JP2016013689A - Writing device, reading device, writing information read-write system, control method of writing device, and control method of reading device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To write appropriate content at an appropriate position while assuming that a human body and necessary information cannot be divided.SOLUTION: A writing device includes: a data acquisition part (21) for acquiring writing content information indicating writing content; a writing information creation part (22) for creating writing information to be written to an auricle of a human body from the writing content information; and a writing control part (23) for writing the writing information to the auricle of the human body.

Description

  The present invention relates to a writing device that performs printing on a human body, a reading device that reads what is printed on the human body, and the like.

  In recent years, the number of people with dementia who have gone missing has increased and has become a social problem. In addition, even if a missing dementia patient is protected by the police etc., the dementia patient himself / herself cannot provide his / her information, and the police etc. also obtain information on the dementia patient. However, it is difficult to bring home patients with dementia.

  As measures against missing persons in patients with dementia, for example, personal information including personal biometric information is registered in advance, and the address and name are obtained from the biometric information, and the address and name are described. There is a method in which a capsule containing paper or the like is carried by the dementia patient.

  In the method using biological information, it is necessary to acquire biological information from the human body. However, in order to acquire biological information from the human body, a dedicated device is required, which is not easy. In case of a disaster, the dedicated device itself may not be used. Therefore, the method of using biometric information does not always solve the problem of missing persons with dementia.

  Also, the method of carrying the capsule is useless if you forget to carry it.

  Moreover, although it is not as a measure against a missing person of a dementia patient, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for printing on human skin.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-106339 (released on April 8, 2004)

  However, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 only describes that printing can be performed on human skin, and does not mention what position and how it is executed. Also, there is no mention of security related to print contents.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to make the human body and necessary information inseparable, and a writing device capable of writing appropriate content at an appropriate position, and written content It is to realize a reading device or the like that can read the data.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a writing device according to the present invention is a writing device that writes to the auricle of a human body, and includes a data acquisition unit that acquires write content information indicating a write content, and the data acquisition unit The writing information creating means for creating the writing information to be written to the auricle of the human body from the writing content information acquired by the writing means, and the writing means for writing the writing information created by the writing information creating means to the human body. It is said.

  Further, the control method of the writing device according to the present invention is a control method of the writing device that writes to the pinna of the human body, and includes a data acquisition step for acquiring write content information indicating the write content, and the data acquisition step. A writing information creation step for creating writing information to be written to the human auricle from the acquired writing content information; and a writing step for writing the writing information created in the writing information creation step to the human auricle. It is said.

  According to the above configuration or method, the write information created from the written content is written to the auricle of the human body, so that the human body and the written content can be made inseparable.

  In the writing apparatus according to the present invention, the writing information creating means may create the writing information by encrypting the writing content information.

  According to the above configuration, the content itself is not written to the auricle of the human body for writing, but the encrypted content is written, so that it is possible to prevent the written content from leaking to an unexpected place.

  In the writing device according to the present invention, the writing means may write the writing information into the ear canal of the pinna.

  According to the above configuration, the written information is written in the ear canal of the pinna, so that the written information can be prevented from being noticed by the human eye.

  In order to solve the above problems, a reading apparatus according to the present invention is a reading apparatus for reading write information written on the pinna of a human body, the reading means for reading the write information written by the writing apparatus, and the reading It is characterized by comprising reading information analyzing means for acquiring writing contents from writing information read by the means, and writing contents transmitting means for transmitting writing contents acquired by the reading information analyzing means.

  Further, the control method of the reading device according to the present invention is a control method of the reading device for reading the writing information written on the pinna of the human body, the reading step for reading the writing information written on the pinna of the human body, It includes a reading information analysis step for acquiring writing contents from the writing information read in the reading step, and a writing contents transmission step for transmitting writing contents acquired in the reading information analysis step.

  According to the above configuration or method, it is possible to read the write information written on the pinna of the human body by the writing device and acquire the written content. Then, the acquired written content can be transmitted. Thereby, the written content can be confirmed by an external device.

  In order to solve the above problems, a read / write system according to the present invention includes at least one of the writing device and the reading device, and a portable information terminal capable of inputting, displaying, and transmitting / receiving information.

  According to said structure, in a portable information terminal, at least any one of the input of written content and the confirmation of written content can be performed. In addition, a smart phone can be mentioned as an example of a portable information terminal, for example.

  The writing device and the reading device according to each aspect of the present invention may be realized by a computer. In this case, the writing device and the reading device described above are operated by causing the computer to operate as each unit included in the writing device and the reading device. A writing control program for realizing the reading device by a computer, a control program for the reading device, and a computer-readable recording medium on which these are recorded also fall within the scope of the present invention.

