled due to the presence of the zone.

If the entire surface of the two-dimensional code 7 is irradiated, the two-dimensional code 7 becomes pure white and does not function as the two-dimensional code 7.

If the entire surface of the two-dimensional code 7 is not irradiated, the two-dimensional code 7 is black and does not function as the two-dimensional code 7.

This is an illustration showing that the plotting speed is doubled straight when the section band is drawn with a laser marker.

About the characteristics of mobile devices.

What are the requirements for a portable terminal with a high recognition rate of the two-dimensional code 7?

The two-dimensional code 7 to be read must be recognized with an appropriate image size.

Therefore, it is necessary to select two types of focusing, “far” and “near”, or with an automatic focusing function.

Appropriate image resolution is required.

The image recognition program must be competent.

Regarding the mutual relationship between the laser marker, the two-dimensional code 7 and the portable terminal.

What does it mean to draw a two-dimensional code 7 with a laser marker and read it with a portable terminal?

Considering the two-dimensional code 7 as an aggregate of a large number of points, using a laser beam, the object to be printed is modified according to the principle of the two-dimensional code 7 so that a large number of points (the area becomes an aggregate of cells) The image is created as a contrast image on the surface of the object to be printed, and two-dimensional code 7 analysis program (which has one-dimensional and two-dimensional barcodes), which is one of the image processing functions of the portable terminal, This means that the mobile terminal decodes the information that is recognized as the dimension code 7 and encoded in the two-dimensional code 7, and causes the mobile terminal to perform the required information processing.

The mutual relationship between the laser marker, the two-dimensional code 7 and the quality of the reading performance that occurs between the mobile terminal is the trade-off of each element. It is a relationship.

About printing test of 2D code 7.

The two-dimensional code 7 was printed on the aluminum material using a laser marker, and investigation and experiment were conducted on the printing speed, the readability with a portable terminal, and the conditions that the two-dimensional code 7 that is easy to read should have.

An aluminum plate was used as a printing medium.

A coating material (which was considered to be a substitute for synthetic resin) that can be easily modified in a shorter time than metal was applied to the aluminum material 60, and after waiting for drying, the two-dimensional code 7 was printed on the coating surface with a laser marker.

Here, the depth at which the paint applied to the aluminum material 60 is peeled can be adjusted.

The counterpart substance irradiated with the amount of energy per unit time to be irradiated varies in the degree of modification (material alteration or color change).

The primary printing test corresponds to the case where the aluminum material 60 is directly irradiated.

The secondary printing test is equivalent to performing a printing experiment by applying black paint 61 on the aluminum material 60 and drying it.

This corresponds to an experiment in which a black paint 61 is applied on the aluminum material 60 and a white paint 62 is applied on the aluminum material 60 in the third printing test.

In FIG. 20, reference numeral 60 is an aluminum material, and reference numeral 61 is a black paint.
In FIG. 21, reference numeral 60 is an aluminum material, reference numeral 61 is a black paint, and reference numeral 62 is a white paint.

In the second printing test, the coating thickness is adjusted and the black paint 61 is peeled off. The laser light partially peels off the aluminum material 60. If the aluminum material 60 is white, it should be possible to print faster by peeling off the black paint and drawing the two-dimensional code 7 than when the aluminum material 60 is colored white and the two-dimensional code 7 is drawn.

In the third printing test, the coating thickness is calculated, the laser is irradiated, and the white paint 62 is peeled off. Partially cut into the black paint 61. If the white paint 62 is peeled off, the two-dimensional code 7 should be printed earlier.

It was scheduled to print faster when the white paint layer was peeled off, but the result was not as expected, and the case where the black paint 61 was applied on the aluminum material 60 was faster. We will explore the cause separately.

About the primary printing test.

There are two printing conditions: an unpainted fabric aluminum material (hereinafter referred to as a white fabric) and a gold-coated aluminum material (hereinafter referred to as a gold fabric).

The print section was divided into three locations A, B, and C.

The print size was divided into three types: 14 × 14MM (referred to as B-14), 12 × 12MM (referred to as B-12), and 10 × 10MM (referred to as B-10).

The amount of data to be encoded is 130 digits and 170 digits.

Two types of commonly used portable terminals were used as portable terminals.

A two-dimensional code 7 was printed by combining the print section, print size, and data amount, and a reading inspection was performed.

The first printing test does not give instructions on which two-dimensional code 7 with band, two-dimensional code 7 with band, two-dimensional code 7 with black, and two-dimensional code 7 with white. I requested printing.

The information desired to know as a result of the experiment was “the time required to print one two-dimensional code 7 that can be read by a portable terminal”.

Table 1 shows the results of the first printing test.

How to read Table 1. Print number by print condition on the vertical axis. The horizontal axis is divided into printing specifications.

Printing numbers 1 to 6 are to be read by a dedicated reading terminal.

Printing numbers A to F are to be read by a portable terminal.

1, 2, 3, A, and B are 130 digits of information.

