JP3025992U - Prepaid card with hidden visual information - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To add a new function different from the original function to a prepaid card to increase the secondary use value or commercial value of the prepaid card. SOLUTION: Visual information expressed by concealed characters or figures is displayed on a telephone card or other automatic withdrawal card for charges or charges so that the visual information can be visually recognized by a specific action of the owner. To For example, a means for making visible by peeling off the opaque sheet 3 attached so as to cover the visual information expressed by characters or figures, a means for making the visual information visible by rubbing the recording surface, It is possible to use means for making visual information visible by heating the recording surface.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

 The present invention relates to a prepaid card such as a telephone card, a ticket purchase card, and a toll deduction card.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Prepaid cards such as telephone cards are widely used in various fields due to the automation of the collection of various charges, and are convenient for handling these cards as products and also as an advertising medium. Because it is available, it is sold in various places and distributed as souvenirs.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The object of this invention is to increase the secondary usage value or commercial value of the prepaid card by giving such a prepaid card a new function different from its original function.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention displays visual information represented by concealed characters or figures on a telephone card or other automatic payment card for fees or charges, and the visual information can be visually confirmed by the owner's specific action. By doing so, the above problems are solved.

The prepaid card according to claim 1 has visual information 2, 6 to 10 expressed in characters or figures on the front surface or the back surface of the card, and an adhesive is provided on the back surface so as to cover this information. The applied opaque sheet 3 is peelably attached.

The prepaid card according to claim 2 is characterized in that visual information 2 represented by characters or figures displayed by rubbing the recording surface 5 on the front surface or the back surface of the card is recorded. To do.

The prepaid card according to claim 3 is characterized in that visual information represented by characters or figures displayed by heating the recording surface is recorded on the front surface or the back surface of the card. is there.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the prepaid card according to the first, second or third aspect, the visual information represented by characters or figures is the fortune information 6, 7, or 8. It is a thing.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the prepaid card according to the first, second or third aspect, the visual information represented by characters or figures is information 9 or 10 relating to winning or losing of a prize. To do.

The invention according to claim 6 is the prepaid card according to claim 4, characterized in that the prepaid card is a telephone card.

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in the prepaid card according to the fifth aspect, the prepaid card is a telephone card.

[0012]

[Action]

 The features of the prepaid card of the present invention are particularly effective when used as a card sold at shrines and temples or as a card handed to customers as a bonus at the time of large sale. Further, it is also effective to use it as a telephone card to be given to a child or a prepaid card used as a gift, and its use is not particularly limited. It is generally preferred that the hidden visual information recorded on the card be relevant to the application.

For example, when the card of the present invention is applied to telephone cards and other prepaid cards sold at shrines and temples, the hidden information is, for example, the character of good luck, business, health, romance, etc. It is possible to display characters such as, and further, these displays can be associated with the zodiac signs, birthdays, constellations, and the like. For example, when such a character or graphic information is hidden by a peelable non-transparent sheet attached to the display surface, the name of the shrine or temple to be sold is displayed on the surface of the opaque sheet, and By displaying the zodiac, month of birth, and constellations, worshipers who want to fortune their fortune can purchase a prepaid card that matches their zodiac and month of birth.

When the prepaid card of the present invention is used as a bonus for a large sale or a campaign product for a specific event, it is associated with a concealed display, for example, related to the winning of prizes prepared for the large sale or the event. Display can be included. In this case, in addition to directly displaying the winning prizes such as the first prize, the second prize, etc., in addition to displaying the winnings such as first prize, second prize, etc. Various forms are possible, such as indication of eligibility to participate in the prize lottery.

When such a winning display is hidden by an opaque sheet attached to the display surface, both the display surface of the display related to the winning of the card and the surface of the opaque sheet are used as the advertising surface. Can be used. In other words, the area required for displaying the winnings is generally small, so the remaining area is used for displaying information such as advertisements, and all the displays related to the winnings and the advertisements are displayed. If you put an opaque sheet on the cover and put advertisements and other information on the surface of the opaque sheet, you can use the card twice as much and the hidden information is Since it is easy to get people's attention, it has a high information transmission effect.

[0016]

[Embodiment of device]

 FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. A thin opaque sheet in which a characterless graphic 2 is printed on a back surface of a card body 1 with a normal printing ink and an adhesive is applied on the back surface. 3 is attached. On the surface of the opaque sheet 3, a pattern 4 or the like for giving the card a beautiful appearance is printed. Since the prepaid card having this structure is usually used for its original purpose after the opaque sheet 3 is peeled off, it is necessary to sufficiently consider the aesthetic appearance of the display surface 5 of the concealed non-character graphic 2.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. By rubbing the hidden recording surface 5 of a character or graphic with a finger 11 or the like, the character or graphic 2 becomes visual information. Is displayed. FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the hidden character or graphic recording surface 5 is heated by a fire 12 or the like so that the character or graphic 2 can be visually recognized. It is a thing. Such characters or figures 2 can be made to be hidden again when the rubbing or heating is stopped by using a printing ink containing liquid crystal, for example, so that the hidden information is prepaid. It is suitable as a structure to be used when it is not desirable that the card is always displayed during the original use of the card.

FIG. 4 shows an example of information displayed on the card of the present invention, which is a character 6 indicating good fortune and a diagram 7 of money luck, health luck, love luck, etc., and a shrine selling this card. It shows an example of displaying the name 8 of the temple and the temple. Fig. 5 shows another example of display items displayed on the card of the present invention, which is an advertisement display 9 such as "Information about a secret bargain sale to inform you only" and "○○". This card will be exchanged for points. This card describes the indication 10 such as "○ point" related to the winning or losing of prizes. The display illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 is in a hidden state when the card is sold or distributed.

[0019]

[Effect of device]

 The present invention provides a variety of prepaid cards that have been used in the past with new secondary functions not found in conventional cards without impairing the original functions of the prepaid cards. The value of the card can be increased when the card is sold or distributed as a product or as a souvenir. In particular, this invention can greatly enhance the advertising effect, etc. when selling prepaid cards at shrines and temples, distributing them in connection with specific events, or using them as promotional products. There is an effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment concealed with an opaque sheet.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment having a display recognized by rubbing.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment having a display recognized by heating.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a specific example of hidden display.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing another specific example of the hidden display.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Character or figure 3 Opaque sheet 5 Display surface 6 Character 7 Diagram 8 Name 9 Display 10 Display

Continuation of front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification number Office reference number FI technical display location B41M 5/36 G07F 7/08

Claims (7)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. Visual information (2, 6 to 10) expressed in characters or figures on the front or back of the card is described.
The prepaid card is characterized in that an opaque sheet (3) having an adhesive on its back surface is peelably attached so as to cover this information. 2. A prepaid card characterized in that visual information (2) represented by characters or figures displayed by rubbing a recording surface (5) on the front surface or the back surface of the card is recorded. . 3. A prepaid card characterized in that visual information represented by characters or figures displayed by heating a recording surface is recorded on the front surface or the back surface of the card. 4. The prepaid card according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the visual information represented by characters or graphics is information (6,7,8) regarding fortune. 5. The prepaid card according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the visual information represented by characters or figures is information (9, 10) regarding winning or losing of a prize. 6. The prepaid card according to claim 4, wherein the prepaid card is a telephone card. 7. The prepaid card according to claim 5, wherein the prepaid card is a telephone card.