  According to the configuration or the method of the present invention, the write information created from the written content is written to the auricle of the human body, so that the human body and the written content can be made inseparable.

It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the writing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example in case the said writing apparatus performs writing, Comprising: (a) is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the whole, (b) is a figure which shows the example written in the ear canal, (c) is a figure It is a figure which shows the example written in the earlobe, (d) is a figure which shows the example written near the base of the ear. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of the process at the time of writing in the said embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the reading apparatus which concerns on the said embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example in case the said reader reads. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of the process at the time of the reading in the said embodiment.

〔Overview〕
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. The writing device 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the portable information terminal 2. Information indicating the contents instructed by the portable information terminal 2 (writing contents information) is sent to the human ear canal and the back of the earlobe. (Neck side) or an area where the skin extends when the ear is bent in the nose direction near the base of the ear (hereinafter referred to as the ear base area).

  The reading device 3 according to the present embodiment reads information written on the ear canal by the writing device 1, analyzes the read content, and displays the result on the portable information terminal 2.

  This makes it possible to identify the person using the written information. In addition, since the writing position is the ear canal and the back side of the earlobe or the base of the ear, it is difficult for others to see and it is possible to prevent personal information of the person from leaking.

  In addition, by performing the above writing on a dementia patient or the like, even if the dementia patient is missing, information on the dementia patient can be acquired.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the smart phone is assumed as the portable information terminal 2, it is not restricted to this, What kind of thing is possible if it can input, display, and transmit / receive information? Also good.

  In the present embodiment, a system including at least one of the writing device 1 and the reading device 3 and the portable information terminal 2 is referred to as a writing information reading / writing system. In the present embodiment, the writing device 1 and the reading device 3 are described as separate devices, but may be a single device having both functions.

[Writing device 1]
A writing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the writing device 1 according to the present embodiment can transmit and receive data to and from the portable information terminal 2 and includes a control unit 10 and a writing unit 11. In the present embodiment, the earphone jack of the portable information terminal 2 and the writing device 1 are connected to perform data transmission / reception. Note that data transmission / reception is not limited to the earphone jack of the portable information terminal 2, and a USB terminal or the like may be used, or may be performed using short-range wireless communication.

  The writing unit 11 has a structure that appropriately enters the human ear (auricle) and has a structure in which the writing part reaches the ear canal. The writing unit 11 writes (prints) information (writing information) in the ear canal under the control of the writing control unit 23.

  Examples of a method for the writing unit 11 to write information to the pinna include the following.

  Information is written as an array of colors generated depending on whether or not a predetermined color is given to each cell. The array may be a straight line, a curve, a spiral, or the like.

  By writing the information as a color array, the resistance to deformation is enhanced compared to a conventional barcode that records data in a positional relationship. Therefore, information can be appropriately printed even in places where there are many curved portions such as pinna. Further, since only the color arrangement needs to be printed, fine printing such as a conventional barcode or QR code (registered trademark) is not required.

  Further, by devising the color arrangement, the influence of color fading, printing unevenness, illumination light, and the like can be suppressed.

  In addition to the information written as the color array, if various information corresponding to the information written as the color array is stored in a server or the like, by referring to the server, a lot of information can be obtained from only the color array. Information can be acquired. The storage destination of various types of information is not limited to the server, and may be stored in the portable information terminal 2 or other recording medium.

  Since the color arrangement itself can be printed using conventional techniques, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Further, reading of information (color arrangement) by the reading device 3 can be performed by reading a change in arranged colors, that is, a difference in color from adjacent cells.

  The control unit 10 performs various controls in the writing device 1, and includes a data acquisition unit (data acquisition unit) 21, a write information generation unit (write information generation unit) 22, and a write control unit (write unit) 23. . The data acquisition unit 21 receives the written content from the portable information terminal 2 and notifies the written information creation unit 22 of the content. The writing information creation unit 22 creates writing information that is information to be written to the ear canal from the writing contents notified from the data acquisition unit 21 and notifies the writing control unit 23 of the writing information. The write information is encrypted so that it cannot be read unless the reading device 3 is used. The writing control unit 23 controls the writing unit 11 to write the writing information notified from the writing information creation unit 22 to the ear canal.

  When writing to the back side of the earlobe or the base of the ear, the writing information creation unit 22 notifies the writing control unit 23 of the writing content notified from the data acquisition unit 21 as it is. Then, the writing control unit 23 controls the writing unit 11 to write the notified writing content to the back side of the earlobe or the base of the ear.