4, 5, 6, C, D and E have 170 digits of information.

The display size (block size) is 1, 4 and A to D are 9 × 9MM. 2 and 5 are 12X12MM. 3 and 6 are 14x14mm. E is 7X7MM.

As a result, the following was found.

The material printed on unpainted aluminum material (hereinafter referred to as white fabric) was readable by the laboratory's two-dimensional code 7 read-only device, but was not readable by the mobile terminal (hereinafter used in the same meaning as a mobile phone). .

What was printed on the golden fabric could not be read by the laboratory two-dimensional code 7 read-only device.

The bandless two-dimensional code 7 was often not readable by portable terminals due to the influence of the reflected light of the aluminum material.

The standard printing “white two-dimensional code 7” in the laboratory could not be read with a mobile phone.

The reason why the printing time can be shortened was found to be as follows.

In order to denature the aluminum material metal until it develops white, it is necessary to irradiate the laser beam with a lot of energy for a long time.

Rather than modifying the metal, modifying the paint requires less energy for modification and requires less irradiation time.

Depending on the case (depending on the thickness of the coating, etc.), the thin coating disappears more than the denaturation due to the irradiation of a large amount of energy, and the aluminum material of the background appears, plays the role of white, and can be read as a result. The dimension code 7 is obtained.

In that case, a faster printing time may be realized. It is thought that many experiments are necessary for elucidation.

Whether the printed two-dimensional code 7 is too large or too small, the reading performance of the portable terminal (
Depending on whether or not the ability to adjust the focus was changed, it could not be read.

If the amount of data of the printed two-dimensional code 7 is too large, it cannot be read depending on the reading performance of the portable terminal. This is because the print density is increased.

The reading performance was found to be highly model dependent.

The conclusion of the first experiment was that the 9.5 MM square two-dimensional code 7 with a printing speed of around 1 second was fast, but could not be read by a portable terminal.

1 to 5 that can be read was found to be impractical because the printing speed of one piece was as slow as 20 to 47 seconds.

There is a tendency that the printing speed is less than 1 second and the data that can be read is preferably as small as 130 digits.

It was found that C tends to be unreadable when printed at a place with many irregularities.

About the secondary printing test.

The test consists of the display size of the two-dimensional code, the amount of information encoded (00 digits in numerical conversion),
By changing the laser irradiation method of the printing machine, the printing conditions and printing speed of the two-dimensional code that can be read by the portable terminal were investigated.

From the results of the first test, it is assumed that the time required for creating the readable two-dimensional code 7 is shorter when the painted surface of the black paint 61 is modified and colored than when the aluminum material 60 is modified and white colored. And related experiments.

For printing, a black painted aluminum material (hereinafter referred to as black fabric) was prepared.

The first information I wanted to know was "What are the conditions that can be read by a portable terminal and have a high printing speed? Is there a difference depending on the laser light source?"

Table 2 shows the results of the second printing test.

How to see Table 2.

Printing numbers 1 to 10 are printed using the laser beam YVO4 method. 11 to 20 are printed by laser beam CO2.

Only the mobile terminal was used as the reading terminal.

1 to 5 and 10 to 15 are 100 digits of information.

6 to 10 and 16 to 20 have 130 digits of information.

The display size (block size) is 8 × 8MM for 1, 6, 11, and 16. 2, 7, 12, and 17 are 9X9MM. 3, 8, 13, and 18 are 10X10MM. 4, 9, 14, and 19 are 10X10MM. 5, 10, 15, 20 are 12X12MM. It was.

The printing material is one color black on aluminum fabric.

Print media conditions (flat plate without unevenness).

The amount of data to be encoded was prepared as 100 digits and 130 digits.

Two types of laser markers for the printing machine, YVO4 system and CO2 system, were prepared.

In conclusion, the CO2 laser has proved unsuitable for use in metal printing.

A black-coated aluminum material has a strip-shaped white background (hereinafter referred to as a section band), and a small amount of data has been found to have a high printing speed of about 1 second per second and a good reading rate.

About the third printing test.

  The test changed the display size of the two-dimensional code and the amount of encoded information, and examined the printing speed of the two-dimensional code that can be read.

Table 3 shows the results of the third printing test.

How to see Table 3.

For print numbers 1 to 5, the encoded data amount is 80 digits. A to E are 60 digits.

Reading terminal is mobile terminal only.

The display size (block size) is 1, and A is 6 × 6MM. 2, B is 7X7MM. 3, C8X8MM. 4, D is 9X9MM. 5, E was divided into 10X10MM.

The printing material was an aluminum flat plate of black painted fabric.

The printing machine used a YVO4 laser marker.

The information we want to know is “What are the conditions that can be read by a portable terminal and have a high printing speed?”.

The conclusion is that a YVO4 laser marker is used, and the aluminum material of the black paint fabric has a strip-like white background (hereinafter referred to as a zone), and the data amount is small, but the printing speed is high, and about 0.1 per piece.
It was possible to conclude that it was printed with an average of 6 seconds, and the reading rate with a mobile terminal was good and practical.