  This will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state at the time of writing. As shown in FIG. 2A, the writing device 1 connected to the portable information terminal 2 writes the content instructed by the portable information terminal 2 in the ear canal 101 of the ear 100. Writing to the ear canal 101 is performed by the writing unit 11 of the writing device 1 entering the ear 100. An example of the position to be written is shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 2B, write information 51 is written in the ear canal 101. FIG. 2C shows an example of writing on the back side of the earlobe. In the example shown in FIG. 2C, write information 52 is written on the back side of the earlobe.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2D, the write information 53 is written on the lower side and the write information 54 is written on the upper side in the base area of the ear. In the example shown in FIG. 2D, an example in which the write information 53 and the write information 54 are written is shown, but it is not always necessary to write both, and either one may be used.

  The ear base region in the present embodiment is a region around the base of the ear, where the skin is contracted in a normal state and the skin extends when the ear is bent to the nose side. This area may be above the base of the ear (write information 54) or below (write information 53).

  By writing in the base area of the ear, it is impossible to confirm from the outside in a normal state (it cannot be confirmed unless the ear is intentionally bent), and thus personal information can be appropriately protected. Also, it is not affected by piercings or earrings.

  Further, by writing the writing information in the base area of the ear in a state where the ear is bent (in a state where the skin is stretched), it becomes difficult to read the writing information in a normal state. This is because, in a normal state, the skin at the base of the ear is contracted and the written information itself is also crushed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the information to be written in the ear canal is information (address, name, contact information, current medical history, etc.) that can identify an individual, and information that cannot be read unless the reading device 3 is used. On the other hand, information to be written on the back side of the earlobe or the base of the ear cannot identify an individual, but information that can identify an individual by using the information (for example, a zip code, blood, etc.) Type, etc.), which can be confirmed with the naked eye. It should be noted that the information written to the back side of the earlobe or the base of the ear may be of a size that can be confirmed with the naked eye if enlarged. The enlargement may be performed with a magnifying glass or the like, or may be performed by photographing with a smartphone or the like and enlarging the photographed image.

  As a result, personally identifiable information is written in the ear canal that is difficult to see from the outside, and the individual cannot be specified in the back side of the earlobe or the base of the ear that can be seen from the outside. By using the information, information that can identify an individual is written, so that the personal information is considered. In other words, the safety (security) of personal information is high.

  In addition, the portion to be written is an inconspicuous portion because it is a region behind the ear canal and the earlobe or the base of the ear.

[Flow of writing process]
Next, the flow of the writing process will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the flow of processing when writing to the ear canal will be described. First, the portable information terminal 2 accepts input of written contents (S1). Next, the portable information terminal 2 transmits the written content to the writing device 1 (S2). Then, the data acquisition unit 21 of the writing device 1 receives the writing content from the portable information terminal 2 (S3, data acquisition step). Next, the writing information creation unit 22 creates writing information that can be read only by the reading device 3 from the writing content received by the data acquisition unit 21 (S4, writing information creation step). Then, the writing control unit 23 controls the writing unit 11 to write the writing information created by the writing information creating unit 22 into the ear canal (S5, writing step).

  The above is the flow of the writing process. Note that when writing to the back side of the earlobe or the base of the ear, only the write information created by the write information creation unit 22 is different in step S4, and the other processes are the same.

[Reader 3]
Next, the reading device 3 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 4, the reading device 3 according to the present embodiment can transmit and receive data with the portable information terminal 2 and includes a control unit 30 and a reading unit 31. In this embodiment, the earphone jack of the portable information terminal 2 and the reading device 3 are connected to perform data transmission / reception. Note that data transmission / reception is not limited to the earphone jack of the portable information terminal 2 as with the writing device 1, and a USB terminal or the like may be used, or short-range wireless communication is performed. Also good.

  The reading unit 31 has a structure that enters the ear of a human body, and has a structure in which the reading part reaches the ear canal. The reading unit 31 reads information (written information) written in the ear canal under the control of the reading control unit 41.

  The control unit 30 performs various controls in the reading device 3, and includes a read control unit (reading unit) 41, a read information analysis unit (read information analysis unit) 42, and an analysis result transmission unit (write content transmission unit) 43. including. The reading control unit 41 reads the writing information written in the ear canal by controlling the reading unit 31 and notifies the reading information analysis unit 42 of the read content. The read information analysis unit 42 analyzes the content notified from the read control unit 41 and decodes the written content. Then, the result is notified to the analysis result transmission unit 43. The analysis result transmission unit 43 transmits the notified result to the portable information terminal 2 and causes the portable information terminal 2 to display the result.

  The reading state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a state during reading. As shown in FIG. 5, the reading device 3 reads the writing information 51 that enters the ear 100 and is written in the ear canal. Then, the result of analyzing the read write information is transmitted to the connected portable information terminal 2.