About the recommended 2D code 7 size.

The printing size of the two-dimensional code 7 may be 6 to 10 mm square.

When a 6 to 10 mm square two-dimensional code 7 is printed, the printing speed is fast and the marker productivity is the highest.

Printing at 6 to 10 mm square is the cheapest printing cost.

The printing member 3 has a diameter of about 18 mm, and a region for sufficiently storing the printing field B6 of the present invention can be secured.

If the two-dimensional code size is 6 to 10 mm square, a flat space without any distortion can be secured.

Assume that the concealment structure is as shown in FIG. It is impossible to read the two-dimensional code 7 and answer the questionnaire without opening the container. The difference between the time when the product was tried and the time when the questionnaire was answered can be made smaller and clearer than before, and the evaluation information of the product after the time of drinking can be obtained reliably. Therefore, in the next new product development and sales promotion planning, this is a questionnaire that collects consumer reaction and evaluation information after the container is opened and the contents are consumed, which could not be collected by the manufacturer. A container that can be used in the system has been realized. This has become an extremely effective technology for new product development.

1... Container lid 2... Inner lid body 3... Printing member 4.
5 .... Index 6 .... Printing field B
7... Two-dimensional code 8... Container body 9... Printing member drop-off prevention mechanism 10. ··· Tamper evidence mechanism 14 ··· Insertion guide 15 ··· Cutting line 20 ··· Mobile terminal 20A ······ Mobile terminal identification number 21 ··· movable member 22 · ··· Sealing member 23 ··· Fixing member 44 ··· Information body 55 ··· Server computer 56 ··· Management database 57 ··· Production management computer 58 ··· ... Manufacturing database 60 ... Aluminum material 61 ... Black paint 62 ... White paint 66 ... Internet 77 ... User 80 ... Article 81... Product Φ 1... .... Straight inner diameter Φ3 of the printing member drop-off prevention mechanism 9 ... Outer diameter of the insertion guide S2001 to S2007 · · Steps S3001 to S3004 executed by a terminal program built in the portable terminal 20 · Server computer 55 Steps S3101 to S3109 executed by the server program built in the server. Step S5001 executed by the server program built in the server computer 55... Executed by the production management program built in the production management computer 57. Steps S5011 to S5013... Steps 101 to 108 executed by a production management program built in the production management computer 57. Each data table in the management database 56 is shown.
210 to 260... A block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal 20.

Claims (4)

A container lid 1 for a container for storing articles,
A printing member having the information body 44 printed on the container lid;
A tamper evidence mechanism 12 that covers all or part of the container lid 1 and leaves evidence of alteration or opening when the coating is removed;
When the tamper evidence mechanism covers all or part of the container lid 1, the portable terminal 20 reads the information main body 44 because a part or all of the information main body 44 is hidden by the tamper evidence mechanism. Can't
When the coating by the tamper evidence mechanism is removed, the entire information body 44 appears, and the mobile terminal 20 can read the entire information body 44,
A container lid characterized in that the portable terminal 20 can transmit information of the information main body 44. The information body 44 includes a two-dimensional code 7 and an index 5.
For the two-dimensional code 7, when the tamper evidence mechanism covers all or part of the container lid 1, the mobile terminal 20 cannot read the two-dimensional code 7,
When the coating by the tamper evidence mechanism is removed, the two-dimensional code 7 appears, and the mobile terminal 20 can read the entire two-dimensional code 7,
The index 5 can always be read by the portable terminal 20 regardless of whether or not the tamper evidence mechanism covers the container lid 1.
The index 5 includes key information for decrypting information encoded in the two-dimensional code 7;
The mobile terminal 20 can transmit information of the information body 44.
The container lid according to claim 1. A container lid 1 for a container for storing articles,
The printing member 3 is loaded on the upper inner surface of the container lid,
The printing member 3 is provided with an index 5 on the front and a two-dimensional code 7 on the back, and the front is placed above the container lid.
By making the portion corresponding to the index 5 on the upper surface of the container lid 1 transparent, the index 5 can always be read by the mobile terminal 20,
When the coating by the tamper evidence mechanism is removed,
A container lid characterized in that the portable terminal 20 can read the two-dimensional code 7 on the back of the container lid and transmit information of the information body 44. A container lid 1 according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
When the cover of the container lid 1 is removed by the tamper evidence mechanism, a two-dimensional code 7 appears,
The portable terminal 20 reads the two-dimensional code 7, connects to the server computer 55 based on the read two-dimensional code 7,
Receives questionnaire questions from the server computer 55, returns the answers,
The server computer 55 generates a questionnaire question and sends it to the mobile terminal 20.
A questionnaire system characterized in that a questionnaire is collected by receiving an answer from the portable terminal 20 and associating the received time with the answer of the questionnaire and recording it in a database.