[Reading process flow]
Next, the flow of the reading process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the reading control unit 41 of the reading device 3 controls the reading unit 31 to read writing information written in the ear canal (S11, reading step). Next, the read information analysis unit 42 analyzes and decodes the write information read by the read control unit 41 (S12, read information analysis step). And the analysis result transmission part 43 transmits the result which the reading information analysis part 42 decoded to the portable information terminal 2 (S13, write content transmission step). The portable information terminal 2 receives the analysis result from the reading device 3 (S14) and displays it (S15). The above is the flow of the reading process.

  In the reading process, the information transmitted from the reading device 3 may be used to connect to a server on the network and acquire personal information from the server. This makes it possible to register and acquire more information without being limited by the amount of information that can be written to the ear canal. In particular, if it is associated with medical information (for example, a medical history), it can be appropriately handled even when treatment is required.

  As described above, according to the writing device 1 and the reading device 3 according to the present embodiment, information on the person can be written inseparably from the human body in an inconspicuous place of the human body, and can be easily read out. Even if a patient with dementia, etc. is missing, it can be easily returned to home.

  In addition, since the external auditory canal is not easily deformed, the possibility that the written information cannot be read is low.

[Additional Notes]
In the embodiment described above, the ink for writing the writing information on the human body may be harmless to the human body and is not limited to a specific one.

  Further, the writing control unit 23 may change the writing method depending on the state of writing target (amount of dirt and humidity).

  Instead of writing the write information, an IC (Integrated Circuit) chip storing the write information may be embedded in the back of the ear or the earlobe.

[Example of software implementation]
Control block (control unit 10 (data acquisition unit 21, write information creation unit 22, write control unit 23)) of writing device 1 and control block (control unit 30 (read control unit 41, read information analysis unit) of reading device 3 42, the analysis result transmission unit 43)) may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or may be realized by software using a CPU (Central Processing Unit). Also good.

  In the latter case, the writing device 1 and the reading device 3 include a CPU for executing instructions of a program that is software for realizing each function, and a ROM (Read CPU) in which the program and various data are recorded so as to be readable by a computer (or CPU). Only Memory) or a storage device (these are referred to as “recording media”), a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the program, and the like. And the objective of this invention is achieved when a computer (or CPU) reads the said program from the said recording medium and runs it. As the recording medium, a “non-temporary tangible medium” such as a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit, or the like can be used. The program may be supplied to the computer via an arbitrary transmission medium (such as a communication network or a broadcast wave) that can transmit the program. The present invention can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program is embodied by electronic transmission.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims, and embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  The present invention is suitable for a printing apparatus that prints information to a person whose identity is difficult to confirm, and a reading apparatus that reads information printed by the printing apparatus.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Writing apparatus 2 Portable information terminal 3 Reading apparatus 10 Control part 11 Writing part 21 Data acquisition part (data acquisition means)
22 Write information creation unit (write information creation means)
23 Write controller (write means)
30 control unit 31 reading unit 41 reading control unit (reading means)
42 Reading information analysis unit (reading information analysis means)
43 Analysis result transmitter (Writing content transmitter)

Claims (7)

A writing device for writing to the pinna of the human body,
Data acquisition means for acquiring write content information indicating the write content;
Write information creation means for creating write information to be written to the pinna of the human body from the write content information acquired by the data acquisition means,
A writing device comprising: writing means for writing the writing information created by the writing information creating means into the pinna of the human body.   2. The writing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the writing information creating unit creates the writing information by encrypting the writing content information.   The writing device according to claim 1, wherein the writing unit writes the writing information in the ear canal of the auricle. A reading device for reading written information written on the pinna of the human body,
Reading means for reading writing information written by the writing device according to claim 1;
Read information analysis means for acquiring written content from the write information read by the reading means;
A reading apparatus comprising: a writing content transmitting unit that transmits the writing content acquired by the reading information analyzing unit.   It includes at least one of the writing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and the reading device according to claim 4, and a portable information terminal capable of inputting, displaying, and transmitting / receiving information. Write information read / write system. A method for controlling a writing device for writing to a pinna of a human body,
A data acquisition step for acquiring write content information indicating the write content;
A writing information creation step for creating writing information to be written to the pinna of the human body from the writing content information acquired in the data acquisition step;
And a writing step of writing the writing information created in the writing information creation step into the pinna of the human body. A method for controlling a reading device for reading written information written on a pinna of a human body,
A reading step for reading writing information written on the pinna of the human body;
From the writing information read in the reading step, a reading information analysis step for acquiring writing contents;
And a writing content transmission step of transmitting the writing content acquired in the reading information analysis step.

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